Cody W. Brannon
Handyman, Independent Home Repair Business
Austin, TX · (512) 555 0158 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/codywbrannon
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Seven years running a handyman business after two years with a remodeling carpenter
SETTINGS
Owner occupied homes and small rentals in Austin, about 600 jobs a year
SPECIALTIES
Drywall, doors and trim, fixture replacement, tile repair, decks and fences, punch lists
SYSTEMS
Jobber scheduling and invoicing, QuickBooks Online, Google Business reviews, Milwaukee and DeWalt tools
CREDENTIALS
Lead safe certified renovator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 hour card
EDUCATION
Residential construction certificate, Balcones Community College
Executive Summary
Owner of a one truck handyman business that has completed about 3,600 jobs in seven years for Austin homeowners, from door adjustments and drywall patches to ceiling fans, tile repair and deck boards. Books through Jobber, quotes on site, and finishes most jobs in a single visit. Started as an apprentice to a remodeling carpenter and still refers anything needing a permit to licensed trades.
Signature Achievements
- Completed about 3,600 jobs since 2019 with 82 percent finished in a single visit.
- Holds a 4.9 star rating across 410 online reviews with about half of new work from repeat customers and referrals.
- Grew revenue from $58,000 in the first year to $148,000 in 2025 while staying a one person operation.
- Cut the gap between request and first available appointment from ten days to four by grouping jobs by neighborhood in Jobber.
- Completed 60 pre sale punch lists for real estate agents in 2025 with every list closed before the inspection deadline.
Professional Experience
Owner and Handyman
Brannon Home Repair, Austin, TX March 2019 to present
One person handyman business completing about 600 jobs a year at $120 to $2,500 for homeowners, landlords and real estate agents
- Repair drywall, texture and paint, and adjust, hang and trim interior and exterior doors.
- Replace faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, light fixtures and outlets within the limits set by Texas licensing rules.
- Repair tile, grout, caulk and trim in kitchens and bathrooms and replace deck boards, fence pickets and gates.
- Quote jobs on site in Jobber, schedule by neighborhood and invoice on completion with photos.
- Refer plumbing, electrical and structural work that needs a permit to licensed contractors and coordinate access.
Carpenter's Helper
Hill Country Remodeling and Trim, Round Rock, TX January 2017 to March 2019
Two person remodeling and trim carpentry company working kitchens, baths and built ins
- Cut and installed baseboard, casing and crown molding under a lead carpenter.
- Demolished and prepared kitchens and baths for remodel and hauled debris.
- Hung cabinets, set countertops and installed hardware on about 40 kitchens.
Certifications and Training
Environmental Protection Agency Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting certified renovator, current through 2028
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 hour construction card, completed 2018
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, American Red Cross, current through 2027
Education
Residential construction technology certificate, Balcones Community College, Austin, 2017
High school diploma, Manchaca Ridge High School, Austin, 2016
Core Skills
Drywall repair and texture · Door adjustment and hanging · Fixture replacement · Tile and grout repair · Deck and fence repair · Trim carpentry · Pre sale punch lists · On site quoting · Jobber scheduling · Customer follow up