MEET THE WOMEN SHAPING OUR INDUSTRY
Helix Electric is proud to celebrate and support women as they pave their way in the construction industry!
Regina Burress
Manassas, VA
1. What is your role at Helix?
Senior Project Coordinator
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
I hit my 5-year mark on January 23rd, 2023! YAY
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
I have been very lucky to be part of the Mid Atlantic Team. My PM’s and Upper Management have all been supportive and helpful in my development as a Project Coordinator. I enjoy working with our team especially with Andrew Dew and Brady Hill!
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
I was new to electrical construction, I asked many questions, everyone was willing to answer and help make my job easier. I believe we are creating great culture at the Mid-Atlantic and I hope that I have been a part of that.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
I encourage women to look for a career in construction. It is definitely a man’s world at the moment, however women are making strides! I love to see women supporting women! I was super proud of Katy Yoder and Felicia Anderson as they became Project Managers! Also Shauntey Jenkins, Amanda Stancil, Edith Ascencio and Jeniffer Fereira are standouts in the field. These women are an inspiration to others. That is the best way to encourage women to join our field. If they see other women working hard, gaining success~ the sky’s the limit!
Sabrina Montesinos-Hernandez
Las Vegas, NV
1. What is your role at Helix?
Journeyman Electrician
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
I have been part of the Helix Electric family for 5 years.
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
Helix has supported me throughout my career in many ways. Some which include The Helix university Bootcamp, Safety Saturdays, and most importantly sponsoring my apprenticeship.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
The construction industry has allowed me to interact and learn from people of all backgrounds and skill levels. What I enjoy most overall is the feeling of accomplishment at the end of each job.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
Advice for all women seeking a career in construction would be to break free of stereotypes, you never know how far you’ll come if you don’t have confidence and believe in yourself.
Alexandra Navarrete
Tijuana, Mexico
1. What is your role at Helix?
I’m the technical support on the VDC department, I implement and develop standards for the software we use, I’m also the Manager in the Tijuana Office
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
Almost 7 years, October is my anniversary.
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
I started at Helix as an outsourcing and knowing nothing about the job. It was great to have the support, experience and mentorship, of all the people I worked with which helped me create my own path and developed my skill and expertise.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
Because my department is one of the “newest” technologies of construction we always have something new to learn or we need to keep searching and update. That is one of the things I like more and be part of the process to build something.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
Always ask questions, try to learn from everyone, don’t compare yourself with another person.
Amber Brewer
Reno, NV
1. What is your role at Helix?
Journeywoman
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
10 months
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
Helix has supported me 100%, by giving me the opportunity to work without being watched and giving me work equal to my coworkers.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
All the challenges construction has to offer. I’m very proud of the work Helix does and to be able to be a part of it.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
DO IT! You need to have thick skin and be able to work with the MEN talk, if you can get around that, it’s very rewarding.
Dayana Quijada
Los Angeles, CA
1. What is your role at Helix?
Project Engineer
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
5 years
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
Helix has supported me by providing hands on experience and mentors to follow over the years. It has given me the opportunity to handle the day-to-day problem solving, constant communication with general contractors, how to better improve cost estimates and learn about project financials. Following mentors has given me confidence and guided me to better solve problems. These have been important tools to grow within my career in construction.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
Working as a team for a successful outcome; working as a team feels more like a family environment not work. Looking at the end result makes you feel proud. You also learn different techniques from your peers that bring more opportunities in your career.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
Be ambitious and work hard. You will not know everything about construction, but don’t be afraid to ask questions when walking projects. Be willing to learn everything you can and apply it to your work. It will show your eagerness to learn, and you will become successful.
Anabelle Anzelone
Oakland, CA
1. What is your role at Helix?
Electrical Trainee
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
I’ve been with Helix for 3 years as of January.
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
I’ve been able to advance with training in the field and opportunities to try new things. Helix has also supported me by offering me schooling options to help me continue to grow in the electrical field.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
Getting hands on experience in the field to learn more about the building process and how it’s done, step by step.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
Don’t be intimidated by the men in the field, make them intimidated of you.
Stephanie Solis
San Diego, CA
1. What is your role at Helix?
Spooling Coordinator, Im working with VDC and Prefab team.
2. How long have you worked with Helix?
Almost 6 years.
3. How has Helix advanced and supported you career in construction?
They gave me the opportunity to demonstrate what I’m capable of and helped me to grow my career.
4. What do you like most about working in construction?
Every day I can learn new things, even though Im younger and don’t have too much experience, I can work directly with people with years of experience to solve problems.
5. What advice do you have for women seeking a career in construction?
Don’t be afraid to do something new, be more confident, you are able to show that you can handle any challenge, and you can only learn by doing.
Regina Burress
Manassas, VA
Sabrina Montesinos-Hernandez
Las Vegas, NV
Alexandra Navarrete
Tijuana, Mexico
Anabelle Anzelone
Oakland, CA
Amber Brewer
Reno, NV
Dayana Quijada
Los Angeles, CA