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Property Maintenance Specialist | U.S. Air Force Veteran | 37 Years Technical Experience | Digital Marketing Expert | Helping Homeowners & Teaching Tradespeople to Build Online Income
ABOUT
Building Things Right—Whether With My Hands or Online
For 37 years, I’ve been solving problems. From diagnosing electrical issues in high-end Porsches to installing city drainage systems to helping homeowners fix what’s broken, I’ve built a career on doing quality work that lasts.
But here’s what makes my story different: In 2008, while working as a commercial excavator operator in Seattle, I started learning online marketing. I built websites, mastered local SEO, and created affiliate marketing sites. I even built plumbersnohomish.com for a friend—a site that still ranks on page 1 of Google 15+ years later.
Today, I combine four decades of hands-on technical expertise with advanced digital marketing skills to: ✓ Provide professional handyman and property maintenance services ✓ Offer virtual consultations for DIYers anywhere ✓ Help tradespeople build profitable online businesses ✓ Create content that helps homeowners solve problems
What I Bring to the Table:
Technical Expertise:
- Associate of Applied Science in Automotive & Diesel Technology
- U.S. Air Force Heavy Equipment Mechanic (1991-1995)
- 10 years municipal infrastructure (City of Pueblo, Colorado)
- 6 years commercial construction and excavation
- 13+ years residential property maintenance
- Professional experience with everything from luxury vehicles to heavy machinery to home repairs
Digital Marketing Skills:
- 17 years of online marketing experience
- Website design and development
- Local SEO optimization
- Affiliate marketing
- Content creation
- Virtual service delivery
The Bottom Line: I’m not your typical handyman. I’m a formally trained technician with military discipline, municipal experience, commercial construction background, and the digital skills to reach and help people both in-person and online.
Whether you need someone to fix your deck, help you plan a renovation via video call, or teach you how to turn your trade skills into online income—I can help.
📍 Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado 🇺🇸 Proud U.S. Air Force Veteran 💼 Available for handyman services, virtual consultations, and digital marketing consulting
EXPERIENCE
Property Maintenance Specialist & Handyman
Self-Employed | Colorado Springs, CO January 2012 – Present · 13 years
Started my own property maintenance business after returning to Colorado from Seattle. Provide comprehensive handyman services to residential clients while building an online presence to reach customers beyond my local market.
Services Provided:
- General home repairs and maintenance
- Plumbing installations and repairs
- Electrical work (residential)
- Carpentry and deck construction
- Excavation and drainage solutions
- Foundation and structural assessment
- Small engine and equipment repair
- Property improvement projects
Key Achievements:
- Built loyal client base through quality work and honest communication
- Expanded services to include virtual consultations (2020)
- Created online resources and content helping DIYers nationwide
- Maintained 100% customer satisfaction through transparent pricing and reliable service
Skills Applied: Problem-solving, project management, customer service, technical expertise across multiple trades, online marketing, virtual service delivery
Digital Marketing Specialist (Self-Taught)
Self-Employed | Remote 2008 – Present · 17 years
While working full-time in construction and excavation, invested 4 years (2008-2012) learning comprehensive online marketing through Wealthy Affiliate platform. Applied these skills to build websites, master local SEO, and create affiliate marketing income streams.
Key Projects:
- Built plumbersnohomish.com (2008-2009) – Still ranks page 1 on Google organically 15+ years later
- Created multiple affiliate marketing websites generating passive income
- Taught local business owner (plumber) domain registration, hosting, and SEO optimization
- Developed content marketing strategies for home improvement niche
- Currently offering virtual consultations and online business guidance to other tradespeople
Skills Applied: Website design, WordPress, local SEO, content creation, affiliate marketing, keyword research, Google Analytics, email marketing, virtual consultation delivery
Excavator Operator
Commercial Construction | Seattle, WA 2006 – 2012 · 6 years
Operated heavy excavation equipment for commercial and residential site development projects throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.
Responsibilities:
- Commercial and residential site excavation
- Utility installation (sewer, water, gas, drainage systems)
- Deep excavation for commercial foundations
- Contaminated soil removal and remediation
- Site grading and preparation
- Coordination with engineers, contractors, and inspectors
Key Projects:
- Major residential subdivision developments
- Commercial building foundation excavations
- Urban infrastructure utility installations
- Environmental remediation projects
Skills Applied: Heavy equipment operation, site reading and interpretation, safety protocols, project coordination, problem-solving in constrained urban environments
Storm Water Division – Excavator Operator
City of Pueblo, Colorado | Pueblo, CO 2003 – 2006 · 3 years
Operated excavators for municipal storm water drainage system installation and maintenance. Responsible for installing and maintaining underground infrastructure that prevents flooding and manages water flow throughout the city.
