MELANIA ESTRADA
Habitat For Humanity
Bolingbrook,Illinois
2
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
A recent graduate of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Currently a Carpentry Apprentice with Habitat for Humanity. Training in construction safety, teamwork, job site readiness and leadership. Experienced working in fast paced environments that requires reliability, communication, problem solving, and attention to detail. Seeking opportunities as an Assistant Project Engineer that is open to relocating nation wide or Chicago land area.
Work History
Carpentry Apprentice
3 Months- Layout, formed, and poured concrete footings.
- Layout, formed and poured foundation walls.
- Layout, formed, and poured concrete ICF (insulated concrete forms) walls up to 9ft high.
- Vertical and horizontal Rebar installation for concrete walls, footings, and foundation.
- Layout and installed roof trusses
- Roof blocking
- Installed rakes in roof
- Door installation
- Casing and trim installation
- Installed vinyl flooring
- Laid out sod
Barista
2 Years 5 Months- Delivered friendly customer service while resolving questions and supporting positive store experiences.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front of house tasks and back of house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Coordinated with team members to manage rush periods and keep service moving efficiently.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high quality beverages.
- Trained new partners on drink preparation, register procedures, and store routines.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Construction Management
Ongoing degree
Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Illinois Works Graduate ID #: 1001548
Skills
Blueprint reading
Critical thinking
Bilingual
Time management
Telehandler operator
Strategic planning
Organized and detail-oriented
Excellent customer relations
Problem solving
Team player
Sales expertise
Conflict resolution
Certification
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core - May 2026
- OSHA-10 Construction - March 2026
- First Aid/CPR - March 2026
- Flagger - May 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Carpentry Apprentice
Habitat For Humanity
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Barista
Starbucks
03.2024 - 08.2026Read More
College of DuPage
Associate’s Degree from Construction Management
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Lewis University
Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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