Robert Summers

Fishing vessel owner and skipper

Self employed

Mallaig, Highland

01.1989 - 01.2024

Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
Directed day-to-day work of 4 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
Selected and procured industry-leading software and innovations to support operational efficiency.
Promoted brand at events and conferences and established strong reputation within industry.
Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Ensured all operational aspects of vessels complied with safety policies and maritime law to minimise potential risks and hazards.
Maintained operational records detailing trip data, operational information and navigation logs.
Directed deck and bridge watch activities to maintain adequate supervision.
Commanded and navigated ships and vessels at sea or on inland waterways.
Supervised maintenance and repair of ships to enforce compliance with specifications and regulations.
Navigated vessels safely into and out of ports and through channels and straits.
Inspected equipment regularly to maintain good working order.
Trained new crew members in safety protocols and established processes to foster top performance.