Kareem Birmingham
Summary
Achieved timely project completion through effective collaboration in union and independent contractor settings. Enhanced team dynamics by integrating diverse management approaches to drive project success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-Employed Handyman
New York, NY
02.2013 - Current
- Plumbing: Faucet: Installation and minor leak repairs
- Furniture Assembly
- Painting: Room touch-ups, Accent walls, and Trim
- Flooring: LVP, Laminate and Tile repairs
- Electrical: Light fixtures, Ceiling fans, and Outlet swaps
- Drywall: Framing, Professional patching and Sanding
- Carpentry: Door repairs and custom shelving
- Knowledge of HVAC
Laborer
Local 79 international laborers union
New York, NY
10.2008 - 04.2014
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projections
- Ovided to ust me adion responsibilie and orkitistended hours to meet project deadlines
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installations surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas
- Removed damaged tile , brick, and mortar
Education
GED -
Flowers With Care Educational Center
Queens, NY07.2006
Diesel Mechanic
NYADI The College of Transportation Technology
Queens, NYSkills
- Safety procedure knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Basic math and measuring aptitude
- Valid driver's license
- Project foreman
- MSHA Certified
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-Employed Handyman
02.2013 - Current
Laborer
Local 79 international laborers union
10.2008 - 04.2014
Diesel Mechanic
NYADI The College of Transportation Technology
GED -
Flowers With Care Educational Center