Derek Spencer

As a Aviation Boatswain's Mate and Aviation Maintenance Administrationman I had several responsibilities.

• Maintained records of aircraft launches and recoveries.
• Supervised personnel during air operations involving launch and recovery of aircraft.
• Participated in routine inspections of all aviation boatswain's mate handler related equipment.
• Conducted training exercises for personnel in the use of firefighting equipment aboard ship.
• Participated in on board ship fire fighting training as well as being involved with actual fire and toxic gas leak events I helped to extinguish and handle.
• Participated in community service for the Ronald McDonald foundation in Florida to help families in need.
• Participated in community service in Yokosuka Japan to help clean the streets.
• CPR certified and have basic knowledge in medical equipment and its uses.
• Moved and organized thousands of aircraft on the flight deck in 2 years time.
• Worked hand and hand with the aviation team as a unit to complete the missions given to us.
• Maintained filing system for important documents such as scheduled inspections for aircraft such as the MH60 S/R Helicopter.
• Conducted daily pre-flight inspections of aircraft and related equipment.
• Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircrafts.
• Maintained and kept track of all ordinance/weapons systems used.
• Assisted personal on emergency training such as emergency aircraft landings and on board fires.

• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, flat top grill stone oven or stand mixer.
• Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible and properly dated.
• Performed basic knife skills such as dicing vegetables or slicing meats.
• Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
• Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Assisted in training new servers.
• Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
• Checked food before serving it to customers.
• Greeted guests as they arrived for events, provided them with information about menu items, and answered any questions they had.

• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
• Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
• Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
• Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
• Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
• Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.