Highly skilled and experienced professional mariner. Comprehensive knowledge in port security, marine engineering and DOD logistics. Outstanding leadership, organizational and time management skills. A former United States Naval Officer with 25+ years of international experience in operational security, port terminal management, program management and command experience at sea. Accomplished leader at directing/coordinating extremely complex DOD and NATO missions involving all aspects of logistical support in the most challenging “zero tolerance for error” environments. Earned multiple personal awards for dedication to duty and superior performance. Exceptional communication and team-building skills.- USCG licensed Master with command experience. extensive sailing experience.- Multi-intelligence capability systems including SIGINT and related missile defense systems - Port Operations Officer and NATO liaison for U.S.N. Sixth Fleet and NATO forces.- Oversaw and managed the U.S. Navy’s “Mediterranean Logistics Services” contract. - Coordinated U.S. Naval Special Warfare exercises with Hellenic Navy.- Senior U.S. Naval Liaison to Hellenic Navy; coordinated and directed all ship/submarine security.- Managed Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection Program.- Managed and coordinated multiple CVN (aircraft carrier) and SSBN (ballistic missile submarine) port visits, and multiple Amphibious Ready Group onloads/offloads during OPERATION ALLIED FORCE. - Earned unprecedented support and cooperation from host nation Greek/Hellenic Naval and Air Forces setting a standard for U.S Navy overseas port operations. - Coordinated all port security, force protection and counter terrorism plan with host nation. - Pioneered first port operations patrol and utility vessel for security and logistical support, initiative was prior to the terrorist attack on USS COLE in Yemen. U.S. port security craft are now commonly utilized in ports overseas.