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