Michael Morsch
Quaker Hill,CT
Summary
Motivated professional experienced in fast-paced environments. Delivered high-quality work under pressure through strong work ethic and adaptability. Mastered new skills quickly while thriving in dynamic situations.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain of Commercial Fishing Vessel
Driftwood Fisheries
Waterford, Connecticut
05.2016 - 07.2026
- Commanded Driftwood Fisheries vessel during commercial fishing operations.
- Navigated the North East Atlantic ocean using charts, radar, and compass.
- Compiled forecasts and analyzed seasonal changes to optimize targeted catch.
- Supervised crew during hauling, sorting, and deck operations.
- Ensure the deck and fish hold is safe, secure and properly iced during the voyage.
- Inspected fishing gear, safety equipment, and vessel readiness.
- Enforced maritime safety and catch regulations along with safe onboard work practices.
- Facilitated safety drills to ensure crew preparedness and compliance.
- Delegated work to crew, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored safety procedures and equipment to ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Arranged fuel and ice deliveries along with unloading operations.
- Maintain an intimate knowledge of the vessel and all equipment on board including but not limited to diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, pumps, radar and offshore communication systems, hydraulic winches and motors.
Shipyard Specialist
Driftwood Fisheries
Beaufort, North Carolina
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Replaced deck hatches, calculated the approximate weight of material removed while renovating the fish hold.
- Removed rust and prepared metal for marine paint. Replace as needed.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY 09.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
- Marine navigation
- Vessel command
- Diesel and other onboard machine maintenance
- Emergency management and training
- Maritime regulations
- Logbook records
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Organize supplies
- Conflict resolution
- Budget development
- Supplies forecasting
- Inventory management
- Logistics
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Clear communication
- Adaptability
- Multitasking ability
- Policies development
- Sales
- Metalworking
- Emergency management and training
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Financial management
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Shipyard Specialist
Driftwood Fisheries
05.2023 - 08.2025
Captain of Commercial Fishing Vessel
Driftwood Fisheries
05.2016 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Economics
State University of New York At Oswego
09.2010 - 05.2015