David Ferguson
Panama City Beach
Summary
Professional with experience in food preparation and marine maintenance, demonstrating adherence to sanitation practices and equipment functionality. Skilled in cooking techniques, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring compliance with recipes and portion control. Proven ability to conduct routine inspections and repairs on marine engines, maintaining detailed records of service performed. Capable of collaborating effectively within teams to meet operational demands during peak periods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Waffle House
Panama City Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Marine Mechanic
Adventures at sea
Panama City Beach
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Inspected engines for corrosion, wear and leaks.
- Assisted with launching boats into the water for testing purposes.
- Repaired electrical systems including wiring harnesses, alternators and starters.
- Performed routine maintenance, such as lubrication of parts and systems, changing filters, checking fluid levels, and tightening bolts and screws.
- Installed new marine engines and components according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Cleaned boat hulls by sanding down rough patches or applying protective coatings.
- Maintained records of service performed on each vessel including repairs, modifications, or other work done.
- Inspected trailer brakes for proper functioning before loading vessels onto them.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with engine components including fuel pumps, water pumps and carburetors.
- Repaired fuel system components such as fuel tanks, lines and injectors.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials when needed.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts on vessels such as propellers or shafts.
- Operated a variety of hand tools to perform tasks such as cutting metal or plastic pieces.
- Consulted with customers regarding their needs for repairs or upgrades.
Automotive Mechanic
Panama City Toyota
Panama City
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate replacement parts for their vehicles.
- Provided estimates for labor costs involved in repair jobs based on customer requests.
- Followed safety procedures while working on cars to minimize risks of injury or accidents.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair status updates throughout the process.
- Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
- Maintained records of all work completed including descriptions of parts used and labor times.
- Cleaned fuel injection systems with special detergents or solvents to remove deposits from fuel injectors or intake valves.
- Tested vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and steering mechanisms.
- Fabricated replacement parts when required using shop tools such as lathes or drill presses.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
Automotive Mechanic
John lee mazda
Panama City
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate replacement parts for their vehicles.
- Provided estimates for labor costs involved in repair jobs based on customer requests.
- Followed safety procedures while working on cars to minimize risks of injury or accidents.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair status updates throughout the process.
- Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers.
- Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
- Maintained records of all work completed including descriptions of parts used and labor times.
- Cleaned fuel injection systems with special detergents or solvents to remove deposits from fuel injectors or intake valves.
- Tested vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and steering mechanisms.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Fabricated replacement parts when required using shop tools such as lathes or drill presses.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
Marine Service Technician
Kompletely Kustom Marine
Pasadena
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed regular maintenance and inspections of marine vessels to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications that could improve the performance of a customer's vessel.
- Operated forklifts to move materials around the marina facility.
- Installed new parts and equipment on marine vessels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, ratchets, pliers during repairs or installations of parts and equipment.
- Disassembled and reassembled engine components for repair or replacement purposes.
- Supervised technicians assisting in the repair of larger boats requiring multiple workers at once.
- Maintained records of service performed including part numbers and labor hours used.
- Repaired engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, steering systems, and other components on marine vessels.
- Organized storage areas containing supplies and inventory items needed for servicing marine vessels.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about vessel maintenance needs.
- Replaced worn out hoses, clamps, belts, gaskets, seals, pumps, valves as necessary.
- Cleaned and detailed boat interiors after service was completed.
- Followed all safety protocols when working around hazardous materials.
- Assisted in launching boats into the water for customers as needed.
- Inspected trailers for proper operation before loading boats onto them for transport.
- Operated heavy machinery and power tools proficiently.
- Inspected wood and fiberglass boat bodies for collision damage, fatigue and moisture and repaired or replaced affected assemblies or components.
- Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
- Shrink-wrapped, winterized and arranged for off-season storage of large and small vessels.
- Checked fuel systems, pipelines and tubing, verified good condition without leakage and lubricated moving parts for smooth operation and rust prevention.
- Estimated project time and cost and presented detailed proposals for acceptance before beginning work.
Education
GED -
Haney Technical School
Panama City, FL09-2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Recipe compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Brake inspection
- Engine repair
- Fluid level checks
- Preventive maintenance
- Parts ordering
- Record keeping
- Changing oil
- Team collaboration
- Brake systems understanding
- Installing equipment
- Suspension systems understanding
- Coolant flushes
- Battery services
- Exhaust systems
- Operating air compressors
- Oil change services
- Replacing parts
- Maintaining records
- Valid Driver's license
- Automotive testing
- Suspension systems
- Air conditioning repair
- Road testing
- Parts installation
- Vehicle inspection
- Frame straightening
- Collision repair
- Auto body repair
- Sanding techniques
- Power tool operation
- Vehicle disassembly
- Frame assessment
- Color sanding
- Upholstery removal
Timeline
Line Cook
Waffle House
05.2025 - Current
Marine Mechanic
Adventures at sea
10.2024 - 05.2025
Automotive Mechanic
Panama City Toyota
02.2023 - 04.2023
Automotive Mechanic
John lee mazda
01.2021 - 04.2023
Marine Service Technician
Kompletely Kustom Marine
05.2019 - 12.2020
GED -
Haney Technical School