Michael Yancy
Englewood,CO
Summary
Energetic Handyman with broad range of maintenance and repair skills. Identified clients' needs quickly to complete tasks. Commended for excellent customer service skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Self Employed
Englewood, CO
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Removed old wallpaper from walls.
- Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Set up scaffolding around buildings for painting projects.
- Tuned up lawnmowers by changing oil filters, spark plugs.
- Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
- Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Assembled furniture according to instructions provided by customers.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe, and welcoming.
- Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
- Maintained equipment, materials, and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
- Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces if needed.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Auto Body Technician
Ford's Auto Body Shop
Millersville, TN
10.2011 - 06.2019
- Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Installed new windshields using specialized tools and adhesives.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the entire repair process.
- Assisted the shop manager in ordering supplies when needed.
- Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working on customer vehicles.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
- Applied sealants on newly painted surfaces for protection against weathering.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
- Repaired minor dents, dings, scratches, tears, and rips in vehicle upholstery.
- Operated sandblasting equipment to remove old paint from vehicles' surfaces.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed repairs.
- Applied primer and paint to vehicles following repair.
- Ensured smoothness of vehicle surfaces through sanding and buffing.
- Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
- Advised customers on repair processes and timelines.
- Ordered tools and paint materials from suppliers to prevent item shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the work area.
- Provided customers with invoices and receipts detailing services performed.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Managed inventory of body shop supplies and tools.
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for repair approvals.
- Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
- Assessed vehicle damage and developed comprehensive repair plans.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Documented repair processes and completed work orders.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Ordered and utilized protective equipment and respirators to promote workplace safety.
- Replaced damaged glass components on vehicles.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Education
Television Production - Radio And Television
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial And Advertising Art
Nossi College of Art
Goodlettsville, TNSkills
- Appliance testing
- Deck building
- Drywalling
- Building upkeep
- Repair work
- Roof maintenance
- Woodworking
- Yard mowing
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Masonry
- Building code compliance
- Moisture control expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Stair and ramp construction
- Blueprint literate
- Residential construction
- Fireplace maintenance
- Hot water heater installation
- Demolition work
- Smoke detector installation
- Hand tools
- Masonry work
- Sprinkler system repair
- Relationship building
- Plumbing
- Furniture refinishing and repair
- Staircase building
- Framing and structural work
- Pressure washing
- Construction management
- Electrical components
- Supply management
- General contracting
- System wiring
- Drain cleaning
- Painting proficiency
- Repairing pipes and fixtures
- Landscaping design
- Roofing inspection
- Electrical repairs
- Welding techniques
- Caulking proficiency
- Cabinet installation
- Structural repair
- Minor Carpentry
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Foundation repair
- Shower installations
- Septic system maintenance
- Cabinet refinishing
- Pool equipment repair
- Reading blueprints and manuals
- Physically agile
- Wallpaper removal
- Door installation
- Bathroom and kitchen renovations
- Maintenance planning
- Dry rot repair
Timeline
Handyman
Self Employed
01.2020 - 11.2024
Auto Body Technician
Ford's Auto Body Shop
10.2011 - 06.2019
Television Production - Radio And Television
Tennessee State University
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial And Advertising Art
Nossi College of Art