GABRIELLE CRUISE
Central City,IA
Summary
Hardworking and dependable construction professional with hands-on experience in construction labor and painting. Brings practical knowledge of job-site operations, safety, materials, tools, productivity, surface preparation, quality control, and teamwork. Seeking to transition field experience into project engineering through Suffolk's Career Start program. Motivated to develop skills in project management, estimating, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, Procore, cost tracking, and construction documentation. Willing to travel for project assignments and build a long-term career in construction management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
Apollo Construction
Cedar Rapids, USA
07.2026 - Current
- Assist construction crews with general labor, site preparation, material handling, and project support.
- Help maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and collaborate with other trades and crew members.
- Assist with construction activities while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
- Perform physically demanding work while maintaining productivity throughout the workday.
- Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in changing job-site conditions.
Painter/Laborer
R&B Painting / Independent Contractor
Iowa, USA
06.2017 - Current
- Nine years of hands-on painting and surface-preparation experience.
- Experienced with interior and exterior painting applications.
- Performed sanding, scraping, patching, caulking, and coating preparation.
- Used brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment to produce quality finished work.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas and protected surrounding surfaces and finished materials.
- Developed strong attention to detail and quality control through hands-on work.
Construction Laborer
Dave Schmitt Construction
Cedar Rapids, USA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported construction crews with daily job-site activities and project requirements.
- Assisted with material handling, site preparation, cleanup, and general construction operations.
- Worked safely and efficiently in active construction environments while following direction from supervisors and crew leaders.
- Used construction tools and equipment as required for assigned work.
- Assisted skilled tradespeople with tasks necessary to keep projects progressing efficiently.
- Maintained organized work areas and helped ensure tools and materials were available when needed.
- Worked effectively as part of a team in physically demanding and time-sensitive environments.
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.2019 - 01/2021
Central City High School District
Central City, IASkills
- General Construction
- Job-Site Operations
- Material Handling
- Hand & Power Tools
- Painting & Surface Preparation
- Quality Safety
- Always pursuing opportunity to grow
- Developing Project Engineering Knowledge
- RFIs
- Strong Work Ethic
- Passionate
- Dependability
- Organization
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Willingness to Travel
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Apollo Construction
07.2026 - Current
Construction Laborer
Dave Schmitt Construction
05.2022 - 05.2023
University of Northern Iowa
08.2019 - 01/2021
Painter/Laborer
R&B Painting / Independent Contractor
06.2017 - Current
Central City High School District