Started my own handyman business and completed projects for over 50 unique clients. Examples of specific exterior jobs completed include repairing and replacing wood fences and decks, replacing broken gate latches, installing insulation and attic decking, screening in an existing porch, installing a french drain system, gutter repair and replacement, cleaning and re-securing exterior window shutters, pressure washing decks and sidewalks, painting faded exterior siding, installing security cameras and exterior flood lights, door installation and frame repair, and door and window screen repair.Examples of interior jobs completed include mold remediation, ceiling and wall repair and painting, baseboard and trim replacement, chair rail and wainscoting installation, installing window blinds, replacing ceiling fans and light fixtures, fixing leaky and clogged sinks and toilets, shower door replacement, bathroom vanity and toilet replacement, removing and replacing broken tiles, installing kitchen appliances, hanging wall art, assembling furniture, securing heavy wall mirrors and shelving, connecting audio and video systems, and replacing hard-wired smoke detectors.

ResponsibilitiesProvided sub-contractor labor primarily on disaster restoration jobs for insurance companies to repair water, fire, and storm damage, as well as regional church renovation projects and significant home finishing work. Specific tasks included light demolition, structural reinforcement, subfloor and wall replacement, suspended ceiling and light replacement, door and trim installation, drywall repair and finishing, application of sisal-fiber material to walls and spray painting older sisal material, caulking and painting, appliance and cabinet installation and replacement, plumbing and electrical fixture replacement, and punch list completion.AccomplishmentsDid not receive any callbacks for incomplete or unsatisfactory jobs, but was frequently asked to fix work previously completed by others due to my attention to detail and dedication to quality.

ResponsibilitiesMaintained tool and building materials storage area; ensured tools were in proper working order; staged job work sites and purchased additional required tools and materials; posted required signage, conducted regular safety inspections, and briefed volunteers on job site safety requirements; supervised construction volunteers and crew leaders; and completed construction duties as needed. Specific tasks completed included interior and exterior demolition, mold and animal waste remediation, fireproofing, drywall installation and priming, shower surround tiling, installing vinyl floor tile, and additional trim and baseboard work.AccomplishmentsReorganized tool and construction materials storage area and created comprehensive computer inventory to assist with project planning and staging and to save money by avoiding unnecessary purchase of tools and materials already in inventory. Assisted in completion of one 3-story town home renovation and the beginning of another.

• Provided Congressional analysis and workflow management support to Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans & Requirements (A3/5) and other senior Air Force leadership (including the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force).• Monitored progress on defense authorization and appropriation bills, tracked Congressional reporting requirements, and assessed impact of proposed legislative language and budget markups to Air Force operations. • Drafted written and oral statements and developed and presented additional prep material to General Officers for Congressional hearing testimony and recommended strategic engagements with Congressional staff on relevant topical issues.• Contributed to successful Air Force efforts to secure Congressional relief from Sequestration budget cuts, as well as increase workflow process efficiency to improve timeliness of Congressional reports and correspondence.• Received Air Force Association A3/5 Hero Award (2014) and ANSER Excellence Award (3rd Qtr 2014).

Legislative Aide for Homeland Security and Space (Jan 2007-Jan 2009)• Served as a liaison to the White House, other Congressional offices and committees, federal departments and agencies, state and local officials, and met with business leaders, constituents, and other stakeholders on homeland security and space-related issues.• Researched, analyzed, and monitored related authorization and appropriations legislation, assessing impact of proposed programmatic and budgetary changes, and made position recommendations to the Senator.• Secured millions of dollars in federal aid and grants from DHS, FEMA, and NASA for emergency preparedness, disaster response, and space-related research.• Drafted correspondence to the President and Governor on behalf of the Senator and responded to constituents on related issues.NOTE: Mr. Hagel also served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from February 2013 to February 2015. Director of Constituent Affairs (Jan 2006-Jan 2009)• Managed all front office and mailroom operations, constituent relations functions, and the student internship program.• Conducted entry level staff and intern interviews and testing, made hiring and promotion recommendations, and provided orientation, training, and direct supervision to 3-5 staff assistants and 5-20 interns at a time. • Redesigned and produced daily reports on incoming constituent contacts and hot issues, and ensured timely routing of sensitive and high priority calls and correspondence to the Senator.• Developed improved mail handling procedures, eliminated mail backlog and improved response time from months to weeks.• Managed special projects for the Senator, as well as logistics planning and escort duties for VIP meetings and guests.Systems Administrator & Staff Assistant (Mar 2004-Dec 2005)• Maintained and updated office servers and workstations, answered phones, processed constituent mail, led Capitol tours, and performed other administrative and clerical tasks.

• Led the Society (a 501c3 non-profit organization) in membership recruitment and retention, donor identification and fundraising, annual budgeting, event and logistics planning, and administering a student intern scholarship program.• Organized annual receptions for the Nebraska Congressional Delegation, the Distinguished Nebraskan Award, a spring Cherry Blossom Princess, and summer intern scholarship recipients, as well as a softball tournament and Presidential Inaugural brunch.NOTE: Also served as a Board Member (2004-2009), Vice President (2006), and Membership Director (2004-2005).

• Led GOTV efforts for a four-county area, including setting up a field office, recruiting volunteers, organizing phone banks and door to door canvassing, distributing campaign signs and flyers, and providing regular reports to campaign headquarters.

• Conducted research, provided analysis, and prepared briefings related to legislation and executive policy on international labor, technical assistance programs, and bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade policies and initiatives.• Received commendation on an FY2003 Bureau Outlook Briefing prepared and presented to the Secretary of Labor.• Developed template to assist U.S. embassies in drafting Foreign Labor Trends report series and designed spreadsheet for international technical assistance program budget planning.• Coordinated redesign of Bureau website to meet federal eGov requirements, managed website and IT-related contract funds, and successfully lobbied for a Department-wide policy change related to disposal of electronic media (DLMS 9 - Chapter 300 & 800).• Edited international labor reports, requests for proposals and solicitations for grant applications.