Onur Avcil
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated handyman with 16 years residential and commerical construction experience committed to performing quality, skilled work and meeting customer needs. A self-motivated, dedicated professional who follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Offers clear written and verbal communication, organization and meets deadlines. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills trust among supervisors, coworkers and clients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Craftsman
Ace Handyman Services
Redondo Beach, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Assess customer needs and provide appropriate solutions within budget and time guidelines.
- Perform carpentry work such as building, assembling, installing and repairing furniture, cabinets, windows, doors, fences, gates and decks.
- Use professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services including basic electrical, plumbing, roofing, carpentry, drywall, paint and flooring.
- Establish and maintain reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
- Prioritize handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Provide prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on residential and commerical buildings using professional skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Maintain equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Read and interpret equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger or complicated repairs.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Utilize industry software to manage service appointments and schedules; generate invoices; track expenses and materials; and dispatch customer and office communications.
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Currently independently employed, providing residential and commercial maintenance, repairs and improvements.
- Consult customers on suggested repairs and improvements.
- Create designs and plans for new projects, adhering to client specifications.
- Collaborate with clients to locate appropriate material sources according to client budgets and project needs.
- Read and understood operating manuals, plans and technical drawings to achieve accurate and safe repairs.
- Hire and oversee sub-contractors to achieve necessary project requirements.
- Minimize costs by negotiating with multiple materials suppliers.
- Supervise remodeling projects at client homes or businesses, keeping projects on track.
- Draft financial estimates for clients based on length and requirements of desired remodeling.
- Advise clients on materials and design decisions.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Maintain a professional presentation and clear client communication.
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
Jacksonville, FL
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked independently in residential remodeling, providing essential home maintenance and repairs during COVID pandemic closures.
- Consulted customers on repairs, provided estimates and gained approval before beginning work.
- Sourced appropriate materials according to client budgets and project needs.
- Minimized costs by negotiating with materials suppliers.
- Supervised remodeling projects at client homes, keeping projects on track.
- Maintained work site CDC COVID standards and ensured sub-contractors were compliant to protect clients' safety.
- Drafted financial estimates and detailed improvement plans for clients based on length and requirements of desired remodeling.
- Advised clients on remodel materials and design decisions.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas.
Assistant Construction Manager
Nese Saim Construction
Bodrum, Turkey
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Assistant to the general contractor, co-managed the construction of 8 residences in Bodrum, Turkey.
- Assisted in employee recruiting, hiring and daily supervision.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted regular site inspections, scheduled and monitored government inspections.
- Resolved issues during construction to maintain schedules and budgets.
- Assisted project manager with bidding new jobs and projects.
- Liaised between architects, general contractors and property owners on all aspects of design and installation.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored construction budgets to complete approved projects within construction codes.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors, enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through clear communication; resolved crew disputes.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Monitored and assessed performance and workmanship of contractors.
- Organized and participated in on-site project meetings.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Residential Property Manager
Self Employed Services
Jacksonville, FL
11.2011 - 12.2017
- Independent part-time residential property manager of long-term and short-term rental homes.
- Managed all preventative maintenance and improvements of 3 rental properties.
- Coordinated sub-contractor repairs when needed.
- Inspected properties regularly, including move-in and move-out inspections, for deficiencies and repairs.
- Drafted and monitored maintenance recommendations, estimates and invoices for property owners.
- Handled resident property complaints and expedited repairs.
- Issued tenant property violations / notices in accordance with lease, county and state regulations.
- Facilitated tenant and owner communications and documentation.
- Communicated and enforced rental payment policies and pursued delinquent accounts.
- Collected rental fees, deposits and payments; dispersed appropriate deposits and refunds.
- Communicated notices, updates and important issues with homeowners.
- Maintained detailed property records for homeowners.
Chair, Architectural Control Committee
Homeowners Association
Marietta, GA
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Served as Board of Directors Architectural Control Committee Chair for a residential homeowners association.
