Objective
I am seeking employment with a proven commercial or government organization in the Maritime Transportation Community. To improve the safety and security of vessels, crew, cargo, and reduce the unreasonable risk to the maritime community and environment.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Port State Control Program Manager (Vessel Inspections, Investigations and Analysis)
US Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Portsmouth, Virginia
Contact Current: Yes
Dates Employed: 07/2005-Present
· Administered and implemented Port State Control Program
· Liaison w/ CG Headquarters Vessel Activities and Quality Assurance Program Managers
· Liaison w/ District and Sector Prevention Chiefs/Staffs
· Provided CG-wide oversight/guidance of inspections, investigations and analysis
· Subject Matter Expert IMO Conventions, US Laws and Regulations
· Ensured domestic and foreign vessel compliance
· Certified ISO Senior/Lead Auditor
· Experienced w/Quality Environmental & Health and Safety Management
· Developed & analyzed performance metrics, apply corrective measures
· Ensured Area-wide program continuity in 44 US ports
· Translated safety/security appeals, waivers, exemptions
· Represented Div. Chief (O6) at Compliance and Enforcement work groups
· Division Security Officer / Secret Clearance
Marine Safety Detachment Supervisor (CG Response, Prevention and Logistics Missions)
US Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Dates Employed: 06/2003-07/2005
· Supervised & trained 15 active duty & reserves members
· Administered/implemented safety, security, stewardship, search rescue, & law enforcement missions
· Liaison directly with Sector Commander, three Division Chiefs, and Chief, Contingency/Planning
· Liaison w/ Flag State, Class Society, owners/operators
· Provided mariner, licensing, documentation support
· Initiated/administered/implemented Maritime Transportation Security Act/Int’l Ship Port Facility Security
· Provided oversight and guidance for Safety Management
· Managed Area Contingency and Area Maritime Security Plans
· Facilitated implementation of vessel/facility security plans
· Led ICS/NIMS preparation, response and post recovery efforts
· Led regional USCG/Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) exercises
· Managed military health care (TRICARE West Region); 500+ military personnel
Chief, Inspections Department (CID) (Vessel Inspections, Investigations and Analysis)
US Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Maryland
Dates Employed: 07/1999-06/2003
· Supervise 23 officers & enlisted active duty and reserve personnel
· Managed inspections/investigations to ensure regulatory compliance
· Coordinated Alternate Compliance/ Maritime Security Program Inspections
· Administered Maritime Homeland Security initiatives & strategies
· Initiated, administered and Implemented ISM Code Safety Management Code
· Senior/Lead Auditor; Led and conducted external ISM Audits
· Liaison w/ District/Area/CGHQ Program Managers
· Liaison with ABS/DNV/LR/GL Class Society and MTS Stakeholders
· Cross-trained Active Duty, Res & Aux; obtained 92% readiness level
· Developed process to complete activation of fleet of MARAD/MSC fleet for deployment
· Developed regional asymmetric migration contingencies
· Drafted LNG OPLAN, CBP/USCG MOA/MOU and SARS Contingency Plan
Senior Marine Inspector (Domestic and Foreign Vessel Inspections Programs)
US Coast Guard Sector New York, NY
Dates Employed: 06/1995-07/1999
· Provided oversight/guidance Flag and Port State Prevention Programs
· Led and trained personnel in all facets of vessel domestic inspections and foreign examinations
· Led HQ/Activities Rotterdam CG teams on Passenger Vessel construction/certification inspections
· Conducted Alternate Compliance/ Maritime Security Program Inspections
· Led and conducted high profile passenger vessel and tanker compliance examinations
· Division Safety & Occupational Health Officer and Training Officer
Engineering Officer (Afloat and Ashore)
USCGC Maui (WPB 1304)/ CG Station Miami Beach Miami, Florida,
Dates Employed: 11/1991 - 6/1995
· Senior Engineering Officer, Patrol Boat Squadron
· Provided management and technical guidance to Squadron
· Supervised & mentored 15 enlisted active duty personnel
· Initiated professional and personal development of crews
· Ensured all engineers are properly trained, qualified & certified
· Conducted operational tests/inspections/maintained 100% readiness lvl
· Communicated with vessel crew regarding maintenance and repair
· Managed $2M allowable parts and equipment
· Assigned maintenance priorities, managed budget and resources
· Developed specifications, coordinated, supervised maintenance and repairs
· Conducted analysis of operational and maintenance requirements
· Used quantitative data to support standup of Forward Operating Base
· Monitored contractors & shipyard workers
· Administered CG safety programs
· Thoroughly familiar with U.S. Navy & Coast Guard publications and instructions
· Command Enlisted Advisor
Senior Law Enforcement (LE) Officer/Instructor/Course Developer
US Coast Guard D7 Tactical Law Enforcement Team, Opa Locka, Florida
Dates Employed: 11/1987 - 11/1991
· Supervise 5 officers & enlisted active duty and reserve personnel
· Led CG law enforcement (LE) operations & training deployed to U.S., Caribbean & Americas
· Conducted drug seizures, arrests; piloted vessels to final destination
· Conducted post investigations; completed case packages for prosecution
· Developed LE training courses; provided training to 45 CG LE units in the SE U.S.
