James Tyrer
Aquaculture Farmer
Cardwell,Qld
Summary
Hardworking and passionate person with strong leadership skills ready to help a team to achieve company goals. Looking for professional challenges that utilise interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities and an attitude for success!
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Farms Manager
Seafarms
07.2021 - Current
- Lead a team with 6 departments totaling 40 people reporting directly to General Manager and CEO.
- Created and managed full financial production plans from stocking to processing.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Farm Manager
Seafarms
11.2014 - 07.2021
- Lead a team of up to 12 staff members effectively.
- Planned production schedule and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimising performance, and maximising production.
- Hired, trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in all facets of grow-out production.
- Maximised operational profits by closely monitoring feeding and water quality management.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions including Australia's largest cyclone and major flood events.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance and feeding schedules.
Assistant Farm Manager
Seafarms
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Supervised team of 16 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Adjusted production strategies to improve profitability by increasing survival and lowering FCR.
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on team performance through strong cultural improvements.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Worked extremely long hours with minimal holidays with the focus of company survival and success at heart.
Aquaculture Technician
Seafarms
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitored and maintained health through strong husbandry techniques.
- Maintained growth, feeding and water quality records for both Black Tiger prawns and Banana prawns.
- Worked cohesively in a team environment and developed strong leadership skills.
- Worked overtime, holidays and changing shift rosters to assist the team in any way possible.
Diver/Skipper
Arafura Pearls
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Repaired and installed pearl line structures in high-risk underwater setting.
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Remained calm and focused, even during stressful or intense diving and boating situations.
- Skippered a vessel and supervised up to 4 staff members with full responsability for everyones safety.
Deckhand
Arrow Pearls
04.2005 - 01.2007
- Worked hard and learnt fast.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with my supervisor and co-workers.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Assisted with launching/retrieving and operation of tenders and other watercraft's.
Aquaculture Technician
Maxima Fish Farms
01.2005 - 03.2005
- Assited with feeding Barramundi
- Undertook fish cage repairs and construction.
Seafood Department Manager
Iga Supa
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Created clean and inviting appearance for fresh seafood cases to encourage sales and for promotional adverts on tv.
- Wrapped, weighed, labeled and priced all cuts of seafood.
- Trained team members on proper ways to fillet a variety of fish to eliminate waste.
- Provided detailed information to customers about available seafood products.
- Managed daily work schedules for up to 6 seafood staff.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximise profitability.
Seafood Department Manager
Melville Seafoods
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Managed live seafood displays for multiple seafood species.
- Created clean and inviting appearance for fresh seafood cases and live display tanks.
- Provided detailed information to customers about available seafood products and self-service items.
Steel Fabricator
Brookton Steel
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Worked with presses, saws, drills, lathes and milling machines to for structural fabrication.
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair metal structures.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Oyster Farm Work Experience
Ocean Foods International
01.1998 - 01.1998
Education
Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) - Business
Monarch Institute
Online2024
Advanced Diploma of Leadership And Management - Business Management
Monarch Institute
Online01.2019
Human Resources Management -
LMC Training
Online2016
Meet Workplace OH&S Requirements - Aquaculture
LMC Training
Online2014
Diploma of The Seafood Industry Aquaculture - Aquaculture
Fremantle Maritime Center
Fremantle, WA01.2004
Certificate 3 in The Seafood Industry Aquaculture - Aquaculture
Fremantle Maritime Center
Fremantle, WA01.2003
High School Graduate -
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin, WA01.2001
Year 10 Graduate -
Brookton District High School
Brookton, WA1999
Skills
- Production Management
- Budget Development
- Efficiency Improvement
- Harvest & Process Planning
- Data Analysis
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Winner Queensland Seafood Industry Young Achiever Award 2015.
- Awarded a bursary to attend World Aquaculture Adelaide 2015.
- Awarded Seafarms Farm 1 and Farm 3 Annual Production Records 2014 and 2021(still standing).
- Awarded Seafarms Lowest FCR Record 2014 (still standing).
- Successfully Farmed Australia's First SPF Commercial Monodon 2021
- Attended World Aquaculture Darwin 2023
Affiliations
- Previously elected as part of the APFA R&D Committee
Family, Fishing, Camping, Cooking, Sport.
Love being on the ocean whether its just cruising in the boat or heading to the reef fishing.
Born and bred country boy at heart that loves to go camping to explore new places or just sit by the camp fire.
Love watching and being a part of a lot of different sports, passionate AFL supporter.
Enjoy eating food and cooking for family and freinds whether its on the BBQ in the kitchen or on a camp fire.
Timeline
Farms Manager
Seafarms
07.2021 - Current
Farm Manager
Seafarms
11.2014 - 07.2021
Assistant Farm Manager
Seafarms
01.2011 - 11.2014
Aquaculture Technician
Seafarms
08.2009 - 01.2011
Diver/Skipper
Arafura Pearls
01.2006 - 01.2009
Deckhand
Arrow Pearls
04.2005 - 01.2007
Aquaculture Technician
Maxima Fish Farms
01.2005 - 03.2005
Seafood Department Manager
Iga Supa
01.2002 - 01.2005
Seafood Department Manager
Melville Seafoods
01.2001 - 01.2001
Steel Fabricator
Brookton Steel
01.1999 - 01.2001
Oyster Farm Work Experience
Ocean Foods International
01.1998 - 01.1998
Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) - Business
Monarch Institute
Advanced Diploma of Leadership And Management - Business Management
Monarch Institute
Human Resources Management -
LMC Training
Meet Workplace OH&S Requirements - Aquaculture
LMC Training
Diploma of The Seafood Industry Aquaculture - Aquaculture
Fremantle Maritime Center
Certificate 3 in The Seafood Industry Aquaculture - Aquaculture
Fremantle Maritime Center
High School Graduate -
Narrogin Senior High School
Year 10 Graduate -
Brookton District High School
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