Donald Gene Wallace Jr.
Houston, Texas 713-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Ship Deckhand with 21+ years of experience in engine maintenance, cleaning, and preparing incoming and outgoing vessels. Excellent in following safety procedures, completing repairs, and utilizing effective communication to coordinate daily activities with crew.
Professional Experience
Grey Wolf Drilling Midland, Texas
Derrickhand 05-1-2002 - 12-14-2005
● Safely mixed hazardous chemicals utilizing personal protective equipment to support team in achieving 1098 days without any accidents
● Completed pipe inspections, replaced liners and swabs on mud pumps, and serviced generators to meet daily performance goals
● Monitored mud levels in pits, oversaw well operations, and maintained shale shakers to minimize operational downtime due to malfunctioning equipment
Vegastopdogs.com / vegassportscapping.com Henderson, Nevada Handicap Sports Better 9-30-2011 - 7-20-2022
● Sold picks against Las Vegas spread for sports handicaps based on expert analysis of team stats
● Researched individual player strengths and weaknesses to determine team odds of winning or losing with 60% accuracy
● Followed basketball, hockey, baseball, football, and soccer sports seasons to maximize bets and revenue Crescent Towing & Salvage New Orleans, Louisiana Deckhand/Engineer 10-6-2006 - 11-10-2011
● Listened to three different radios to successfully organize loading, anchoring, and unloading of ships at the docks
● Monitored engine room operations and completed maintenance such as servicing generators, fueling, and changing filters
● Cleaned ships and cargo spaces to ensure vessel longevity and to evaluate boat conditions for required repairs Interval International Caye Caulker, Belize
Sales 9-1-2000 - 3-28-2002
● Coordinated the buy and sell of Timeshare for the only five star resort in Central America, Captain Morgan's Inc.
● Evaluated the resale of Timeshare and exchange in the most popular vacation destinations in the world
● Had a closing rate of 46%, negotiated annual maintenance cost with affiliated resorts within the Interval Network Toyota of Dallas Dallas, Texas
Car Salesman 4-17-1993 - 11-1-1999
● Identified client needs, recommended vehicles, and provided education on financing options to achieve 41%close rate
● Utilized CRM system to track communications with potential, new, and past clients and forge strong business relationships for high satisfaction and retention
● Researched local market competitors and generated leads through email and social media marketing campaigns
Core Competencies
Safety, Building Tow, Line Handling, Engine Maintenance, Rigging, Painting, Cleaning, Securing Barges, Communication, Repairs
Education
Studies in General Education, American University High School Diploma, Kempsville High School