Brian Burns

Carpenter/Crew Lead experienced in Residential and commercial construction, from frame to finish, with an eye and mind for detail and exceptional work ethic developed by the construction industry and my service in the Marine Corps.

Military Police Officer at United States Marine Corps (2022-12 – Present)

• Train others in the profession and processes beyond basic training
• Maintain accountability of items assigned to me.
• Operated effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Process individuals and their paper work for offenses
• Maintain professional appearance
• Maintain physical fitness standards
• Properly handle weapons daily

Laborer at Barber Construction (2022-05 – 2022-09)

• Do various remodels/renovations from retaining walls to bath and kitchen remodels.
• Transfer materials for job staging.
• Prep for paint (caulking, masking, surfaces).
• Frame basement walls and soffits.
• Screw off drywall.
• Prep for Carpenter/Lead.
• Wood frame basement for finish.

Crew Lead at A & C Construction (2022-02 – 2022-05)

• Trim interior of house with 4" baseboard and base shoe/quarter round.
• Hang doors and install casing (interior, exterior).
• Paint prep interior and exterior.
• Operate paint sprayer, apply paint and clean sprayer and lines.
• Cut, hang, and tape sheetrock.
• Tape and finish sheetrock.
• Cut-in ceilings, base, corners.
• Frame walls, door & window openings.
• Install vinyl plank flooring.
• Train crew members.
• Assign daily tasks and monitored productivity.

Laborer at Addco (2021-03 – 2022-11)

• Operated company vehicles and trailers to gather materials and stage for jobs
• Handle fragile, high value materials (glass units, custom windows and doors)
• Built decks, screen rooms, sunrooms, solariums, room additions
• Dig piers, trenches by hand or with auger
• Cut man for Carpenter (LP SmartSide, Hardie board, soffit materials, dimensional lumber, cedar, steel studs/tracks)
• Install ScreenEze screen system
• Prep and paint/stain materials
• Install windows, trim and flashing
• Dry-in and shingle roof
• Use of metal break
• Install joist hangers
• Install vinyl plank flooring
• Frame and finish decks with composite, cedar, pressure treated products.
• Assemble and install deck handrails
• Pour concrete piers and small slabs

Carpenter's Apprentice at JJ Carpentry (2020-10 – 2021-02)

• Transfer and stage materials.
• Cut materials for floors, walls, roof.
• Install ZIP sheeting system.
• Install Advantech subflooring.
• Install LP sheet and/or lap siding.
• Install windows, waterproof with flashing tape, and exterior trim.
• Strip bracing.
• Cut and nail blocking.
• Install joist hangers.
• Help the carpenter brace the attic, cut purlins, kickers, collar ties.
• Help Carpenter scribe and cut rafters.
• Gather numbers from layout or plans for window/door headers.
• Measure, cut, nail window and door components (king, jack/trimmer, cripple studs, sills).

Roofer | Crew Lead at Elite Roof Systems LLC (2019-06 – 2020-09)

• Install rolls of single-ply membrane systems (TPO & PVC), screw down & adhesive
• Waterproof roof penetrations on several roof systems (sheet metal, TPO & PVC)
• Install drip edge details on eaves & rakes
• Handle sharp and heavy materials
• Set up safety cones and flags near equipment as well as 2–3 feet from roof edge
• Install panel clips
• Cap and seam tee-panels
• Flat roof repairs on single-ply membranes (PVC & TPO)
• Shingle repairs
• Install poly-iso board and understand proper installation requirements
• Properly understand water flow in accordance with the roof system for watertight flashing and leak prevention

High School Diploma