Eric Stephen
Peterhead,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in emergency drills, equipment maintenance, and navigation techniques. Proven track record in team supervision, multitasking, and inventory management. Adept at time management, crew training, and maintaining composure under pressure. Strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and achieving operational excellence.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.
Motivated Skipper with 30 years of experience.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Birthing Master
Peterhead port Authority
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
08.2024 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Cook/relief Skipper
LHD Lerwick
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
06.2015 - 12.2023
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas, upholding high sanitation standards consistently.
- Cooked and plated meals whilst adhering to presentation guidelines set by head chef.
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients, maintaining culinary standards.
- Maintained hygiene standards in the kitchen area, ensuring food safety regulations compliance.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Took the boat for two week trips to give skipper relief.
Deckhand
P n J Johnstone
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Conducted regular inspections of life-saving equipment for optimal performance during emergencies.
- Observed weather conditions, contributing to safe navigation decisions by superiors.
- Fulfilled watchkeeping duties at sea, ensuring smooth operation throughout night hours.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations minimising onboard accidents.
- Participated in emergency drills, ensuring readiness for any situation.
- Ensured safety on board by performing regular equipment checks and maintenance.
- Followed instructions from senior staff, implementing efficient work routines on deck.
- Assisted in navigational tasks for smooth sailing.
Fishing net maker
Jackson Trawls
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Trained apprentices in age-old craft of net making, safeguarded tradition whilst promoting industry growth.
- Ensured optimal performance for fishing nets with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Strengthened net durability by weaving and knotting techniques.
- Collaborated closely with fellow craftsmen on larger projects, result was seamless teamwork and high-quality output.
Owner/Operator-Fish and Chip Shop
self employed
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
02.2006 - 03.2009
- Ran a busy, customer-facing fish and chip shop, sourcing fresh seafood, preparing meals, and managing daily shop operations.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in line with environmental health requirements.
- Cooked and prepared menu items to order, ensuring consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Managed cash handling, banking, staff wages, ordering stock, supplier relationships, cost control.
- Trained and supervised part-time staff, ensuring reliable service during peak hours.
- Built a loyal customer base through excellent service, friendly interaction, and quality food.
Local fishing vessel skipper
self employed
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
08.1989 - 01.2006
- Evaluated crew performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement where necessary.
- Promoted harmonious working environment by resolving conflicts swiftly and fairly.
- Facilitated emergency evacuation drills regularly to prepare crew members for potential crises.
- Operated communication devices proficiently to maintain constant contact with coastguard during voyages.
- Increased crew efficiency with effective delegation, scheduling, and supervision of tasks.
- Logged daily activities meticulously, aiding in accurate record-keeping and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of weather patterns to plan optimal routes for fishing expeditions.
- Commanded respect from crew members through fair treatment, fostering a positive work culture on board the vessel.
- Assured compliance with environmental regulations protecting marine life whilst conducting fishing operations.
- Negotiated favourable deals with fish buyers, maximising profit margins on catches.
- Identified lucrative fishing grounds through careful analysis of marine charts and satellite images,.
- Fostered a sense of teamwork amongst the crew through leadership and motivational techniques.
- Maintained operational safety by ensuring adherence to all regulations and protocols.
- Enhanced catch quality by employing best practices in handling and storage methods.
- Implemented safe handling procedures for hazardous materials aboard the vessel, enhancing overall safety.
- Ensured smooth navigation for successful voyages by operating advanced GPS systems effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks for early detection of potential problems with vessel machinery.
- Applied knowledge of different fishing manoeuvres and techniques to secure large catches.
- Managed inventory of fishing equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations at sea.
- Prepared, maintained and repaired fishing nets and other gear.
- Recorded transactions, fishing activities and sea and weather conditions in line with reporting methods.
- Performed safe navigation watched to keep boat to planned course.
- Operated fishing vessels skilfully in and around fishing grounds.
- Adhered to environmental best practices to avoid sea pollution.
- Removed catches from fishing equipment, returning undesirable or illegal catches to water.
- Measured catches to determine compliance with legal size.
- Sorted and classified catch by type, size or weight.
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of fishing laws and regulations for complete compliance.
- Plotted courses and tracked navigational positions using compass and charts.
- Supervised fishing crew members, training new recruits as necessary.
- Selected areas to achieve maximum yield on fishing excursions.
Deckhand
Family owned Business
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
06.1981 - 01.1988
- Ensured safety on board by performing regular equipment checks and maintenance.
- Handled mooring operations to ensure safe docking and undocking of vessels.
- Participated in emergency drills, ensuring readiness for any situation.
- Fulfilled watchkeeping duties at sea, ensuring smooth operation throughout night hours.
- Performed knot tying, splicing and rigging to secure deck cargo.
- Executed line handling duties whilst docking or departing ports, aiding in seamless operations.
Education
class 1 Fishing Certificate of competency - Fishing
Fraserburgh College
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire 11.1989 - 02.1990
Class 2 Certificate of Competency - Fishing
Fraserburgh College
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire 08.1985 - 11.1985
O levels - Maths, English, woodwork and Art
Peterhead Academy
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire 01.1977 - 07.1981
Skills
- Emergency drills
- Equipment maintenance
- Navigation techniques
- Team supervision
- Multitasking
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Crew training
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
Certification
- First Aid Course
- Fire Fighting course
- Sea Survival course
- Forklift Training
Timeline
Birthing Master
Peterhead port Authority
08.2024 - Current
Cook/relief Skipper
LHD Lerwick
06.2015 - 12.2023
Deckhand
P n J Johnstone
08.2013 - 02.2015
Fishing net maker
Jackson Trawls
01.2010 - 07.2013
Owner/Operator-Fish and Chip Shop
self employed
02.2006 - 03.2009
class 1 Fishing Certificate of competency - Fishing
Fraserburgh College
11.1989 - 02.1990
Local fishing vessel skipper
self employed
08.1989 - 01.2006
Class 2 Certificate of Competency - Fishing
Fraserburgh College
08.1985 - 11.1985
Deckhand
Family owned Business
06.1981 - 01.1988
O levels - Maths, English, woodwork and Art
Peterhead Academy
01.1977 - 07.1981
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