FRANKIE MARIN
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Small craft operator and operations manager with hands-on experience in vessel navigation, radar use, marine maintenance, and harbor patrol. Supports safe missions through equipment inspections, routine upkeep, crew coordination, and clear reporting while following safety procedures and compliance standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Craft Operator /Operations Manager
US Goverment
Camp Pendleton , California
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated federal equipment following US Government safety procedures and operating standards
- Coordinated with staff to support continuous US Government facility operations
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected machinery, logged issues, and reported maintenance needs to supervisors
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Small Craft Operator
Bowhead
Camp Pendleton South, California
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Operated, maintained, and serviced two 10m and three 11m rigid-hulled inflatable boats, one 36' Boston Whaler, and one 64' Modutec work boat.
- Trained and managed personnel in small boat operations and maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Served as water safety officer during water testing, helicopter medical evacuation, salvage, and towing operations.
- Prepared reports on small craft status, personnel availability, and lessons learned following major testing events to enhance operational efficiency.
- Inspected small craft and equipment to support safe operation, maintenance readiness, and U.S. Coast Guard compliance for open-water missions.
- Operated 10/11m RHIIBs in close quarters near other craft and waterborne structures at speeds below one knot and up to 50 knots.
- Used radios, depth finders, radar, lights, buoys, and lighthouses to steer and operate small craft.
- Completed boarding, escort, spill watch, harbor patrol, and beach patrol duties across ports and harbors.
- Led and supervised 15 personnel at harbor security boat shop at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, ensuring effective escort of high-value Navy assets and maintenance of two Sea Arks, two Moose boats, and one 27' Boston Whaler.
- Operated and maintained diesel, propeller, and water jet vessels, along with winches, navigation systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR
C-Port Marine Services, LLC
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2009 - 01.2015
SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR
Adept Process Services, Inc.
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
OPERATIONS SPEACIALIST
Adept Process Services, Inc.
Sector San Diego, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
San Manuel Indian Reservation
San Bernardino, CA
01.2007 - 01.2009
HARBOR SUPERVISOR
Naval Station Pearl Harbor/U.S. Navy
Honolulu, HI
01.2006 - 01.2007
SUPERVISOR
Guantanamo Bay Cuba/U.S Navy
, Cuba
01.2005 - 01.2006
TRAINING MANAGER
Naval Station Everett/U.S. Navy
Everett, WA
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Small craft operation
- Vessel navigation
- Marine maintenance
- Radar operation
- Diesel troubleshooting
- Harbor patrol
TRAINING
- Specialized Military Training:
- US Navy Small Boat Operator (coxswain), US Navy LCAC TF40B gas turbine engineer maintenance assistance, able bodied Seamanship, Navigation, Piloting, Rigging, and Towing. Minimal engine and hull maintenance/repair on diesel, gas turbines, water jet driven boats. Qualified on various firefighting apparatuses, Leadership, Diversity, Human Relations, and Effective Communications.
- First Aid and CPR (2013).
- 6K Forklift operator (2013).
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified US Navy Small Boat Craft Operator on, LCM-6, LCM-8, and 26-50 foot utility work boats, 10/11M RHIIB, Sea Arks, Moose Boats, Motor Whale Boats, Skiffs, and Boston Whalers (1988-2007). Modutec 64' Work Boat (2010-2015).
- Qualified Loadmaster (cargo handler) / Deck Mechanic (assistant engineer) on Landing Craft Air Cushion Crafts (LCACs) (1995-1999), maintaining TF40B gas turbine engines.
- Qualified second class swimmer (1987-2007, 2007-2015).
- Confident, experienced trainer and instructor; patient and effective when working with a wide range of personalities and group diversity.
- Proven leadership skills in persevering to solve company, employees and customer(s) problems.
- Successful in learning and comprehending new systems and methods.
Timeline
Craft Operator /Operations Manager
US Goverment
07.2018 - 01.2019
Small Craft Operator
Bowhead
01.2015 - 07.2017
SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR
C-Port Marine Services, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2015
SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR
Adept Process Services, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
OPERATIONS SPEACIALIST
Adept Process Services, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
San Manuel Indian Reservation
01.2007 - 01.2009
HARBOR SUPERVISOR
Naval Station Pearl Harbor/U.S. Navy
01.2006 - 01.2007
SUPERVISOR
Guantanamo Bay Cuba/U.S Navy
01.2005 - 01.2006
TRAINING MANAGER
Naval Station Everett/U.S. Navy
01.2002 - 01.2005