David Martinez
Pflugerville
Summary
Motivated and disciplined recent high school graduate with Firefighter I & II and EMT certifications, prepared to begin a career in fire service. Brings hands-on experience in fire scenarios and outdoor leadership through cave guiding, demonstrating strong situational awareness, risk management, and teamwork in high-pressure conditions. Skilled in welding and mechanical tasks, with a solid work ethic and attention to safety protocols. Recognized for strong leadership abilities, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations. Committed to serving the community with integrity, resilience, and a dedication to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cave Guide
Inner Space Cavern
Georgetown, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Guided groups of up to 30 on scheduled cave tours, ensuring a safe and informative experience.
- Educated guests on geological formations and cave history, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within tour areas, fostering a positive environment.
- Assisted in training new guides, sharing best practices for effective visitor interactions.
- Lead Wild Cave Guide, guiding and ensuring safety of guests on 3 to 4 hour off trail tours.
- Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
- On Wild Cave tours managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
- On Wild Cave tours planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
- Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.
Catering Server
Magnolia Catering
Pflugerville, TX
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered exceptional service at events, ensuring guest satisfaction and seamless dining experiences.
- Set up and dismantled catering equipment efficiently to maintain operational flow during events.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food presentation and quality standards were met.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
Cave Excavation Crew Member
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
Austin, TX
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with team members to maintain equipment and supplies for daily operations.
- Participated in regular safety inspections, identifying areas for improvement to enhance safety measures.
Education
Weiss High School
Pflugerville, TX05-2026
Skills
- Efficient cave route planning
- Effective communicator
- Social perceptiveness
- Outdoor survival skills
- Environmental awareness
- Strong leadership
- Welding, fabrication, and mechanics
- Group management
- Crisis management
- Conflict mediation
- Emergency response
- Safety procedures
Certification
- Firefighter I Certification, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- Firefighter II Certification, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- HazMat Awareness & Operation, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- EMT-B
- AWS D9.1 Welder Certification, Certified Welding & Testing Co.
- Food Handlers Certification, Serve Safe
Timeline
Catering Server
Magnolia Catering
10.2025 - 11.2025
Cave Excavation Crew Member
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
08.2025 - 10.2025
Cave Guide
Inner Space Cavern
03.2022 - Current
Weiss High School