Wyatt Yates
Vashon,WA
Summary
From an early age, I have embraced hard work and dedication as core values that shape my approach to every responsibility I take on. I am a driven and reliable employee who prides myself on strong interpersonal skills and a consistent work ethic. My ability to stay personable while tackling challenges has not only helped me resolve problems effectively but has also opened new opportunities for success and personal growth. Whether adapting to adversity or collaborating with others, I bring a dependable, motivated, and solutions-focused mindset to the workplace.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Vashon Ace Hardware
Vashon, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Construction Worker
Ed Palmer Construction
Vashon, WA
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Performed framing, drywall installation, and roofing tasks on residential projects.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Contributed effectively as both leader and team member to boost customer satisfaction.
- Acquired expertise in skilled trade specialties through mentorship.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Maintained composure and demonstrated optimism during challenging workloads.
- Tracked supply counts by logging inventory.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Executed carpentry tasks to align with customer specifications.
- Assisted supervisors by completing additional duties as assigned.
- Constructed walls, installed doors, windows, and siding.
Sales Associate
Vashon Ace Hardware
Vashon, WA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Collaborated with sales team members to meet group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Organized and arranged product shipments on retail shelves.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to evaluate performance goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Washington, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06-2023
GED -
Vashon Island High School
Vashon, WA06-2018
Skills
- Positive and professional
- Service oriented
- Prioritization of tasks
- Written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in relationship building
- Consistently reliable
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Approachable professional attitude
- Effective time management
- Experienced in effective problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- President of the Sam Yates Community Foundation. Non-profit founded in 2022, to help support and spread awareness of cardiac health for young adults and athletes.
- Volunteer raising flags on federal holidays in my hometown to spread unity amongst my community members.
- Assisted coaching for my former high school baseball team.
Affiliations
- Passionate sports fanatic.
- Outdoor enthusiast (Hiking, Boating, Camping, Traveling, etc.)
- Exercising and personal fitness
- Personal development
Timeline
Sales Associate
Vashon Ace Hardware
06.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Ed Palmer Construction
06.2017 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Vashon Ace Hardware
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Washington, Tacoma
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Tacoma Community College
GED -
Vashon Island High School
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