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Garrett Hargis

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Marine Engineer and US Naval officer with extensive deckplate and operational level experience. Committed to continuous learning and knowledge enhancement across all work areas. Strong focus on teamwork and process improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness in operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd Engineer

American Maritime Officers
01.2021 - Current
  • Embarked on AMO contracted ships for 2 to 4 month periods acting as the vessels 3rd Engineer including the USNS Able, CS Global Sentinel, USNS Jack Lummus, and CS Durable.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of auxiliaries to include Ship Service Diesel Generators, Marine Sanitation Devices, Linear Cable Engines, Oil Purifiers, Water Purification, Emergency Equipment.
  • While underway and on watch, sole responsible person for the integrity of the power plant and required to respond to frequent alarms and abnormal conditions.
  • While in shipyard on the CS Durable, tasked with managing/completing maintenance revitalization tasks to meet USCG Standards for Skin Valves.

TACAD Operational Planner

US NAVY
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Responsible for the training, managing and equipping the Military Sealift Command Tactical Advisor Program.
  • Managed the execution of over 25 US TRANSCOM contracted Maritime Missions.
  • Responsible for the execution of the Largest Presidential Drawdown Authority mission in modern history executing 9 Vessels underway in a single month.

Operations Detailer

US NAVY
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • In charge of executing $15 Million dollar annual Strategic Sealift Officer Program training budget.
  • Responsible to a force of 2300+ Naval Officers, ensuring that members get on training and operation orders.
  • Helps act as a single point of contact for Area Officers around the globe ensuring the proper use of US Government funds balancing stateside training and on the deck plate operation needs.
  • Sent on a forward Commanders Action Group to Bahrain to coordinate response to Houthi action in the Red sea.
  • Additionally tasked with strategic planning for the SSO Force to meet Navy Wide Mobilization goals by 2026.

Embarked Tactical Advisor

US NAVY
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Embarked as a Military Sealift Command Tactical Advisor on US contracted vessels overseas.
  • Acting as the MSC and TransCom representative on the vessel as well as providing secure communications connectivity.
  • Ensured the safe arrival of lethal aid to Poland and other area allies.
  • Helped redeploy return the US Army 11 ECAB from Kuwait via the Straight of Hormuz and Red Sea by coordinating 2 straight transits utilizing regional air and naval assets including 2 destroyers, 2 F-18s, and 2 P-8s.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Shipyard Management

US Merchant Marine Academy
Kins Point, NY
06.2020

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Maritime operations
  • Budget management
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Risk assessment
  • Project management
  • Demand forecasting

Certification

  • US Coast Guard 3rd Engineer Steam and Gas Turbine
  • US Coast Guard 2nd Engineer Motor
  • USCG IGF Basic Certified
  • EPA Universal Refrigeration License
  • US Navy Tactical Advisor Qualified
  • Licensed Private Pilot

Awards

  • US Navy Achievement Award, 02/24
  • US Navy Commendation Award, 11/24 - 05/25

Accomplishments

  • US Navy Achievement Medal for Service in Commanders Action Group in support of Operation Prosperity Guardian January 2024
  • US Navy Commendation Medal for Service as TACAD Operational Planner November 2024 - June 2025

Timeline

TACAD Operational Planner

US NAVY
10.2024 - 06.2025

Operations Detailer

US NAVY
09.2023 - 10.2024

Embarked Tactical Advisor

US NAVY
06.2022 - 11.2022

3rd Engineer

American Maritime Officers
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Shipyard Management

US Merchant Marine Academy

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