SUSANA SIERRA
Rough Framer/Carpenter/Superintendent
San Benito,TX
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planing workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 30+ years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision making skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Rough Framer/Carpenter Supervisor
Self Employed
San Benito, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Supervised teams of up to 5 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
- Assessed project size to prepare work orders and determine resources needed to complete jobs.
- Reviewed and approved time and attendance records of carpentry crews.
- Maintained contact with lumber companies and hardware dealers for material pricing.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
Student Mentor for Non-Traditional Students
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Counseled students individually and in group sessions to help promote personal and educational motivation.
- Offered stability and positive reinforcement in student lives to build strong rapport and trust with students and parents.
- Developed academic action plans by evaluating students learning styles, deficiencies and goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Rough Framer/Carpenter Foreman
San Benito Housing Authority
San Benito, United States
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Supervised teams of up to 5 - 10 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Rough Framer/Carpenter Foreman
MR Construction
McAllen, TX
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications.
- Supervised teams of up to 15 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Reviewed and approved time and attendance records of carpentry crews.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
Rough Framer/Carpenter
Burke Builders
South Padre Island, TX
02.2002 - 08.2008
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories.
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident for 20+ Year.
- Cut, measured and shaped wood using the necessary tools after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
- Constructed numerous custom built designs according to specifications.
- Examined wood, work areas and supplies for defects and damage prior to completing projects to determine accurate timelines and prices of projects.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Reduced materials waste by taking accurate measurements.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident
Rough Carpenter
Mark Wright Construction
Tucson, AZ
09.1990 - 05.2000
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
- Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Selected and ordered lumber or other required materials to keep inventory at sufficient levels.
- Constructed numerous custom built designs according to specifications.
- Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
- Reduced materials waste by taking accurate measurements.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs
- Constructed numerous residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms
- Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete 50+ projects
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Management
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX04.2018
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Certificate in Project Mang.
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2022
Skills
- Job Site Supervision
- Company Safety Policies
- Critical Thinking
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Daily Progress Reports
- Project Drawings
- PPE Gear
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Daily Progress Reports
- Project Drawings
- PPE Gear
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Verifying Time Sheets
- Word Processing
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Rough Framer/Carpenter Supervisor
Self Employed
07.2018 - Current
Student Mentor for Non-Traditional Students
Texas State Technical College
05.2017 - 08.2018
Rough Framer/Carpenter Foreman
San Benito Housing Authority
03.2016 - 01.2017
Rough Framer/Carpenter Foreman
MR Construction
03.2014 - 01.2016
Rough Framer/Carpenter
Burke Builders
02.2002 - 08.2008
Rough Carpenter
Mark Wright Construction
09.1990 - 05.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Management
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Certificate in Project Management - Project Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Certificate in Project Mang.
University of Phoenix
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