ROBERT CONLEE
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
I am excited about the position and the ability to help your company Succeed. Thank you in advance for your time.
Experienced woodworking professional with strong focus on cabinet finishing. Skilled in sanding, staining, and applying topcoats to achieve high-quality finishes. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Consistently ensures precision and durability in every project.
Cabinetry professional with keen eye for detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship. Extensive experience in surface preparation, staining, and finishing of wood products. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring timely and precise project completion. Skilled in various finishing techniques and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cabinet Finisher
Dassault Falcon Jet
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in training new hires on proper cabinet finishing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
- Contributed to business growth by consistently delivering high-quality finished products that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Achieved a high-quality finish on cabinets by meticulous preparation, sanding, and staining techniques.
- Facilitated open communication among team members leading toward cohesive collaboration on complex projects.
Painter
Dassault Falcon Jet
05.2024 - Current
Painter
Dassault Falcon Jet
04.2024 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Maintained consistency in finish quality by mixing and applying stains and topcoats with precision.
- Developed expertise in various finishes such as glazing, distressing, toning, and lacquering for custom-made cabinets.
- Restored antique cabinetry pieces to their original beauty with expert refinishing techniques and color matching skills.
Forman
Kowalski Construction
05.2014 - 04.2023
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones.
Maintanence
G & S Electrical Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
- L Selected the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
- L Worked collaboratively with clients, team members, implementation consultants, and resources across the company to achieve desired results.
- L Used Arc and TIG methods to weld flat, cylindrical and irregular electrical connector-related parts.
Lot Attendant
Larry Miller Dodge
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
- Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
Owner
Vine's Rebuilt Restoration
05.2008 - 03.2009
- L Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- L Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
- L Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- L Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- L Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- L Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- L Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- L Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings.
- L Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- L Painted lines for parking lot stalls, as well as safety lines on curves in the road.
- L Maintained thorough and accurate records of all disposed paint, paint tools and cleaning rags.
- L Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- L Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- L Exceeded company objectives l Hired and trained 20+ of staff.
Supervisor Painter
SOS Restoration Fire & Water
06.2005 - 09.2008
- L Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job.
- L Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- L Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day.
- L Bid on projects, prepped the sites and completed the projects in line with customer specifications.
- L Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer.
- L Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
- L Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- L Worked a flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on the shifting needs of each project.
- L Selected the proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
- L Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in an oven.
- L Established project control procedures such as project forecasts and cash flow projections.
- L Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
Painter, Concept Builder Fire & Water
01.2004 - 05.2005
- L Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
- L Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- L Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
- L Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- L Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions.
- L Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- L Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials.
- L Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- L Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- L Painted lines for parking lot stalls, as well as safety lines on curves in the road.
- L Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
Education
A.B.C. Contractors -
Associate of Arts - Journeymen
Pensionship
Skills
- Construction management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Residential construction
- Effective communication
- Paint mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Blast and paint equipment servicing
- Sprayer Experience
- Safety Understanding
- Woodworking expertise
- Hand tool mastery
- Power tool proficiency
- Laminate application
- Surface preparation techniques
Certification
Electrostatic Paint 2 years Journeymen Pensionship
Powder Coating Electrical Certified
Cap Sprayer Employee of the year Award
Epoxy Coating
CPR Certified
Timeline
Cabinet Finisher
Dassault Falcon Jet
05.2025 - Current
Painter
Dassault Falcon Jet
05.2024 - Current
Painter
Dassault Falcon Jet
04.2024 - Current
Forman
Kowalski Construction
05.2014 - 04.2023
Maintanence
G & S Electrical Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
Lot Attendant
Larry Miller Dodge
09.2009 - 06.2012
Owner
Vine's Rebuilt Restoration
05.2008 - 03.2009
Supervisor Painter
SOS Restoration Fire & Water
06.2005 - 09.2008
Painter, Concept Builder Fire & Water
01.2004 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts - Journeymen
Pensionship
A.B.C. Contractors -
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