John McGeary
Kongiganak
Summary
Seasoned Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand with background in operating and maintaining fishing gear, navigation tools, and safety equipment. Strengths include swift decision-making under high-pressure situations, strong physical stamina for enduring harsh weather and long hours, knowledge of sea life behavior patterns and adeptness at handling seafood catch efficiently. Proven track record of improving fishing operations by applying innovative techniques for better yield while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand
Matt Thorson
Kongiganak
04.2023 - 07.2026
Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand
Dan Pauk
Kongiganak
04.2025 - 08.2025
Laborer
Qemirtalek Coast Corporation
Kongiganak
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for various construction tasks on coastal projects.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for efficient workflow.
- Maintained job site cleanliness and adhered to safety protocols daily.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
Bethel Regional High School
Bethel, AKSkills
- Navigation skills
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- Team oriented
- Catch processing
Certification
- Hazmat certified
Languages
Yupik
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand
Dan Pauk
04.2025 - 08.2025
Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand
Matt Thorson
04.2023 - 07.2026
Laborer
Qemirtalek Coast Corporation
04.2021 - 04.2024
Bethel Regional High School