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Robert William Lawhead

Marietta,GA

Summary

Independent Contractor with specialized trade skills from painting to minor electrical installation working as an Operations and Project Coordinator for a large company with 5 years of experience overseeing all aspects of remodeling and site construction, hands on repairs and painting, known for being a self-starter, independent, resourceful, hardworking, and working very well in a team environment. I am seeking a position with more responsibilities and professional growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

GHI Contracting, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Advanced rapidly from labor contractor role to operations manager position with GHI
  • Supervise comprehensive remodeling process from cost estimation development through final walk-through and punch list item resolution.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
  • Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
  • 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.
  • Administer management of more than 25 rental properties throughout Atlanta, guaranteeing tenant safety and structural integrity.
  • Coordinate teams to resolve maintenance needs for rental properties and source essential building materials.
  • Troubleshot and resolved general plumbing issues, maintaining high service standards.
    Installed new hot and cold water lines to enhance system efficiency.
    Replaced garbage disposals, ensuring reliable waste management.
    Installed p-traps and repaired sinks for optimal drainage functionality.
    Connected dishwasher lines, facilitating seamless appliance operation.
    Ordered necessary parts to minimize downtime and ensure timely repairs.
  • Efficiently installed sheetrock and framing, ensuring robust construction.
    Handled appliance, vanity, and light fixture installations for optimal functionality.
    Performed comprehensive site grounds maintenance to uphold cleanliness and order.
  • Coordinate with owner and team members to discuss budgetary goals and marketing initiatives for daily work report
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
  • Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
  • Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.

Repossession Agent

Associates Asset Recovery
Douglasville, GA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Conducted vehicle repossessions for banks according to regulatory standards.

Mechanic Service Technician

Fastline Auto Import Repair
Smyrna, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed general car maintenance, including oil changes, hydraulic repairs, transmission services, alignments, brake repairs, and troubleshooting vehicle issues.

Education

Flight School aviation -

Centennial Aviation Academy
08-2025

Welding Certificate -

georgia trade school
11-2019

General Education -

georgia Gwinnett college
01-2014

High School Diploma -

eaton academy
01-2014

Skills

  • Building codes and Permitting
  • Framing, Sheetrock, Drywall
  • Painting, Traditional and Sprayer Method, Mixing, Prepping, Repairs to Defects
  • Applied Primers and Sealants prior to painting
  • Mix Paint for Desired color and Texture
  • Plumbing and electrical
  • Installing appliances, light fixtures, vanities, and toilets
  • Resourceful
  • Independent
  • Hard-working
  • Professional
  • Dependable
  • Customer focus
  • Team player

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw completion of more than 100 remodeling projects
  • Applied over 40 airless spray paint on Luxury Homes
  • Conducted over 100 project punch lists
  • Provided over 100 project estimates
  • Completed and maintained within budget, met timeframes 90% of the time
  • Created new company logo
  • Certified Welder-3G and 4G SMAW, 3G and 4G FCAW, 3G GMAW

Timeline

Operations Manager

GHI Contracting, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Repossession Agent

Associates Asset Recovery
01.2019 - 01.2021

Mechanic Service Technician

Fastline Auto Import Repair
01.2018 - 01.2019

Flight School aviation -

Centennial Aviation Academy

Welding Certificate -

georgia trade school

General Education -

georgia Gwinnett college

High School Diploma -

eaton academy
Robert William Lawhead