Aaron Young
Hitchcock,SD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Katie’s Seafood House, excelling in food inspection and team member support. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution. Skilled in managing POS systems and maintaining a clean dining environment, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Katie’s Seafood House
02.2025 - Current
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Ordinary Seaman
Mad Con Diving Services
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Loaded, stored and securely transferred bunkers, oils and bilge to maintain safety and protect natural environment.
- Stood watch while underway to facilitate communications and maintain onboard safety and security.
- Operated and maintained vessel propulsion and auxiliary in compliance with [Type] laws, policies and safety recommendations.
- Inspected lifesaving and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
- Monitored, maintained and updated consumable spares, mechanical stores and tool inventory to achieve economic efficiency and operational robustness.
- Performed deck maintenance and upkeep and reported abnormalities.
- Navigated ship under direction of captain and studied actionable insights to avoid collision.
- Chipped, painted and ground deck to maintain structural integrity.
- Updated, maintained and prepared photocopies of checklists, familiarization lists, and key logs.
- Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway to allow pilot to safely board ship.
- Checked tank soundings to prevent tank from overflowing or running dry.
- Read output of various gauges or displays and documented information in engineering logs.
- Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
- Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
- Moved liquid cargo between tanks with use of special hoses and pumps.
Shop Fabricator
Custom Shutters
07.1996 - 02.2025
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
Lineman Helper
Centerpointe Energy
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
Deckhand
Seatran Marine
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for [Number] vessels.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Shifted, dropped, and picked up over [Number] barges.
- Assisted with navigation and [Type] tasks as look-out.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Supported ship navigation by inspecting, testing and aligning equipment for proper operation.
- Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
Pipefitter Helper
Refchem Industrial Services
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing, or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Local 132
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Hydroblasting Technician
HydroChem
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Hydroblasted public places such as park playsets, benches, sidewalks and footbridges.
- Cleaned and accounted for tools after hydroblasting to maintain proper function and prevent lost tools and equipment.
- Operated and serviced hydroblaster support equipment such as tanks, pumps and hoses.
- Performed hydro blasting on industrial equipment such as construction equipment, powerplants and oil refineries.
- Practiced water waste management program preventing possible hazardous material runoff.
- Used hydroblaster to contain and clean up hazardous waste spills.
- Annotated hydroblasting job logs detailing locations and dates of jobs.
- Performed prior to use and scheduled inspections increasing life expectancy of tools and equipment.
- Utilized required personnel protective equipment while using hydroblaster.
- Adhered to OSHA and safety regulations preventing workplace accidents and enhancing safety.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
Education
No Degree - Basics
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TXCertificate of Technical Studies - Fire Academy Fire Fighter
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX06-2006
Skills
- Food inspection
- Daily specials memorization
- Team member support
- Table resetting
Timeline
Server
Katie’s Seafood House
02.2025 - Current
Ordinary Seaman
Mad Con Diving Services
11.2022 - 02.2025
Lineman Helper
Centerpointe Energy
09.2019 - 07.2021
Deckhand
Seatran Marine
03.2017 - 09.2019
Pipefitter Helper
Refchem Industrial Services
04.2010 - 01.2014
Boilermaker Apprentice
Local 132
02.2005 - 01.2006
Hydroblasting Technician
HydroChem
01.2000 - 03.2003
Shop Fabricator
Custom Shutters
07.1996 - 02.2025
No Degree - Basics
College of The Mainland
Certificate of Technical Studies - Fire Academy Fire Fighter
College of The Mainland