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Russell Frost

Apollo Bay,VIC

Summary

Experienced commercial fisherman with a long history in Southern Rock Lobster and Shark fishing in Victoria waters seeking opportunities to utilise skills and expertise in the maritime industry.

Overview

58
58
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Apollo Bay Fishermans Co-Op
01.1990 - Current
  • Worked closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy and business development.
  • Advised stakeholders to contribute to the overall development of the harbour.

Inshore Trawl Skipper

Apollo Bay Fishermans Co-Op
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Increased efficiency in navigating challenging waters through the use of advanced navigational tools and techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with maritime regulations, consistently passing inspections without violations.

Committee Member

Rock Lobster Research Assessment Group
01.2010 - 01.2020

Commerical Rock Lobster & Shark Fisherman

Self-employeed
01.1974 - 01.2020
  • Employed sustainable fishing practices utilising shark gill nets and craypots to harvest targeted species.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with government entities and stakeholders to secure the long-term sustainability and viability of the industry.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing competitive deals on essential equipment and resources for the vessel.
  • Tracked weather patterns and ocean conditions for informed decision-making in selecting ideal fishing locations.


Victoria Rock Lobster Management Plan Committee

Fisheries Victoria
01.2003 - 01.2004

Delegate

Rock Lobster Tri State Conference
01.2000 - 01.2004

Rock Lobster Represenative on Board of Management

Seafood Industry Victoria
01.1991 - 01.2004
  • Offered insights and guidance on industry development from the perspective of a working Rock Lobster Fisherman.

Comittee Member

Quota Implementation Panel, Victoria Fisheries
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss proposed changes to the industry.
  • Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions.

Rock Lobster Fisherman

Nat Gedeoro
01.1983 - 01.1984

Beach Seining, Mesh Netting and Longlining

Len Beazley
01.1966 - 01.1974

Education

High School Diploma -

South Melbourne Technical School
Melbourne

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11.1974

Skills

  • Policy Development
  • Operations Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Stakeholder Management

Awards

  • Research and Development Extension Award (for On Board Population Dynamics Research) Seafood Industry Victoria 2017


Timeline

Inshore Trawl Skipper

Apollo Bay Fishermans Co-Op
01.2020 - 01.2021

Committee Member

Rock Lobster Research Assessment Group
01.2010 - 01.2020

Victoria Rock Lobster Management Plan Committee

Fisheries Victoria
01.2003 - 01.2004

Comittee Member

Quota Implementation Panel, Victoria Fisheries
01.2001 - 01.2002

Delegate

Rock Lobster Tri State Conference
01.2000 - 01.2004

Rock Lobster Represenative on Board of Management

Seafood Industry Victoria
01.1991 - 01.2004

Director

Apollo Bay Fishermans Co-Op
01.1990 - Current

Rock Lobster Fisherman

Nat Gedeoro
01.1983 - 01.1984

Commerical Rock Lobster & Shark Fisherman

Self-employeed
01.1974 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

South Melbourne Technical School

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Swinburne University of Technology

Beach Seining, Mesh Netting and Longlining

Len Beazley
01.1966 - 01.1974
Russell Frost