Blake Jenkins
Little River
Summary
Detail-oriented First Mate with proven seamanship abilities and a strong focus on safety procedures. Expertise in training crew members and implementing effective protocols ensures operational readiness and compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Mate
Little River Fishing Fleet
Little River, SC
07.2019 - Current
- Monitored weather conditions and communicated updates to crew, optimizing safety protocols.
- Conducted equipment inspections and maintenance, reducing downtime and ensuring operational readiness.
- Trained junior crew members on operational procedures, enhancing team effectiveness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with captain to implement daily fishing strategies, enhancing fleet productivity.
- Implemented improved fish handling techniques, increasing catch quality and preserving freshness.
- Conducted comprehensive safety drills and emergency response training to cultivate a proactive safety culture among crew members.
- Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, tie up vessels to other vessels and rig towing lines.
- Guided guests on excursions of bottom fishing/trolling/shark fishing.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Commercial Fisherman
Varied
Little River, SC
07.2019 - Current
- Operated various fishing vessels while adhering to safety regulations and operational standards.
- Developed strategies for optimizing catch processing techniques, contributing to overall workflow improvements.
- Measured catches and released fish that failed to meet jurisdiction's or captain's size requirements.
- Improved catch quality by employing proper handling and storage methods aboard the vessel.
- Reduced operating costs through effective maintenance of fishing gear and onboard equipment.
- Navigated fishing vessel using radar, sonar and global positioning instruments.
- Dove into body of water to cut rope out of the propeller.
- Cleaned equipment and facilities, paying close attention to operability and safety.
- Packaged and loaded products for shipment.
- Worked with local markets and businesses to sell catches quickly and maximize profits.
- Filleted many different species of fish.
- Gutted hundreds of pounds of fish in a timely manner.
- Stocked vessel with equipment for fishing, boating operations and effective emergency response.
- Tracked fuel usage and supply levels to prevent overuse and maintain profit levels.
Yard Worker
Hurricane Fishing Fleet
Navassa, NC
07.2019 - Current
- Grind/sand aluminum and fiberglass boats.
- Major repaint projects on vessels varying 35-105ft.
- Full engine room maintenance and cleaning.
- Vessel window installations.
- Led crew of 4 in vessel overhaul operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Myrtle Beach High School
Little River, SCSkills
- Seamanship abilities
- Maritime regulations
- USCG regulations
- Vessel inspection
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Endurance training
- Leadership qualities
Timeline
First Mate
Little River Fishing Fleet
07.2019 - Current
Commercial Fisherman
Varied
07.2019 - Current
Yard Worker
Hurricane Fishing Fleet
07.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Myrtle Beach High School