Robert Fernicola
Irwin,ID
Summary
Started and maintained a successful fishing charter business in the Florida Keys for 30 years. Now Semi retired I am a hardworking package handler. Productive working independently and using appropriate judgment. Well-equipped at loading and unloading packages quickly and efficiently and moving products by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management abilities. Operates forklift efficiently.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Package Handler
UPS
10.2023 - Current
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Checked products for damage or other issues before packing into boxes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors to provide information on delays and issues with shipments.
Boat Captain, Guided Fishing Charters
Self-employeed
05.1990 - 07.2018
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, and financial records.
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices.
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to customers and equipment.
- Interacted with clients to provide them with the best fishing experience possible.
- Instructed clients on the best techniques for fishing for particular fish.
- Maintain safety at all times.
- Maintained and fixed boats, fishing equipment and safety equipment.
- Maintained and updated web site.
- wrote weekly or monthly fishing reports and posted on web site with pictures.
- maintained professional captains licenses , required registrations and fishing licenses.
- During the off seasons worked at the time share doing maintenance on rental units, docks and any other construction projects that needed to be done. also would help with maintaining the grounds.
- Maintained and managed a successful business for 30+ years without incident.
Boat Captain and Assistant Dive Instructor
Seemore Charters And Florida Bayclub Timeshare
05.1990 - 03.1995
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety.
- Interacted with team members, encouraging each to be outgoing and offer excellent service to customers.
- Identified patterns and trends that resulted in undesirable outcomes or compromised program compliance and developed corrective action plans.
- During the same time as running my own fishing guide business I also would captain and guide scuba divers on Walter Moores dive boat the Seemore, which also ran out of the same time share.
- I would maintained and fixed the boat, scuba equipment, and safety equipment.
- Would run sunset cruises.
- Everglades tours.
- Assist with instruction of scuba students.
Survey Crew Chief
Campenelli And Sons
04.1990 - 06.1990
- Gathered field survey data using Global Positioning System to measure distances and elevations.
- Documented all phases of field crew's work through in-depth reporting.
- Managed field crew of 2 staff, delegating tasks and directing team members on data collection.
- Met all project milestones and deadlines, completing projects within or above client specifications.
- Enforced safety precautions with crews working outdoors in various climates, rugged conditions and with heavy equipment.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
- Reviewed and checked survey, subdivision and parcel maps to verify compliance with laws.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
Survey Party Chief
Ensurplan
01.1983 - 04.1989
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Used [Type], [Type] and [Type] equipment to complete field surveys.
- Trained, mentored and assigned work to subordinate crew members.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Checked map layers to promote accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Researched and monitored locations of utilities around project sites.
- Input and updated technical data for use in project reports and sketches.
- Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
Survey Rodman
Ensurplan
01.1982 - 01.1983
- Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Followed Crew chief instructions.
Machine Operator
Gomar Manufacturing
01.1981 - 01.1982
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Also assisted with shipping and receiving of products and materials.
Machine Operator
Aeroplastics
01.1980 - 01.1981
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- operated forklift.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Bike Assembler and Bike Mechanic
Ford Bycycle
09.1977 - 05.1980
- Serviced, maintained and repaired bicycles with focus on efficiency, quality and safety.
- Performed new bike assemblies and proper alignment of wheels to optimize performance.
- Provided recommendations to clients in alignment with needs, preferences and budgets.
- Handled estimation of parts, bike and component repairs and replacements.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Also assembled and repaired mopeds.
Education
No Degree - Surveying
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJMerchant Marine Science
Merchant Marine School
Key Largo, FLScuba Diving
Padi Dive School
Key Largo, FL06.1989
High School Diploma -
JP Stephens High School
Edison, NJ06.1979
Skills
- Freight Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Truck Unloading
- OSHA Compliant
- Package Unloading
- Navigation Equipment
- Map Reading
- Boat Steering
- Engineering Calculations
- Communication
- Engine Maintenance and repair
- Commercial Construction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Warehouse Package Handler
UPS
10.2023 - Current
Boat Captain, Guided Fishing Charters
Self-employeed
05.1990 - 07.2018
Boat Captain and Assistant Dive Instructor
Seemore Charters And Florida Bayclub Timeshare
05.1990 - 03.1995
Survey Crew Chief
Campenelli And Sons
04.1990 - 06.1990
Survey Party Chief
Ensurplan
01.1983 - 04.1989
Survey Rodman
Ensurplan
01.1982 - 01.1983
Machine Operator
Gomar Manufacturing
01.1981 - 01.1982
Machine Operator
Aeroplastics
01.1980 - 01.1981
Bike Assembler and Bike Mechanic
Ford Bycycle
09.1977 - 05.1980
No Degree - Surveying
Middlesex County College
Merchant Marine Science
Merchant Marine School
Scuba Diving
Padi Dive School
High School Diploma -
JP Stephens High School
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