Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
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Michael Purcell

Ketchikan,AK

Summary

Detail-oriented choker setter with proven skills in winch operation and heavy equipment handling. Recognized for exceptional hazard identification and teamwork, contributing to record-breaking log pulls.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Chocker Setter

Ever Green Logging
06.2025 - 11.2025
  • Operated choker setting equipment to secure logs for transport
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, which ended up with pulling the most logs that the yarder has ever seen
  • Monitored environmental conditions to maintain safe working practices
  • Adapted quickly to changing site conditions and requirements

i also worked with the mechanics when anything broke down, and also would splice cable together

Deckhand

Silver Lining Seafoods, F/v New Day, F/v Dream Catcher
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Operated deck machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient fishing operations.
  • Assisted in unloading and sorting catch, maintaining quality standards for seafood products.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on vessels, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with crew to navigate waters effectively, enhancing operational efficiency during trips.

Skiff Scrubber

Clover Bay Fishing Lodge
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • we worked very long hours and we would dedicate eachother as a team to split the work up evenly

Education

High School Diploma -

Revilla Highschool
Ketchikan, AK
01-2025

Skills

  • Winch operation
  • Hazard identification
  • Flexibility
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Rigging techniques
  • Coordination
  • Brush clearing
  • Forest navigation
  • Yarder operation
  • Chain saw operation
  • Radio communication
  • Choker cable handling

Accomplishments

i have learned how to blow horn codes through a hand held beeper that sends a radio signal to a horn on the yarder. i have done very well in the logging industry and learned variation of tips and tricks on how to set up chockers to running the chainsaw, and also spooling 1000s of feet of cable. i have also packed blocks and cables 1000s of feet into the woods and fallen tree areas.

Interests

i have many interest in the blue collar work places where its all hands on work and having to deal with quick thinking and having the thrill of seeing what kind of work can be done in a certain time period

Timeline

Chocker Setter

Ever Green Logging
06.2025 - 11.2025

Deckhand

Silver Lining Seafoods, F/v New Day, F/v Dream Catcher
06.2024 - 08.2024

Skiff Scrubber

Clover Bay Fishing Lodge
06.2022 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Revilla Highschool