David Cruces
Fort Worth
Summary
I like to consider myself as a very educated person, yet also very charismatic at times. I am the type of person that really values the hustle of life and work. One attribute that makes me stand out is my willingness to go above and beyond for what needs to get done. I value respect to myself, my job, and my peers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Metro by T-Mobile
01.2018 - 01.2020
- This was my first job that I had at 16, in this job was where I first adapted my work ethic and hustle. The following were my requirements:
- Operate a POS system and handle a register.
- Use proper Open and Close procedures for the store
- Incorporate inventory management through stock counts and reporting to manager
- Charismatically interact with customers to find their needs and help them find the right fit for them.
Stocking/Warehouse Associate
Walmart
11.2020 - 09.2022
- The following were responsibilities I was given:
- Would work with my leads and team to unload grocery and home goods freight from trailers and properly stack on pallets.
- Stock product on shelves appropriately and according to price tags, location, and brands.
- Clean and organize back room product storages.
- Tag and count inventory with a Zebra scanner.
- Drive forklift, electric jack, and stand-up pallet lift
Receiving Team Lead
The Dump
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Some of my responsibilities for this job include and were not limited to:
- Leading a team to successfully complete daily tasks.
- Drive a stand up order picker, forklift, and sky lift.
- Learn and use STORIS (A POS/inventory/receiving system)
- Logging records of daily influx of freight and purchase orders.
- Properly load and count freight outgoing to other franchises, creating Bill Of Lading to match freight.
- Identifying, Barcode labeling through receiving batches, and system receiving of freight.
- Fulfillment of customer pick up orders.
- Working with the inventory manager to locate and resolve various issues.
- In this job I started as a Certified Lift Operator, and a couple months I was able to show my value and move up to lead. Even when the company started doing lay offs and we were understaffed, I still was able to handle extra responsibilities across other departments.
Gas Leak Surveyor
Heath Consultants
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Consistently met daily and project deadlines while completing assigned leak surveys with a strong focus on efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed routine inspections of gas meters, service lines, and related facilities to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Identified, documented, and promptly reported gas leaks to reduce potential safety hazards to the public and infrastructure.
- Conducted comprehensive safety inspections of natural gas pipelines and assets in compliance with federal, state, and utility safety regulations.
- Operated specialized detection equipment, including gas detectors, infrared cameras, and GPS mapping tools, to locate, classify, and document gas leaks.
- Prepared detailed inspection reports outlining leak severity, precise locations, and any hazardous conditions for immediate review by project management and utility partners.
- Interpreted utility maps and digital schematics to efficiently navigate assigned service areas and ensure full coverage of required infrastructure.
- Served as a professional field representative by communicating clearly with homeowners and property owners regarding inspection procedures and safety concerns.
- Maintained strict adherence to company and industry safety protocols, including proper PPE usage and situational awareness in active and outdoor environments.
- Performed physically demanding fieldwork, including walking 4–7 miles per day in varying weather conditions while carrying and operating equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Supported Atmos Energy through contracted work by assisting in the safe identification and control of hazardous gas leaks posing risks to life and property.
Education
High school -
MacArthur High school
Irving, TXProfessional Welding - GMAW, SMAW, GTAW
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK05-2025
Skills
- Demonstrates strong work ethic
- Can work in a team or independent
- Can lift/push/pull a minimum 100lbs
- Effective communicator
- Is not afraid to ask questions to ensure the efficiency of work or, learn new skills and information that can help me grow
- Receptive to feedback
- Likes to hustle
- Ability to follow instructions for accuracy
- Experienced in operating various forklifts
- Inventory management skills
- Experienced in inventory management software
- Gas leak detection
- Equipment calibration
- Leak classification
- Leak survey techniques
- Methane detection
- Hand and power tool operation
- Arc welding expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Gas Leak Surveyor
Heath Consultants
11.2024 - 12.2025
Receiving Team Lead
The Dump
11.2022 - 11.2024
Stocking/Warehouse Associate
Walmart
11.2020 - 09.2022
Sales Representative
Metro by T-Mobile
01.2018 - 01.2020
High school -
MacArthur High school
Professional Welding - GMAW, SMAW, GTAW
Tulsa Welding School