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Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

El Dorado

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Finishman Lead

Union Tank Car Company
04.2022 - 07.2025
  • Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Store Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
07.2014 - 08.2021
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Researched, Matched and Mixed Automotive Paint from in store paint kitchen on demand for customers performing anything from touch-up paint repairs to full paint jobs.
  • Increased the yearly sales from less than a million dollars a year to over three million dollars a year, smashing store records by reconciling grievances between Oreilly Auto and Professional Customers plus Account Holders.

Brush Clearing / Tree Faller

Self Employed Contractor
02.2009 - 10.2012
  • Reviewed tree heights and locations to establish clear and efficient plans for felling operations.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment such as wedges, machinery, lifts, saws and saw blades before and after use.
  • Appraised trees for characteristics, such as twist, rot and heavy limb growth to control fall direction with least damage amount.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Sargeant

United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 02.2009

Education

High School Diploma -

Fair View High School
Chico, CA
06-1999

No Degree - Computer Science

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS

Skills

  • Data management

  • Supervision and leadership

  • Cultural awareness

  • Time management

  • Training & Development

  • Analytical and critical thinking

  • Self-Directed

Accomplishments

While at Union Tank Car working with the Paint and Blast Team, I managed to take a team of 6 people with no training or background in blasting, painting or decaling and turned them into the BEST and most EFFICIENT Car Finishmen in the Marmon/UTLX network through training and hands on experience going from completing 0 tank cars a day start to finish upwards to 5 tank cars a day start to finish.


With Oreilly Auto, part of my success in driving up store sales from less than a million dollars a year to over three million dollars a year was due to my knowledge of matching, mixing and giving tips on application of paint.


While serving in the United States Marine Corps, I filled multiple roles and billets at once Taking site counts in the Armory, being the Communications Chief, Supervising the maintenance of vehicles in the Motor Pool, managing the logistics of Supply and taking charge as Platoon Sargeant with success of Headquarters Platoon, Echo Battery 2nd Battalion 11th Marine Regiment. This earned me a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Timeline

Car Finishman Lead

Union Tank Car Company
04.2022 - 07.2025

Store Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
07.2014 - 08.2021

Brush Clearing / Tree Faller

Self Employed Contractor
02.2009 - 10.2012

Sargeant

United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 02.2009

High School Diploma -

Fair View High School

No Degree - Computer Science

Butler Community College