Elijah Hairston
Kent
Summary
Hard-working and motivated individual with excellent time management and communication skills. Embraces new challenges with flexibility, accuracy, and organization. Seeking an opportunity to apply my training, skills, and certifications toward completing a registered apprenticeship program in the construction or skilled trades field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Seattle
07.2025 - Current
- Patrol assigned buildings and grounds during night shifts to ensure safety and security
- Monitor access points and report any safety or maintenance concerns
- Maintain detailed activity logs and communicate effectively with supervisors and staff
- Demonstrate reliability, situational awareness, and attention to detail in all duties
Pre-Apprentice
Wood Technology Center
Seattle
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked as part of a construction team building a tiny home
- Framed and installed walls, doors, windows, and roof structures
- Applied siding, sheathing, and roofing components including shingles and drip edge
- Participated in safety training and tool-handling exercises
Warehouse Associate
AFB Floors
Kent
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed inventory and organized warehouse materials
- Coordinated deliveries and assisted in loading/unloading materials for transport
- Ensured safety and cleanliness of the warehouse environment
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational goals
- Operated forklifts and other material-handling equipment efficiently
Education
Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Certificate -
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Renton High School
Renton, WA06-2023
Skills
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Framing
- Installation
- Blueprint reading
- Construction math
- Forklift operation
- Road flagging
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Operator Certified
- First Aid / CPR
- Road Flagger Certification
Additional Information
Available to start immediately in an apprenticeship program, Motivated to build a long-term career in the skilled trades, Strong commitment to professional growth, safety, and continuous learning
Training
Wood Technology Center - Seattle Central College, Seattle, WA, Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) Program, Built a tiny home from the ground up, including framing, roofing, siding, and rough-in work, Completed hands-on projects and coursework in blueprint reading, construction job readiness, applied math, and tool/material identification, Worked on a variety of carpentry and general construction projects
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2025 - Current
Pre-Apprentice
Wood Technology Center
03.2025 - 06.2025
Warehouse Associate
AFB Floors
01.2022 - 01.2024
Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Certificate -
Seattle Central College
High School Diploma -
Renton High School