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Cade Browning

Oyster Creek,TX

Summary

Hardworking and adaptable professional with a diverse background in fishing, sales, and municipal maintenance. Experienced deckhand with strong knowledge of vessel operations and working long hours in a demanding environment. Proven customer skills from selling bathroom fixtures, and assisting clients with product selection and installation needs. Skilled in city maintenance work, including lawn care, water readings and testing, and park upkeep. Dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to getting the job done right.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations and Maintenance

City of Oyster Creek
Oyster Creek , TX
07.2025 - Current

Performs a variety of manual labor and technical tasks to support city operations. Duties include reading residential and commercial water meters, ensuring the quality of water with tests, performing grounds-keeping, maintaining public parks, and assisting with general city maintenance work.

Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand

Salt and Light LLC
Freeport, Texas
02.2025 - 05.2025

Proficient in all aspects of the vessel's operations, including navigation, maintenance, and safety procedures. Skilled in baiting hooks, deploying and retrieving fishing gear, and proper handling and storage of catch. Dedicated to maintaining a clean and organized work environment while adhering to strict quality control.

Sales Associate

Leaf Home and Bath
Pasadena, Texas
09.2024 - 02.2025

Specializing in bathroom and home products to meet the customers' needs and solutions, I maintained product displays to ensure a visually appealing shopping environment and to educate clients on the products and benefits for informed purchasing decisions. Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems. Demonstrated success in closing deals and achieving revenue goals, while maintaining a commitment to providing good customer experiences.

DeckHand

Brazos Pilots Association
Quintana, Tx
01.2021 - 09.2024

Minimum basic computer and technology skills, physically fit, with great active listening skills, and the ability to work under pressure, with the responsibility of loading and unloading heavy equipment, relaying important information to the boat captains or pilots, assisting with watch keeping duties, and ensuring general upkeep of the vessel. Central functions of responsibilities include greasing and cleaning, using ropes, knots, radio, and navigational equipment, and general maintenance (painting and chipping).

Deckhand

Reel Thrill Charters
Freeport, Texas
04.2020 - 08.2021

Responsible for providing clients with a safe, enjoyable, and educational fishing experience. Instruct clients on fishing techniques, ensure safety, and regulatory requirements. Preparing gear and ensuring the boat is in good working condition. Assist clients with baiting hooks, casting lines, and reeling, or gaffing, fish. Having patience with all clients of different skill levels, and being reliable, punctual, and professional.

Deckhand

Cowboy Charters
Freeport, Texas
01.2019 - 03.2020

Responsible for providing clients with a safe, enjoyable, and educational fishing experience. Instruct clients on fishing techniques, ensure safety, and regulatory requirements. Preparing gear and ensuring the boat is in good working condition. Assist clients with baiting hooks, casting lines, and reeling, or gaffing, fish. Having patience with all clients of different skill levels, and being reliable, punctual, and professional.

Cashier

Academy Sports and Outdoors
Lake Jackson, Texas
08.2019 - 12.2019

Responsible for handling financial transactions, and providing excellent customer service. Also handled returns and exchanges, maintained accurate cash drawer balances, and made sure the checkout area was clean and organized. Additionally, I assisted with stocking shelves and answering customer inquiries about products, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Dockhand

Gulf Coast Marina
Freeport, Texas
05.2017 - 08.2019

Assisted with docking and undocking boats, provided general customer service, fueled boats, performed minor repairs, and ensured safety protocols were followed. Additionally, helping customers with fishing gear and making sure customers have a great experience, while maintaining cleanliness and an organized dock area free of debris, supports a smooth operation of the marina.

Dockhand

Surfside Marina
Freeport, Texas
03.2016 - 07.2016

Assisted with docking and undocking boats, provided general customer service, fueled boats, performed minor repairs, and ensured safety protocols were followed. Additionally, helping customers with fishing gear and making sure customers have a great experience, while maintaining cleanliness and an organized dock area free of debris, supports a smooth operation of the marina.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brazoswood High School
Lake Jackson, TX
05-2020

Skills

  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptation to change
  • Boat maintenance and repair
  • Safety and first aid certifications
  • Proficient in using maritime electronics

Certification

  • Basic Fire Fighting Certificate, San Jacinto college 2022
  • National Center for Construction Education and Research, 2018
  • Medical and Trauma training, 2022
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential, 2020
  • Man Over Board Certification, 2021
  • CPR Certified, 2021

Timeline

Operations and Maintenance

City of Oyster Creek
07.2025 - Current

Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand

Salt and Light LLC
02.2025 - 05.2025

Sales Associate

Leaf Home and Bath
09.2024 - 02.2025

DeckHand

Brazos Pilots Association
01.2021 - 09.2024

Deckhand

Reel Thrill Charters
04.2020 - 08.2021

Cashier

Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2019 - 12.2019

Deckhand

Cowboy Charters
01.2019 - 03.2020

Dockhand

Gulf Coast Marina
05.2017 - 08.2019

Dockhand

Surfside Marina
03.2016 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Brazoswood High School