Judel Dela Cruz
Fair Oaks
Summary
Motivated and hands-on construction professional with over a decade of experience in residential framing, remodels, and custom builds. Known for precision, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Recently graduated from National Career Education, where I began developing foundational knowledge in the electrical field. I’m eager to apply my construction experience and expand into electrical work—driven by a passion for safety, technical problem-solving, and continuous learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter
MAK Design & Build
06.2023 - Current
- Gained knowledge about remodels and how different it is compared to new builds.
- I was mostly involved on all their big framing projects.
- I've set doors and trims, interior and exterior.
- Installed baseboards.
- I was thought how to operate a spray machine for paint. Little experience on painting.
- De-energized receptacles before demoing out cables.
- I worked in houses where the homeowners are present and living in the house currently.
- Set up protection such as ram boards, plastics and zip walls.
- Install flashings for windows and doors, plumb and line windows for install.
Lead Carpenter
L&S Framing
08.2018 - 06.2023
- As an hourly employee, we square the walls and snap the lines for framers to come and frame up walls.
- Made sure our walls and hold downs were in the correct spots.
- When we were ahead, we would frame the walls and run trusses ourselves.
- I was trained to drive a telehandler forklift and have materials carried out through jobs.
- We made sure, proper straps, tie downs, nailing schedules and shear walls were properly nailed and installed before inspection.
- Made sure all of the doors are plumb and matches plans rough opening.
- I have all and operated the necessary tools for framing. (nail gun, compressor, saw, bags, etc.)
Carpenter
Erickson Framing
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Making sure when cutting the wood, the measurements are precise and exact.
- Usually working in a group completing projects.
- Being able to frame walls and bundle them up at a timely matter to meet quota.
- As the lead at the table, i was expected to point out and teach new carpenters on how to operate the nail gun and saw.
Apprentice Carpenter
JAS Builders
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Gained experience in regular tools and power tools.
- Been trusted to work independently and build/fix projects around a jobsite.
- Cleaned up jobsites when completed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maui High School
Kahului, HI03.2013
No Degree - Electrician Trade
National Career Education
Citrus Heights, CA10-2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Framing construction
- Measuring and cutting
- Worksite safety
Certification
- HSI CPR AED certification
- OSHA 10
- Electrician Trainee Card #T109667
Timeline
Carpenter
MAK Design & Build
06.2023 - Current
Lead Carpenter
L&S Framing
08.2018 - 06.2023
Carpenter
Erickson Framing
07.2016 - 07.2018
Apprentice Carpenter
JAS Builders
11.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Maui High School
No Degree - Electrician Trade
National Career Education