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Richard Kass's Curriculum Vitae
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| Richard Kass |
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Master Flooring Inspectors
483 Escondido Circle
Grand Junction Colorado
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| Phone: (970) 376-2740 |
| Fax: (970) 243-5577 |
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Career History |
Qualifications & Certifications
Richard and Jennifer Kass have been involved in the Flooring Industry for over 28 years. They have owned and operated a successful multi-store full service Floor Covering enterprise in Avon, Colorado up until November 2003. Most recently, Richard has been trained by four national organizations specializing in wood and carpet inspections. Experience has been achieved through industry training, hands-on experience, multilevel installation experience, maintenance and corrective services during his 28-year career.
Career History
2003-Present ~ Flooring Inspector / Independent Consultant
1997-2003 ~ Owner/President – The Wood Floor Store, Avon Colorado
1984-2003 ~ Owner/President – CPI Interiors, Avon Colorado
1990-2000 ~ Owner President – Intermountain Flooring & Supply
1978-1984 ~ Manager, Carpet Factory Outlet Sommerville NJ, Vail Decorating
& Supply, Eagle Vail Colorado
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Certifications |
| Carpet | | IICRC, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification | | Hardwood | | NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association | | NOFMA, National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association |
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Additional Certifications |
Carpet:
IICRC #85224 - Senior Carpet Inspector
IICRC #85244 - Carpet Cleaning – Carpet Repair & Reinstallation
Shaw- Feather Blending Certification- 03/2007
F.I.T.S – Carpet Re-certification 01/2006
Academy of Textiles & Flooring – Senior Carpet Inspector (Education & Testing)
Wood & Laminate:
NWFA # CP0404157- Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
Advanced Flooring Services - Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
NOFMA – Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
Pergo Inspection Training
F.I.T.S Hard Surface Laminate Training
NWFA- Factory Finish Course
NWFA- Wood Flooring Installation School
NWFA- Member/Associate
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Formal Education |
Kean College BS 1980 |
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Industry Training Seminars |
Carpet:
IICRC #85224 - Senior Carpet Inspector
IICRC #85244 - Carpet Cleaning – Carpet Repair & Reinstallation
Shaw- Feather Blending Certification- 03/2007
F.I.T.S – Carpet Re-certification 01/2006
Academy of Textiles & Flooring – Senior Carpet Inspector (Education & Testing)
Wood & Laminate:
NWFA # CP0404157- Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
Advanced Flooring Services - Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
NOFMA – Certified Wood Flooring Inspector
Pergo Inspection Training
F.I.T.S Hard Surface Laminate Training
NWFA- Factory Finish Course
NWFA- Wood Flooring Installation School
NWFA- Member/Associate
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Industry Association Memberships |
NWFA- National Wood Flooring Association
NICFI- National Instititute of Certified Flooring Inspectors |
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