Clifford Bates
Clark Fork,Idaho
Summary
A seasoned Port Security Specialist with a proven track record at the United States Coast Guard, I excel in risk management and policy development. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing security protocols and leading incident response efforts. Known for professionalism and effective team training, I significantly contribute to maintaining and improving national security standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Port Security Specialist
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2011 - 12.2023
Supervised the application of national prevention, response and recovery policies pertaining to marine transportation systems in Puget Sound, the Columbia River and outer coasts of WA and OR.
Represented the US Coast Guard District 13 Commander within the FEMA 10 Regional Response committee pertaining to all response and recovery policies relating to the CG's role and responsibilities with the emergency support function ESF-1 (transportation).
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT06.1989
Skills
- Access Control
- Incident Response
- Professionalism
- InfoSec
- Physical Security
- Identity Management
- Security Architecture
- Threat Management
- Risk Management
- Business Continuity
- Personnel protection
- Policy Development
- Network Security
- IT Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Policy updates
- Cybersecurity
- Data protection
- Vulnerability Assessment
- System Hardening
- Credentialing process
- Threat analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Security procedures knowledge
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Security operations experience
- Incident Reporting
- Team Training
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliable and Responsible
- Security Team Coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Federal and State Regulation Compliance
Accomplishments
Retired in 2009, from 20 year active duty career in the United States Coast Guard with an honorable discharge.
Received multiple awards and medals pertaining to personal actions demonstrated during operations during 20 year career.
Served as Coast Guard Hdqtrs watchstander/ representative within both the Dept of Transportation and Pentagon watches stood up to address the attacks on 9/11.
Timeline
Port Security Specialist
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2011 - 12.2023
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Sciences
United States Coast Guard Academy
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