Hands-on residential construction professional with more than 20 years of field experience spanning electrical, framing, carpentry, grading, remodeling, and general contracting. Started in the trade at age 15 pulling wire and progressed through nearly every kind of jobsite role—from helper and electrician to equipment operator, lead man, construction specialist, and business owner.
Work Experience
Owner / Operator — Hometown Handyman
Runs an independent residential handyman and contracting business, handling consultations, estimates, scheduling, electrical, carpentry, cabinetry, decks, and general repairs.
Lead Man / Construction Specialist — Built by Cantrell LLC
Led field work on kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks, additions, and privacy fences while keeping projects moving and finish work on standard.
Carpenter — GCF Custom Builders
Built high-end custom homes from foundation through finish with an experienced residential crew.
Construction Crew — Tyler Lewis Construction
Worked on residential remodels and small home builds throughout the Burlington area.
Yard Care & Landscaping — Bubba Long Yard Care
Performed yard care and landscaping work before returning to residential construction.
Lead Man — Nathan Lawton Construction
Advanced to lead man while learning the complete build process and working on additions, remodels, concrete, and site preparation.
Groundman / Cut Man — Design Build Tech
Framed boat docks and new homes as a cut man and groundman.
Heavy Equipment Operator — HF Services Grading & Paving
Operated bulldozer and excavator; cleared land, dug septic fields, and completed asphalt paving and repair.
Tree Crew — Dixon's Tree Service
Cut, cleared, and chipped storm and roadside debris under city contracts.
Electrician — Wolfpack Electric
Completed residential rough-in and trim-out while traveling statewide on government housing contracts.
Electrician — Mark Walters Electric
Started at age 15, progressed from pulling wire and setting boxes to complete rough-in and trim-out on new and remodeled homes.
Team Member — Stuart's Family Grill
Balanced scheduled food-service shifts with school and electrical work.
Core Skills
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Framing
- Plumbing
- Drywall
- Painting
- Flooring & tile
- Masonry
- Concrete & asphalt
- Heavy equipment
- Landscaping
- Custom homes
- Remodeling
- Business operations
Equipment
- Bulldozer
- Excavator
- Skid steer
- Chainsaw and land-clearing equipment
Education
High School Diploma — January 2008
How I Work
Known for showing up, solving practical problems, learning whatever the job requires, and getting the work done right the first time.