1. JASON BURGE
5830 Haber Road
Vermilion, OH 44089
jmburge45@hotmail.com
440- 967-0971
440-714-2335
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
* Construction Experience: In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction industry, including project
development and financing, human resources training and management, and job scheduling. Particularly skilled at
property inspection and appraisal, with proven experience expertly renovating structures damaged by fire, water,
and weather.
* Accounting/Risk Management: Successfully evaluate shifting property values and monitor materials and labor
costs to accurately determine project budgets and ensure optimal outcomes. Administer payroll, workers’ benefits,
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation payments, and local, state, and federal taxes.
* Sales and Customer Service: Develop and lead sales initiatives, networking extensively to generate referrals and
prospect new business. Retain a loyal clientele by communicating closely with buyers to facilitate financing, set
project parameters, and meet individual needs with quality construction.
* Strengths/Accomplishments: Confirmed leadership and project management capabilities. Exceptional
interpersonal, communication, networking, and time management skills. Outstanding work ethic, with ability to
work both independently and as a strongly contributing team player. Technical proficiencies include Quicken for
account management, Lotus Word Pro, and Microsoft Word.
KEYWORDS
Claims adjustor, claims, appraisal, assessment, real estate, property, property damage, property value,
accounting, account management, risk, risk management, construction, training, management, financial
management, fire, water, weather, market, real estate market, project management, sales, referrals, clients,
client relations, financing, Xactimate 27.5 & 28, MS Word/ Excel. Master Builder and Joint Project Production
software. IICRC Certified.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 to 2015.
Project manager
Carrara Construction
Richfield, Ohio
Loss estimator.
2013-2014
PAT O’BRIEN CHEVROLET.

2. SALES AND LEASING ASSOCIATE.
2012 TO 2013
PLATINUM RESTORATION.
ESTIMATOR, PROJECT MANAGER. SAME POSITION WITH A MORE LOCAL COMPANY.
SALES AND MANAGEMENT OF INSURANCE CLAIM RESTORATION PROJECTS. CREW AND MATERIAL ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULING AND
CONTACT WITH CLIENTS FROM THE TIME THE CLAIM IS REFERRED TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. ESTIMATE COMMERCIAL,
RESIDENTIAL, AND MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS USING XACTIMATE 27 SOFTWARE. REVIEW JOB COSTING AND BILLING OF PROJECTS
COMPLETED.
LARGE LOSS ESTIMATOR AND MANAGER. MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
2007 TO 2012
ROTH CONSTRUCTION
-SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
SALES AND MANAGEMENT OF INSURANCE CLAIM RESTORATION PROJECTS. CREW AND MATERIAL ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULING AND
CONTACT WITH CLIENTS FROM THE TIME THE CLAIM IS REFERRED TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. ESTIMATE COMMERCIAL,
RESIDENTIAL, AND MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS USING XACTIMATE 27 SOFTWARE. REVIEW JOB COSTING AND BILLING OF PROJECTS
COMPLETED.
LARGE LOSS ESTIMATOR AND MANAGER. MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
RESTORED $300,000 FIRE LOSS IN FOUR UNIT APRTMENT BUILDING. COMPLETION WAS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND WELL UNDER BUDGET.
TRAINED IN ADVANCED XACTIMATE SOFTWARE CLASSES.
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION
THE BURGE & CO., INC., Lorain, OH, 1990 to 2007
--Manager
Serve as Manager for family-owned construction business with annual revenues of $3-600,000. Direct all aspects of
property planning, development, financing, subcontracting, and construction for residential and commercial new
and rebuild projects. Handle sales, client prospecting and negotiations, and vendor relations. Evaluate properties
and preexisting structures to effectively predict costs, manage risk, and plan project requirements and stages.
Contact and schedule work crews and subcontractors. Train crews in tool and heavy equipment use, solid
construction techniques, and finish carpentry. Utilize Quicken to administer business accounts, process payroll and
workers’ benefits, and ensure strict compliance with Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and tax payment
deadlines. Establish and maintain relationships with local real estate and lending professionals, architects,
attorneys, and insurance representatives.
Key Achievements:
* Successfully streamlined operations and significantly reduced overhead by personally handling sales in addition
to other duties.
* Skillfully renovate properties, including a 100-year-old, derelict farmhouse, from ground up, returning structures
to complete compliance with current inspection codes.
* COMMERCIAL CLIENTS INCLUDE: RENT-A-CENTER, CHECK INTO CASH, FAMILY DOLLAR, ARBY'S, SUBWAY AND OTHERS.
* INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS INCLUDE: LORAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, OAK HILLS NURSING HOME, OHIO BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION, LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.

3. ***NORD FAMILY FOUNDATION, REPAIR AND MAINTAINENCE OF SEVERAL COMMERCIAL/ EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1992
HEAVY EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
ANTHROPOLOGY
Dean’s List
State of Ohio Class A Drivers License
Xactimate 27.5 Certification
References;
Robert Rothacker
Roth Construction, 216-267-8330
Phil Abbenhaus
Roth Construction, 216-538-6437
Jim Lloyd
Lorain Outreach Program
440-781-5310