JOSIAH TASHIRO-TOWNLEY

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertly extract and install a diverse range of window styles, including double-hung, two-lite sliders, three-lite sliders, picture windows, and bay windows, ensuring optimal functionality and aesthetic appeal.
• Proficiently operate hand and power tools to perform installations, repairs, and adjustments while adhering to safety protocols and best practices in construction.
• Assess and prepare installation sites, including measuring, cutting, and framing as necessary to ensure precise fitting and alignment of windows and doors.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to ensure clear communication regarding project timelines, specifications, and any potential challenges.
• Conduct thorough inspections of completed installations to verify quality and address any issues proactively, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client expectations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in excellent working condition and uphold a clean, organized job site to promote efficiency and safety.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in window installation or related construction fields, demonstrating a strong understanding of various window types and installation techniques.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, with a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring precision in every installation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, fostering positive interactions with clients and colleagues.

• Provided customer service according to Lowe's and MST standards
• Completed merchandising resets and service-related projects according to Lowe's specifications and provided proof of completion for assigned tasks
• Verified buyback items and ensured they were pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
• Updated/validated wayfinding and product location signage, as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store
• Confirmed product pricing information was clearly visible and replaced any missing price labels
• Helped drive add-on sales by staging clearance products, sorting products in proper locations, and ensuring displays were placed appropriately throughout the store
• Repaired/replaced damaged or missing items, including signage, merchandise and displays.
• Communicated project priorities, schedule, and needs with Merchandising Services Team and Manager
• Analyzed metrics and executed tasks according to Corporate and Region standards including, but not limited to; 4-5 items restocked per service task, verified that 100% of items checked in to bays were located and accurate
• Completed other duties as assigned
• Led a small team of coworkers with the unofficial title of 'Reset Captain' to ensure project execution and quality
• Certified on and operated: Counterbalance Forklift, Order Picker, Narrow Aisle Reach Truck, and Ballymore Power Stock Lifter
• Certified on Lockout and Tagout procedures
• Associate of the month 3 times with the running highest count of service-related tasks completed in a day

• Assisted clients in maintaining a kempt lawn or yard. Services provided: weeding, mowing, trimming, cleaning gutters
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• Designed and implemented landscape layouts for residential and commercial properties.
• Maintained gardens by pruning, weeding, and fertilizing as needed throughout seasons.
• Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely and efficiently.
• Provided handyman services such as minor repairs and installations to enhance property appeal.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and tailor services accordingly.
• Managed project timelines to ensure completion within agreed schedules without delays.
• Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
• Constructed wooden frames for residential and commercial buildings.
• Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate measurements.
• Operated hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Maintained clean work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
• Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
• Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
• Constructed wood trusses and rafters according to specifications.
• Installed drywall, plasterboard or paneling over interior walls and ceilings.
• Collaborated with clients to design custom remodeling plans and layouts.
• Installed flooring material such as tile, hardwood or laminate floors.
• Installed drywall, trim, doors, windows, cabinets and countertops.
• Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers.
• Installed insulation in walls or ceilings using various materials such as fiberglass batting or foam board insulation.
• Collaborated with contractors to ensure plumbing work met project specifications.

• Led worship for the new youth group at the church. Met with the youth pastor to plan worship sets and activities. Supported others personal growth through prayer.

• Responsible for sound levels and management of sound on stage for worship practices preparing for Sunday and special worship times. Also worked the online broadcast recordings as requested. Worked alone and with other adults in the booth as needed.

• Worked as part of Troop 316 Boy Scouts in community-based service projects and Eagle Scout projects. Some projects included assisting elderly widows with yard cleanup and lifting large concrete slabs as well as utilizing power tools to make walking paths for disabled veterans at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Renton. Achieved First Class rank.

• Sold popcorn at site sales representing the scouts and also sold products door to door. Annual gross sales average before COVID was $2500. Received commission based on sales at the end of sales period. Top 5 best seller 7 years in a row. Obtained Trails End scholarship.

• Completed various community service projects monthly including leaf raking at the church we met at, collecting food for the Issaquah food bank at the Safeway.