chris lunn
Digby
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven fisherman with extensive experience at Litchville Cove Fisheries. Expert in fishing gear maintenance and marine safety regulations, I enhanced catch efficiency through modern techniques and strong team collaboration. Proven problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills, dedicated to optimizing operations and ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisherman
Litchville Cove Fisheries
10.2013 - 12.2025
- Operated fishing vessels to ensure efficient catch and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues for timely repairs and maintenance.
- Assisted in processing and packaging fish products for distribution.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize fishing techniques and increase yield.
- Conducted inventory checks on fishing supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Contributed to daily planning by assessing weather conditions and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Used nets and Type equipment to haul fish up from ocean, taking care to avoid snags and Type issue, which could negatively impact final hauls.
- Performed filleting to keep workflows moving efficiently and with continued consistency.
- Improved catch efficiency by implementing modern fishing equipment and techniques.
- Measured, sorted and stored catches, returning illegal or undesirable creatures back to water.
- Used manual methods or hoisting equipment to move supplies, nets, traps and catches to and from vessel.
- Inspected weather forecasts to effectively plan trips around storms and other hazardous conditions.
- Cleaned equipment and facilities, paying close attention to operability and safety.
Education
Grad School
West Hants Rural High
West Hants Ns06.2003
Skills
- Fishing gear maintenance
- Fish species identification
- Marine safety regulations
- Boat handling
- Fishing techniques
- Fish stock assessment
- Commercial fishing
- Seafood processing
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Vessel inspection
- GPS navigation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First aid cpr
Class4 masters
Radio operator certificate
Med
Timeline
Fisherman
Litchville Cove Fisheries
10.2013 - 12.2025
Grad School
West Hants Rural High