ERICA OLVERA
Lyford,TX
Summary
Eager and detail- oriented construction professional with extensive hands-on experience in the building and structural support sectors, seeking a carpenter or Safety Professional role. Developed skills in supportive and challenging environment, looking to transition into new field. Effective communication and conflict resolution, combined with strong ability to build rapport. Seeking to leverage these skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
NEW DAY RESILIENCY CENTER
Raymondville, TX
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported daily activities and engagement for youth in crisis intervention programs.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to address unique needs of each youth.
- Monitored behavior and provided feedback to improve emotional regulation and social skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for youth development.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate challenging situations among peers.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
Carpenter's Helper
Palacios Marine Industrial
Port Lavaca Tx
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in constructing and repairing marine structures using hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with skilled carpenters to ensure project specifications and safety standards were met.
- Maintained work area cleanliness, organizing tools and materials for efficient workflow.
- Supported installation of wooden frameworks, including walls, roofs, and decks for marine applications.
- Fill out the JSA's for my foreman. Do the daily Reports.
- Hole watching, fire watching
- Build barricades, flag traffic.
- Put ram-nek sealant on the blocks.
- Assist in the pouring of flow fill.
- Make concrete beams, columns, and panels
Laborer Helper
PCL Construction
Port Lavaca Tx
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted crew with material handling and site preparation for construction projects.
- Operated basic tools and equipment to support labor tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily assignments.
- Promoted effective communication among team members by relaying vital information between supervisors and workers.
- Improved overall site organization by maintaining clean and hazard-free workspaces for the entire team.
- Helped out in the office with QC filing paperwork.
- tying of rebar, concrete spreading and leveling, pouring concrete to smooth finishes.
- Unload 18 wheelers of water jugs and deliver them around job site.
- Assisted with building foundations, ensuring stability and proper alignment of structural components.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lyford High School
Lyford, TXNo Degree - Architectural Drafting
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX06-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Texas State Technical College, Harlingen Tx
Harlingen, TX12-2022
Skills
- Safety & Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Team & Time Management
- Engineering/ Building Construction
- Leadership skills
- Communication Skill
- Blue Print reading
- Basic carpentery NCCER
- Site Inspection
- OSHA 30
Certification
- NCCER SAFETY #24223023
- NCCER CSST-CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFTEY TECHNICIAN
- NCCER CSS- CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY SUPERVISOR
- NCCER CSSO- CONSTRUCTION SITE ORIENTATION
- NCCER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
- NCCER FIELD SAFETY
- CERTFIELD CPR/ FIRST AID/ AED
- OSHA 30 HR
- TWIC CARD
- HASC
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
NEW DAY RESILIENCY CENTER
05.2025 - 11.2025
Carpenter's Helper
Palacios Marine Industrial
06.2024 - 05.2025
Laborer Helper
PCL Construction
03.2023 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Lyford High School
No Degree - Architectural Drafting
Texas State Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Texas State Technical College, Harlingen Tx