Objective
To be a part of a growing forward looking organization in furthering the safety and commerce of a maritime entity with opportunities for promotion and professional growth. Manage and lead a marine organization in health, safety, regulatory issues ensuring the organization I am associated with complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements in the most economic and efficient means.
Experience
April 2005 to present Current position Compliance Manager, major offshore oil and gas drilling contractor. Responsible for interfacing with flag and coastal state agencies, classification societies, the International Maritime Organization, multiple international standards organizations and industry organizations in facilitating resolution of compliance and regulatory issues on behalf of company. Ensure rig/drill ship compliance with all regulatory and class requirements. Advise divisions of all changes in regulations, class rules and industry standards affecting corporate training policies and practices. Draft and edit engineering and security manuals as required by senior departmental personnel. 1977 to 2005 U.S. Coast Guard marine safety, security, vessel operations, navigation, instructor, recruiter and quality management facilitator assigned to multiple world wide locations and command, supervisory and watch-standing positions.
Provided leadership, coordination and facilitation of pollution response and environmental protection activities among federal, state, local and responsible party stakeholders. Oversaw direction and coordination efforts of marine safety offices regarding training, planning and emergency response to hazardous materials. Oversaw Port Security program, MTSA / ISPS compliance for 3 states and territories.
Marine Inspector/investigator, successfully managed 40+ personnel-reserve and active duty marine safety/security and inspections and office; managed & oversaw delivery of new $300k office facility through every construction aspect, lead post 911 port safety & security program for 2nd busiest cruise passenger port in the world, promoted personnel qualification, professional development & training, acting as liaison with all federal, state and local law enforcement & emergency service agencies. Oversaw law enforcement under Coast Guard jurisdiction, routine interaction and liaison with all levels of emergency management and law enforcement. Represented Coast Guard in all media calls on port, safety and security programs.
Education
Graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with degree of Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a minor in Aviation Safety (honors) on 31JUN2008. Courses consisted of but were not limited to: safety, investigation, technical writing, fire protection, occupational safety and human resource management etc.
ABS MODU Rules and Drilling Systems Course, ABS Maritime Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, ABS Maritime Security Implementation, Drills Exercises and Audits
MPS Maritime Company / Ship Security Officer Course
While in the U.S. Coast Guard, completed numerous Law Enforcement, Marine Safety / Inspection / Investigation / Port Security, navigation, combat systems courses.
Certification
Skils
Technical: New / Existing Vessel Construction Inspection, Quality & government certification for compliance with international/domestic laws, audits – Safety / Environmental / ISM / ISPS / MTSA, Physical Security, port, facility, vessel security assessments, planning, verification Pollution Prevention and response – Marine Environmental Protection Activities, Contingency Planning, Incident Command System, Ports and Waterways Safety & Security and initiatives, Waterfront facility regulatory compliance, Marine Casualty Investigation – root cause analysis – Preventative recommendations Proficient in MS WORD, Power Point
Managerial:Leadership and management of over 40 personnel
Liaison & facilitation of federal, state and local regulatory rules, laws & enforcement, Regulatory interpretation and enforcement Program and project development and management Tactical and Strategic Security planning Policy Development, manager & mentor of port safety and security initiatives Quality initiatives and facilitation, public speaking Partnering skills in gaining compliance with stakeholders Logistics, finance and effective, efficient personnel resource management, Leadership role in facilitating local, state and federal partnerships Demonstrated team member, dynamic team builder, problem solver