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Ben Snider

Florence

Summary

Dynamic leader with fitness training background. Extensive experience leading United States Coast Guard, enhancing unit cohesion and operational effectiveness. Excelled in high-risk rescue operations and personnel development, blending leadership with personal and professional mentorship to help subordinates achieve their potential. Recognized for fostering positive culture and mentorship, significantly improving team performance and individual goal accomplishment. Active volunteer within the Siuslaw School District, supporting strength and conditioning for football and boys soccer programs, military recruiting, Facilities Advisory Committee team member and proud dad of 6 kids in and through the Siuslaw school system.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Self
12.2011 - Current
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized training programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Contributed valuable input towards equipment purchasing decisions based on both trainer expertise and customer feedback.
  • Fitness focus applied to team building events focused on increasing crew cohesion within USCG units for past 14 years.
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, ensuring safety and injury prevention during workouts, for personnel ages ranging from 17-60+.
  • Conducted mostly complimentary fitness training over time, focused on passion of helping other feel and perform at their best.

Officer in Charge

United States Coast Gaurd
06.2022 - 07.2025
  • Oversaw all facets of search and rescue and law enforcement operations and training.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members ages 17-40+, promoting open communication built on trust and respect.
  • Improved overall unit efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Enhanced team performance through consistent coaching and mentorship of personnel, both personally and professionally.
  • Utilized advanced management techniques to maximize efficiency while maintaining high levels of morale.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, leveraging diverse expertise to optimize problem-solving capabilities within the unit and surrounding USCG stations.

Officer in Charge

United States Coast Guard
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of projects.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for various operational scenarios, ensuring safety and mission success.
  • Improved overall unit development by implementing the addition of females to unit staffing of all male crew.
  • Recognized for exceptional leadership skills by State of California and USCG, receiving multiple commendations for outstanding performance as Officer in Charge.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for CA National Guard Marine Division, CALFIRE and local OGA, resulting in increased proficiency and execution of marine operations.

Executive Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led all project teams and department heads consisting of 52 members aged 17-40+. Highly effective team leader.
  • Managed and optimized annual budget of $250k, to include additional resourcing from grants and other financial sources.
  • Cultivated a culture of respect and loyalty, enhancing service retention, increased operational collaboration and efficiency, and heightened morale.
  • Implemented indoc and onboarding program to better adapt junior personnel to military lifestyle. Special focus on those away from home for the first time.
  • Served as Training Board Chairman, managing over 160 individual certifications, and executing over 200 board and practical evaluations.

Executive Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
06.2014 - 04.2018
  • Led teams in support of Florence becoming a CG City, including the CG City Celebration Ceremony.
  • Championed cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams to drive strategic growth.
  • Optimized budget allocation by conducting a thorough financial analysis of departmental expenditures of annual budget of $120k.
  • Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.


Surfman, Federal Boarding Officer

United States Coast Guard
08.2008 - 06.2014
  • Fostered harmonious working relationships with crew of 52, aged 17-40+.
  • Conducted high risk boat rescue operations and training.
  • Managed departments in operations, training, armory, deck maintenance, and rescue equipment.
  • Awarded the Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year for the service, and multiple other awards for outstanding leadership and service.


Tactical Boat Coxswain

United States Coast Gaurd
07.2005 - 08.2008
  • Conducted high risk boat operations in support of anti-terrorism force protection of national interests.

Crew Member, Boarding Team Member

United States Coast Guard
12.2001 - 07.2005
  • Served as watchstander, boat crewman and boarding team member in support of local community and federal interests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
09-2025

No Degree - Senior Mangement Leadership

Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, USCG Academy
New London, CT
12-2022

Associate of Science - General

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
10-2014

No Degree - Leadership And Managment

Chief Petty Officer Academy, TRACEN Petaluma
Petaluma, CA
08-2014

Skills

  • Strength training and assessments
  • Progress monitoring and body composition analysis
  • Core stability training and injury prevention
  • Sport-specific training and circuit training/HIIT
  • Cardiovascular conditioning
  • Individual and Group fitness instruction
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Positive culture builder
  • Team focused
  • Boat operations and training

Certification

  • TRX Level 1 Instructor

Timeline

Officer in Charge

United States Coast Gaurd
06.2022 - 07.2025

Officer in Charge

United States Coast Guard
05.2021 - 06.2022

Executive Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
04.2018 - 05.2021

Executive Petty Officer

United States Coast Guard
06.2014 - 04.2018

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Self
12.2011 - Current

Surfman, Federal Boarding Officer

United States Coast Guard
08.2008 - 06.2014

Tactical Boat Coxswain

United States Coast Gaurd
07.2005 - 08.2008

Crew Member, Boarding Team Member

United States Coast Guard
12.2001 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Columbia Southern University

No Degree - Senior Mangement Leadership

Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, USCG Academy

Associate of Science - General

Vincennes University

No Degree - Leadership And Managment

Chief Petty Officer Academy, TRACEN Petaluma

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