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Nicholas Kulak

Harwich,MA

Summary

Proactive Commercial Fisherman/Operator with extensive experience in safely operating vessels and ensuring crew safety. Skilled in maintaining rigging, engines, and hydraulic systems, as well as proficient in navigation and deck machinery operation. Ready to work any shifts and willing to take on any new tasks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Fisherman/operator

F/V Dorothy Rose
12.2022 - 10.2024

safely operating the vessel.

ensuring crew works safely

ensuring all safety gear is up to date and functional

maintaining all rigging

maintaining pump engine and main engine

keeping up with main hydraulics maintenance and secondary system.

set pick up times for offloading and refueling

re-spooling winches as needed or cutting wire back

other assorted maintenance as required

Commercial Fisherman

F/V Alicia Ann
09.2023 - 10.2023

Just helping an older Capt finish out his longline season.

filled totes of dogfish and helped offload

Landscaper/Heavy Equipment Operator

S.H Dunford Landscaping and Construction
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Safe operation of Excavators and skidsteer
  • Building patios and retaining walls
  • General knowledge of using a laser and grade rods to ensure proper height and pitch

Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand/Operator

F/V Dorothy Rose
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Displayed strong interpersonal skills by communicating effectively with captains, supervisors, and crew members to address concerns and coordinate activities on deck.
  • Contributed to sustainable fishing practices by adhering to regulations and guidelines for catch quotas.
  • Improved efficiency on the vessel by maintaining essential fishing gear and equipment.
  • Gained proficiency in operating various types of deck machinery including winches, cranes, and hydraulic systems used for fishing operations.
  • Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
  • Operated marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lower Cape Cod Vocational Technical High School
Harwich, MA
05-2010

Skills

  • Maintaining equipment
  • Deck equipment operation
  • Safety awareness
  • Was combat lifesaving certified in the Marine Corps
  • Attended a course in highschool at Mass Maritime Academy on proper firefighting, how to get in survival suits and jump into the cape cod canal, Chart navigation
  • Was Bosun in Sea scouts, passed my coast guard auxiliary course and Mass environmental police safety course
  • Did a Damage control course and simulator in Groton Connecticut
  • Eagle Scout

Timeline

Commercial Fisherman

F/V Alicia Ann
09.2023 - 10.2023

Commercial Fisherman/operator

F/V Dorothy Rose
12.2022 - 10.2024

Landscaper/Heavy Equipment Operator

S.H Dunford Landscaping and Construction
10.2020 - 11.2022

Commercial Fishing Vessel Deckhand/Operator

F/V Dorothy Rose
01.2019 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Lower Cape Cod Vocational Technical High School
Nicholas Kulak