Robert Lambert
Oak Ridge,United States
Summary
Skilled and passionate Carpenter with 10+ years of experience in residential and commercial building. Positive reputation for quality work, timely construction, and finishing projects at or below estimated budget. Excellent ability to communicate with clients and make their visions and dreams come to life. Hardworking and experienced Handyman able to perform a variety of maintenance duties with skill. Adept in handling basic repairs, cosmetic repair, and simple appliance installations.
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
BBQ Holdings/Papa Murphys
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations ensuring high standards of service.
- Managed staff scheduling to maintain optimal workforce levels.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering processes effectively.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of operation.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
Facilities maintenance
Express Employment
Clinton, United States
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including painting, carpentry, and plumbing, to ensure optimal functionality of all facilities,(including but not limited to drywall repair, tile and floor repair,changing outlets ,small electrical repair,furniture removal and the flipping of said apartments for clinton housing authority)
- Maintained landscaping and grounds by cleanup and dumpster removal as well as mulching and shrub placement.
Carpenter/Lead assistant
Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors
Big Pine Key, United States
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Helped custom build one of the worlds Largest residential windows and aided in the installation,sanding and staining of flooring.
- Assisted in the tasking of multiple employees as well as helping with payroll and material acquisition.
- Used multiple heavy machines to move materials ,grade areas and set materials on and off the job site.
- Made concrete on-site with available materials saving the company thousands of dollars.
Backup Stacker Operator
Havco Wood products
Vonore, United States
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Inspect stacker equipment before and after use to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Managed said stacker in the production and quality of wood flooring sent to major distributors.
- Learned all basic safety protocols involving equipment and PPE use as well as general maintenance on machinery.
- Worked with our production crew to better improve the speed and quality of company products.
Carpenter Apprentice
Mashburn Homes
Vonore, Tennessee
09.2010 - 05.2022
- Assisted in framing structures for residential homes.
- Operated power tools safely and efficiently on job sites.
- Collaborated with skilled carpenters to complete projects on schedule.
- Installed windows and doors following industry standards and specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
- Supported the measurement and cutting of materials for construction tasks.
- Followed blueprints to ensure precise installation of structural components.
- Learned building codes and safety regulations from experienced team members.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Used ladders safely when accessing hard-to-reach areas during installations.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Ensured that all work completed met building codes prior to final inspection.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade utilizing 2x4's masonite sheathing and staking techniques.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to standards of quality and accuracy in dimensions.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Obtained strong understanding of residential and commercial building codes.
- Uncovered product defects and addressed with job foreman.
- Assisted with the layout of stairs by marking stair stringers according to code regulations.
- Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
Combat Engineer
US Army
FT. Leonard Wood, MO
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Constructed and repaired obstacles to enhance battlefield mobility.
- Designed and implemented demolition plans for enemy structures.
- Conducted reconnaissance to assess terrain and identify hazards.
- Operated specialized equipment for explosive ordnance disposal.
- Collaborated with infantry units to ensure mission success and safety.
- Trained soldiers on safe handling of explosives and tools.
- Maintained equipment readiness through regular inspections and repairs.
- Developed tactical plans for breaching operations in diverse environments.
- Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
- Identified hazardous objects such as unexploded ordnance or improvised explosive devices.
- Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
- Located and neutralized various types of mines and IEDs.
- Provided guidance on proper use of explosives when conducting demolitions tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes.
- Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
- Used visual methods and mine detectors to identify and locate mines, effectively detonating enemy threats.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units in combat training.
- Disarmed IEDs using special tools designed for that purpose.
- Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
Education
Network Engineering - basic C+/C++ and Linux programming
Virginia College School of business and Health
KnoxvilleSkills
- Decision Making
- Ability to Multitask
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership Skills
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Carpenter
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations oversight
- Performance coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Decision making
- Customer relationship management
- Staff development
- Team oversight
- Total quality management
- Business administration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/19/88
- Place of Birth: TN
Timeline
General Manager
BBQ Holdings/Papa Murphys
04.2025 - Current
Facilities maintenance
Express Employment
04.2024 - 12.2024
Carpenter/Lead assistant
Pedro Falcon Electrical Contractors
11.2023 - 04.2024
Backup Stacker Operator
Havco Wood products
05.2023 - 11.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Mashburn Homes
09.2010 - 05.2022
Combat Engineer
US Army
08.2005 - 08.2010
Network Engineering - basic C+/C++ and Linux programming
Virginia College School of business and Health