Laura Clayton Leahy
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Renowned for a dedicated work ethic and innovative strategies, such as creative color code note techniques, I excel in strategic leadership and data organization, ensuring impactful team guidance and process improvements. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman, Material Handling & QC
Day & Zimmerman
Energy Northwest
01.2025 - Current
- Coordination between 5 General Foreman, Supervisors, and Craft.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks for all received material.
- Documentation, tracking, and signature logs.
- Transportation through security checks to intended team leaders.
Chairholder
Women's Committee
Lu 112
07.2022 - Current
- Mentorship Program for apprentices.
- Traveler Housing and Relief Assistance.
- Fundraiser Concepts & Volunteer Coordinator.
- Conference Booking, Coordinating, & Chaperoning.
- Committee membership built up to 20 active members.
Board Member
YV-Tech Pre-Apprenticeship
Yakima
04.2018 - Current
- Quarterly meetings attendance.
- Female representation for classroom speaking.
- Mentorship for aspiring female applicants.
Foreman, Warehouse Supervisor
EC Electric
Various PDX Sites, Hermiston Tool Department
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed a small team for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Optimized storage capacity by redesigning warehouse layout for maximum space utilization. Inventory reset and then utilized.
- Fleet maintenance, scheduling, and dispatching.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing, receiving, & distribution. Purchases accumulated well over 100k for multiple sites and states.
- Managed approximately 30 income calls, texts, and e-mail per day for coordinating and ordering.
Steward
OEG
PDX 109
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Representation & Conflict Resolution for our Members.
- Tactful but assertive approaches with well researched sources.
Traveling Journeyman
Lu 46, 48, 73
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Joined my Husband on the road to complete his Lineman Apprenticeship.
- Traveled to Puyallup, Portland, Coeur d'Alene, Kettle Falls, & Pomeroy.
Apprentice Inside Wireman
JATC
02.2015 - 04.2020
- Creative color code note techniques adopted by the curriculum.
- Assisted with volunteer opportunities as requested.
Restaurant Service & Bar Management
Yakima Locations
03.2009 - 02.2015
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution.
- Scheduling, Inventory, & Purchasing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toppenish School District
Toppenish, WA06-2006
Skills
- Data Organizer
- Abstract Thinker
- Strategic Leadership
- Creative Problem Solver
Timeline
Foreman, Material Handling & QC
Day & Zimmerman
01.2025 - Current
Chairholder
Women's Committee
07.2022 - Current
Foreman, Warehouse Supervisor
EC Electric
05.2022 - 05.2024
Steward
OEG
11.2021 - 05.2022
Traveling Journeyman
Lu 46, 48, 73
05.2020 - 11.2021
Board Member
YV-Tech Pre-Apprenticeship
04.2018 - Current
Apprentice Inside Wireman
JATC
02.2015 - 04.2020
Restaurant Service & Bar Management
Yakima Locations
03.2009 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Toppenish School District