Objective
further my skills in the maritime field
Experience
United States Coast Guard New Orleans, LA 2005-2008
Marine Science Technician, Pollution Investigator
- Issued oversized tow permits and midstream transfer permits
- Issued Captain of the Port orders to restrict vessels
- Communicated with Vessel Agents to insure safe passage of foreign ships
- Monitored Coast Guard message board and verified vessel arrivals
- Communicated with CBP and VTC daily
- Issued Safety zones and broadcast notices to mariners
- Contacted proper chain of command for marine casualties
- Knowledge of USCG regulations which regulate oil spill response
- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations for recautions, cleanup, and prevention
- Enforced laws including SOLAS, MARPOL, CERCLA,FWPCA,CFR, and United States Code
- Knowledge of (ICS) Incident Command System
- Investigated Oil and Hazmat spills in the New Orleans and Galveston Area
- Assessed the extent and character of oil spilled on the water
- Performed assessments using standard language to communicate findings effectively
- Have knowledge of the physical processes that effect oil movement and behavior
- Analyzed the trajectory of spilled oil,
- Determined appropriate response options to minimize environmental impacts
- Developed incident-specific, measurable and achievable response objectives
- Developed effect strategies to achieve response objectives
- Prioritized responses and direct cleanup resources
- Issued Notices of Violation and civil penalties
- Approved bio-remediation , in-situ burning, dispersion, and other cleanup methods
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree : Natural Science and Mathematics 12/2008 Thomas Edison State College, Trenton , NJ GPA 3.4
Florida State University 1998-1999
University of North Florida 2000,2004-2005
Marine Science Technician School :
Situation Controller qualification,
Pollution Investigator qualification,
First Aid, CPR, Cold water survival,
Boat crew, AC Minor Aids to Navigation,
Minor AtoN Service Technician
Certification
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with Hurricane Katrina Device
Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation,
National Honors Society, Deans list
National Defense Service Medal,
Skils
Good working knowledge -
MISLE, CGMS, SANS
Working/General Knowledge-
CAMEO
CFRS, USCG Regulations, MARPOL,CERCLA,FWPCA,SOLAS
willing to relocate at own expense