Experienced in operating and managing vessels, cross departmental work and financial budgets. Acted as the Safety officer on board a sea going vessel that operates heavy machinery, cranes, and rigging gear to lift 6 ton buoys out of the water for servicing. • Manage and trained teams of over 25 employees, responsible for daily operations, emergency response, station facilities, vessel maintenance, and annual budgets of up to $250K.• Reinvigorated and bolstered planning process for all maritime operations in the region • Leveraged business intelligence database and Microsoft office, meticulously tracked boat and ship operations and maintenance, the apportioned time allotted for each “asset” to operate annually• Revised regional operations plan for boats and ships, increased operational efforts in the region• Established strong working relationships among varied stakeholders, gained support for policy amendments and compliance with organizational requirements

Directed highly trained teams in the response and routine servicing of federal aids to navigation, waterway surveys, operational risk management, and the recovery of wreckage in the marine environment using marine cranes and winch like equipment common on research vessels. • Conducted classes and mentored the development of future crews, engineers, and operators to be knowledgeable and confident in their skills and abilities such that they can perform following policy and safety guidelines• Evaluated daily work projects and assigned personnel/resources while coordinating with other team leads to complete assignments• Maintained full accountability for high-value items, equipment, and vessel components over $1M• Facilitated on the job training and qualification evaluations to ensure members were safely able to conduct missions without supervisor guidance

I was the Officer In Charge of the Aids to navigation team in one of the largest ports in the world with over 1 billon dollars in commerce coming thru each day.

Directed all navigation, operations, underway safety drills, vessel inspections, and preventative maintenance; guaranteed vessel and crew safety, training, and compliance with federal regulations and the organization’s objectives; astutely managed $170K-250K annual budget• Directed daily operation, resource management, and scheduling for over 60 employees with varying disciplines• Coordinated the daily plans, training, and maintenance for equipment and sea vessels to ensure operational readiness• Approved, briefed, and assigned emergency rescue response within minutes of the call for assistance and weather conditions for a rescue attempt• Collaborated with local medical and first responders’ agencies for continuous care or change of custody depending on the type of operation• Organized and facilitated inter-agency meetings and training operations for over 50+ first responders in the air and sea

I was the Executive Petty Officer of an Aids to Navigation team with 3 vessels operating in the Chesapeake bay.