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Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Directed operational planning and spearheaded policy development for a pre-commissioned vessel, showcasing adept leadership. Oversaw comprehensive training and growth initiatives for a team of 140+ personnel, fostering skill enhancement and professional development. Skillfully managed procurement, certifications, and progression of several teams, each comprising over 40 members.

• Acted as a distinguished representative for the Coast Guard during a 75-day Baltic Deployment. Demonstrated exceptional autonomy in orchestrating seamless at-sea and in-port events, collaborating effectively with diverse government entities across 3 international port calls.• Integral member of the Navy's Contingency Staff, responding to an international incident of paramount significance to the highest echelons of the U.S. government. Communicated the Coast Guard's capabilities and constraints to an international investigative team, playing a direct role in shaping directives and objectives for the White House and the National Security Council. Significantly enhanced the Coast Guard's global perspective and its pivotal role in international affairs.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

• Steered a shipboard department with oversight of 40+ personnel during migrant interdiction operations. Expertly organized a meticulously planned voyage spanning 7000 nautical miles and encompassing 30 hours of navigation within constrained waters.• Headed a proficient team responsible for managing communication systems, classified information, tactical/warfare maneuvers, and law enforcement exercises. Ensured the welfare and security of over 350 interdicted migrants, including conducting asylum request interviews and addressing manifestations of distress.• Served as the autonomous nexus for external operating units, liaising effectively with aircraft to facilitate emergency medevacs and coordinating seamless personnel and supply transfers with other vessels. Maintained a vital role in synchronizing intelligence dissemination.• Proficiently collected, reported, and analyzed raw field data, playing a pivotal role in identifying operational inefficiencies. Administered strategic policy changes that effectively reduced response time to emergencies and missions by 36% within 2 months, enhancing overall mission success and public safety.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

• Exemplified leadership as a shipboard Department Head, guiding a proficient team of 30+ personnel. Orchestrated meticulous planning and flawless execution of aviation, small boat pursuits, anchoring, mooring, and towing maneuvers, amassing a remarkable 500+ mission hours.• Championed comprehensive training initiatives for high-risk operations, leading to the successful qualification of over 200 team members. These qualifications proved pivotal in Coast Guard at-sea missions and played a vital role in diverse counter-narcotic and migrant interdiction endeavors, resulting in the apprehension of over 50 detainees and the confiscation of contraband worth $4.1 million.• Exercised astute financial stewardship, managing a $200k budget with impeccable accountability. Skillfully allocated resources to ensure the maintenance of essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and anti-corrosion measures, ensuring the safety and well-being of the crew.• Managed four extended in-port maintenance periods, each lasting a minimum of three months, overseeing comprehensive planning involving contract work across all ship areas. o Led ship-service maintenance efforts with a primary focus on anti-corrosion treatments, enhancements to flight equipment, upgrades to small boat equipment, and successful replacement of multiple mechanical systems. o Orchestrated daily tasks including hot work chits and safety rounds, while also excelling in long-term planning, scheduling, and adept management of personnel qualifications.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Team Lead of 12-member division; managed, trained, and balanced budget for personnel responsible for maintaining and operating all electronic equipment to include encrypted radios, navigation equipment, and electronic warfare.