Shaun Ellery
Coromandel,Coromandel
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with extensive experience as a Deck Hand at Western Fisheries, excelling in safety practices and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster teamwork, while effectively handling fishing gear and responding to emergencies. Committed to achieving optimal performance and ensuring safety on board.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Deck Hand
Western Fisheries
01.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained fishing equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in the handling of catch, ensuring proper sorting and storage procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily fishing operations efficiently.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing tasks on board, minimizing accidents.
- Conducted routine inspections of vessels to identify maintenance needs and report issues.
- Supported loading and unloading processes of fish products for timely delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in maritime tasks and safety practices.
- Engaged in effective communication with crew members to coordinate operational activities seamlessly.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency situations.
- Handled lines during mooring operations efficiently, securing the vessel safely at designated locations.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
Bee Keeper
Arataki Honey
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed hive maintenance and health monitoring to ensure optimal bee productivity.
- Implemented efficient honey extraction processes, enhancing product quality and consistency.
- Conducted regular inspections of beehives to identify signs of disease or pest infestations.
- Collaborated with local farmers to promote pollination services and increase crop yields.
- Trained new staff on best practices for hive management and honey production techniques.
- Developed pest management strategies to minimize impact on bee populations and improve hive health.
- Led initiatives to increase sustainability practices within beekeeping operations.
- Researched industry trends to inform strategic decisions regarding product offerings and market expansion.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
- Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
- Achieved consistent compliance with industry regulations and best practices through ongoing education, training, and adherence to legal requirements.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
- Maintained orderly condition and cleanliness of hives by regularly checking colonies for larvae and pests.
- Raised queen bees using best breeding practices to improve genetics within the apiary for higher honey yields and disease resistance.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
Bee Keeper
Haywards Honey
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed hive maintenance and health monitoring to ensure optimal bee productivity.
- Implemented efficient honey extraction processes, enhancing product quality and consistency.
- Conducted regular inspections of beehives to identify signs of disease or pest infestations.
- Collaborated with local farmers to promote pollination services and increase crop yields.
- Trained new staff on best practices for hive management and honey production techniques.
- Developed pest management strategies to minimize impact on bee populations and improve hive health.
- Led initiatives to increase sustainability practices within beekeeping operations.
- Researched industry trends to inform strategic decisions regarding product offerings and market expansion.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
- Boosted pollination efficiency by strategically placing hives in areas with abundant flora for bees to forage.
- Maximized honey extraction with efficient use of specialized equipment such as extractors, uncapping knives, and settling tanks.
- Scraped out parasites and removed vermin such as birds and mice.
- Adapted quickly to changing environmental conditions, adjusting hive management strategies as needed to support healthy colonies in various climates.
- Achieved consistent compliance with industry regulations and best practices through ongoing education, training, and adherence to legal requirements.
- Increased honey production by implementing effective beekeeping practices and maintaining healthy hive environments.
- Enhanced colony health through regular inspections, disease prevention measures, and timely interventions.
- Maintained orderly condition and cleanliness of hives by regularly checking colonies for larvae and pests.
- Raised queen bees using best breeding practices to improve genetics within the apiary for higher honey yields and disease resistance.
- Destroyed excess queen bee cells to prevent division of colony.
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
- Established a thriving business selling honey-based goods such as candles, soaps, balms, skincare products using raw materials sourced directly from own hives.
- Assisted fellow beekeepers in troubleshooting challenges related to hive health or management techniques by sharing valuable knowledge gained from years of experience in the field.
- Burned diseased bee colonies and sterilized hives, using caustic soda solution.
- Monitored health of queen bees to verify healthy egg production.
Education
High School Diploma - Level 5 Agriculture
Western Heights High School
Rotorua, BOP01.2017
Skills
Safety awareness
Class 2 drivers liscence
Cleaning and sanitation
Maintaining equipment
Deck equipment operation
Safety practices
Cleaning procedures
Knot tying expertise
Adaptability in conditions
Physical fitness and stamina
Fishing gear handling
Responding to emergencies
Small boat handling
Anchoring techniques
Mooring vessels
Splicing ropes skill
Timeline
Deck Hand
Western Fisheries
01.2026 - Current
Bee Keeper
Arataki Honey
08.2025 - 01.2026
Bee Keeper
Haywards Honey
01.2021 - 07.2025
High School Diploma - Level 5 Agriculture
Western Heights High School