Dylan Taylor
Grand Manan,NB
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain for Lobster Fishing
667508nbltd
Grand Manan, NB
11.2017 - Current
- Navigated fishing grounds using charts and local knowledge.
- Maintained deck cleanliness and safe work areas.
- Communicated catch conditions with crew and buyers.
- Kept up-to-date on industry news related to changes in laws or regulations regarding fisheries management.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safety while at sea.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as storms or engine failure.
- Navigated the boat by using GPS systems and charts.
- Checked lobster holding tanks regularly to ensure that water temperature was within acceptable range.
- Sorted catch by species, size, and quality to enhance marketability. into species based on size, color, shape, or weight for marketing purposes.
- Managed onboard supplies including fuel, bait, ice, and food to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate records of catch quantity, type of fish caught, location fished and time spent fishing.
- Culled undersized lobsters from catches prior to returning them to the ocean.
- Calculated cost of fuel used for each trip out at sea for budgeting purposes.
- Inspected and maintained fishing gear, including traps, buoys, nets, lines, and floats.
- Adhered strictly to local regulations concerning allowable catch sizes and amounts.
- Communicated with other vessels in order to coordinate activities or exchange information.
- Loaded live lobsters onto trucks for transport to processing centers or retail outlets.
- Loaded and unloaded vessel equipment and supplies by hand or with aid of hoisting equipment.
- Worked with fellow crew members to bring in optimal results with each haul.
- Maintained clean and functional ship by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining efficient preventive maintenance schedules.
- Sold catches directly to local businesses to meet fresh market demands.
- Monitored fishing locations to optimize catch results on each trip.
- Navigated boats towards schools of fish or known hunting grounds to optimize fishing returns.
- Trapped and captured quarry dead or alive for identification, relocation and sale.
- Patrolled trap lines and nets to inspect settings, remove catch and relocate traps.
- Kept close eye on weather conditions, crew stamina and vessel operations to make effective decisions.
- Processed field kills by removing and discarding undesirable components, minimizing storage needs and boosting carrying ability.
Lobster Fisherman
DT Fisheries
Grand Manan, New Brunswick
11.2000 - 11.2017
- Hauled lobster pots aboard coastal fishing vessel.
- Lowered and raised lobster traps from boats using winches or pulleys.
- Baited traps using fish and approved catch methods.
- Sorted lobster catch by size and condition.
- Checked lobster holding tanks regularly to ensure that water temperature was within acceptable range.
- Culled undersized lobsters from catches prior to returning them to the ocean.
- Sorted catch into species based on size, color, shape, or weight for marketing purposes.
- Repaired damaged traps and replaced broken cables when necessary.
- Loaded live lobsters onto trucks for transport to processing centers or retail outlets.
- Cleaned decks and cabins after each trip out at sea.
- Loaded and unloaded vessel equipment and supplies by hand or with aid of hoisting equipment.
- Worked with fellow crew members to bring in optimal results with each haul.
- Cut walk tracks to access traps and bait stations.
Education
Grand Manan
Grand Manan, New BrunswickSkills
- Marine navigation
- GPS navigation
- Catch management
- Fisheries regulations
- Equipment inspection
- Trap handling
- Deck operations
- Record keeping
- Inventory control
- Equipment maintenance
- Decision making
- Situational awareness
- Team coordination
- Clear communication
- Coordinate schedules
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Goal setting
- New products evaluation
- Portion control
- Inventory controls
Certification
FM4 Course
Timeline
Captain for Lobster Fishing
667508nbltd
11.2017 - Current
Lobster Fisherman
DT Fisheries
11.2000 - 11.2017
Grand Manan