Leif Burke
Carpenter
Clarkesville,GA
Summary
I have worked in nearly all aspects of construction since graduating high school. I have maintained a 600 acre hunting and fishing resort and farm on the Soque River in the North Georgia Mountains. I have built over 25 houses on my own, several of which were custom. I have remodeled and built numerous additions. I take pride in my work and look for any opportunities to better myself and the final product.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carpenter
Self-employeed
Clarkesville, Georgia
05.2013 - Current
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance.
- Led garages, residential homes and addition projects to completion.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
- Constructed numerous builts according to specifications.
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete projects.
Supervisor
C Kafsky Property Management
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Assess and assign tasks in order to maintain the landscape, garden and pond of a 600 acre hunting and fishing resort
- Cut and weed eat approximately 20 acres of land
- Operate all machinery and equipment used in the maintenance of various terrains
- Plant, weed and harvest gardens on property
- Water trees and newly planted vegetation to encourage growth
Lead Carpenter, Residential construction crew leader
Blue Ridge Construction
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Communicate with builder to ensure accuracy and efficiency on job sites
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.
Carpenter
Self-employeed
Clarkesville, GA
12.2004 - 02.2010
- Organize and oversee all aspects of residential construction from start to finish, including layout, framing, plumbing, roofing, installing siding, installing drywall, painting and trim work Communicate with homeowner, builder and subcontractors on drying in of house, direct day laborers, make changes as necessary to plans of house Coordinate with contractor and inspectors to make sure we are up to code, Organize and oversee all aspects of residential construction from start to finish, including layout, framing, plumbing, roofing, installing siding, installing drywall, painting and trim work
- Communicate with homeowner, builder and subcontractors on drying in of house, direct day laborers, make changes as necessary to plans of house
- Coordinate with contractor and inspectors to make sure we are up to code
Carpenter
McDonald Construction
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Involved in all aspects of residential construction from start to finish, acted as assistant to contractor
- Layout and dig footings, pour concrete, framing and roofing
Carpenter
J&JP Construction
Clarkesville, GA
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Involved in all aspects of residential construction from start to finish, leading crews while contractor was checking other job sites
- Digging footing, basements, pour concrete, framing, roofing and siding
Supervisor’s Assistant
Lovell Development
07.1999 - 05.2001
- Involved in all aspects of commercial and residential construction from start to finish
- Grading, pour concrete, framing, roofing, install septic tank and drain lines and electrical work
- Hauled and operated backhoe, lull, front end loader, forklift, ditch witch and other construction equipment
Framer
Wayne Dover
11.1997 - 07.1999
- Framing of custom houses, trim work and install siding
- Acquired basic knowledge of residential construction
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
Education
Vocational Diploma - undefined
Habersham Central High School
01.1994 - 01.1997
Skills
Construction management
Hand and power tools
Project estimation and bidding
Residential construction
Structural knowledge
Blueprint reading
Basic plumbing knowledge
Timeline
Carpenter
Self-employeed
05.2013 - Current
Supervisor
C Kafsky Property Management
03.2011 - 05.2013
Lead Carpenter, Residential construction crew leader
Blue Ridge Construction
02.2010 - 03.2011
Carpenter
Self-employeed
12.2004 - 02.2010
Carpenter
McDonald Construction
11.2003 - 12.2004
Carpenter
J&JP Construction
05.2001 - 11.2003
Supervisor’s Assistant
Lovell Development
07.1999 - 05.2001
Framer
Wayne Dover
11.1997 - 07.1999
Vocational Diploma - undefined
Habersham Central High School
01.1994 - 01.1997