Objective
US Coast Guard veteran with a 50ton Master/Mate/OS license looking for time and experience on larger vessels to gain required time and tonnage for upgrades to make myself a more valuable asset to a company in the future. (Gulf Crew/Supply vessels are strongly desired)
Experience
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE, Station Charleston, Charleston, SC / Station Sand Key, Clearwater, FL. Team Leader / Boatswains Mate / First Class Petty Officer. 2009 - Present.
• Managed and supervised a team of 9 people while deployed on active duty, at the Military Outload Division at Station Charleston.
• While underway, operating as the Officer in Charge was responsible for the safety and conduct of the crew and vessel, safe navigation and operation of the vessel, and completion of the assigned mission.
• Continuously trained on all aspects of vessel operation including the following: Navigation and RADAR, towing operations, engineering casualty response, search and rescue operations, boat handling, and first aid/CPR.
• Served in multiple positions with many collateral duties including Team Leader, Small Boat Operator, Officer of the Day, Boat Keeper and Boarding Team Member.
• In charge of port, waterway, and coastal security operations, search and rescue operations, law enforcement and safe weapon deployment during underway operations.
• Coordinated daily operations of the unit while performing as the Officer of the Day. Including daily boat checks, section planning and organization for the day, maintaining multiple logbooks and legal documents, entering mission and daily data into various computer systems, and updating AIS tracking codes and radio keys on a monthly basis.
• Created an online system for team members to track leave and mission schedules, as well as track weather, tides, wind, and other important data for mission planning and pre-underway briefings.
Education
• MBA - Anticipated Graduation: May 2014 - LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA
• BA - Communications - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL
• AA - General Studies - CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, La Plata, MD
• DIPLOMA – Mechanical/Electrical Technology - LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Capitol Heights, MD
OTHER:
• Leadership and Management School, USCG
• Team Coordination Training, USCG
• Risk Management Training, USCG
• Incident Command System Training, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Certification
• Master 50 ton inland/Great Lakes
• Mate 50 ton near coastal
• OUPV
• Commercial assistance towing endorsement
• Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Steward
• US Coast Guard certified Coxswain (25' small response boat)
Skils
• Currently hold an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE and TWIC CARD.
• Advanced boat handling and management skills with a concentration on the following responsibilities: safety and conduct of the crew and passengers, safe operation and navigation of the vessel, and completion of the missions assigned.
• Outstanding safety record on the water while conducting various missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and security and safety zones.
• Highly skilled with extensive technical knowledge including mechanical systems, electrical systems, engines and machinery, navigation systems, electronics, and computers.
• Superior learning and comprehension skills with the ability to learn new tasks quickly while easily adapting to changes and new technologies.
• Independent and versatile professional with over 15 years of demonstrated leadership, management, accounting, and sales experience. Managed an AV branch with 11 employees and a $1.5 million budget. Served as Team Leader in the US Coast Guard for a team of 9 people.
• Exceptional abilities to develop valued client and coworker rapport, establish trust and credibility, and surpass customer service expectations.
• Highly analytical, strong communicator and informed decision-maker.
• Strong initiative and desire for continued personal and professional growth.
• Active TWIC card
• Active US Secret Clearance
• Willing to travel/relocate as needed
• Interested in rotations (i.e. 21 on/21 off)
• Experienced in deck department work such as maintenance, inspections, repairs, painting, etc.