Damien Gadsden
Baytown,US
Summary
Oversaw daily operations on passenger cruise ship while maintaining merchant mariner credentials, including TWIC card and MMC with ordinary seaman and wiper endorsements. Managed crew responsibilities to ensure smooth sailing for over a year.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Galley, Norwegian Cruise Lines
Honolulu, HI
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure dish sanitation, supporting guest dining cleanliness and safety.
- Orchestrate comprehensive cleaning protocols and equipment maintenance, delivering consistent inspection-ready conditions while supporting seamless dining operations.
- Coordinate with kitchen teams to optimize dishware management and storage systems, ensuring smooth service transitions and maintaining operational excellence.
- Monitor sanitation equipment performance and implement preventive maintenance procedures to maximize operational efficiency and minimize service disruptions.
- Develop and execute systematic approach to area organization and workflow optimization, enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced maritime environment.
- Implement rigorous sanitation protocols for maritime dining facilities, maintaining health standards while streamlining dishware management for optimal service flow
- Drive operational excellence through systematic equipment maintenance and workflow optimization, reducing service disruptions in high-volume dining operations
Disc Jockey (DJ)
Vybz.ent
Houston, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Deliver exceptional customer service, addressing feedback and complaints with a positive approach.
- Skillfully manage audio equipment, ensuring seamless sound quality at events.
- Collaborate with fellow DJs to craft memorable musical experiences for large audiences.
- Set up and operate audio and video equipment for optimal event performance.
- Manage sound equipment setup and troubleshooting while maintaining seamless transitions between tracks to ensure uninterrupted entertainment flow
- Build strong relationships with venue managers and event coordinators to align musical programming with client vision and target audience preferences
Rear Bumper
Hotchkiss Disposal Service, LTD
Baytown, TX
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Adhered to safety protocols during waste collection, ensuring compliance and reducing incidents.
- Operated garbage truck for efficient waste collection from diverse areas, enhancing route efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and sorting waste, optimizing transportation to disposal sites.
- Resolved operational issues during collections, minimizing downtime and improving service reliability.
- Communicated effectively with team and supervisors, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Painter Helper
AFC corp
Baytown, TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared food items for service. Assisted in washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness. Supported food order management for upcoming days. Distributed meals to patients efficiently.
Sensor Assembler
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUSTRIES
Baytown, TX
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Build and assemble sensors and transformers
- Test each unit to ensure the right voltage
- Inspect all electrical parts and check connection of each wire
- Cut plastic tubes for the covering of the unit
- Package unit off for shipment
- Clean and wipe down work areas and tools before clocking outAssembled and tested high-precision electromagnetic sensors and transformers, implementing rigorous quality control measures to ensure optimal voltage outputs
Dietary Aide
Homeland Nursing Home
Harrisburg, PA
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Prep food, dish wash, take food orders for the next day, distribute food to the patients
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
John Harris High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2019
Skills
Time Management
Assembly
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Problem Solving
Music Mixing
Adaptability
Communication
Driving
Food Service
Certification
- Basic Fire Fighter Certification
- First Aid Certification
- TWIC Card
- Merchant Mariner Credential, Jan 2025 - Jan 2030
Timeline
Utility Galley, Norwegian Cruise Lines
01.2025 - Current
Rear Bumper
Hotchkiss Disposal Service, LTD
06.2023 - 01.2025
Painter Helper
AFC corp
02.2022 - 05.2023
Disc Jockey (DJ)
Vybz.ent
07.2020 - Current
Sensor Assembler
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUSTRIES
10.2019 - 02.2022
Dietary Aide
Homeland Nursing Home
03.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
John Harris High School