Objective
Leadership and management position in maritime or defense industry using demonstrated skills in: leadership, management, problem assessment/resolution, policy improvement, and training resulting in improved support for existing and future customer bases.
Experience
20 years of demonstrated leadership in Maritime Operations, Surface Warfare, Force Readiness, National Security Strategy, Defense
Policy, Security and Marine Safety/Inspection positions resulting in record setting success in project direction, meeting targeted goals,
policy analysis, managing resources and training. Expert in multitasking in intense, operational environments – including life or death decisions - critical decisions as On-Scene Commander during Search and Rescue (SAR) cases saved over 30 lives and $35K property. Recognized for leadership in training, working with teams, motivating a diverse workforce and getting results. Superb communicator
with excellent computer skills including: Microsoft Office Suite, MAC OS, Secure Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET), Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). USCG Licensed Professional Mariner with current STCW (1995) certification. Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Education
U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE, Newport, RI
M.A., National Security and Strategic Studies - 2009
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY, Castine, ME
B.S., Nautical Science - 1995
Certification
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch, STCW 1995, Afloat Training Specialist (USN), Joint Operational Planner (DoD), ICS (DHS), Top Secret/SCI clearance (DHS).
Skils
Project Director - Experienced leader with 11+ years of sea time, including Command Afloat. Led crews of 5 different cutters to Middle East/Persian Gulf, Africa, Far East, Caribbean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska and Eastern Pacific to enforce U.S. laws and regulations/support national security objectives/fight the Global War on Terrorism. Created, justified, managed multi-million dollar budgets, maintenance and repair projects. Project Lead for Coast Guard input to tri-service (USN, USMC, USCG) Naval Operations Concept strategy document. Meshed ends, ways, means of service chief level initiatives resulted in clearly
articulated capabilities and benchmarked sea services contributions to National Defense missions.
Policy Analyst - Envisioned, developed, and vetted operational tasking and global partnership commitments in
support of Coast Guard Senior Field Commander and DOD Geographic Combatant Commander Strategic Theater Engagement Plans. Effectively meshed US International Strategy with DHS/USCG mission objectives. Researched, developed and implemented new tactical training methodology for Coast Guard Pacific Area cutters for first time in 10 years – significant positive fleet-wide impact in improving
operational/crew readiness. Led development of contingency plan (CONPLAN) for US Naval Forces Central Command.
Human Resource Manager - Strong background in organizational recruiting and hiring practices; conducted in-person interviews for Manager USCG Direct Commission, Warrant Officer and Officer Candidate applicants in accordance with established hiring criteria. Professionally developed, assigned, guided careers for hundreds of Navy/Coast Guard subordinates.
Training Specialist - Managed the training of over 2500+ Navy/Coast Guard sailors in seamanship, navigation,
combat systems, communication, casualty control, ship survivability, anti-terrorism/force protection. Personally mentored/advised Commanding Officers on best training practices, operational tactics, risk management and breaking human error chains; certified the proficiency of over 20+ Coast Guard cutters in complex integrated/multi-mission exercises as the USCG Pacific Area Commander’s direct representative.