Stephen Slater
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in seafood sales and process engineering. Skilled in leading operational teams and implementing quality assurance protocols, resulting in improved product delivery and customer satisfaction. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Sales
Impact Fisheries, Llc /Self
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - Current
Superintendent
Riverine Fisheries, Llc
Fall River, MA
12.2008 - 01.2016
- Led operational teams to enhance efficiency in fish production processes.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for fisheries equipment.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
Director of Research & Development of Sales
Nautilus Seafoods, Inc.
Seattle, WA
04.1994 - 01.2008
- Led development of innovative seafood products, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Directed cross-functional teams to streamline product testing and launch processes.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform R&D strategies.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of high-quality products by establishing clear objectives, milestones, and performance metrics throughout each stage of the development process.
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Planned or directed research, development, or production activities.
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Seafood process engineering
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Commercial Electrican
- Seafood Plant line design
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
Past President of Kodiak Halibut Fisherman's Association
Testified before the National Marine Fisheries Service council meetings.
Helped draw up parts of the American Fisheries Act of 1998.
Represented sales for one of the largest frozen at sea long lining companies in the United states for 14 years.
Timeline
Seafood Sales
Impact Fisheries, Llc /Self
06.2022 - Current
Superintendent
Riverine Fisheries, Llc
12.2008 - 01.2016
Director of Research & Development of Sales
Nautilus Seafoods, Inc.
04.1994 - 01.2008