Ashley Pennington
Summerville,SC
Summary
Skilled in piping installation and demonstrating exceptional physical stamina, I significantly contributed to Winn-Penn Plumbing's commercial projects, ensuring all systems met SC codes. My leadership as a SUBWAY® store manager, where I maintained cost efficiency and safety, showcases my ability to manage both tasks and teams effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Winn-Penn Plumbing, Inc.
Walterboro, SC
12.2005 - 07.2021
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Worked on a crew installing pipes both waste pipe and water pipe for new commercial projects and renovations during the slab rough in and top out phases of the job. Also installed gas piping when the job called for it.
- Worked with various materials including PVC piping, PEX piping with crimp fittings, uponor piping using an expansion tool to install fittings, cast iron piping on occasion, threaded galvanized pipe and fittings, copper pipe with solder fittings.
- Tested for leaks in new systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Set fixtures during the trim out phase of the job and tested for leaks and proper functionality of each fixture.
- Worked on a crew installing gas piping and compressed air lines, usually consisting of galvanized pipe and fittings.
- Insured all piping systems were installed up to code for SC.
- Occasionally worked in the office helping to sort papers for filing and payroll.
- Ordered and delivered parts to job sites.
- I have one gap in employment with Winn-Penn Plumbing. September 2010 - July 2013 due to having a child and staying at home during his toddler years.
- July 2021 I quit working for Winn-Penn Plumbing due to my second child being born and now I am seeking to return to work now that my youngest son is 3 and ready to start a daycare program.
Stableyard Worker
Middleton Place
Charleston, SC
03.2012 - 03.2013
- During this time I only worked on weekends, during the week I was staying home with my son.
- Mucked horse stables daily.
- Fed multiple animals including horses, water buffalo, goats, sheep, rabbits and chickens twice daily.
- Performed any tasks needed by the barn manager including landscaping and cleaning of pastures and animal enclosures.
Sales Associate
Middleton Place Garden Market and Nursery
Charleston, SC
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Worked a point of sale ringing up goods for customers, counting back change and utilizing a credit card machine.
- Stocked inventory and cleaned the premises daily.
- Maintained a calm and friendly demeanor with customers.
- I worked here as well as at Winn-Penn Plumbing during this time.
Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Summerville, SC
05.2000 - 12.2005
- This was my first job at 16 years old and I was promoted to store manager by the age of 17.
- Prepped food including slicing vegetables and baking bread and cookies.
- Made food for customers efficiently and with a calm inviting demeanor.
- Cleaned the store daily, with deep cleaning also taking place weekly.
- Had to run a point of sale program and be able to receive money and distribute change correctly, also utilizing a credit card machine.
- Had to start up and shut down the point of sale program and maintain no errors in money management.
- I had to work a minimum of 45 hours weekly on a salary wage.
- Created weekly schedules for employees.
- Ordered supplies twice a week from a food delivery service.
- Had weekly inventory to count and input into our computer system.
- Made daily bank deposits Monday-Friday and had to insure we had enough cash/change on hand.
- I had to be self reliant when things went wrong such as an employee calling out sick or being terminated.
- Kept food and labor costs at a reasonable percentage to insure profit for the store.
- I left this job at the end of 2005 due to being robbed at gunpoint, that is when I went into the plumbing field with my father’s company.
Education
None - Core Classes, Business Management
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC06.2001
Skills
- Piping installation
- Power tool use
- Materials Handling
- Pressure testing
- Hand tool use
- Job Site Safety
- Fixture Installation
- Physical Stamina
Timeline
Stableyard Worker
Middleton Place
03.2012 - 03.2013
Sales Associate
Middleton Place Garden Market and Nursery
03.2009 - 09.2010
Plumbing Apprentice
Winn-Penn Plumbing, Inc.
12.2005 - 07.2021
Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
05.2000 - 12.2005
None - Core Classes, Business Management
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School