Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Donovan T. Baker

Dallas,TX

Summary

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in safety protocols and teamwork to achieve optimal performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wind Technician

GWS
06.2024 - Current

Winda ID : DB068482US

  • Conducted precise torque checks on main structural bolts to ensure stability against high-wind conditions during operation cycles.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.

General Manager

RaceTrac
01.2014 - 06.2024
  • Assist customers when shopping at the store
  • Maintain the general upkeep of the store and equipment including industrial fridge, yogurt machines, coffee brewers, meat slicers, food warmers and gas pumps
  • Perform inventories, facilitate vendor's deliveries and organize merchandise in the store
  • Participate in team meetings and trainings
  • Coordinate communication between team members and leadership
  • Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales
  • Ensured that each guest's experience was positive, memorable and consistent
  • Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas
  • Increase store profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement, marketing, employee training and managing all store operating expenses
  • Managed all aspects of the business to ensure that focus stays on key business initiatives, store presentation, marketing execution and daily operational cost control
  • Achieve company goals through innovation and leadership
  • Coach, lead and develop all team members for the store to maximize their performance potential
  • Prepare and analyze daily, monthly and other company reports and communicate necessary information to various levels of management
  • Analyze Profit and Loss Statement Reviews, with daily planning and development strategies
  • Process orders using data from the in-store processor (ISP) and perform forecasting to boost sales
  • Responsible for staffing, developing and promoting those in my store
  • Responsible for managing 3 stores in the DFW area ranging from $2.5 million to $3.5 million in annual insides sales

Education

High School -

L. D. Bell High School, Hurst, TX

Skills

  • Heart Saver First AID CPR AED certified
  • Rigging techniques
  • Power tools usage
  • Confined space entry
  • Torque tensioning
  • ART-hub
  • ART-nacelle
  • Sart-hub
  • SART-nacelle
  • Slinger signaler
  • Opito-huet
  • Sea Survival

Certification

  • Rigger Safety Training, 09/01/13
  • Fall Protection User / Rescue Safety Training, 09/01/13
  • Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, 09/01/13
  • Basic Education Instruction Program, 09/01/13
  • Rig Pass / Safegulf / Safeland Instruction Program, 09/01/13
  • U.S. Coast Guard Advanced Fire Fighting Program, 09/01/13

Timeline

Wind Technician - GWS
06.2024 - Current
General Manager - RaceTrac
01.2014 - 06.2024
L. D. Bell High School - High School,
Donovan T. Baker