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Roland Burke

Durham,NH

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in painting and autobody work, honed at Burke's Trucks. Proven ability in mechanics and general construction, complemented by strong problem-solving skills. Successfully managed diverse tasks, from sales to hands-on repairs, ensuring high-quality results and customer satisfaction. Committed to excellence in every project undertaken.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Burke's Trucks
01.2009 - 04.2024

Together with my dad I did most every task one would do at a small used vehicle dealership.

I did most of my own paint and autobody work, along with light mechanics to cleaning and detailing..

A few years in we got some shop help, so I mostly split my time between being out in the garage and in the office working sales on the phone. We never did get a secretary, so that's another hat that landed on my head, typing up purchase and sales agreements and title apps, and other office duties.

We had a good run for about 10 years or so. The last few years really got rocky with staff problems and market forces

Painter

Skaffcryogenics
09.2003 - 04.2006

As the painter I was responsible for repainting cryogenic tanks and trailors after refurbishing.

Most cases it would start with me sandblasting the old paint off. After the surface is clean to bare steel, I would apply a coating of epoxy primer followed by a thick coating of high solids polyurethane paint.

General Construction

Environmental Restorations INC
08.1994 - 11.2001

I started out as a laborer for the carpenters (helping with door and window installation)

A few months in I got certified for lead abatement and did door and window removal, general bath and kitchen demo. I did a lot of scraping door jams,window sills as well.

I did many months of sandblasting buildings and brick walls along with industrial painting (many of those same walls) brush,roll, sometimes airless spray.

I did many months of regular interior painting (walls,doors,windows,ect) regular cutting in and rolling in various housing units

Education

GED -

Grove School
Madison, CT

Skills

  • Painting - Brush,roll,spray (airless and hvlp)
  • Autobody- Pulling dents,plastic filler, fiberglass work
  • Welding- I'm a decent welder, not certified, nor can I run a flawless bead more than a few inches, but I can do solid work (rockers,cab corners,ect)
  • Mechanics- Brakes,barrings,ball joints ect I can change out most parts
  • Demo- general construction demo and clean up
  • Light carpentry- I can swing a hammer and read a tape measure I've got limited experience doing trim work (window sills and aprons, doors,ect) I'm no Bob Vila, but I can do some basics

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Burke's Trucks
01.2009 - 04.2024

Painter

Skaffcryogenics
09.2003 - 04.2006

General Construction

Environmental Restorations INC
08.1994 - 11.2001

GED -

Grove School
Roland Burke