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Dennis Lorenzana

HAWTHORNE

Summary

Dependable handyman with several years of experience in repair and maintenance fields. Flexible team player offering excellent manual labor skills. Proficient with mechanical and electric tools.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Handyman

Self employed
HAWTHORNE
05.2020 - Current
  • Provided customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal condition for use.
  • Installed fixtures, appliances, and hardware for residential properties.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks to prevent future issues.
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
  • Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
  • Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
  • Repair drywall
  • Trash out
  • Turn around units from painting the whole vacancy and repairs
  • Treat Mold (water damage)
  • Finish carpentry work from Installing or fixing doors and any trim .
  • Replace locks
  • Open doors when tenants get locked out

Finish Carpenter

Manor House Wood Work
Camarillo
02.2015 - 02.2021

I started at Manor house as a labor/driver worked my way up to a Finish Carpenters helper to Finish Carpenter.

There I learned to install doors and trim and cabinets. I worked in many high end projects .


  • Crafted custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking techniques.
  • Operated various woodworking tools and machinery safely and effectively.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety.
  • Install finished products such as cabinetry fixtures shelves and molding in homes offices stores restaurants.
  • Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
  • Fill nail holes cracks dents gouges with putty filler sandpaper, then finish to match existing surface.
  • Prepared wood for finishing by shaping and trimming components with hand and power tools.
  • Repair furniture cabinets counters floors walls by replacing damaged parts such as hinges knobs drawers panels.
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on carpentry tools equipment machinery vehicles.
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.

Construction Laborer

LINEAR CITY DEVELOPMENT
Los Angeles
03.2012 - 12.2014
  • Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
  • Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing tasks on various projects.
  • Maintained a clean and organized worksite to ensure safety compliance.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper storage for future use.
  • Followed safety protocols and conducted regular equipment inspections for safe operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
  • Supported skilled tradespeople by providing tools and materials when needed.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of construction practices.
  • Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
  • Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
  • Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
  • Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
  • Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Education

Lloyd HS
Lawndale, CA

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Handyman

Self employed
05.2020 - Current

Finish Carpenter

Manor House Wood Work
02.2015 - 02.2021

Construction Laborer

LINEAR CITY DEVELOPMENT
03.2012 - 12.2014

Lloyd HS
Dennis Lorenzana