7
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Inspector
3 Years- Inspected vessels for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard safety, construction, and equipment standards.
- Evaluated hull, machinery, and lifesaving systems to verify seaworthiness and operational readiness.
- Reviewed vessel plans, drawings, and technical documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Documented survey findings, deficiencies, and corrective actions in formal inspection reports.
- Improved vessel safety by conducting thorough marine surveys and inspections.
Port Security Unit
3 Years 7 Months- Trained on Entry Control Points and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, etc
- Studied procedures and nomenclatures that are used in the Port Security Unit
- Worked with Fire Team to ensure that everyone meets the deployment standards
Vessel Boarding Agent
10 Months- Ensuring that vessels arrive and depart at their given port destinations.
- Coordinate with the ship's captain, government agencies, and terminal personnel in setting up berthing arrangements.
- Oversee essential vendor services such as pilotage, towage, and labor.
- Solve problems, oversee loading and discharging operations, and arrange and supervise crew changes.
- Manage projects, and oversee repairs and special operations for owners/charters.
- 24/7 on-call availability.
Summer Intern
2 Months- Prepared required governmental and agency documents for appropriate approvals and submission to marine vessel files.
- Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for assigned marine vessels.
- Made required trips to United States Immigration Control, and U.S. Customs Office to ensure all necessary documentation is ready for arrivals and departures.
- Perform other related duties at the discretion of Port Manager or other member of management team.
- Entrusted to handle confidential matters, including the handling of funds to be delivered from one agency to another
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies And Maritime Affairs
- Dean's List: Fall Semester 2019, Spring Semester 2020
High School Diploma
Skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Critical Thinking
Time management
Strong Communication Abilities
Public Speaking
Effective working alone and cooperative team leader
Timeline
Marine Inspector
United States Coast Guard
01.2024 - 01.2027Read More
Vessel Boarding Agent
Moran Shipping Agency
02.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Summer Intern
Norton Lilly
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Port Security Unit
United States Coast Guard Reserves
05.2020 - 12.2023Read More
California State University Maritime Academy
Bachelor of Arts from Global Studies And Maritime Affairs
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Etiwanda High School
High School Diploma
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Leadership
Commissioned Officer (O2), United States Coast Guard 01/2024 to 01/2027
- Led cross functional teams in a high accountability operational environment, coordinating personnel, resources, and competing priorities to accomplish mission requirements safely and on schedule.
- Supervised and mentored junior personnel, providing clear direction, performance feedback, professional development, and on the job training.
- Built team cohesion and accountability by establishing clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, and following through on performance and mission requirements.
- Applied sound judgment in high pressure situation, balancing operational requirements, personnel considerations, safety, and regulatory obligations.
Planning Supervisor: Maritime Security and Strategy Institute (MSSI) 04/2022 to 12/2022
California Maritime Academy , Vallejo, CA
- Collaborate with cadets and professors to create a new start up major titled Maritime Security and Strategy Institute
- Arrange opening ceremonial event(s)
- Create attendee list by reaching out to professors, law enforcement agents, military officers, and Congressman for the city of Vallejo to attend the MSSI ceremony
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Lead Peer Mentor 07/2019 to 05/2022
California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
- Empower disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation college students
- Meet with mentees individually and in groups to motivate first-year plans and goals
- Educated cadets through the process of financial aid
- Provided tutoring for mentees who struggled with writing essays and reports
- Created workshops tailored to cadets' needs, such as; time management, midterm study tips, resume builder, etc
- Collaborated with fellow mentors and supervisor to construct an effective and beneficial program for mentees year round
EXECUTIVE OFFICER 03/2019 to 03/2020
California Maritime Academy , Vallejo, CA
- Assist the Commanding Officer in leading a division of sixty cadets
- Involved and created new school rules with Cal Maritime cadet leaders, Deans, and Commandants to include student morale
- Drafted Division watch schedules for the school year
- Conduct grooming inspections
- Issue merits/demerits for cadets on campus
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- Fire Team Member