Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Talia Sokolik

Seward,AK

Summary

Maritime professional prepared for demands of deckhand duties, bringing history of ensuring vessel safety and operational efficiency. Known for reliability in executing maintenance tasks and supporting crew in various capacities. Highly collaborative with focus on achieving results under dynamic conditions, adaptable to needs of team and environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deckhand

Weather Permitting
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided narration in a professional manner while monitoring safety and satisfaction of passengers.
  • Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as painting, chipping rust, and greasing equipment to extend the lifespan of onboard assets.


Employee Lodge Cook

Mt. Baker Ski Area
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Server

Rainier City Pizza and Burger
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Wildlife Cruise Deckhand

Major Marine Tours, Seward Ak
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Handled dock lines and performed maintenance of tour boats as well as executed extensive cleaning on the boats each day.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
  • Served food, and drinks including meal prep, serving and dishwashing and catered to specific dietary restrictions. Also cared for seasick passengers daily.

Kitchen Barge Prep Cook

Major Marine Tours, Seward Ak
05.2021 - 09.2021

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  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Squalicum High School

Environmental Science

Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Costumer Service
  • Prep Cook
  • Kitchen Staff
  • Deck equipment operation
  • First aid training
  • Passenger assistance

Certification

  • Food Handlers Permit Washington state and State of Alaska
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Deckhand

Weather Permitting
05.2024 - Current

Employee Lodge Cook

Mt. Baker Ski Area
11.2023 - 05.2024

Server

Rainier City Pizza and Burger
08.2023 - 11.2023

Wildlife Cruise Deckhand

Major Marine Tours, Seward Ak
05.2021 - 10.2022

Kitchen Barge Prep Cook

Major Marine Tours, Seward Ak
05.2021 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Squalicum High School

Environmental Science

Whatcom Community College
Talia Sokolik