Joshua Lofton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in transforming concepts and ideas into detailed product drawings. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise implementing best design practices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Iowa State University Shop Monitor
Iowa State University
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Contributed to the key development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units and machines.
- Utilized advanced software applications for efficient data management and analysis, contributing to improved overall workflow efficiency.
- Handled the responsibility of project operations for students helping them use woodshop machinery tools such as miter and bandsaws.
- Mentored 9 junior staff members on proper monitor usage techniques and troubleshooting strategies for common issues encountered during daily operations.
Intern at Classroom 2 Careers
Classroom 2 Career, Chicago Public School System
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
Home Depot Lot Associate and Loader
Home Depot
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Virtual Leaner/Student
Caps One Summer Chicago
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Learning financial literacy and how to teach financial literacy to others
- Learning how to run small businesses
- Learning the value of capital within the market and the operations involved
Cleaner/Product Stocker
Stumpy's Corner Store
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Actively cleaning the store and it's products a minimum 4 times a day
- Thoroughly and successfully clean other parts of the store (including outside and around the establishment) and move products to proper kept place.
- Accurately pricing items and stocking shelves (Over 400 a day)
- Strengthened teamwork within the cleaning staff by actively communicating updates on tasks completed or pending work requirements.
- Managed inventory levels of cleaning supplies efficiently while minimizing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Kenwood Academy
Chicago, IL06.2020
Skills
- Student Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Punctuality
- Merchandise Handling
- Product Knowledge
- Reliability
- [Heavy machine] operation
- Calm Under Pressure
- Discipline
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Sales Support
- Design Implementation
- Concept Development
- Sketching Abilities
- CAD Drafting
- Color Theory
- Project Management
- Creativity
Interests Skills
- Creative and very artistic.
- Good at drawing and visualizing
- Downtime hobbies include exercising and playing basketball
Leadership Experience
- Highschool Bowling League, Chicago, IL, 08/2017, 01/2020, Co-Captain/Member, Anchored the emotional and mental support needed to help get through the season., Attended all practices and games to ensure proper team chemistry and skill was efficient, Encouraged others to Practice and keep trying even when discouraged.
- Chase Bank the Fellowship Initiative, Chicago, IL, 02/2017, 05/2020, Participated and expanded social horizons amongst youth of Chicago, Participated in community service in Costa Rica by painting community churches and property., Increased leadership skills and created environments where peer's opinions were valued, Taught monetary value and importance through the stock market and investing
Affiliations
- Basketball
- Painting
- Music
- Fashion Design
- Product Design
Certification
- Machine Workshop Trained
- Human Resource
- Project Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Intern at Classroom 2 Careers
Classroom 2 Career, Chicago Public School System
05.2023 - 08.2023
Iowa State University Shop Monitor
Iowa State University
09.2022 - 12.2023
Home Depot Lot Associate and Loader
Home Depot
06.2021 - 09.2021
Virtual Leaner/Student
Caps One Summer Chicago
06.2020 - 09.2020
Cleaner/Product Stocker
Stumpy's Corner Store
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Iowa State University
High School Diploma -
Kenwood Academy