Objective
To secure a long term position as a Licensed Master having attained the skills and training over the last eighteen years on various underway platforms for Wendella Sightseeing and the United States Coast Guard
Experience
2009- Wendella Sightseeing
Marine Operations Manager, Chicago, IL, 60611
• Oversee safety and maintenance on 8 excursion boats ranging from 38 feet to 86 feet
• Managed Wendella Boats boatyard during the offseason, supervising employees in vessel maintenance, providing long and short range planning, interacting with contractor and vendors.
• Assess shipyard risks and ensure safety of all employees and compliance of applicable regulations.
• Reduced crew shipyard injuries, improved safety and maintenance training, assist with USCG and FCC inspections, maintain positive work environment
• Lead Captain on the Wendella and Wendella LTD, safely navigated the Chicago River for sightseeing tours, ensure all safety drills satisfactorily performed and recorded in ships log
2008-2009 PACTIV Distribution
Transportation Supervisor, Romeoville, IL
• Ensured the cleanliness of 100 trailers for the movement of product throughout the Chicago area
• Assisted in the transportation budget process as required
• Met all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion
• Ensured vehicle management systems were effectively utilized
• Managed effective utilization of trailers and spotter trucks.
• Reviewed equipment requisitions and managed optimum number of required trailers
• Ensured safe and reliable vehicles were available to meet operational requirements
• Conducted fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards were met
1993-2008 United States Coast Guard – Honorable Discharge 2008, Chief Boatswain’s Mate
Assistant Project Supervisor-Sector Southeastern New England, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 2008
• Developed renovation plans for Station improvements
• Supervised projects and developed timelines
• Assigned worklists for renovation teams
• Ordered parts and developed budget for Station rebuilds
Training Project Officer-Station Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, Massachusetts 2007
• Assisted in creating a “Boat College” for area Reserve Personnel expediting qualifications
• Created training materials for new vessels ensuring all personnel were qualified ahead of schedule
• Supervised qualification rides for personnel and ensured training was conducted safely
Executive Petty Officer-Station Woods Hole, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 2005-2006
Supply/Property/Admin Officer, Training Board Chairman, Coxswain 41ft, 25ft and 22ft response boats
• Supervised 50 full-time and reserve personnel whose duties included responding to search and rescue cases, law enforcement, and recreational boater assistance
• Evaluated navigation and safety drills for the station’s rescue crews
• Formulated and managed the Station’s annual budget of over $60K
• Secured an additional $80K by identifying projected shortfalls in upcoming fiscal year
• Planned training and managed operations resulting in all goals met safely and ahead of schedule
• Organized and conducted a Change of Command and Retirement ceremony for over 200 guests
• Revived the Sailor of the Quarter Program which recognized outstanding performers each quarter
Assistant Operations Officer, USCGC Hollyhock, 2000GT, Port Huron, Michigan 2003-2005
• Deck Watch Officer, Senior Navigation Petty Officer, Pre-Commissioning Team
• Trained new Deck Watch Officers in ship handling including Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)
• Maneuvered vessel during high risk aids to navigation work and close quarters maneuvering
• Provided training on all bridge and navigation equipment
• Supervised crew drills as part of the Navigation Seamanship Training Team
Assistant Operations Officer, USCGC Bramble, 1025GT, Port Huron, Michigan 2000-2003
• Deck Watch Officer, Senior Navigation Petty Officer, De-Commissioning Team member
• Trained new Deck Watch Officers in ship handling
• Supervised crew drills as part of the Navigation Seamanship Training Team
• Developed aid positioning verification procedure for helicopters
• Presented a Fatigue Risk Assessment Analysis Report directly improving operational unit safety
• Conducted unit leadership training program for mentoring junior personnel
Assistant Operations Officer, USCGC Sanibel, 165GT, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 1998-2000
• Deck Watch Officer/Inport Officer of the Deck
• Navigation Seamanship Training Team
• Quartermaster/Master Helmsman
Assistant Operations Officer, USCGC Sitkinak, 165GT, Key West, Florida 1996-1998
• Deck Watch Officer/Inport Officer of the Deck
• Navigation Seamanship Training Team
• Quartermaster/Master Helmsman
Quartermaster Striker, USCGC Dallas, 3250GT, New York, New York 1993-1995
• Quartermaster of the Watch
• Signalman of the Watch
• Master Helmsman
Recruit United States Coast Guard Recruit Training Center Cape May, New Jersey 1993
• Graduate Leadership Award from the Cape May Chapter, Chief Petty Officers Association
Education
2011 American Military University
2000 Vincennes University
1986-89 University of Massachusetts Boston
1986 Northeastern University
Certification
100ton Near Coastal/Commercial Assistance Towing License (#1209274)
200ton Near Coastal Merchant Mariner Test Completed
DOT Maritime Administration Combined Basic/Advanced Marine Firefighting 2000
Chief Petty Officer Leadership and Management Class 2005
Security Clearance: DOD Secret (S) January 2006
Skils
• Marine Operations Manager/Lead Captain overseeing maintenance of vessels and training of personnel
• Served as a Captain/Deck Watch Officer on vessels ranging from 71GT to 2000GT
• Served 13 years in the U.S. Coast Guard in supervisory/ship handling and navigation positions
• Skilled in purchasing, safety, training and implementing the needs of the organization
• Experienced leading groups of people working as a team toward a common goal
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel