Objective
Senior position in the maritime industry as Harbormaster, Port Manager, Marina Manager, Port Captain, or incident command Section Manager.
Experience
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EXPERIENCE
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7/2000 - Present
City of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, WA
Harbormaster
The Harbormaster directs the Harbor Management program within the jurisdiction of the City of Bainbridge Island. This jurisdiction is one of the largest in the state, extending from the city's shoreline across the water to the mid-mark between Bainbridge Island and the opposite shore. The elements of the Harbor Management system include ensuring access to navigable waters for island residents and visitors, supporting safe navigation through education and maintenance of aids to navigation, maintaining marine water quality, managing access to anchoring, mooring, and public shorelines for boaters, supporting maritime commerce, derelict vessel removal, and harbor code enforcement. Additionally, the harbormaster is a commissioned officer and coordinates with the marine officer to conduct routine patrols of area waters, ensuring compliance with relevant rules and laws. The Harbormaster manages a large pool of volunteers (stewards, commissioners, flotilla captains and boaters) to implement the program, manages contracts, writes grants, makes public presentations and builds coalitions and partnerships across multiple and diverse populations. As a member of the City's Police Department, the Harbormaster is a key player with the Engineering Department's Water Resources team and the Planning Department's Shoreline Master Program.
8/2006 - Present
Global Diving and Salvage Seattle, WA
Logistics Supervisor, Speaker, On-call responder
1. July 2010 Deepwater Horizon MC 352. Logistics Supervisor: support to off-shore unit in Cocodrie Louisiana. Through Incident Management System, coordinated food, supplies, staff, equipment, transportation, drug and alcohol program, tug and barge service, trucking services and fleet support from the staging area.
2. April 2011 Speaking engagements for SEACHANGE Symposium and Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters.
3. Ongoing 2006 to present. On-call responder for marine spills.
7/1998 - 6/2000
Port of Seattle Seattle, WA
Consultant
Work with staff in Marketing Department at Pier 69, Fisherman's Terminal and Shilshole Bay Marina to complete marina management assignments including: customer service survey, water quality audit, operations and procedures manual, and customer handbook.
11/1994 - 6/1997
University of Washington Disabled Student Services Seattle, WA
Program Coordinator
Manage office staff, volunteers, equipment, testing accommodations, access issues for UW students.
2/2009 - /2009
Cooper Creek Restoration Bainbridge Island, WA
Volunteer
Volunteered for program to feed salmon and release spring 2009. Duties included cleaning tank, monitoring water quality, feeding fry and assisting with release.
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EDUCATION
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1998 Port Management
Master of Public Administration - University of Washington School of Public Affairs, Seattle, WA
Completed coursework focused on Port Management in the Graduate School of Public Affairs (GSPA) later named the Daniel Evans School of Public Affairs. Coursework also completed as a gateway in the Graduate School of Marine Affairs.
1988 Spanish
Bachelor of Arts - San Jose State University, San Jose, WA
Coursework in Spanish with minor in education and deaf education. Completed California emergency teaching credential.
Port Management
certificate in progress - University of Alaska Southeast, Bainbridge Island, WA
The Port Management Series is an on-line certificate program for focused up-to-date training for marina managers and harbormasters.
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DISTINCTIONS
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USCG Master 100-Ton with sailing endorsement; TWIC and BST certified;
Member Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers, Education Committee
Marine Spill Responder and HAZWOPER; NIMS/ICS 100 - 800 series
30 years experience in Outdoor education
Owner/Captain Lille Danser Boat and Breakfast Charter
PADI diver, WSI (former instructor)
Fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language
Cajun Fiddler
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KEYWORD SUMMARY
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Executive Director, Coordinator, Program Manager, Public Administration, Marine Water Quality, Shoreline Stewardship, Boater education, Oil Spill Prevention, Oil Spill Response, Storm water management, marketing, fund raising, leadership, board recruitment and development.
Education
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EDUCATION
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1998 Port Management
Master of Public Administration - University of Washington School of Public Affairs, Seattle, WA
Completed coursework focused on Port Management in the Graduate School of Public Affairs (GSPA) later named the Daniel Evans School of Public Affairs. Coursework also completed as a gateway in the Graduate School of Marine Affairs.
1988 Spanish
Bachelor of Arts - San Jose State University, San Jose, WA
Coursework in Spanish with minor in education and deaf education. Completed California emergency teaching credential.
Port Management
certificate in progress - University of Alaska Southeast, Bainbridge Island, WA
The Port Management Series is an on-line certificate program for focused up-to-date training for marina managers and harbormasters.
Certification
USCG Master 100-Ton inland with sailing endorsement;
TWIC and BST certified
Marine Spill Responder and HAZWOPER;
Certified National Incident Managaement: NIMS/ICS 100 - 800
Skils
30 years experience in Outdoor education, maritime industry,
Owner/Captain Lille Danser Boat and Breakfast Charter
PADI diver, WSI (former instructor)
Fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language
Cajun Fiddler
Member Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers, Education Committee