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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Investigate maritime related accidents and injuries, conduct root cause analyses, and assist in preparing materials for lessons learned as well as contributing to monthly corporate safety meetings to review vessel safety procedures.• Examine and ensure vessel compliance with Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) policies, analyze procedural issues, and develop recommendations for improvement as well as implementation of new policy.• Currently working on improving existing Lock Out / Tag Out Plus Policy and Procedures. Actively working to further develop NOAA’ shipyard safety program and conduct fleetwide training for ships entering their yard and for during dockside periods. • Serve as Project team leader working with outside sources to develop, overhaul, and standardize Damage Control techniques / training. • Work alongside Industrial Hygienist to remedy mold issues.

Chesapeake City, Maryland, United States

• Administered company’s training program. Reviewed employee training records for compliance and resolved training deficiencies.• Inspected and facilitated maintenance of all safety and lifesaving equipment onboard towing vessels and barges. • Routinely conducted safety audits and reviewed all vessel documentation to prevent lapses in vessel certifications / documentation.• Participated in monthly safety meetings, reviewed and updated as needed company’s Towing Safety Management System.• Reviewed mishaps and conducted root cause investigations/analysis. Ensured personnel conducted requisite cyclical drills.

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

• Troubleshot and repaired mechanical issues related to the planetary gearboxes of decanter machines. A decanter centrifuge separates continuously solid materials from slurry liquids and is important in wastewater treatment, chemical, oil, and food processing industries. • Regularly trained employees on the proper teardown and rebuild of nine distinct types of decanters. Directly contributed to the success of the company through the facilitation of more diversified skills on the technician team. Regularly train associate technicians. • Actively engaged in daily/monthly production and safety meetings, while identifying and removing workplace hazards. • Applied investigative skills to identify inventory issues where parts were often double ordered due to accounting issues. Saved $20K.• Entrusted by management to improve company’s Lean (5S) process. Streamlined $200K in inventory for improved access. • Awarded Alfa Laval Service Star Employee Award, July 2022, for contributions to company success.

Maritime Security Response Team

• Integral member of the leadership team of a highly specialized unit that served as a premier tactical law enforcement team. The primary mission of the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) was counter-terrorism in maritime environments, domestic and overseas. • Participated in team training as a first responder to terrorist situations, specifically to deny terrorist acts, board and secure hostile vessels, and serve as subject matter experts in counterterrorism operations to educate and train the rest of the Coast Guard enterprise.• As the Coast Guard’s only offensive counter-terrorist team, fulfilled critical role in Homeland Security’s maritime defense strategy.• Supervised 34 personnel within assigned department. Responsible for day-to-day and long-term training of unit personnel. Ensured high risk training was briefed to senior officials and executed in strict compliance with planned brief. • Coordinated with federal, state, and local officials to conduct real world scenario-based trainings and exercises

Uscgc Baranof (Wpb 1318) - Manama, Bahrain

• Served on the leadership team of a 110 foot, Island Class Cutter with 23 personnel. Managed all ship movement planning and movements. As Operations Officer, managed ship’s Weapons Division, Training, Navigation, navigational equipment, maintenance, communications, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, Law enforcement training, and law enforcement training divisions and programs.• Secured formal qualifications as Senior Deck Watch Officer and Law Enforcement Officer.• Awarded the coveted Coast Guard Commendation Medal at conclusion of tour for meritorious performance.

Health Safety And Work-Life Service Center - Oakland, California

• Integral member of the leadership team at a regional office for the Coast Guard’s Health, Safety and Worklife (HSWL) Program. HSWL ensured the integration of readiness data, delivery/coordination of direct care, and provided oversight and advice to all field units for all Health, Safety and Work Life programs. Assessed and updated all associated manuals and doctrine. • Coached and led a team of safety professionals responsible for all USCG ships west of the Mississippi including Guam and Bahrain.• Addressed, mitigated, and abated all identified and reported shipboard safety concerns. Regularly reviewed unit-submitted safety audits. • Planned, scheduled, and arranged for travel of teams tasked with conducting unannounced and planned safety audits of ships. • During two-year tour, identified 1,700 hazardous conditions on 104 ships. Provided training and guidance to 246 Unit Safety Officers during numerous unit visits, instructing in ways to recognize, mitigate, and eliminate hazardous conditions. Reduced incidents by 45%. • Served on a Mishap Analysis Team, providing SME on mishap response procedures and human factors analyses of boat forces units.

Uscgc Robert Yered (Wpc 1104) - Miami, Florida

• Served as the highest ranking enlisted staff member on a 154 foot Sentinel Class Coast Guard Cutter for two officers and 20 crewmen.• Planned and directed operations of missions and sorties within an area that included the Florida Straits and the Caribbean Sea. • Served as Lead Planner for all missions and daily scheduler for all shipboard activities to include high risk training. • Fulfilled additional responsibilities as Senior Law Enforcement Boarding Officer and Senior Coxswain. Personal advisor to the CO.

Coast Guard Station Sand Key - Clearwater, Florida

• Served on the leadership team of a shore-based search and rescue station. Responsible for ensuring and facilitating all training needs were met for 47 active duty personnel and 28 reservists. Reported directly to the commanding officer.

St. Petersburg, Fl

Planned and coordinated maritime law enforcement patrols. Led training in basic navigation, law enforcement, and coxswain/crew member proficiency.

Bahrain

Responsible for all deck operations, preventive maintenance, and assisted with onboard training.

Cape May, Nj

As a company commander I trained and mentored Coast Guard recruits to become physically and mentally ready to enter into the service.

Chicago, Il

Conducted search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and boat crew training.

Mobile, Al

Buoy Deck Seaman, serviced/inspected aids to navigation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mobile, Al

Buoy Deck Seaman, serviced/inspected aids to navigation in the Gulf of Mexico.

Associate Of Science - As, Occupational Safety And Health

Critical Courses: Fleet and Driver Safety; Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival; Introduction to Contractor.

High School Diploma

Awarded 80 College Credits For Cumulative Uscg Training And Experience, Aug 2020

Completed 2200 Hours Uscg Sponsored Training In Vocational And Leadership Subjects, List Available