Robert Leslie
Pikeville,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Protector
AWP Area Wide Protective
Pikeville, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Served as an information source for motorists regarding alternate routes due to road closures.
- Alerted oncoming vehicles of unexpected changes in roadway conditions using hand signals or flags.
- Informed workers about traffic control protocols for each job site.
- Stood at intersections directing traffic flow according to changing needs throughout the day.
- Conducted daily inspections of flagger station supplies such as cones, flares and barricades.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards customers, co-workers and supervisors in stressful situations.
Foreman/Owner
Leslie Remodeling
Winchester, KY
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Foreman/Lead Carpenter
East Kentucky Contracting
Pikeville, KY
03.2012 - 12.2018
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Foreman/Crew Leader
Virginia Turf Management
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2006 - 07.2010
- Flagged and directed traffic with VDOT training.
- Coordinated employees' work assignments.
- Handled time sheets for all employees assigned under me.
- Handled disputes over time and payroll of employees.
- Handled public relations.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work zone.
- Responsible for picking up and delivery of equipment for all crews.
- Coordinated all traffic control with V-DOT, T-DOT, KY-DOT, WV-DOT, and WVDOH.
- in two weeks i went from flagger to foreman and was extremely successful
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Pikeville, KYSkills
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- PPE use
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Written Communication
- Training & Development
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Protector
AWP Area Wide Protective
09.2023 - Current
Foreman/Owner
Leslie Remodeling
04.2019 - 07.2023
Foreman/Lead Carpenter
East Kentucky Contracting
03.2012 - 12.2018
Foreman/Crew Leader
Virginia Turf Management
04.2006 - 07.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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