Darren S. Struve
N**** Kathryn Drive Plymouth, WI 53073 920-***-****
***************@******.***
Summary of Skills:
. Self employed business professional for four years
. Lead man for five years with a drywall company
. Skilled in general plumbing, painting, power tools, building framing,
electrical, blue print reading, windows, and doors, reading micrometers
and dial calipers, insulation blowing machine, scissors lifts, sky
tracks, forklifts, engine rebuilding, snow plowing and some knowledge of
tool and die
. Twenty years of racing which include sprint cars, go-carts snowmobiles,
and Sports Car Club of America
Work Experience:
ADK Construction LLC Plymouth, WI
04/2005 - present
Owner
. Communicate with customer and provide written estimates for commercial,
residential, as well as insurance claims.
. Overseeing all jobs along with scheduling jobs with twelve to fifteen
employees
. Work with suppliers to obtain the best pricing
. Read blueprints and other specifications to determine methods of
installation, work procedures, and materials and tool requirements along
with calculating and ordering supplies for various jobs
. Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints and
drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking
devices
. Skill in cutting metal or wood framing, and trimming it to size, using
cutting tools
. Proficient at fitting and fastening wallboard or drywall into position on
wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws
. Ability to hang drywall panels on metal frameworks of walls and ceilings
in offices and other large buildings, using lifts or hoists to adjust
panel heights when necessary
. Apply texturizing compounds and primers to walls and ceilings before
final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns
. Possess strong communication skills with sub-contractors to complete jobs
efficiently with a high standard of quality
Wynnfurst Racing LTD Plymouth, WI
12/2006 - 08/2008
(Sponsored by Kohler Company)
Crew Personnel (Seasonal)
. Prepared cars for races by following checklists to ensure all important
parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark
plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially
troublesome areas
. Aligned and repaired wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering
mechanisms of racing cars, using special alignment equipment and wheel-
balancing machines
. Efficient at overhauling or replacing carburetors, blowers, generators,
distributors, starters, and pumps
. Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear, using micrometers,
calipers, and gauges
. Repaired and rebuild clutch systems
. Repaired, overhauled, and adjusted automobile brake systems
. Skilled in driving the transporter from home to various locations
Darren S.
Struve
N5672 Kathryn Drive Plymouth, WI 53073 920-***-****
***************@******.***
Steve Tenpas Drywall Sheboygan
Falls, WI 09/2000 - 04/2005
Drywall Finisher
. Lead person with a crew of four co-workers
. Removed plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbar and hammer
. Trimmed rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knife
. Fitted and fasten wallboard or sheetrock into specified position, using
hand tools, portable power tools, or adhesive
. Measured and marked cutting lines on framing, drywall, and trim, using
tape measure, straightedge or square, and marking devices
. Installed blanket insulation between studs and tacks plastic moisture
barrier over insulation
. Removed plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbar and hammer
. Assembled and installed metal framing and decorative trim for windows,
doorways, and bents
Plymouth Industries Plymouth, WI
02/1997 - 01/1998
Welder and General Production Fabrication
. Marked weld points and positions of components on work pieces, using
rules, squares, templates, and
scribes
. Prepared metal surfaces and work pieces, using hand-operated equipment
such as grinders, cutters, or drills
. Selected, positioned, aligned, and bolted jigs, holding fixtures,
guides, and stops onto machines, using measuring instruments and hand
tools
. Set up, operated, and tended welding machines that join or bond
components to fabricate metal products or assemblies
. Recorded operational information on specified production reports
. Transferred components, metal products, and assemblies, using moving
equipment
Education:
University of Phoenix (Axia) Online Courses Nine credits towards
Business Administration
and Supply Chain Management
Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI Welding Degree in Mig
and Tig Welding
Howards Grove High School Howards Grove, WI Diploma
Technical Skills:
Proficient in using Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word &
Excel) and QuickBooks