Devonte Brooks
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated entry-level Merchant Mariner pursuing an Ordinary Seaman or Deckhand position in inland, harbor, or offshore operations. Committed to safety and teamwork, with the ability to perform demanding deck duties in all weather conditions. Eager to advance in the maritime industry through practical experience and ongoing training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Gates service station
Jacksonville
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted cooks in food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, safely and efficiently.
- Supported menu planning by preparing ingredients for daily specials.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize kitchen workflows during peak service times.
- Monitored food storage conditions to ensure freshness and safety compliance.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Informed management of low or spoiled inventory to ensure timely restocking and reduce waste.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Education
Special Trained Merchant Mariner - Ordinary Seaman
Bluewater Maritime School
Jacksonville, FL 05.2025 - 06.2025
Riverside High School
Jacksonville, FLCertification
- Merchant mariner credentials exp 2031
- Passport exp 2031
- Medical Card exp 2030
- Twic card exp 2030
- RFPNW
- VPDSD
Timeline
Special Trained Merchant Mariner - Ordinary Seaman
Bluewater Maritime School
05.2025 - 06.2025
Customer Service Representative
Gates service station
05.2022 - Current
Riverside High School