- Running Fleming and Associates Handyman Services
8 yrs
Running Fleming and Associates Handyman Services
- Working in trades, logistics and construction
23 yrs
Working in trades, logistics and construction
- Skilled trades and crew supervision with PeopleReady
15 yrs
Skilled trades and crew supervision with PeopleReady
- Largest crew supervised aboard port cargo ships
20
Largest crew supervised aboard port cargo ships
About.
Nakia Fleming owns Fleming and Associates Handyman Services LLC in Jacksonville, which has provided handyman and trades services since 2018, including painting, landscaping, cleaning and demolition. Nakia brings years of hands-on experience across construction, logistics and maritime services.
For 15 years Nakia took on skilled trades work through PeopleReady, from forklift operation, roofing and hydroblasting to stevedoring and scaffold building, and supervised crews of up to 20 aboard port authority ships handling cargo. Nakia holds OSHA construction safety training and TWIC and JaxPort Labor Ready credentials, and is known for setting clear expectations, mentoring crews and keeping job sites safe.
Track record.
- Founded Fleming and Associates Handyman Services LLC in 2018
- Supervised crews of up to 20 aboard port authority ships, stevedoring for companies including Logistec, Portus and Tote
- Painted and sandblasted the wharf at the Kings Bay submarine base for Tri State Painting
- Recruited and trained personnel for temp-to-perm roles as a Staffing Specialist at Optimum Personnel Services
- Served as 1st shift Safety Committee Chairperson at Heinz
Experience.
Business Owner
Fleming and Associates Handyman Services LLC
2018 to Present · Jacksonville, Florida Area
Handyman and trades services including painting, landscaping, cleaning and demolition
Skilled Trades | Supervisor of Logistics Crew, forklift operator
PeopleReady
2010 to 2024 · Jacksonville, Florida
Skilled trades and supervision of port cargo crews of up to 20
Roofer
Tecta America Southeast
2018 to 2018 · Metro Jacksonville
Staffing Specialist/Recruiter
Optimum Personnel Services
2015 to 2017 · Metro Jacksonville
Recruited and trained staff for construction, logistics and clerical roles
Painter | Sandblaster
Tri State Painting
2014 to 2015 · Kings Bay Naval Station
Painted and sandblasted the submarine base wharf and trained new employees
Painter
BetterStaf
2013 to 2013 · Jacksonville Area, Florida
Supervisor
Industry One
2013 to 2013 · Jacksonville
Material Handler
Heinz
2003 to 2008 · Jacksonville, Florida
Inventory, shipping and receiving; 1st shift Safety Committee Chairperson
What you can ask Nakia about.
- Starting and running a small trades or handyman business
- Hiring, training and keeping skilled trades crews
- Port, logistics and jobsite safety credentials and clearances
Education.
N.B. Forrest Sr. High School
Diploma, College Prep
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