Dalton Ellison
Port Angeles,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in Deck Operations and Safety Protocols. Expertise in Fishing Gear Handling, Equipment Maintenance, and Sanitation Standards drives success in fast-paced environments. Proven leader skilled in managing complex projects, developing efficient processes, and exceeding operational targets. Detail-oriented Ranch Hand with strong commitment to property maintenance and animal care, proficient in safety procedures for tools and equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Black Pearl Fisheries LLC
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining fishing equipment and cleanliness.
- Acquired safety protocols for deck operations and emergency response procedures.
- Facilitated efficient unloading and organization of supplies with crew support.
- Operated deck machinery under supervision, ensuring readiness for fishing operations.
- Maintained deck cleanliness through collaboration with team members during fishing trips.
Ranch Hand
Olympic Games Farm
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Secured grazing areas through effective fencing repairs and installations.
- Ensured safety by adhering to protocols for chemicals and tools usage.
- Optimized water usage by maintaining irrigation systems regularly.
- Prevented livestock wandering by mending damaged fences effectively.
- Maintained ranch equipment and structures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails for ranch safety and accessibility.
Fish Processor
Olympic Seafood Inc.
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured safety by strictly following protocols in the workplace.
- Maintained hygiene compliance by cleaning processing areas effectively.
- Enhanced product quality through meticulous fish sorting and grading processes.
- Achieved efficient packaging of finished products for timely shipment.
- Boosted workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members during peak hours.
- Accurately documented processing activities to ensure effective inventory management.
Apprentice Electrician
Meyer Electric LLC
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Enhanced project efficiency by adhering to safety protocols during electrical installations.
- Supported timely project completions by effectively managing tasks and priorities.
- Trained under journeyman electricians, acquiring hands-on electrical knowledge and skills.
- Facilitated safe installations by implementing proper grounding techniques and safety measures.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to accurately execute electrical system layouts.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving electrical issues.
Lead Staging Technician
Impact XM
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating staging equipment for materials preparation.
- Streamlined workflow through collaboration with team members for timely project completion.
- Ensured quality compliance by inspecting incoming materials before staging processes.
- Optimized operations by maintaining organized staging areas for effective space usage.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Reduced waste by implementing best practices in inventory management during staging.
- Identified equipment issues and coordinated timely repairs to maintain performance.
- Supported event execution by selecting appropriate lighting, sound, and video equipment.
- Boosted efficiency by improving equipment storage and organization processes.
- Executed accurate stage setups through collaboration with team members for various events.
Lead Line Cook
Applebee's Bar and Grill
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by training junior cooks on safety protocols.
- Conducted inspections to uphold food safety standards and maintain equipment.
- Reduced waste through effective inventory control collaboration with management.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining cooking processes during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, boosting dining experience satisfaction rates.
- Instructed new staff on food preparation, storage, and sanitation best practices.
Education
No Degree - Welding AAC
06-2026
High School Diploma -
- Awarded High School Diploma
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Sales and Customer Satisfaction work
- 3.8 GPA
GED -
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Maintaining equipment
- Deck equipment operation
- Adaptability in conditions
- First aid training
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Fishing gear handling
- Mooring vessels
- Load securing techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- CAD software
- Projection mapping
- Set construction
- Excellent work ethic
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Tool management
- Client communication
- Concise time-management
- Work documentation
- Attentive to detail
- Reliable and consistent
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Kitchen sanitization
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety standards
- Server communication
- Food presentation
- Food allergen safety
- Food plating
- Portion control
- Equipment maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Menu item memorization
- Back of house operations
- Kitchen equipment management
- Conduit bending
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical installation
- Wiring layouts
- OSHA guidelines
- Residential construction
- Finish work
- Fixtures
- State and local codes
- Scaffolding construction
- Wire stripping
- Hand-eye coordination
- Physical stamina
- Power and hand tool operation
- Electrical soldering
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Wiring installations
Accomplishments
- Was responsible for ensuring multimillion dollar client product was constructed safely and properly and disassembled packed and safely shipped to show site for reconstruction
- Supervised team of 6 staff members. While sticking to and meeting company project deadlines.
- Ran Cook line of 3 to 5 cooks during peak rush hours while ensuring that food was cook properly and served to company standards.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deckhand - Black Pearl Fisheries LLC
10.2025 - 10.2025
Ranch Hand - Olympic Games Farm
11.2024 - 05.2025
Fish Processor - Olympic Seafood Inc.
09.2024 - 10.2024
Apprentice Electrician - Meyer Electric LLC
02.2024 - 09.2024
Lead Staging Technician - Impact XM
06.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Line Cook - Applebee's Bar and Grill
05.2017 - 05.2018
Peninsula College - No Degree, Welding AAC
High Desert State Prison Adult Education - High School Diploma,
Yakima Community College - GED,