Cristian Castro Cortada
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience. Proficient in print reading, performing layout, and construction. Proven ability to enhance project efficiency through effective teamwork, and strong communication skills. Enjoys managing tasks under pressure, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Foreman
California Plus Engineering
San Jose, California
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised and performed daily construction activities and ensured compliance with building codes
- Instructed crew members in proper construction techniques.
- Ensured safety and quality standards, maintaining good job site conditions in compliance with rules and regulations governing construction industry including ICRA/HCAI
- Responsible, responsive and respectful to members on the job promoting good labor relations
Journeyman Carpenter
Standard Drywall Inc.
Rohnert Park, California
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Stick welding, framing, drywall demo, ICRA/HCAI dust containment system, uni-strut suspended ceiling
Apprentice/Journeyman Carpenter
Swinerton Builders
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Operated forklifts and rough-terrain equipment to stock material and handle trash.
- Trained team members in proper installation methods to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople on-site & interpreted drawings accurately in order to determine layout and material requirements, working both independently and with a partner or group on a task.
- Various types of metal stud framing systems (Howick interior/exterior panels, fire-rated, sound-rated systems, ceiling systems including Armstrong acoustical grid, hard lids, radius walls/soffits, exterior Z girt, elevator fronts, FEC cabinets, access panels etc.).
- Drywall (hi-impact, bullet-resistant fiberglass panels, Durock/cement board, tile backer, Pyrok & other acoustic design ceilings)
- Welding (FCAW & SMAW)
- Performed both rough and finish carpentry, dealing with wood and metal, fry reglet, plywood, ceramic clay tiles, weatherproofing + fireproofing materials, etc.
Apprentice - Welding
Spacetone Acoustics
Mountain View, CA
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Rolled out welding equipment on scaffolding to weld clips
- Welded jamb studs
- Welded headers and went back to jamb studs that did not have welds or did not pass inspection.
Apprentice - Welding
J&J acoustics
Santa Clara, CA
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Ensured proper use and maintenance with machinery and equipment during flux cored arc welding production processes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality.
- Utilized a variety of tools with minimal change over such as hammers, brushes, and grinders to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Material Handling
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Flexible schedule
- Welding / Framing / Drywall
- Demolition / QAQC
Certification
- PanelMax drywall panel fabrication training
- Wood framing (training)
- Commercial concrete forms (training)
- Intro to Ceiling Systems (training)
- Signage
- Layout Instruments I & II
- Construction site safety management and leadership cert.
- Construction fall protection
- Scaffold user qualification (training)
- Ergonomics
- Silica Awareness
- Foreman training
- OSHA 10-hour
- OSHA 30-hour
- Confined Space
- Rigging certification (overton)
- Scissor lift Operator
- Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Rough terrain
- First aid/CPR + AED Certifications
- MEWP qualifications + certifications
- FCAW & SMAW certified welder
- Third year apprentice leadership training, 212 journey level leadership training (UBC ITC)
References
Excellent References Available Upon Request
Volunteer Experience
- Urban Shield 2012, Livermore, CA
- Holiday Toy Drive 2011, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Concord, CA
- Grace Village City Team - April 2024, Renovated units for women and children, San Jose, CA.
Timeline
Construction Foreman
California Plus Engineering
06.2025 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter
Standard Drywall Inc.
04.2025 - 06.2025
Apprentice/Journeyman Carpenter
Swinerton Builders
06.2022 - 04.2025
Apprentice - Welding
Spacetone Acoustics
05.2022 - 05.2022
Apprentice - Welding
J&J acoustics
04.2022 - 05.2022