Brandon Kotti
Bradenton
Summary
Early-career HVAC/R professional with training in refrigeration cycles, brazing, duct fabrication, and system diagnostics. Skilled in troubleshooting, pump down procedures, and compressor, condenser, and evaporator replacement. Brings strong mechanical knowledge, reliability, and a willingness to learn and contribute.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Care/Assistant Handyman
Chameleon Services
Venice, FL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported seasonal lawn maintenance schedules and completed routine mowing, trimming, and edging tasks.
- Maintained landscaping tools and equipment to ensure safe, reliable daily operation.
- Followed property-specific service instructions to deliver consistent care across multiple sites.
- Assisted on pressure washing and painting work sites
Food Runner/Server/Table Busser
Farlow on the Water
Englewood, FL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered plated dishes promptly from kitchen to tables with accurate order verification.
- Communicated with servers and expo staff to coordinate timely course sequencing.
- Memorized menu items and specials to answer guest questions confidently.
- Maintained awareness of table numbers, seat positions, and service flow.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
Customer Service Associate
Wawa
Bradenton, FL
09.2019 - Current
- Resolved customer concerns quickly while maintaining friendly service across register, food, and beverage areas.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments accurately using POS systems.
- Prepared made-to-order sandwiches, coffee, and beverages following store quality and safety standards.
- Restocked merchandise, coolers, and grab-and-go items to support uninterrupted store operations.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Venice, FL05-2021
Certificate of Completion - HVAC/R
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL01-2027
Skills
- Refrigerant recovery
- Understanding the refrigeration cycle
- Refrigerant recovering and charging
- Compressor/Condenser/Evaporator swap
- Low voltage trouble shooting
- Mechanical knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Brazing
- Pump down/Reverse pump down
- Duct fabrication
- Refrigeration cycle knowledge
- Pulling a vacuum
- Active listening
Certification
- EPA Universal
- OSHA-10
- HVAC Excellence
- CPR Certified
- Over 50 certifications in understanding the HVAC field (Ex. Heating. cooling, trouble shooting, motors, refrigeration, commercial/residential HVAC, understanding each element of the refrigeration cycle, Ext.)
Timeline
Food Runner/Server/Table Busser
Farlow on the Water
10.2022 - 03.2023
Customer Service Associate
Wawa
09.2019 - Current
Lawn Care/Assistant Handyman
Chameleon Services
06.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Certificate of Completion - HVAC/R
Manatee Technical College