Zachary Derbes
Liberty,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented Waterfowl Guide with Electrical experience with strong problem-solving skills. Proven ability to ensure safety standards and deliver exceptional customer service while adapting to diverse client needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waterfowl Guide
Todd Tumbleson, Mudhole Farms
Orrick, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Guided groups of up to 10 people on hunts.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout farm areas for visitor safety.
- Adapted quickly to changing visitor needs, providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Supported event preparations by setting up equipment and materials for group activities.
- Monitored visitor interactions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols during tours.
- Developed strong knowledge of farm products, effectively answering guest inquiries and promoting offerings.
- Demonstrated adaptability in guiding diverse groups of clients with varying experience levels and physical abilities on successful hunts.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting each hunt's successes and challenges.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Part Time Electrical Helper
Carl Francka, Jackson County Electrical Services.
Independence, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools.
- Followed exact direction of electricians to help projects move smoothly and avoid unnecessary rework.
- Installed light fixtures in existing structures and new constructions.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills while identifying potential challenges and proposing appropriate solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared, and ready to contribute to the success of each project.
- Worked in crawl spaces and attics to install wires, fans and other components.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on electrical systems, extending their lifespan and reducing the need for costly repairs.
- Expedited project completion with accurate interpretation of blueprints, schematics, and specifications during installations or repairs.
- Kept work vehicle clean and neat to give professional appeal to current and potential customers.
- Mounted and installed boxes, conduit and strapping for new installations.
- Measured, cut and pulled wire for residential and commercial work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks and techniques to contribute effectively to electrical projects.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and other electrical components.
Waterfowl Guide
Alex Dunwoodie Fowl Addiction Outfitters
Richmond, MO
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleaning/Processing birds with labels and records of the harvest
- Cooking breakfast/lunch.
- Setting/picking up decoys.
- Driving clients to and from the blind.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
Online04-2026
Skills
- Proficient with hand and power tools
- Hard working
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Firearm safety
- Land navigation
- Vehicle operation
- Wildlife identification
- Wilderness ethics
- Hunting regulations
- Hunt planning
- Habitat management
- Group leadership
Certification
- boating license
- experienced caller
Timeline
Waterfowl Guide
Todd Tumbleson, Mudhole Farms
09.2025 - Current
Part Time Electrical Helper
Carl Francka, Jackson County Electrical Services.
06.2024 - Current
Waterfowl Guide
Alex Dunwoodie Fowl Addiction Outfitters
09.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster