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Seattle, Washington, United States

Operations manager for a fleet of harvest vessels that includes, performance, safety, port engineer, and regulatory compliance responsibilities.

Tacoma, Washington

Seattle, Wa, United States

Collaborated on diverse issues that impacted PSPA members, Alaska's commercial fisheries, the North Pacific seafood industry, and Alaska communities in which PSPA's members operate. PSPA (www.pspafish.net) serves as the respected, consolidated voice of the seafood processing industry in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest and focuses on federal and state fisheries management and sustainability, access to seafood markets and consumers, seafood tracing and labeling systems, tax and trade, labor and workforce management, and environmental regulation.

Naples Area, Italy

Senior advisor to Commander, U.S. Naval forces Europe (CNE), Africa (CNA), and 6th Fleet (C6F) on maritime security & maritime law enforcement operations related to Coast Guard functions. Advised U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander on US Naval operations, objectives, & challenges in the European and African areas of operation. Primary representative of CNE-CNA/C6F for all Europe and African maritime law enforcement engagement including US support to Mediterranean migrant operations. Counter Piracy and Arctic policy subject matter expert to CNA-CNE/C6F operations and plans. U.S. Department of Homeland Security's lead interface with EU Border Control Agency (FRONTEX). Advised on U.S. support to implementation of Yaoundé and Djibouti Codes of Conduct.

Various - Worldwide

Juneau, Alaska

Seventeenth Coast Guard District - Response Division, Law Enforcement Branch - Maritime Law Enforcement & Security operations planning and execution; patrol vessel management; international and domestic ocean, arctic, and fisheries operations director and policy advisor for the U.S. Coast Guard in the Alaska region.Managed coordination of Coast Guard operations in the waters off of Alaska and in the North Pacific Ocean to ensure compliance with international and United States fishery and protected resource laws and regulations. Responsible for coordinating U.S. Coast Guard activities to protect and conserve marine resources. Responsible for coordinating with other international, federal, state, and tribal agencies in support of these activities.Managed program of at-sea compliance in Alaska to police the largest fishery in the United States, valued at $4B annually and accounting for over 53% of the national catch employing over 11,000 direct participants. Promoted the conservation of marine resources through direct at-sea law enforcement support to federal, state, local, and tribal fisheries managers yielding the most sustainably managed fisheries in the country. Coordinated security of critical maritime infrastructure throughout Alaska, including in the U.S. Arctic. Expanded security and law enforcement cooperation with regional (US Fish and Wildlife, NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service), & Alaska Department of Fish and Game) and international counterparts in Russia, China, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to address areas of shared concern.

Department Of State, Washington, Dc

U.S. Coast Guard Liaison to Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Marine Conservation (OMC) as a Maritime, Oceans, & Fisheries Law Enforcement Advisor. Primary Duty: to advise on both the development and implementation of multilateral and bilateral treaties and agreements protecting and managing the sustainable use of living marine and ocean resources. Primary collateral duty from 2009 to March 2011 also included Maritime Operational Threat Response (MOTR) case facilitation for interagency execution of MOTR Protocols implementing Presidential Directive (PD)-27.Example of impact in this position: Awarded U.S. Department of State Superior Honor Award in July 2011 for, “outstanding leadership, teamwork, and contributions in concluding groundbreaking negotiations to establish a new management organization to manage high seas fish stocks and to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean from the effects of destructive fishing practices.”- Negotiated renewal of U.S.-China MOU on Fisheries Enforcement Cooperation implementing United Nations General Assembly Resolution 46/215 against large-scale high seas drift nets.- U.S. Delegation member to International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); at-sea law enforcement and IUU fishing enforcement advisor (2009, 2010, 2011)- U.S. Delegation member to Western and Central Pacific Fishery Convention (WCPFC); at-sea law enforcement, MCS, & IUU fishing enforcement advisor (2009 & 2010)- U.S. Delegation member on negotiating team that resulted in the North Pacific Fishery Convention (NPFC); at-sea law enforcement, MCS, & IUU fishing enforcement advisor (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012).- Taiwan relations advisor; coordinated regular bilateral meetings focusing on fisheries cooperation.- Advisor on MCS and IUU topics for U.S. delegation to Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the development and implementation of national level policy related to enforcement of living marine resource laws and regulations by the U.S. Coast Guard. This included review and development of legislative proposals as well as international agreements. It also included oversight of program and policy analyses that guided the allocation of resources by the U.S. Coast Guard. Responsible for the maintenance and development of external relationships to help the Coast Guard conduct its fisheries and marine protected species law enforcement missions.- U.S. Delegation member to International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas; at-sea law enforcement and IUU fishing enforcement advisor (2006, 2007, & 2008).- U.S. Coast Guard representative to U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (US-CRTF)- U.S. Coast Guard representative to Marine Protected Area Federal Advisory Committee (MPA-FAC)- U.S. Delegation member to bilateral fisheries consultative committee meetings between United States and Russia (2006 through 2012).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Produced policy, strategic vision, & resource hour guidance for U.S. Coast Guard's Living Marine Resource (LMR) and International Fisheries Law Enforcement (OLE) Programs. Aligned U.S. Coast Guard strategy with interagency partners in Federal, State, Local. Program manager for management of international bi-lateral agreements supporting program objectives.* Published CG LMR Enforcement strategy Ocean Guardian; service-wide impact.* Daily oversight of Coast Guard fisheries and marine protected species law enforcement program.- U.S. Delegation member to International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas; at-sea law enforcement and IUU fishing enforcement advisor (2004 & 2005).

Arabian Gulf

Responsible for all cutter operations; supervised 20 man crew in conducting sea control, maritime interdiction, and coastal warfare operations in concert with multinational naval forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.- Strong command presence directing maritime interdiction and coastal naval warfare operations resulting in the security of Iraqi offshore oil transfer platforms, curtailing of subversive coastal mine operations, protection of Iraqi maritime zone, and detection of possible escaping Iraqi leadership, contraband, and weapons of mass destruction via maritime sectors following collapse of Saddam's regime.

Portland, Maine Area

Responsible for all cutter operations, supervised 16 man crew in conducting Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Fisheries Enforcement, Search and Rescue operations, and public affairs.- Strong command presence directing Homeland Security Patrols in New York and Boston following 9/11 and during prep for Gulf War.- Patrol Commander responsible for at-sea maritime security and safety operations for first LNG tanker arrival to Boston. Coordinated significant interagency cooperation with state, federal, and local agency partners.

Key West, Fl

Planned and executed Coast Guard cutter operations in the conduct of direct joint USCG & USN fleet operations.- Adapted cutter operations in the conduct of complex multi-unit, multi-service, international engagement operations.- Directed operations for 3 month UNITAS deployment conducting international engagement with 10 South American nations.- Executed counternarcotics operations; 150,000 pounds of cocaine seized.- Executed migrant interdiction operations; multiple lives saved and illegal immigration curtailed.

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Alameda, California

Weapons and Deck Department HeadTactical Action OfficerOfficer of the DeckLaw Enforcement OfficerLanding Signals Officer

Newport, Rhode Island

Portsmouth, Virginia

Officer of the DeckCommunications Division OfficerLaw Enforcement OfficerBoarding OfficerLanding Signals OfficerNavigation Officer & Navigation Division Officer

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

Shalimar, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida Area

B.S., Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Men's Cross Country Team Men's Swim Team Board Sailing Team Offshore Sailing TeamEarned Bachelor of Science.

Graduate, International Oceans Law And Policy, Distinction

Intensive study resulted in the award of a diploma with distinction from Rhodes Academy. Rhodes Academy of International Oceans Law.

Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy, A

M.A. Marine Affairs, Ocean & Fisheries Law And Policy

Earned Master of Marine Affairs (M.M.A.). Focused on the study of complex relationships impacting coastal and ocean management. Developed.