Carson Burke

Construction, Carpentry & Millwork

• Co-built an off-grid home from foundation to finish: dug and poured concrete foundation, framed walls, installed insulation/vapor barrier, interior tongue-and-groove finishing, and final
• Built outhouses, decks, picnic benches, climbing wall, and other small-scale construction projects from scratch
• Milled lumber from raw logs to dimensional lumber (2x4s to 8x10s). Used across multiple projects, including full building constructions, outdoor wellness features, and signage.

Heavy Machinery Operation & Maintenance

• Operated heavy machinery including excavators and tractors for site prep, brush/tree clearing, assisting in rigging and moving small cabins/sea cans, grading, material movement
• Performed regular equipment maintenance: oil and filter changes, greasing joints, troubleshooting power issues, and safety checks

Airbnb/Event Management

• Managed 5 Airbnb rentals: created SOPs, handled guest communications, gave tours, ensured stay readiness, fire/sauna prep, and on-call troubleshooting
• Led event setup for 40+ person retreats: guest communication, tent setup (wall/bell), accommodation tracking, and cleanup

Land, Infrastructure & Property Management

• Managed land maintenance, including brush clearing, firepit setup, firewood processing (chainsaw bucking and chopping by hand) 4–5 cords per year, chainsaw operation for tree felling, delimbing, and milling, as well as firebreak support.
• Handled solar system setup and troubleshooting; performed generator repairs including oil changes and pull-start repairs
• Installed and maintained water and electrical systems including trenching, laying lines, and basic interior hookups (PEX, ABS)
• Cared for livestock including feeding cows, setting up pens, training and rotating livestock guardian dogs (Kangal), and building kennels and shelters

Leadership, Staff Management & Organizational Development

• Recruited, onboarded, and managed 3 volunteer staff roles (cook, caretaker, cleaner): created photo-labeled SOP guidebook to reduce training time, scheduled daily briefings, managed safety-sensitive tasks

Video Production & Creative Direction

• Delivered high-end video content for national clients like Marriott, Fairmont, Canadian Tire, and Expedia

Team Collaboration & Deadline Management

• Oversaw full production cycle: concept, filming, lighting, direction, and editing
• Collaborated with fast-paced teams and clients under tight deadlines, ensuring detail-oriented, polished results

Cross-Functional Impact

• Skills from this role supported leadership, organization, and visual documentation of SOPs at Azhen

Entrepreneurship & Client Services

• Ran a solo media business providing branding, photography, and video production for clients across North America
  
• Built strong client relationships and honed time management and communication skills

Creative Projects & Brand Collaborations

• Produced content for clients including Audi, GM, and Tourism Windsor Essex County

Production & Equipment Operation

• Set up, tested, and adjusted manufacturing machinery to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitored machine performance and addressed feeding and running issues as needed

Quality Control & Product Handling

• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of production units in accordance with safety standards
• Ensured quality and consistency of final products through regular checks
• Applied thorough understanding of sorting, packing, and crating materials and products

Fast-Paced Service & Operations

• Delivered fast, accurate service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  
• Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas while managing simultaneous cooking and cleaning duties.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth shift operations and customer satisfaction
  Strengthened communication, time management, and multitasking skills under pressure