Objective
I would like to put the skills and experiences obtained in the United States Coast Guard to use and become a reliable team member and dependable leader. I hope help provide maritime safety and secutiry while working in port or aboard a ship. I am looking for a career that will ensure job satisfaction and the opportunity to advance and endure new challenges.
Experience
United States Coast Guard, BoatswainsMate October 1999 – August 2006
-Served on board 378' U.S. Coast Guard Cutter for 2.5 years and as a Boatswains Mate at U.S. Coast Guard Station Vallejo for 4.5 years as an E-2 through E-4
-Conducted numerous towing evolutions, deck maintenance & painting
-Acted as boarding officer;extensive knowledge of damage control and First Aid
-Deck supervisor in charge of project management and ensured deck safety;stood watch
-Proficient in plotting standard navigation, knowledge of navigational rules of the road
-During Persian Gulf, Alaskan and Mexican patrols, acted as a boarding team member;Knowledgeable of international rules of the road.
-Instructed, supervised, & evaluated the performance of 15 personnel
-Participated in long-range planning in the areas of personnel, budget, supplies, equipment, vehicles & other administrative related areas
-Directed & provided for the overall administrative management of the day-to-day operations
-Acted as a point of contact for the public; gathered, assessed & provided prompt answers to inquiries & requests
-Supervised the work of subordinates & sets goals & objectives for accomplishing projects & establishing work standards
-Provided and instructed others in emergency first aid when necessary
-As a boat Captain, was responsible for the overall safety of the crew, the public, & Government property with a value of over $10 million dollars
-Investigated security & safety violations & wrote detailed incident reports
-Provided a wide range of technical, administrative, and clerical support to top secret government investigations
-Experienced in complex radio communications under adverse conditions while running multiple search & rescue operations, as well as using proper etiquette while speaking with the public
-Ensured superb customer service
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Deputy
August 2006 - May 2007
-Maintained a level head & the ability to multi-task while managing a module of approximately 120 inmates
-Excellent time management & organization skills; Able to multi- task
-Conducted surveillance of buildings and grounds through closed foot patrol & closed circuit television
-Reported and documented all incidents and completed daily security reports
-Ability to act quickly & effectively to subdue violent individuals & protect staff & in-mantes
-Trained in the use of hand-to-hand combat, O.C . pepper spray, firearms, expandable baton, surveillance, & department’s use of force policy
-Provided leadership & training to co-workers
-Prepared detailed & well-written reports to be used in complex legal cases
-Used observation skills to evaluate situations & act accordingly
-Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse & stressful environments with people from various backgrounds
Bohemian Grove
Security
April 2006-July 2006
-Provided interior & exterior security & monitoring for high profile dignitaries, ex-Presidents, congressmen & global leaders
-Patrolled extensive grounds (hundreds of acres) via foot & golf cart on a consistent basis
-Visual observation, internal & external walking, access control, radio communication, & alarm responses
-Exercised knowledge of appropriate levels of force (verbal & physical) to de-escalate situations
-Accommodated member needs to ensure smooth facility operations
-Able to use hand-to-hand tactics when physical force is necessary
Education
Attended California P.O.S.T.(Police Officer Standards and training) Acadamy for the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Dept. and aquired 25 college credits upon completion.
Recieved college credits for Coast Guard A school, Boartding Offcier Academy, and various other units
Certification
First Responder Basic First Aid
Honorable military discharge with numerous outstanding achievements & awards
California Police Officer Standard Training certified
Skils
Proficient in Windows XP & Vista software, as well as Word, Power Point, & several multi- media software applications
Attended California Culinary Academy
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, team worker and dependable leader. Able to multi-0task and work under pressure and hard deadlines.