Steven Figueroa
Poughkeepsie
Summary
Motivated professional currently working as a Laborer at Westchester Modular Homes, seeking to transition into a sales role. Known for strong communication skills, relationship building, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging conversations. Built and scaled a successful personal business through social media, demonstrating sales acumen, brand awareness, and audience engagement. Entered the construction industry with limited experience and quickly developed a strong understanding of the production floor, processes, and team dynamics. Highly coachable, well-educated, and driven to continue learning while delivering value to both clients and the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Westchester Modular Homes
08.2018 - Current
- Began as an electrician, performing residential electrical work and assisting on-site with wiring and installations
- Transferred to the deck department under John Cole, mastering flooring, sheathing, and reading blueprints to build and set decks accurately on the production floor
- Gained in-depth knowledge of construction prints and the ability to explain and guide others through reading and interpreting them
- Currently in the trim department, responsible for precise floor trimming and finishing work across multiple projects
- Coached and trained new employees on deck and trim procedures, sharing knowledge to improve team efficiency and quality
- Worked across three departments, demonstrating adaptability, fast learning, technical skill growth, and versatility
- Recognized twice as Employee of the Month for exceptional performance, reliability, and team contribution
- Maintained a strong work ethic while consistently meeting production deadlines and supporting cross-department collaboration
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nutrition Sciences
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NYHigh School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Lagrangeville, NY06-2017
Skills
- Modular construction knowledge
- Product and process education
- Client communication
- Consultative sales approach
- Relationship building
- Cross department collaboration
- Problem solving
- Coachable and fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Networking and outreach
- Visual content creation using Canva and Photoshop
- Video editing and production
Accomplishments
- Built and grew an independent beat production brand through an Instagram business page using fully organic strategies, including content creation, audience engagement, networking, and brand positioning
- Experience managing and growing social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, and Threads with a focus on organic reach, consistency, community building, and relationship development
- Strong networking skills developed through online platforms and in-person interactions, including outreach, collaboration, and relationship building within creative and business communities
- Proficient in Squarespace website design and management, including layout customization, content organization, and basic SEO principles
- Working knowledge of digital audio workstations including FL Studio and Ableton Live, with experience in music production, editing, and workflow optimization
- Technically proficient across both Mac and Windows operating systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new software, tools, and platforms
- Demonstrated ability to self-learn complex systems and apply technical and creative skills in business-focused environments
Certification
- Licensed Nutritionist with experience in client education, trust-building, and consultative communication
- Real Estate Salesperson coursework in progress, strengthening knowledge of sales processes, negotiation, and client services
Timeline
Laborer
Westchester Modular Homes
08.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nutrition Sciences
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School