Responsibilities:
- Installation of city drainage systems
- Maintenance and repair of existing storm water infrastructure
- Underground utility location and protection
- Coordination with city engineers and planners
- Emergency response for drainage failures
Impact: Built infrastructure serving thousands of residents. Learned comprehensive understanding of how water moves through properties and communities—knowledge that proves invaluable when diagnosing residential drainage issues today.
Skills Applied: Heavy equipment operation, underground utilities, drainage engineering, municipal standards and codes, emergency response, infrastructure maintenance
Roads Division – Equipment Operator
City of Pueblo, Colorado | Pueblo, CO 1998 – 2003 · 5 years
Trained and operated multiple types of heavy equipment for municipal road construction and maintenance.
Equipment Operated:
- Road graders
- Excavators
- Front-end loaders
- Dump trucks
- Various support equipment
Responsibilities:
- Road construction and repair
- Grading and paving operations
- Snow removal and emergency response
- Equipment maintenance and pre-trip inspections
- Public safety and traffic management
Notable Achievement: Transitioned from fixing equipment to operating it—learned Colorado soil conditions, terrain challenges, and weather impacts on construction that inform my current work.
Skills Applied: Multiple heavy equipment operation, road construction, public works standards, Colorado climate/terrain expertise, safety protocols
Equipment Repair Technician
City of Pueblo, Colorado – Equipment Repair Shop | Pueblo, CO 1996 – 1998 · 2 years
First civilian position after military service. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all city-owned equipment from small engines to heavy construction machinery.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair lawn equipment, trucks, and heavy machinery
- Preventive maintenance scheduling and execution
- Parts ordering and inventory management
- Emergency equipment repairs
- Hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems troubleshooting
Range of Equipment: Everything from lawn mowers to excavators, dump trucks to street sweepers. This broad exposure deepened my understanding that good maintenance prevents expensive emergencies.
Skills Applied: Diesel and gasoline engine repair, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, preventive maintenance, municipal fleet management
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force | Various Locations 1991 – 1995 · 4 years
Served my country as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintaining mission-critical equipment supporting airfield operations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment supporting Air Force operations
- Diagnostic troubleshooting on complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance scheduling and execution
- Equipment readiness inspection and certification
- Emergency repair under time-critical conditions
- Detailed maintenance documentation and reporting
Military Standards: Learned that “good enough” isn’t acceptable when lives depend on equipment reliability. This mindset has shaped every job I’ve done since—whether fixing a fighter jet support equipment or a homeowner’s water heater, quality matters.
Honorable Discharge – 1995
Skills Applied: Heavy equipment repair, diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, pressure situations, systematic problem-solving, military precision and discipline
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science – Automotive and Diesel Technology
Denver Automotive and Diesel Tech School | Denver, CO 1987 – 1989
Comprehensive two-year program covering all aspects of automotive and diesel repair technology.
Coursework:
- Gasoline and diesel engine theory and repair
- Electrical systems and diagnostics
- Fuel injection systems
- Transmission and drivetrain
- Brake and suspension systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Computerized engine controls
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy equipment fundamentals
Achievement: Graduated with comprehensive technical foundation that has supported 37 years of professional mechanical work across automotive, heavy equipment, and residential applications.
Online Marketing Certification (Self-Study)
Wealthy Affiliate | Online 2008 – 2012
Four-year intensive self-study program in online marketing, website development, and digital business building.
Skills Acquired:
- Website design and development (WordPress)
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Local business SEO
- Affiliate marketing strategies
- Content creation and marketing
- Keyword research and analysis
- Google Analytics and tracking
- Email marketing
- Online business fundamentals
Practical Application: Built plumbersnohomish.com which still ranks page 1 on Google organically 15+ years later. Created multiple affiliate marketing websites. Currently apply these skills to offer virtual consultations and help other tradespeople build online businesses.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification City of Pueblo, Colorado Issued 1998
Certified to operate:
- Excavators
- Road Graders
- Front-end Loaders
- Various construction equipment
Automotive and Diesel Technology – Associate Degree Denver Automotive and Diesel Tech School Issued 1989
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Automotive Repair & Diagnostics
- Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Residential Plumbing
- Electrical Systems (Residential)
- Carpentry & Construction
- Excavation & Grading
- Drainage Systems Design
- Foundation & Structural Analysis
- Small Engine Repair
- Hydraulic Systems
- Diesel & Gas Engines
- Property Maintenance
- Project Management
Digital Marketing Skills
- Website Development (WordPress)
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Local SEO Optimization
- Affiliate Marketing
- Content Creation & Marketing
- Keyword Research
- Google Analytics
- Social Media Marketing
- Virtual Consultation Delivery
- Online Business Strategy
- Email Marketing
- Digital Product Creation
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Clear Communication
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivation
- Teaching & Training
- Military Discipline
- Systematic Thinking
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning