Ruben Cruz
Construction Professional with **+ Years Experience
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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EXPERIENCE
Reliable Construction Services - President
Oak Lawn, IL
2008 - 2023
● Initiated new building techniques which resulted in a more productive outcome which maximized quality and profits.
● Managed projects for 15 years successfully by boosting customer satisfaction by producing results.
● Analyzed my business to find areas that need improvement and capitalized on them by rolling out new tactics in this ever changing business.
● Successfully completed and managed thousands of construction projects which were centered on customer satisfaction. Cruz Brothers Tuckpointing - Owner
Chicago, IL
January 2000 - January 2008
● Secured contracts for both residential and commercial construction projects, totaling over $10 million in total revenue
● Reviewed pre-construction plans, implemented strategies and oversaw operations of 20 full-time workers and 10 part-time employees
● Developed marketing materials, managed ongoing projects and invoiced clients
Union Local 52 Tuckpointers Union - Brick Mason
Chicago, IL
1995 - 2000
● Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes.
● Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards. SKILLS
Critical Thinking
Contract & Project
Management
Time Management
Quality Control Analysis
Blueprint Drawing
Masonry Skills
25+ Years in Construction
Operating Skills
Machinery Knowledge
● Caulking of pipe joints to properly seal them.
● Installed, repaired and rebuilt tile, brick and stone surfaces.
● Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.
● Mixed mortar, plaster and grout according to standard formulas.
● Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces.
● Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects.