Robert Crowe
Farwell,MI
Summary
Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator of LBC Painting
Robert R Crowe
Farwell
03.2015 - Current
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Interior Painter
Tim Colman painting and building
Houghton Lake, Michigan
06.1993 - 09.1999
- Selected appropriate brushes, rollers, and other tools for the job.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Sanded walls prior to applying paint for an even finish with no blemishes or imperfections.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following safety procedures at all times.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
GED -
Houghton Lake High School
Houghton Lake, MI04-2002
Skills
- Project management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Supervision and training
- Employee engagement
- Strategic project planning
- Business strategy
- Marketing strategies
- Partnership development
- Written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Business management
- Performance improvements
- Effective communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Owner and Operator of LBC Painting
Robert R Crowe
03.2015 - Current
Interior Painter
Tim Colman painting and building
06.1993 - 09.1999
GED -
Houghton Lake High School