Joshua York, CPM, ADS

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Professional development at Career Break

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Joshua is a Facilities Director with over 20 years of experience in creating safe, accessible, and productive work environments. A graduate of San Francisco State University with recent credentials in Construction Project Management, he specializes in process improvement, vendor negotiation, and ADA compliance. Colleagues describe him as reliable, organized, and equity-driven.

Beyond his professional focus on facilities and accessibility, Joshua has a distinct creative side. He is an artist whose collage work has been selected for multiple group art exhibitions, showcasing his interest in visual arts and photography, particularly with Polaroids.

Joshuas collage pieces were featured in a gallery exhibition that was curated by a professional mail carrier.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

Assertive

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Facilities
Passionate about creating safe, comfortable, and productive work environments, with a strong focus on accessibility, ADA compliance, and universal design principles in all facilities operations.
Disability Inclusion
Actively shares content emphasizing that disability inclusion is not just a moral imperative but also a significant business advantage for modern organizations.
Construction Management
Recently completed intensive training in Construction Project Management, graduating with a 4. 0 GPA and coordinating full-scale construction project presentations.

Media Appearances

Joshua has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024 - 6-2025
Professional development at Career Break
9-2023 - 6-2024
Business Operations and Facilities Specialist at Stanford University
11-2016 - 10-2023
Senior Director of Facilities / Events Specialist at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
5-2015 - 11-2016
Registrar Coordinator at California Institute of Integral Studies
5-2003 - 5-2019
Event Supervisor / Manager / Specialist at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Sierra College

More Information

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Exp : 21 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Professional development at Career Break
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Insights For Selling To Joshua

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joshua is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joshua

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joshua move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Joshua take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Joshua

Personality Compatibility


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