Aquaculture
Michelle Bluhm
Mowi Canada West- Monday Rock
Campbell River,BC
Work Preference
Overview
I am a passionate salmon farmer with 15 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.
22+
Years of experience
Work History
08.2016 - Current10 Years 3 Months
Sea Site Manager
Mowi Canada West- Monday Rock | Quatsino, BC
- 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, Work Safe BC, and BAP audits
- All farm site operation and fish husbandry routines
- Water quality monitoring
- 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.
01.2012 - 01.20175 Years
Fish Culturist
Department of Fisheries and Oceans | Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC
- 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
07.2008 - 07.20102 Years
Assistant Lead of Production and Quality Control
Nunavut Government-Kitikmeot Foods | Cambridge Bay, NU
- 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
01.2005 - 01.20083 Years
Airline Agent
Kivalliq Air, First Air, North Wright Airways | Nunavut And Northwest Territories
Education
Professional Coaching
Tekara Organizational | Vancouver, BC | 2023
Tekara Organizational - Vancouver, BC
2023
VIVO Leader Program | 2020
VIVO Leader Program
2020
Marine Harvest Canada Management Skills
Vancouver Island University | 2017
Vancouver Island University
2017
Fisheries and Aquaculture Diploma
Vancouver Island University | 2012
Vancouver Island University
2012
Environmental Sciences
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario.
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario.
Qualifications And Accomplishments
Qualifications And Accomplishments
- St. John's First Aid & Transport
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- Underwater Egress
- H2O2 training
- Valid BC driver's license
- WHIMIS (Industrial Accident Prevention Program)
- Marine and Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification and Front-end loader safety course
- Graduation Dean's List
- Marine Harvest Scholarship
Skills
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 - CurrentRead more
Fish Culturist
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
01.2012 - 01.2017Read more
Assistant Lead of Production and Quality Control
Nunavut Government-Kitikmeot Foods
07.2008 - 07.2010Read more
Airline Agent
Kivalliq Air, First Air, North Wright Airways
01.2005 - 01.2008Read more
Tekara Organizational - , Professional Coaching
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VIVO Leader Program - ,
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Vancouver Island University - Marine Harvest Canada Management Skills,
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Vancouver Island University - Fisheries and Aquaculture Diploma,
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Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario. - Environmental Sciences,
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Qualifications And Accomplishments - ,
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