Zakary Otun
Land O Lakes,FL
Summary
Dynamic handyman assistant with a proven track record on Thumbtack, excelling in household repairs and appliance installation. Skilled in landscaping and tree trimming, I consistently completed projects under budget, enhancing client satisfaction and referrals. My strong attention to detail and collaborative spirit drive successful outcomes in every task.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Handyman Assistant
Michael Kurland
02.2025 - Current
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Installed support posts/piers in crawlspaces
Landscaper/Pressure Washer
Thumbtack
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Supplied and placed base materials, edge restraints and jointing sand.
- Resurfaced outside areas with cobblestones, terracotta tiles or other materials.
- Inspected washing tools, equipment, and materials daily for damage or needed repairs.
- Used scrapers, brushes and cleaners to eliminate layered on dirt, mud, or debris.
Education
No Degree - Architecture
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJNo Degree - Architecture
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLNo Degree - Construction Managment
Everglades University
Tampa, FL08-2026
High School Diploma -
West Essex Regional High School
North Caldwell, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Landscaping
- Tree trimming
- Appliance installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pressure washing
- Household repairs
- Hand tool mastery
- Cabinet installation
Languages
Polish
Limited Working
Interests
- Gardening
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- Outdoor Recreation
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Graphic Design
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Christian Faith
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Fashion and Style
- Adventure Travel
- Skiing
Timeline
Handyman Assistant
Michael Kurland
02.2025 - Current
Landscaper/Pressure Washer
Thumbtack
05.2024 - Current
No Degree - Architecture
New Jersey Institute of Technology
No Degree - Architecture
University of South Florida
No Degree - Construction Managment
Everglades University
High School Diploma -
West Essex Regional High School
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