Sumner Hatch
Vinalhaven
Summary
Professional with robust experience in commercial fishing, equipped to excel in demanding marine environments. Skilled in navigation, vessel maintenance, and fish handling, with strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Known for reliability, quick problem-solving, and maintaining high safety standards. Consistently drives successful operations through effective communication and results-oriented approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Fisherman/Deckhand
self employed
06.1999 - Current
- Tending 800 lobster traps, on 25 trap trawls
- Maintaining gear repair, repairing of rope lines (including splicing), and other fishing gear.
- Constructing traps
- Helm watch offshore
- General Boat Maintenance including oil changes, water pump replacements, zinc replacements, hydraulic lines, sanding and painting bottoms of boats.
Gillnetting
Vance Brothers
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Fished 1 season in Bristol Bay, Working and living on a 32ft boat, working with drift nets for Sockeye Salmon outside of the Egegik river. Harvested 110,000lbs of salmon.
US Army Reserves
United States Department Of Defense
09.2009 - 05.2017
- Engineer - 21W Carpenter/Mason
- General framing construction with both wood and concrete brick.
Construction Laborer
Ledcor
11.2007 - 06.2009
- General laborer on a 1,000+ man job site. Construction of 2 buildings with 500+ condo's each, plus town homes.
- Work consisted on hanging safety rails, pouring concrete, demolition, digging (a lot) and constructing and maintaining dust barriers. As well as operating a main lift carrying workers up 10 floors, and cleaning duties.
Education
College - General Studies
University of Phoenix
11.2011
Boot Camp - Basic Infantry
US ARMY
Fort Sill, OK11.2009
High school diploma - undefined
Vinalhaven High School
Vinalhaven, ME06.1999
Skills
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Knot tying expertise
- Adaptability under pressure
- Boat handling skills
- Basic cooking
- Endurance in harsh conditions
- Sea navigation proficiency
- Pot fishing methods
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Navigational equipment usage
- Lifeboat drills
- Commercial fishing
- Radar system operations
- Teamwork
- Marine safety procedures
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Watercraft safety
- Maritime rescue operations
- Ship maintenance and security
- Boat steering
- Multitasking capacity
- Marine safety protocols
Certification
- CPR Certification May 2025 to May 2030
- STCW BST
- Able Seafarer - Special May 2025 to May 2030
- AED Certification May 2025 to May 2030
- First Aid Certification May 2025 to May 2030
- Able Seafarer Deck (AS-D) May 2025 to May 2030
- RFPNW May 2025 to May 2030
- VPDSD May 2025 to May 2030 Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties
- Lifeboatman(PSC) May 2025 to May 2030 Life Boat Proficiency in Life boats other than Fast
- Security Awarness May 2025 to May 2030
- TWIC Card January 2025 to January 2030
- US Passport May 2025 to May 2035
Languages
English - Expert
Military Service
Branch: US Army Reserve Service Country: United States Rank: Specialist E-4 September 2009 to May 2017 21W Carpenter/Mason
Interests
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Strategy Games
- Gardening
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Food Tourism
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Cooking
- Playing Sports
- Bread Making
Timeline
Gillnetting
Vance Brothers
06.2017 - 08.2017
US Army Reserves
United States Department Of Defense
09.2009 - 05.2017
Construction Laborer
Ledcor
11.2007 - 06.2009
Commercial Fisherman/Deckhand
self employed
06.1999 - Current
Boot Camp - Basic Infantry
US ARMY
High school diploma - undefined
Vinalhaven High School
College - General Studies
University of Phoenix
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