Eli Whatley
Longview,WA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled worker with a proven track record of efficiency and precision in diverse physical and community-minded tasks. Safety-oriented, reliable, and adaptable, with strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
Parkview Senior Apartments
08.2024 - Current
- Served as primary point-of-contact between maintenance department and vendors, ensuring clear communication regarding parts delivery timelines and specifications.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Provided functional plumbing by repairing leaks, removing drain clogs and lubricating parts.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Managed spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate levels to minimize downtime and ensuring cost-effective reordering.
Teacher
Three Rivers Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Created curriculum that fostered a love of learning and curiosity.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Maintenance Worker
Three Rivers Christian School
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Assisted in maintenance and facility tasks as needed.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Helped implement a new tracking system for daily maintenance tasks leading to increased productivity.
- Changed all door locks from manual to electronic system.
- Installed new fence for goat pen utilizing heavy machinery.
- Also worked May 2021-August 2021
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Utilized strong customer service skills to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.
- Knowledgeable about products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Worked in several departments including garden, lumber, customer support desk, and at the cash registers.
Maintenance Worker
Northwest University
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, minor plumbing repairs, and carpentry work.
- Handled emergency situations efficiently by troubleshooting problems rapidly and implementing effective solutions under pressure.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Campus Safety Assistant
Bethany University
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Wrote policies and procedures for campus safety development.
- Designed emergency evacuation maps.
- Developed an organizational system for facility keys.
- Headed up the ticket appeals committee.
- Enhanced campus safety by conducting regular patrols and monitoring security systems.
Correctional Officer
Leo Chesney Center
06.2006 - 12.2009
- Started as an On-Call Officer and was quickly promoted to Intake Officer after 6 months of employment.
- Facilitated all inmate arrivals, orientation, and assigned jobs.
- Held a seat in the Classification Committee reviewing all inmate files.
- Led a 12-step Cognitive Behavioral Counseling group which consisted of weekly group counseling with 15 inmates.
- Promoted to Lieutenant in the Security Division after 2 years.
- Second in Command of all security
- Conducted all facilities training for all Officers of Custody and Non-Custody staff,
- Wrote policies and procedures for our facility which were subsequently used in other facilities in California.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry And Biblical Studies
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA12.2012
Skills
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Motivating Others
Time Management
Growth Mindset
Open and Effective Communication
Safety-Conscious
Focused
Additional Information
Throughout my work experience, I have also held a Lead Pastor role at Longview Foursquare (November 2017-April 2023), Connections Pastor role at Clearview Foursquare (March 2015-November 2017), and Pastoral Apprentice role at New Life Foursquare (9 months in 2013). All of these roles required attention to detail, strong communication, the ability to work well and efficiently with others, creating partnerships, exceptional follow-up skills, and the ability to problem solve a myriad of personnel, facility and procedural issues.
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Parkview Senior Apartments
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Three Rivers Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Maintenance Worker
Three Rivers Christian School
11.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2014 - 02.2015
Maintenance Worker
Northwest University
03.2012 - 12.2012
Campus Safety Assistant
Bethany University
08.2010 - 06.2011
Correctional Officer
Leo Chesney Center
06.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry And Biblical Studies
Northwest University
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