Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Courses and Certs
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TRACY KISH

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Personable professional skilled in a wide variety of areas, but always humble and ready to learn everything over again from the foundation for the sake of thoroughness. Positive attitude and teachability are highest priority.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Damage Controlman Naval Engineering Division

Unites States Coast Guard Base Seattle
Seattle, WA
11.2020 - Current
  • Utilized GMAW, GTAW and SMAW welding, brazing, soldering, Oxygen/Acetylene, Plasma arc cutting, CNC Plasma arc cutting and laser engraving for aluminum, steel, stainless and copper nickel.
  • Reviewed technical drawings prior to fabrication or installation of new components and repairs used in shipboard structures and systems.
  • Prepared detailed cost estimates for upcoming projects involving travel to and repairs/upgrades to existing infrastructure aboard vessels.
  • Field Calibration Coordinator for the Metrology Program for Coast Guard Region D13 (Washington, Oregon, Alaska) managing the testing and calibration of hundreds of pressure and temperature gauges on critical systems aboard 24 Coast Guard vessels.
  • Conducted quarterly maintenance on lifesaving firefighting and dewatering equipment on board multiple D13 vessels.
  • Head of the Engraving Program for Coast Guard Base Seattle to design and utilize Lazer Engraver to create award/retirement plaques, name plates, safety signs and special requests on wood, plastic and metal.
  • Conducted drywall repair and flooring replacement for Coast Guard Facilities
  • Unit Hazardous Waste handling coordinator

Equine Nutritional Manager/Caretaker

Four Star Farm
Graham , WA
02.2021 - 06.2025
  • Developed individualized diets for 30 horses based on age, activity level, breed and health requirements.
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care every night and some mornings.
  • Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary, scrubbed water buckets and stacked thousands of pounds of hay by hand and with tractor.
  • Rendered aid to injured and sick horses including emergency trailering to equine hospitals, wound care and medication management.
  • Assisted in riding lessons for young children and horse camps.

Seaman

United States Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Participated in drills and exercises to prepare for fire, collision or other emergencies as Fire Hoseman, Plugman, AFFF operator and Repair party electrician.
  • Stood Quarterdeck watch making internal announcements via the ships PA system, radio communications, answering the ships phone and handling security and communications.
  • Standing Helm and Lookout duties underway, steering the ship according to precise commands and reporting interferences with precise geographical coordinates.
  • Handled mooring lines, pilots ladders, gangplank setting, launching small boats, tying to tugboats and coordinating onboarding stores with crane operator.
  • Assisted deck officers with chipping, painting and grinding to maintain structural integrity of deck in drydock.
  • Head of program for weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance of critical shipboard components such as firehose station valves, deck drains, and fire extinguishers

Owner/Manager

The Bywater Hideout Cafe
New Orleans, LA
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Created the recipes and designed the menu, including a specialty menu for dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Researched and applied for all of the appropriate licenses and permits to open and run a restaurant, evaluating health and safety constantly to comply with state and federal standards.
  • Designed, constructed and decorated a commercial kitchen and dining area around a performative cooking style.
  • Created the restaurant's website and managed Social media and advertising.
  • Created budgets for food costs, staffing needs, overhead expenses, and capital investments.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of hospitality.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Collaborated with local businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Executed beautiful offsite catering set ups for private and public events.
  • Cooked, Cleaned and Cashiered along with employees

Owner/Manager

The Crepe Cart
New Orleans, LA
04.2014 - 02.2018
  • Created the recipes and designed the menu, including a specialty menu for dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Researched and applied for all of the appropriate licenses and permits to open and run a mobile food cart, then restaurant in the French Market, evaluating health and safety constantly to comply with state and federal standards.
  • Designed, constructed and decorated a french style food cart around a performative cooking style.
  • Created the restaurant's website and managed Social media and advertising.
  • Created budgets for food costs, staffing needs, overhead expenses, and capital investments.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of hospitality.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Collaborated with local businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Executed beautiful offsite catering set ups for private and public events.
  • Cooked, Cleaned and Cashiered along with employees

Catering Specialist/Cook

Crepes A La Cart
New Orleans, LA
03.2009 - 03.2014
  • Managed inventory and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Prepared food following recipes and instructions from the owner.
  • Transported food and catering equipment to and from event locations.
  • Handled cash and processed payments.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
  • Used a performative style of cooking to entertain customers as well as maintain high standards of food quality
  • Opened and closed restaurant including set up, cleaning, and counting cash drawer.

Floor Manager

Value World
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2006 - 02.2009
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of personnel.
  • Identified process improvements that could help improve efficiency.
  • Processed payments and returns promptly for customers.
  • Performed bookkeeping and daily cash balancing activities of cashier drawers and performed weekly bank deposits and small change exchanges.

Education

GED -

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
07-2018

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Conflict management
  • Workplace efficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Crisis Management

Courses and Certs

In Addition:

  • Own and manage residential rental property
  • Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
  • OSHA Aerial Lift Certification
  • Coast Guard Forklift/Scissor lift Qualification
  • LokRing Certification
  • Louisiana Small Business Development Center 18 Week Business Course
  • PMI ProLearn Project Management Professional Course

References

Damage Controlman Chief Petty Officer David Jones- 

239-687-9249 David.m.jones@uscg.mil

Damage Controlman Petty Officer First Class Rebecca Bacewicz- 

860-338-4635          Rebecca.b.bacewicz@uscg.mil

Sharon Lulham- Owner Four Star Farm

253-320-9591

Kaisha Daley- Purchased The Crepe Cart, now Holy Crepes

408-529-1063

Timeline

Equine Nutritional Manager/Caretaker

Four Star Farm
02.2021 - 06.2025

Damage Controlman Naval Engineering Division

Unites States Coast Guard Base Seattle
11.2020 - Current

Seaman

United States Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star
01.2019 - 11.2020

Owner/Manager

The Bywater Hideout Cafe
04.2016 - 02.2018

Owner/Manager

The Crepe Cart
04.2014 - 02.2018

Catering Specialist/Cook

Crepes A La Cart
03.2009 - 03.2014

Floor Manager

Value World
03.2006 - 02.2009

GED -

Washtenaw Community College

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