- Oversaw property maintenance, improvements and compliance issues for nearly 200 residences.
- Participated in monthly Board of Directors meetings for decision-making on community budget, plans and relevant issues.
- Contributed to committee plans and decision making.
- Reviewed homeowner applications and plans for property improvements, verified permits and performed compliance inspections.
- Prepared monthly statements and annual reports, conducted periodic community-wide inspections.
- Documented and communicated property violations or maintenance issues to homeowners, Board of Directors and applicable county departments.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures for Board and member approval.
- Treated conflict with patience and support, providing resources and resolutions.
- Promoted professional conduct and effective communication between board members.
- Encouraged resolutions with strategies to improve decision-making processes.
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
Marietta, GA
01.2007 - 11.2014
- Worked both independently and as part of a crew completing commercial and residential maintenance, improvements and remodels throughout metro Atlanta.
- Consulted customers on suggested repairs; prepared detailed estimates including plans, budgets, materials for approval.
- Planned new projects, adhering to client specifications, and communicated specifications.
- Worked with clients to source appropriate materials according to client budgets and project needs.
- Hired and oversaw sub-contractors as needed to complete project requirements.
- Managed projects in progress simultaneously.
- Minimized costs, adhered to budgets by negotiating with multiple materials suppliers.
- Ordered and restocked supplies to keep workplace operating smoothly.
- Supervised remodeling projects at client homes and businesses, keeping projects on track.
- Determined financial estimates for clients based on length and requirements of desired remodeling.
- Advised clients on decisions relating to materials and remodeling designs.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to achieve operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained consistent customer satisfaction by finishing projects on time, with skill and with professionalism.
Handyman / Remodeler
Casey Construction
Marietta, GA
04.2009 - 03.2011
- Assisted contractors on residential and commerical building projects.
- Provided competent skilled labor in flooring, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting services.
- Supervised remodeling projects at client homes, keeping projects on track.
- Completed daily tasks to maintain strict timelines and finished projects by expected completion dates.
- Advised clients on decisions relating to materials and remodeling designs.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to achieve operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by finishing projects with skill and adding professional details for best-in-class work.
Audio Visual Specialist
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
12.2003 - 08.2006
- Senior Audio Visual Specialist at college Audio Visual Department.
- Supervised up to 8 department employees.
- Oversaw campus-wide reservations and distribution for audio-visual equipment and spaces.
- Built strong rapport with students, faculty and staff to support confidence in system use and installations.
- Collaborated with production staff for special events.
- Monitored and repaired range of equipment, including audio, video and video conferencing systems.
- Identified, diagnosed and resolved problems with media systems.
- Installed and operated A/V equipment during live productions and conferences.
- Delivered videoconference support through troubleshooting and testing.
- Created digital audio and video files.
- Trained employees on company policies and protocols.
- Managed daily AV operations; supervised equipment, employees, bookings and returns.
- Maintained AV inventory and supplies and facilitated orders for new equipment.
- Upheld and enforced a professional presentation and college code of conduct.
Education
Associate of Arts - Multimedia Design
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2006
Skills
- Problem solving
- Hand and power tool operation
- Attention to detail
- Carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall, tiling, electrical, plumbing
- Code compliance
- Project management
- Installing audio visual equipment
- Handyman and construction background
- Installation and finishing
- Installing window shades, blinds and shutters
- Team coordination
- Safety understanding
- Punctual and dependable
Timeline
Craftsman
Ace Handyman Services
02.2023 - Current
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
01.2021 - Current
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
02.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Construction Manager
Nese Saim Construction
01.2018 - 10.2020
Residential Property Manager
Self Employed Services
11.2011 - 12.2017
Chair, Architectural Control Committee
Homeowners Association
05.2011 - 08.2016
Handyman / Remodeler
Casey Construction
04.2009 - 03.2011
Handyman / Remodeler
Self Employed Services
01.2007 - 11.2014
Audio Visual Specialist
Valencia College
12.2003 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - Multimedia Design
Valencia College
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