Christopher Dumsha

Federal Law enforcement officer

• Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
• Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Assisted in developing protocols for responding to emergency situations involving federal laws or regulations violations.
• Utilized specialized equipment such as body armor, firearms, night vision goggles. when needed.

1st lieutenant/Section leader

• Developed and implemented emergency response plans for various scenarios.
• Scheduled regular maintenance for engines, motors and other machinery onboard.
• Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
• Managed a crew of 14-16 personnel, for workload, operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
• Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new policy and regulations
• Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching.
• Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
• Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
• Managed the PTO of 12 personnel approving/disapproving based on the needs to the unit.

Small boat captain

• opposing force operator
• search and rescue operator
• led (x) amount of search and rescue missions resulting in (x) amount of lives saved
• Operated as the on scene coordinator in charge of multiple agencies and assets
• Educated the public about safety measures during emergency response activities.
• Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
• Appointed as the designated trainer for all tactical qualifications entailing monthly reports of coworkers, daily training missions, and responsibility for facilitating, conducting, overseeing and managing departments and personnel to ensure compliance with USCG policy.

Assistant Operations Petty Officer

• Provided leadership, insight and training to new members to supply knowledge of various cutter qualifications.
• Coordinated mission plans with four other departments including superior officers to ensure efficient and successful operations.
• Head of determining maintenance schedule for hundreds of serviceable buoys
• Utilized and maintained all paper charts for successful and safe navigation

Buoy Deck Supervisor

• Supervised the operation of deck equipment including winches, cranes, derricks and gangways.
• Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
• Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from ships or dockside facilities.
• Purchased, organized and maintained supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
• Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
• Operated deck machinery such as crane, windlasses, capstans, mooring winches and anchor handling gear.

Quartermaster

• Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
• Participated in man overboard drills and rescue operations during emergencies at sea.
• Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
• Directed ships by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
• Created nautical maps and provided assistance in maritime rescue operations.
• Maintained an accurate inventory of lifesaving appliances onboard the vessel.
• Provided assistance to ship officers during navigation operations at sea.

Small Boat Operator

• Operated the small boat vessel in all situations
• Recorded, maintained, scheduled all boat, crane, and winch maintenance

Lead Seamen

• Inspected deck equipment for proper functioning and maintenance needs.
• Managed inventory of deck supplies such as ropes, cables, anchors.
• Reported any issues related to navigation or mechanical malfunctions immediately to higher level personnel.
• Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
• Ensured proper storage of all hazardous materials used in painting jobs.
• Worked alongside colleagues on various painting projects including needle-gunning, sanding, prepping, painting
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting the ship's helm to ensure safe passage through waterways.