Donald Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Lead Deckhand with comprehensive maritime skills and experience in managing crew members, maintaining ship operations, and ensuring safety protocols. Display strong leadership abilities, technical proficiency in ship maintenance, and adeptness in navigation systems. Known for enhancing efficiency of deck activities and contributing to successful voyages.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Co.
La Porte, Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised deckhand crew during daily vessel operations
- Coordinated cargo handling and secure line placement
- Monitored deck conditions, mooring lines, and vessel stability during operations.
- Inspected deck equipment for safety and readiness
- Trained new deckhands on marine safety practices
- Coordinated with shore-side personnel for supplies delivery to the vessel at sea or port location.
- Assisted captains with barge positioning and docking.
- Participated in boat repair projects by providing assistance with carpentry work or cleaning up debris from the job site.
- Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
Construction Worker
Mcneil brothers
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Poured concrete for freeway wall barriers and removed excess concrete from road to maintain safety and aesthetics.
- Operated saws, drills, hammers, and other construction hand tools
- Transported lumber, tools, and supplies throughout various active job sites to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted foremen with labor tasks and prepared job site to facilitate smooth operations.
- Aided supervisors with administrative tasks to streamline project workflows.
Miner
Williams tunneling
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Supervising a team of miners to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.
- Mined rock and soil during underground tunneling operations for Williams tunneling projects.
- Operated drilling, loading, and hauling equipment in confined tunnel spaces.
- Inspected work areas for ground hazards and unsafe tunnel conditions.
- Monitored ventilation, dust, and water control during underground mining tasks.
- Assisted crews with scaling, muck removal, and tunnel cleanup activities.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of all equipment to ensure safety and operational readiness. of all production equipment.
- Preparing reports on daily production activities and submitting them to management.
Security Officer
Universal Security
Houston, TX
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Secured the building by implementing safety protocols and locking all access points. Locked bank gates securely to prevent unauthorized access. Secured lobby doors at closing to maintain safety. Checked each floor for security compliance after closing.
- Checked in contractors Monitored building access during after-business hours for security. by verifying credentials and ensuring compliance with security policies. during after business hours
- Secured building by locking gates at bank and doors in lobby, checking each floor after closing time.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and reported security concerns promptly.
- Responded to alarms and followed emergency response procedures.
- Enforced site rules and supported safe customer and employee conduct.
- Investigated suspicious persons or vehicles on premises.
Assembler
Goodman Manufacturing
Houston, TX
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Inspect finished products for defects and conformance to customer requirements.
- Test assembled products for accuracy and functionality prior to final packaging.
- Transported materials and parts between workstations to ensure uninterrupted production flow. across the line to support workflow.
- Operated drills, rivet guns, and other assembly tools safely.
- Transferred materials and parts across production line to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Followed safety procedures and reported equipment issues to supervisors.
- Executed assembly tasks using templates and drawings to meet product specifications.
Bay Attendant
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Cleaned vehicle surfaces to ensure optimal appearance and hygiene in wash bays. tractor-trailer exteriors in Blue Beacon truck wash bays.
- Inspected vehicles for dirt, damage, and wash readiness.
- Directed delivery drivers for truck backing, opened and closed bay doors, and set up ramps for efficient loading and unloading, confirming receipt upon delivery.
- Operated scales and computerized weighing equipment to collect and record weight information on incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Manually loaded materials onto carts or trolleys for efficient transportation to processing, shipping, or storage areas.
Education
Certified AM - Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels
San Jacinto College Maritime
La Porte, TX 08.2026 - 08.2026
High school or equivalent -
Forest Brook
Houston, TXSkills
- Vessel operations
- Cargo handling
- Deck equipment operation
- Deck safety
- Marine navigation
- Emergency response
- Safety inspections
- Incident reporting
- Logbook maintenance
- Marine communications
- Risk management
- Surface preparation
- Mine safety
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Communication
- Supply chain
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
Certification
Certified Apprentice Mate (Steersman)
Certified Security Guard
Timeline
Certified AM - Apprentice Mate (Steersman) of Towing Vessels
San Jacinto College Maritime
08.2026 - 08.2026
Lead Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Co.
12.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Mcneil brothers
10.2019 - 10.2023
Miner
Williams tunneling
04.2015 - 11.2018
Security Officer
Universal Security
11.2013 - 04.2015
Assembler
Goodman Manufacturing
12.2009 - 08.2013
Bay Attendant
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
01.2008 - 11.2009
High school or equivalent -
Forest Brook