Graham Sahli
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Served in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years in various roles that primarily encompassed search and rescue and maritime law enforcement. Additional duties and responsibilities included but were not limited to: Boarding Officer, Surfman (high seas boat operator), Operations Petty Officer, Weapons Petty Officer, Training Petty Officer, and Department Head. Within each of these responsibilities, a set of proficient leadership and management skills were developed that will be of value and service in any future career.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Petty Officer First Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2017 - Current
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development
- Directed safe and secure operations of government property exceeding a million dollars in value, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents
- Assigned tasks and supervised performance of station personnel
- Designated personnel to duty sections based on skill and knowledge level
- Facilitated all crew member's duty and leave schedules
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command
- Organized publicity for station events and activities
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports
- Directed training programs to maintain unit operations and readiness in search and rescue and law enforcement
- Followed all established guidelines and procedures according to United States Coast Guard policy
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
11.2011 - 06.2017
- Served as Command Drug and Alcohol Representative
- Served as the unit Victim's Advocate for victims of sexual assault
- Carried out all responsibilities relevant to standing duty and serving as Officer of the day; including leading a 13 person duty section
- Operated 47 ft motor lifeboat in extreme weather conditions for both training and search and rescue
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2006 - 11.2011
- Served as Rescue and Survival Petty Officer
- Served as Navigation Petty Officer
- Performed all duties relevant to deck department
- Fulfilled all responsibilities as Communications Watch Stander
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Conducted scheduled maintenance on a 210 ft commissioned USCG cutter
- Worked with leadership and command to carry out drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and training procedures
- Deployed multiple times to take part in migrant and drug maritime enforcement
- Inspected lifesaving equipment stored on vessel
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime Studies
Clatsop Community College
Astoria, ORHigh School Diploma -
Youngsville High School
Youngsville, PA06.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Training and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety Procedures
- Critical thinking
- Data management
- Self-motivated
- Intelligence gathering
- Tactical planning
- Rescue and Survival Equipment Maintenance
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- 100 ton Captain's License
Timeline
Petty Officer First Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2017 - Current
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
11.2011 - 06.2017
Petty Officer Third Class
United States Coast Guard
07.2006 - 11.2011
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
10.2004 - 06.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Maritime Studies
Clatsop Community College
High School Diploma -
Youngsville High School
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