Raul Sierra
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
First-generation American with experience in the food service, labor, and childcare industries. Throughout my career, I have developed strong time management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while working in fast-paced and demanding environments. My experience in labor-intensive work taught me the value of hard work, risk assessment, and reliability, while childcare helped me build skills in multitasking, safety awareness, body language interpretation, and verbal de-escalation. My diverse background has made me adaptable, dependable, and eager to continue learning and growing both personally and professionally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Carlsen Moore
1335 Navigation Blvd
01.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained deck equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety during vessel operations.
- Assisted with loading and unloading cargo, adhering to safety protocols and efficient practices.
- Handled wire lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute daily maintenance tasks, enhancing overall vessel performance.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
- Monitored weather conditions to inform navigation decisions and maintain safe operations on deck.
- Trained new deckhands on safety procedures, equipment handling, and operational best practices.
Youthcare Worker
Upbring
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct intake services for incoming UC to include, but not limited to: completing the necessary paperwork and assessment, providing the UC with an overview of the program services, and assist with the initial placement; assist with new UC orientation
- Provide basic needs to UC upon arrival to the program, which includes, but is not limited to meal, clothing, hygiene products, shower, bedroom assignment; support routines of UC through assistance and supervision of wake-up, bedtime, personal care, completion of chores, homework, meals, recreational activities, and laundry
- Supervise UC and set appropriate behavior limits in accordance with the UC’s individual treatment and behavior plan and ORR standards
- Provide appropriate intervention to ensure UC safety and well-being; provide 1:1 monitoring of medical, mental health and/or behavioral as directed by management or a member of the clinical or multidisciplinary team
- Observe UC and provide feedback for the purpose of updating the UC’s behavior plans or improving their basic living and environment
- Conduct regular and consistent 15-minute headcounts of UC under care
- Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps.
- Youth Care Worker perform other duties as assigned
Coach/Mentor/Van Driver/Maintenance/Janitorial
West Side Helping Hand
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed janitorial duties on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, ensuring cleanliness of both front and back areas of the building through sweeping and mopping.
- Executed thorough vacuuming of the entire building and two vans on Tuesdays and Thursdays, maintaining spotless and hygienic conditions.
- Utilized spare time effectively to address maintenance and cleaning tasks, contributing to overall upkeep and organization.
- Facilitated transportation logistics by picking up students from Zavala Elementary School at 3:00 PM, overseeing their sign-in process, and ensuring safe seating with fastened seatbelts.
- Provided academic support by assisting students with homework during designated hours.
- Fostered literacy development by leading reading sessions, offering individualized assistance to enhance pronunciation and comprehension skills.
- Coached individual students in skills necessary to excel in sport.
- Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration.
- Established and maintained standards of athlete behavior, providing proDeveloped team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior and imposed penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
- Completed necessary attendance forms, insurance records and accident reports for team players.
- Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations.
Car Detailer
Meticulous Detailing
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Vacuumed, shampooed, and steam-cleaned interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Performed interior detailing tasks such as shampooing carpets, vacuuming seats and cleaning windows.
- Washed vehicle exterior using cleaning solution, cloths, and brushes.
- Thoroughly scrubbed tires and rims until they were free of dirt and grime.
- Applied polishes, waxes and masking materials to preserve and restore vehicle's interiors and exteriors.
- Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Polished all exterior surfaces with special compounds to restore luster and shine.
- Prepared and moved vehicles around center for distribution to retail.
- Removed scratches from vehicle bodies using rubbing compound techniques.
Assistant Cook
Fiesta Tacos
Corpus Christi, TEXAS
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Followed detailed instructions to prepare a variety of dishes.
- Consistently ensured that work areas were clean at all times before leaving for the day.
- Cleaned and organized the kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Provided assistance to cooks whenever needed in order to maintain efficient workflow throughout the kitchen area.
- Adhered to strict sanitation standards when handling food products during preparation.
- Cut and ground meats, poultry to prepare for food service.
- Washed and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Learned to properly use kitchen equipment such as a stove and oven.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as mopping floors and washing dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
W.B Ray High School
1002 Texan Trail, Corpus Christi, TX 7841105-2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Staff Development
- Student Monitoring
- Physically fit
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Data Evaluation
- Operations Management
- Team Development
- Referring and Coaching
- Influencing Skills
- Safety awareness
- Handling cargo
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Deckhand
Carlsen Moore
01.2026 - Current
Youthcare Worker
Upbring
07.2024 - Current
Coach/Mentor/Van Driver/Maintenance/Janitorial
West Side Helping Hand
09.2022 - 06.2024
Car Detailer
Meticulous Detailing
03.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Cook
Fiesta Tacos
01.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
W.B Ray High School