Talon J Patton

• Provided excellent customer service to sport fishing clients through effective communication.
• Ensured timely unloading of bait boats and towing to enhance operational efficiency.
• Carried out bait scoop operations to ensure inventory availability for customer needs.
• Performed boat maintenance, including oil changes on outboard motors and diesel generators.
• Repaired safety lines and fixed wiring connections on barge house to ensure operational safety.
• Operated boats while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Drafted bait contracts and receipts to facilitate transactions with sportfishing boats.
• Transitioned from summer and weekend jobs to a full-time position in June 2025.

• Monitored wheel watch during captain's rest hours to ensure safety and navigation continuity.
• Tied up boat securely to prevent drifting during mooring.
• Organized lines for efficient retrieval and storage, enhancing operational readiness.
• Caught fish following best practices to maximize yield.
• Loaded groceries, ice, and bait onto vessel for fisheries operations.
• Unloading fish promptly to maintain freshness and quality.
• Delivered fish via company freezer van, ensuring timely distribution.

Served in an on-call capacity when fishing activity increased.

• Sorted and bagged fish for distribution.
• Unloaded fish and organized for efficient storage in the fish hold.
• Numbered fish prior to placement in fish hold for accurate tracking.
• Scrubbed deck and cleaned rails to uphold safety standards.
• Organized anchor and dock lines for streamlined operations.
• Loaded groceries to support crew needs.
• Cleaned bunk house and removed trash to maintain a clean environment.
• Assisted during summers and weekends with short and long-range trips as needed