Ash Coley
Seattle
Summary
Versatile tradeswoman with diverse experience in residential and commercial construction, with a specialty in finish carpentry. Proficient with operation of most carpentry tools and equipment, with basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and metalworking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Apprentice
Ironworkers Local 86
Tukwila
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for helping union journeymen with day-to-day Ironworker duties on various industrial construction sites.
- Helps set up welding equipment, take inventory of tools and safety equipment, and ensure everything is ready for use and readily accessible.
- Responsible for ensuring the jobsite is clean and free of potential fire hazards.
- Cut metal materials with hot saws, angle grinders, and oxyacetylene torches.
- Assisted journeymen with installing structural steel beams and columns.
- Responsible for breaking down all equipment at the end of the day and locking it up.
- Followed safety procedures while working at elevated heights above ground level.
- Installed metal decking on floors or roofs of buildings.
- Limited welding experience but familiarity with equipment.
Carpenter
Community Builders Collective
Seattle
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough, exterior, and finish carpentry.
- Installed interior elements such as baseboards, casing, shiplap, cabinets, crown molding, doors, closets, flooring and more.
- Installed exterior elements such as siding, decks, window replacements, and doors.
- Did basic plumbing and electrical repairs when needed.
- Installed and repaired sheetrock.
- Managed bids and job estimates with project management software.
- Regularly responsible for client communication, finding job leads, and scheduling.
- Responsible for coordinating and planning with various subcontractors.
Production Assistant
Henrybuilt
Seattle
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Completed assembly of custom luxury cabinetry and packaged goods for shipping.
- Installed hinges, drawer slides, and handles on cabinetry.
- Operated, maintained and repaired a diverse range of equipment including routers, saws, nailers, and sanders.
- Interpreted plans and diagrams to set up and execute assigned projects.
- Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
- Conducted quality inspections on all projects prior to completion and shipping.
Line Cook
Terra Plata
Seattle
01.2022
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Customer service and receiving
Earthwise
Seattle
01.2017
- Completed daily retail duties, including tending to the register, helping customers, cleaning, and opening and closing.
- Processed a wide variety of architectural goods and antiques that were salvaged from local businesses and homes.
- Maintained an online inventory.
- Regularly assisted customers in loading and unloading goods.
Education
Steilacoom High School
Steilacoom, WASkills
- Residential construction
- Commercial and residential renovation
- Finish carpentry
- Rough carpentry
- Blueprint reading
- Home repair and maintenance
- Project estimation and bidding
- Hand and power tool proficiency
- Basic metalworking
- Valid Washington driver's license
- OSHA 10
- First Aid
Timeline
Apprentice
Ironworkers Local 86
06.2025 - Current
Carpenter
Community Builders Collective
02.2022 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Terra Plata
01.2022
Production Assistant
Henrybuilt
01.2018 - 11.2021
Customer service and receiving
Earthwise
01.2017
Steilacoom High School