Glenford Williams
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Seasoned Commercial Fisherman with comprehensive experience in deep-sea fishing, netting, trapping, and line fishing. Strong understanding of navigation systems and marine safety protocols to ensure successful voyages. Skilled in equipment repair and maintenance to maximize operational efficiency. In previous roles, significantly improved catch rates while maintaining safety standards on the vessel. Excellent in teamwork, decision-making, and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions. Committed to safety protocols and environmental conservation standards.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Fisherman
Self Employed
Falmouth, Jamaica
01.1979 - 09.2024
- Conducted routine maintenance on boat engines and other equipment.
- Inspected vessels for safety compliance prior to embarking on fishing trips.
- Performed repairs on damaged gear while out at sea.
- Provided guidance to new members of the crew regarding safety protocols.
Seafood Chef
Self Employed
Falmouth, Jamaica
01.1999 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers and answered their questions regarding seafood selection, prices, and availability.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Worked safely and efficiently when handling seafood products.
Lead Diver
Port Authority of Jamaica
Falmouth, Jamaica
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored divers' performance and provided guidance to ensure safe dives.
- Created detailed reports on each dive, including time, depths, temperature, visibility, wildlife sightings.
- Undertook dives to remove invasive underwater plants and clean vessel hulls.
Education
Falmouth All Age School
FalmouthHigh School Diploma -
Claremount High School
HanoverSkills
- Commercial fishing
- Fish tagging
- Salesmanship
- Marine safety procedures
- Knotting expertise
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- Fishery License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Diver
Port Authority of Jamaica
12.2022 - 01.2023
Seafood Chef
Self Employed
01.1999 - 08.2024
Commercial Fisherman
Self Employed
01.1979 - 09.2024
Falmouth All Age School
High School Diploma -
Claremount High School
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