Gary Massie
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Deck Captain
Manson Construction Co.
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of marine vessel, including supervising the crew, managing cargo, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols during marine construction and dredging projects. Key responsibilities are supervision, safety, navigation and operations, crew management, cargo handling, communication, problem-solving, administrative task and maintenance.
Deck Mate
Great Lakes Dredging & Dock Co.
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Performs specialized work on dredging projects and attendant plant. Work under the direct supervision of the Bull Gang Deck Captain and fills in as Deck Captain during his time off. Signed as a working foreman and oversees the activities of deckhand engaged in various activities. This includes the handling of equipment and vessels engaged in various stages of the setting up and breaking down the pipelines and anchors; Repairing, servicing and utilization of dredging equipment, or other hoist machines, used to lift material; maintenance and repair of cable, and utilizing a various hand and power tools. Becomes the extra pair of hands and most activities and assume for responsibility for the direction and control of each task in while supervising. Participates in training and safety, meetings, and other duties as a sign.
Mate
Weeks Marine Inc.
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all deck activities and maintaining all equipment for the deck. Operation of the anchor barge, moving of anchors, daily general housekeeping on the decks and deck spaces. Responsible for deckhands and there daily task and safe operations of all deck task. Maintain the operational floating and submerged pipelines, move anchors and repairs operational deck breakdowns that will impede the dredging operation. Splicing as well as maintaining lines and cables.
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for daily operations of the store for ordering, supervision of department managers, unloading of trucks, making sure all inventory is placed out after receiving. Supervision and helping of display and department resets. Closing of the store nightly and every week, keeping good customer relations and maintaining of a clean store.
- Responsible for the investigation of all external and internal theft cases in a multi store district, with a 100% solution to the apprehensions of shoplifters.
Fire Marker
Cubic Company
04.2005 - 04.2007
- Responsible for the planning, coordination, and testing of US and Allied military forces combat readiness and training. Duties require extensive handling of explosives and practical application of these explosives in order to expose personnel to simulated combat scenarios, while maintaining overall safety for the military personnel being trained.
Organization Investigation Home Depot Prevention
Navy Exchange
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the planning, organization and direction of the Loss Prevention/Safety department at New Orleans, Port Operations and Belle Chasse NEX facilities. Responsible for the investigations of internal and external theft, identification and mitigation of security breaches, identifying and resolving emerging deficiencies concerning the physical security of the assigned area of operations. Also responsible for the training of Loss Prevention Investigators that are present in the command while ensuring a safe environment.
Armed Security Officer
Sea Wolf Marine Patrol
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Responsible for the performance of basic security functions, to include assisting with evacuations and major emergencies, perimeter security, audits and patrols, checking of ID's, and escort services. Primary objective is to show a visible security presence to deter threats to client assets, people, property, and information.
Loss Prevention / Safety Manager
Kmart
12.2002 - 10.2004
- Supervised 14 personnel for KMART Loss Prevention Department, coordinated and directed security training for all KMART employees. Directed and supervised safety training programs, as well as direct supervision of all investigations of customer and employee accidents. Responsible for conducting daily risk analysis that included the development and implementation of safety plans. Developed theft prevention plans designed to maximize the efficiency of loss prevention personnel.
Search and Rescue / Deployable Law Enforcement Team
U.S. Coast Guard
04.1997 - 11.2002
- Coast Guard Station Ludington MI: Assigned as Weapons Department Head. Multiple job assignments included boat coxswain, boarding officer, deck supervisor, and survival petty officer. Conducted routine law enforcement patrols and search and rescue operations in Lake Michigan.
- TACLET SOUTH Miami, FL: Boarding team member responsible for enforcing federal laws. The various mission essential tasks included ship/boat interdiction, and law enforcement patrols throughout the area of operations. Mission related tasks included deployment on United States, Dutch, and British ships for interdiction of terrorist cells and drug smugglers. Conducted joint operations with other federal agencies and local law enforcement personnel for detection, monitoring, search and seizure. Primary duties were Weapons Department Supervisor, Ionscan operator, and primary aviation reconnaissance crewman. Overseas deployment working for the United Nations, conducting detainment and search of ships that were smuggling oil and refused to stop and be searched by United States Navy ships.
Loss Prevention Detective
Meijer's
05.1999 - 03.2000
- Responsible for the investigation of internal and external thefts, and the subsequent apprehension of offenders, utilizing floor surveillance techniques as well as CCTV surveillance. Also responsible for the physical security of the store and the safety of all personnel within the store. Assisted with Opening and Closing procedures and responded to alarms, as necessary.
Education
High School -
Anacoco High School
Anacoco, LA01.1992
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Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Mission planning
- Continuous learning mindset
- Emergency management
Timeline
Deck Captain
Manson Construction Co.
02.2025 - Current
Deck Mate
Great Lakes Dredging & Dock Co.
08.2020 - 01.2025
Mate
Weeks Marine Inc.
08.2013 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
01.2011 - 01.2012
Armed Security Officer
Sea Wolf Marine Patrol
09.2005 - 12.2005
Fire Marker
Cubic Company
04.2005 - 04.2007
Organization Investigation Home Depot Prevention
Navy Exchange
01.2005 - 01.2007
Loss Prevention / Safety Manager
Kmart
12.2002 - 10.2004
Loss Prevention Detective
Meijer's
05.1999 - 03.2000
Search and Rescue / Deployable Law Enforcement Team
U.S. Coast Guard
04.1997 - 11.2002
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Northwestern State University
High School -
Anacoco High School
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