Experience

Transitioning Military

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seeking Professional Opportunities

  • Sep 2020 - Present



U.S. Coast Guard

• Incident Management Officer, Sector Buffalo

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2020

• Tactical Communications Officer, Port Security Unit (PSU) 309

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2018

  -Responsible for unit physical security and the safeguarding/secure handling of all USCG classified equipment & materials. -Supervises 10-member Division. Ensures all unit communications equipment and personnel are operational and globally deployable within 48 hours of mobilization order receipt. -Command Security Officer. Manages secure integrity of all unit buildings, access points, and currency of 150+ personnel security clearances.



Hamilton County, Ohio

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) & Operations Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2020

  -Manages the City of Cincinnati/Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Facilitates EOC activation and coordinates response staffing during an emergency, disaster, or planned event.-Liaison to Federal, State, Regional, County, and City jurisdictions and agencies during EOC activations and operations.-Develops, maintains, and tests all EOC-related primary and contingency equipment/manuals/plans required to ensure EOC operability during various disaster/emergency situations.-WebEOC database administrator/programmer; Implements continual improvements, and performing training, ensuring that the WebEOC system is operable and utilized at an optimal level.



Environmental Management Specialists, Inc. (EMS)

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch & Project/Logistics Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  -Responsible for the 24/7/365 efficient coordination and effective execution of emergency response operations across seven EMS Offices in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.- Annual operational oversight of 400+ emergency and scheduled response projects. -Primary liaison to Federal/State/Local Government Agencies as well as private sector clients during emergency response planning, exercises, and actual events. -Experienced and versatile emergency responder with ability to adeptly perform in numerous Incident Command System (ICS) roles.



U.S. Coast Guard

• Chief, Marine Environmental Response Preparedness Dept., National Strike Force Coordination Center

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

  -Supervised 6-member Division and $750K annual budget to create and execute multiple Federal emergency response programs nationwide. -Efficiently/Effectively implemented and managed programs (in-person & web-based) in all 50 States & territories to track the existence, location, and operational readiness of over one million pieces of response equipment. -Directed the inspection & compliance of 400+ pollution response companies within the national oil & hazardous material spill response system in accordance with Federal regulations & USCG policies. -Established and fostered valuable nationwide information-sharing networks with Federal, State, and Local partner agencies. -Masterfully performed Command Security and Intelligence Officer roles. Effectively maintained integrity of all classified equipment and materials.

• Incident Management Division Chief, USCG Sector Buffalo

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  -Directed all emergency & pollution response operations for Coast Guard Sector Buffalo Captain of the Port Zone, which included New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. -Conducted daily potential/actual threat-based analysis reviews and directed emergency response resources to maximize safety and security posture of U.S. coastlines. -Spearheaded regional emergency preparedness planning initiatives with numerous federal, state and local agencies through the crafting of joint operational plans and regional response strategies. -Performed commercial vessel inspections and investigations following maritime incidents. -Coordinated and facilitated extensive cross-border law enforcement and pollution response responses with U.S. and Canadian Government officials. These initiatives resulted in the timely and effective elimination of security threats and the mitigation of oil spills and hazardous material releases throughout the Great Lakes region.

• Deployable Team Leader, USCG International Training Division

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2008

  -Led 20-member branch in the planning and execution of training missions to international partner nations in direct support of U.S. National Security objectives. -Trained over 500 international students during 24 missions to 18 different countries. -Identified travel-related force protection threats and implemented effective strategies for managing and minimizing risks. -Developed, designed, and delivered training curriculum to foreign navies, law enforcement, and government officials which significantly improved their anti-terrorism, search and rescue, and maritime crisis management operations.

• Homeland Security Officer, USCG Group Moriches

  • Jul 2003 - Jun 2005

  -Forged and maintained partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies through joint law enforcement operations, intelligence sharing, and training exercises. -Coordinated USCG Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for over 150 miles of Long Island shoreline. Duties included the answering and processing of distress calls and the deployment of USCG rescue response vessels and aircraft. -Responsible for the rescue of over 250 boaters.



Sarasota County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sheriff's Deputy

  • Mar 2002 - Mar 2003

  Corrections Deputy. Responsible for the intake, processing, care, and positive control of detained individuals.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Petty Officer

  • Aug 1992 - Apr 1998

  Torpedo Man 3rd Class Petty Officer. Assembled various types of sub-surface submarine torpedoes.Performed quality assurance inspections on torpedo components to ensure high performance.