Brian Knowski

Experienced General Contractor and Project Manager with over 15 years in residential construction, remodeling, and heavy equipment operation. Skilled in managing full-cycle building projects, from blueprint interpretation to project completion. Adept at problem-solving, maintaining safe job sites, and delivering high-quality craftsmanship. Seeking to bring hands-on experience and a strong work ethic to a new opportunity.

From 2010 through 2022 I was managing end-of-life care for both of my parents. I was able to continue flipping houses while caring for my mother who had cancers. She passed, at home, in 2013.

Come 2015 my father had a stroke. I had to stop flipping houses in order to care for him. During this time I started flipping cars while caring for him.

This was not a break from "work" as some employers may see it. Managing end-of-life care for my parents included scheduling, medication management, coordinating with healthcare professionals and fighting the state off from taking them away in order to seize their land.

I oversaw all household operations, budgeting and maintenance. I balanced caregiving responsibilities with Self-Employment activities including vehicle repairs and resales.

Self-Employed – Vehicle Sales & Repair – Mondamin, IA
(2012 – Current)

• Purchased, repaired, and sold vehicles for profit; handled sourcing, negotiations, and marketing.
• Performed mechanical repairs, bodywork, and detailing to increase resale value.
• Managed finances, inventory, and customer relations.