· Maintained fleet of 30 Rigid Hull Inflatable small boats for joint USCG/US Navy Operations
Port Operations, Assistant
US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Honolulu, Hawaii
Dates Employed: 11/1983 - 11/1986
· Supervised 8 enlisted active duty and reserve personnel
· Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rep; coordinated local response w/National Strike Force
· HAZMAT Response Team Leader; led full scale USCG/EPA response to mitigate spills
· Vessel & Facility Inspector; led annual and periodic safety inspections
· Trained USCG/maritime personnel in Marine Environmental Response & Commercial Vessel Safety
Education
American Military University, 2007 – Present, Emergency and Disaster Management
US Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown, Virginia, 1980, Marine Engineering, Honor Graduate
Suffolk College, Selden, New York, 1974 – 1975, Studies in Oceanography
Additional Training
· FEMA 100/200/300/700/800/235/240
· Business Professional Writing
· Navy LDO/CWO Indoctrination
· Air Force Sr. NCO Leadership School
· Senior Petty Officer Leadership Course
· Marine Environmental & Systems Course
· Facility Inspector
· Pollution Investigator
· Damage Control and Stability
· Advance Fire Fighting
Certification
· Port State Control Program Manager
· WMD-CBR Program Manager
· ISO Senior Lead Auditor
· ISM Lead Auditor
· Vessel Security Inspector
· Supervisor, Marine Safety Detachment Saipan
· Chief, Inspections Department Sector Baltimore
· Senior Marine Inspector, Sector New York
· Engineering Officer CGC Maui
· Engineering Officer CG Station Miami
· Instructor / Course Development
· Law Enforcement Officer/Boarding Team Leader
· Hazardous Materials Response Team Leader
· Explosive Handling Supervisor
Skils
Performance - Outstanding expertise; recognized subject matter expert (SME); innate leadership ability; uses teams synergy & individual members potential & abilities to achieve continuity and consistency in managed program; develop & use of performance measures; identifies gaps/trends in programs; adeptly identify root cause of problems, deficiencies & non-conformities; applies corrective actions & fosters a culture of continual improvement; eliminates duplicity & leverages limited resources; through partnering with multiple 3rd party, state & federal agencies; IMO & Port State Control MOU; employed strategies & initiatives to ensure compliance with new regulations & Int’l Conventions.
Communication - Deliberate communicator: key participant at meetings, workgroups & teleconferences; identifies & targets key issues which require priority actions & budgetary support; achieves optimal balance. Works within the Incident Command System structure to mitigated groundings, collisions, allissions & sinkings; key participant at Government Accounting Office Audits; capable of extemporaneously delivering complex/sensitive issues. Skillful, deliberate & effective writer: effectively translates complex issues for agency leaders; distinctly influenced decisions.
Leadeship - Balanced professional/ personal responsibilities: effectively coaches/counseled subordinates/peers; provides formal/informal training & mentoring. Tactfully provides direction & corrective measures. Highly respected: requests to participate in national & international Work Groups (WG); key member in multi-national compliance & enforcement WG, develop business plans; provided focus & direction to program activities. Readily seeks & uses different perspectives to accomplish goals & increase productivity. Fosters a safe work environment; does not tolerate contrary behavior; challenges personnel to move toward common goals. Provides accurate, timely & well supported evaluations for subordinates military, civilian & contracted employees.
Personal and Professional Leadership - Extremely innovative; keeps supervisor informed on cutting edge of programs; openes lanes & assumes vital role in International initiatives; prepares subordinates thru formal training/ positioned command for success. Judgment: makes sound intelligent recommendations for multiple waiver/extension & appeal requests; proffers alternate courses of action for resolution of critical issues; trusted to rep high profile meetings: provides complex/sensitive factual details on Flag/Port State security efforts to achieve nat’l & int’l effectiveness. Confident & proficient officer; capable of defining policies & articulates intent; amiably deals w/objections w/well-defined facts in common terms; turned descent into opportunity for change; actions portray a professional competent image.
Computer Skills
Advanced to Intermediate skills in Microsoft Windows XP, Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, FrontPage. Intermediate skills in Computer Networking, Web Publishing, Maintenance & Repair.
Memberships/Activities
TRICARE West Region Rep; managed military health care 500+ military personnel, 2003 - 2005
Member of Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) Board, Sector Baltimore, 1999 - 2003
Sea Scout Leader, Baltimore, MD., Chesapeake Squadron, Sea Wolf Ship 600, 1997 - 1999
Honors, awards and special accomplishments
Campaign badges and/or expeditionary medals received
Armed Forces Service Medal – CG Atlantic Area 12/2005
Global War Terror Service Medal – CG Atlantic Area 1/2005
National Defense Service Medal – Sector Baltimore 5/2002
CG Special Ops Service Ribbon – Sector Baltimore 10/2000
CG Special Ops Service Ribbon – CG Station Miami Beach, Miami 3/1995
Joint Meritorious Unit Award – USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) 9/1991
Joint Meritorious Unit Award – USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) 8/1991
Personal medals received
Coast Guard Achievement – CG Atlantic Area 7/2006
Coast Guard Commendation – MSD Saipan 7/2005
Coast Guard Commendation – Sector Baltimore 6/2003
Coast Guard Achievement – Sector New York 7/1999
Coast Guard Achievement – CG Station Miami 6/1995
Coast Guard Achievement – USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) 7/1994
Coast Guard Achievement – USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team 6/1991