Erick Grajales
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background as a Boatswain's Mate in the US Navy, excelling in safety management and cargo operations. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure optimal performance under pressure. Skilled in engine operation and effective communication, consistently achieving operational excellence while prioritizing crew safety and equipment integrity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
Lumber Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped customers obtain correct sizes and shapes by using power tools to cut lumber.
- Received incoming lumber deliveries, sorted items and stored in correct racks by dimensions and quality.
- Assisted customers with making optimal choices for construction, renovation and addition plans.
- Maintained accurate count of warehouse materials by documenting incoming and outgoing deliveries.
- Moved bulk customer orders with safe operation of forklifts.
- Organized storage spaces for easy use and error-free inventory tracking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moises E, Molina High School
Dallas, TX05.2022
Skills
- Safety Equipment
- Communication systems operation
- Engine and winch operation
- Maintain safety
- Cargo management
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
- Goal setting
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
08.2022 - 07.2025
Lumber Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Moises E, Molina High School