Michelle Bluhm
Campbell River,BC
Summary
I am a passionate salmon farmer with 12 years of history of meeting company goals- utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
As an encouraging manager and analytical problem solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent relations with other departments and stakeholders.
Proficient with independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, mentoring and morale-building to enhance employee engagement and performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sea Site Manager
Mowi Canada West- Monday Rock
08.2016 - Current
- Promoting safe, engaging and positive work environment
- Providing leadership to my team and supporting their training, and mentoring.
- Established performance goals for staff and provided feedforward and feedback on methods for reaching those goals.
- Preparing all site documents for DFO, OSSE, Work Safe BC, BAP, and ASC audits
- All farm site operation and fish husbandry routines
- Assisting fish health with sampling and data collection
- Water quality monitoring, including analysis of water samples for harmful plankton, Hydroids and micro Jellyfish
- Short and long term planning
- Monthly financial reporting
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Project management
- Established clear lines of communication among various departments to ensure seamless collaboration toward shared objectives
- Implemented process improvements to shape the Quatsino area culture and optimize procedures for higher efficiency
- Streamlined workflow processes by integrating innovative technology solutions into daily operations.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections, STF quarterly audits and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans outlining goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Managed contractors, ensuring quality, project timelines and specifications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures
- Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with my direct reports, colleagues and departments
- Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Fish Culturist
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisting senior staff with daily husbandry routines of an experimental fish culture facility
- Participating in the collection, preservation, processing and analysis of samples, data and information using well-defined standard methods and procedures
- Providing care and safekeeping of project samples and data, and maintenance and care of live-holding animals and related equipment
- Adhering to all DFO standard operating procedures and policies
Assistant Lead of Production and Quality Control
Nunavut Government-Kitikmeot Foods
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Assistant lead of production and quality control for commercially harvested arctic char and muskox
- DFO otolith sampling
- Ensuring C.F.I.A regulations and requirements were met
- Public tours
Airline Agent
Kivalliq Air, First Air, North Wright Airways
01.2005 - 01.2008
Education
Professional Coaching
Tekara Organizational
Vancouver, BC2023
VIVO Leader Program
2020
Marine Harvest Canada Management Skills -
Vancouver Island University
2017
Fisheries and Aquaculture Diploma -
Vancouver Island University
2012
Environmental Sciences -
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario.
Qualifications And Accomplishments
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Employee Development through Performance Evaluations
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Project Planning
- Financial Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Site Inspection and Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Procedures
References
- Holly Hicklin, DFO, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC, 250.616.1651
- Gerry Burry, Mowi Canada West, Campbell River, BC, 250.850.9061
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Sea Site Manager
Mowi Canada West- Monday Rock
08.2016 - Current
Fish Culturist
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
01.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Lead of Production and Quality Control
Nunavut Government-Kitikmeot Foods
07.2008 - 07.2010
Airline Agent
Kivalliq Air, First Air, North Wright Airways
01.2005 - 01.2008
Professional Coaching
Tekara Organizational
VIVO Leader Program
Marine Harvest Canada Management Skills -
Vancouver Island University
Fisheries and Aquaculture Diploma -
Vancouver Island University
Environmental Sciences -
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario.
Qualifications And Accomplishments
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