David Miller
Sitka,AK
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in commercial fishing, operations, and project management. Proven track record at multiple seafood companies as well as several commercial fishing vessels/cargo vessels. Certified welder/fabricator and skilled in heavy equipment operation, complemented by exceptional communication and leadership abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments while maintaining a perfect safety record.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deckhand
Voodoo Charters
01.2021 - Current
- First mate for multiple vessels within the Voodoo Charters fleet.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Implemented effective communication with team members, ensuring smooth coordination during critical operations.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of safety equipment.
Project Manager
Circle Seafoods
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw the retro-fit of a 400 tanker barge that was delivered from Louisiana to Washington.
- Managed and hired a crew of 50+ to start the conversion of the barge.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Barge Manager
Northline Seafoods
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Barge Manager. Manager of a team to retro-fit a 150’ barge in preparation for freezing fish in Bristol Bay. Including a full 150’ bottom installed, ½” steel plate and ribs. Aluminum tank building, 300,000 lbs fish holding capacity and 100T/day of ice making capabilities.
- Coordinated with CEO of company to minimize risk during barge haul out process.
- Assisted in setting up safety protocols for jobs including rigging heavy equipment on board, operating power tools and heavy machinery, welding, plasma cutting, and fall prevention practices.
- Duties of barge manager included team management, fleet outreach and management, inventory upkeep, welding, plasma cutting, fabricating, diving, heavy equipment operating, and assembling engine room for ultra-low temperature freezer.
Education
MBA - Business
Purdue University
Lafayette, IN04-2025
Associate of Arts - Business
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Commercial Fisherman
- Certified welder and fabricator
- Heavy equipment operator of all kinds
- Diesel mechanic
- Machinist
- Propeller/Jet Technician
Certification
- 100T USCG Masters license
- STCW
- Crowd Crisis
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Project Manager
Circle Seafoods
08.2022 - 09.2024
Deckhand
Voodoo Charters
01.2021 - Current
Barge Manager
Northline Seafoods
01.2016 - 10.2021
MBA - Business
Purdue University
Associate of Arts - Business
Pima Community College
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