Objective
To be a part of a growing forward looking organization furthering the safety and commerce of the marine industry with opportunities for promotion and professional growth.
Experience
Technical: New / Existing Vessel Construction Inspection, Quality & government certification for compliance with international/domestic laws, audits – Safety / Environmental / ISM
Physical Security, port, facility, vessel security assessments, planning, verification
Pollution Prevention and response – Marine Environmental Protection Activities
Contingency Planning
Incident Command System
Port and Waterways Safety & Security and initiatives
Waterfront facility regulatory compliance
Marine Casualty Investigation – root cause analysis – Preventative recommendations
Proficient in MS WORD, Power Point
Managerial: Leadership and management of over 40 personnel
Liaison & facilitation of federal, state and local regulatory & enforcement personnel
Regulatory interpretation and enforcement
Program and project development and management
Strategic and Security planning
Policy Development, manager & mentor of port safety and security initiatives
Quality initiatives and facilitation, public speaking
Partnering skills in gaining compliance with stakeholders
Logistics, finance and effective, efficient personnel resource management
Leadership role in facilitating local, state and federal partnerships
Demonstrated team member, dynamic team builder, problem solver
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with degree of Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, to include but not limited to: safety, investigation, technical writing, and human resource management etc. on 21JUN2008
ABS MODU Rules and Drilling Systems Course ABS Maritime Incident Investigation and Root
ABS Maritime Security Implementation, Drills Cause Analysis
Exercises and Audits Maritime Company Security Officer Course
While in the U.S. Coast Guard, completed numerous Law Enforcement, Marine Safety / Inspection / Investigation / Port Security, navigation, combat systems courses to include, but not limited to:
FL. Dept of Law Enforcement USCG Seaport Security USCG Human Factors Engineering
USCG Inspection, Investigation, Composite Materials Inspection USCG ISO 9000 ISM Lead Auditor
USCG Maritime Law Enforcement Confined Space Competent Person
Boarding Team Member numerous ICS & Emergency Mgmt courses
SUNY Steam/Diesel Automation USCG Chief Petty Officers Academy & Leadership courses
Navy Firefighting School USCG Instructor Training Navy Combat Information Center
Navy & Marine Corps Intelligence Center Intelligence Officer course Electronic Warfare Courses
Advanced Navigation/Collision Avoidance courses
Certification
Skils
Current position Compliance Manager, major offshore oil and gas drilling contractor. Responsible for interfacing with flag and coastal state agencies, classification societies, the International Maritime Organization, multiple international standards organizations and industry organizations in facilitating resolution of compliance and regulatory issues on behalf of company. Ensure rig compliance with all regulatory and class requirements. Advise divisions of all changes in regulations, class rules and industry standards affecting corporate training policies and practices. Draft and edit engineering and security manuals as required by senior departmental personnel.
U.S. Coast Guard marine safety, security, vessel operations, navigation, instructor, recruiter and quality management facilitator assigned to multiple world wide locations and command, supervisory and watch-standing positions.
Provided leadership, coordination and facilitation of pollution response and environmental protection activities among federal, state, local and responsible party stakeholders. Oversaw direction and coordination efforts of marine safety offices regarding training, planning and emergency response to hazardous materials. Oversaw Port Security program, MTSA / ISPS compliance for 3 states and territories
Marine Inspector/investigator, successfully managed 40+ personnel-reserve and active duty marine safety/security and inspections and office; managed & oversaw delivery of new $300k office facility through every construction aspect, lead post 911 port safety & security program for 2nd busiest cruise passenger port in the world, promoted personnel qualification, professional development & training, acting as liaison with all federal, state and local law enforcement & emergency service agencies. Oversaw law enforcement under Coast Guard jurisdiction, routine interaction and liaison with all levels of emergency management and law enforcement. Represented Coast Guard in all media calls on port, safety and security programs.
Conducted vessel inspections and investigations related to new construction and all manner of marine casualties.
Instructor: Combat Systems / Seamanship / Navigation Instructor / Radarman / Quality
Lieutenant Commander Select.