Objective
Looking for a career in the maritime industry that I can grow on. A career that I can develop and feel a sense of purpose and acommplishment with.
Experience
I am a six year U.S. Coast Guard veteren. I served at two small boat stations, and one marine safety office. I was a Federal Boarding Officer and boatswain's mate. I served for five years as a police officer in Jupiter, Florida where I engaged in numerous extensive investigations and cses. I currently work as a Tactical Operations Supervisor for a private club, however I would like to get back to the maritime industry. I currently live on a 35 foot sailboat and have extensive experieince in marine machinery and systems.
Education
Bel Air High School
Bel Air, Maryland
120 Semester Hours
Major: Bascis
GPA: 2.5 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Basic high school curriculum. I excelled in high school athletics and art. I had particular interests in science, government, history, and business classes.
Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland US
Some College Coursework Completed - 12/1999
39 Semester Hours
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Commercial Art
GPA: 2.8 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Majored in criminal justice. Took special courses in crime scene investigations, case law, and forensic sciences.
Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth, Florida US
Certification - 1/2003
57 Semester Hours
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: N/A
GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Attended Police Academy at this college. Received my 700 hour Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Certificate from the Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Training (cert # 229207). I also passed my State Officer Certification Examination through FDLE on January 29, 2003. I am still currently certified.
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
Yorktown, Virginia US
Certification - 2/1999
0
Major: Seamanship / Navigation
GPA: 0 out of 0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Attended Boatswain's Mate "A" School at the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Training Center from November, 1998 to February, 1999. This school trained students in advanced seamanship, navigation, search and rescue, firefighting, and small boat operations. I attended with a national and international class of 60 students and was the honor graduate of my class. I was issued a certification of completion for my training.
Certification
U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) Certificate in use of force, jurisdiction, search and arrest, boarding procedures, weapons, defensive tactics, and mock boardings. TACLET certificate issued 4/2002.
U.S. Coast Guard Federal Boarding Officer qualified at MSO Port Everglades, Florida 03/2004.
Passed U.S. Coast Guard NAVRULES exam 03/2001.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) FCIC/NCIC communications certificate issued 01/2007.
Palm Beach Community College (Criminal Justice Institute) certificates in the following courses; Interview and Interrogations (4/2005), Survival Spanish (3/2005), Advanced Survival Spanish, (5/2005).
Homeland Security (Center for Domestic Preparedness) Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Training, certificate issued 6/2004.
Qualified at various dates between 9/2002 and 3/2007 on the following weapons; 9mm semi automatic handgun, .38 revolver pistol, M9 handgun, M16 automatic rifle, CG1 and 870 Express shotguns, and M60 automatic rifle.
Skils
Am experienced in sailing mid sized vessels up to 45 feet, have intermediate knowledge in mechanics in inboard diesel engines, outboard gas engines.
Have experience in basic boat electrical systems, MSD systems, and propane / fire systems.
Computer proficient in the following; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Spreadsheet, Photomaker, Adobe Documents, Explorer, Web design and editing.
Have over 10 years experince in managing / bookkepping experience.
Received U.S. Coast Guard Commandant's commendation for outstanding service at U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce in May, 2004 for several search and rescue missions of lives saved, and leadership.
Received the Officer of the Quarter award by the Jupiter Police Department in March, 2005.
Received several awards by the Chief of Police for various crimes I had solved from 2003 - 2006 during my employment with the police department.