Drew Wohlenhaus

Results-driven General Laborer and Professional Painter with over six years of experience in construction, commercial painting, and electrical installations. Proven track record of leading field safety for 5–7 person crews in high-risk environments and executing structural improvements.

Litter Abatement Member - Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)

(2026-05)

• Spearheaded field safety protocols for a 5–7 person crew along major highways.
• Cleared debris and maintained site safety across extensive public transit zones.
• Managed a collaborative team environment to execute daily site optimization goals.

House Painter - Contractor - Olympia, WA

(2023-04 - 2025-05)

• Executed comprehensive preparation work including scraping, sanding, and priming for diverse structures.
• Masked large-scale building frameworks to ensure precise, efficient industrial spraying application.
• Applied protective coatings utilizing specialized sprayers, rollers, and detail brush work.

Donation Coordinator - Thurston County Foodbank

(2022-04 - 2023-05)

• Organized inbound community donations by managing sorting, category labeling, and warehouse storage.
• Streamlined inventory storage workflows to optimize spatial utilization within the facility.
• Coordinated distribution logistics to guarantee timely arrival of essential neighborhood commodities.

Independent Construction & Painting - Freelance

(2020-07 - 2022-04)

• Executed independent residential and commercial asset improvements, delivering high-quality painting services.
• Prepared project estimates, managed material procurement, and ensured structural specifications were met.
• Resolved localized structural challenges independently while maintaining strict adherence to client timelines.

Electrician - Advanced Electric

(2020-04 - 2020-07)

• Routed electrical wiring through complex grocery store frameworks according to structural blueprints.
• Installed comprehensive commercial lighting systems to maximize facility visibility and energy efficiency.
• Tested electrical connections to verify system functionality and ensure compliance with regulations.

General Laborer - People Ready

(2019-11 - 2020-04)

• Facilitated heavy general labor operations across multiple industrial and commercial construction developments.
• Poured structural concrete foundations to support large-scale grocery store commercial architecture.
• Assembled mechanized conveyor systems for a regional lighting manufacturing facility.

Program in Vehicle Design - Vehicle Design - Western Washington University (2006-09 - 2008-10)