Gunner Smith
Miami,FL
Summary
Seasoned U.S. Coast Guard leader, adept in operational leadership and innovation management, significantly enhanced maritime governance and security cooperation across 25+ nations. Expertly managed a $248k budget and led high-stakes missions, showcasing exceptional productivity performance and strategic planning skills. Proven track record in performance reporting and leading diverse teams to achieve mission-critical objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Officer of USCGC Robert Yered (WPC 1104)
U.S. Coast Guard
Miami Beach, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safe operation of Fast Response Cutter through 3,000 operational hours, including counter drug, migrant interdiction, Search and Rescue, and international engagements. Oversees performance, good order and discipline for a 24-member crew (2 O-1's, 3 CPO's, 17 PO's, 2 E-3's). Senior Deck Watch Officer, Navigator, and Boarding Officer; responsible to Commanding Officer for safe navigation, unit operation readiness, and training of all watch stations.
- Supply/Property Officer manages a $248k annual operating budget and $48mil in property without an assigned Storekeeper. Effective planning enabled procurement of $50k critical equipment & services while dealing with multiple continuing resolutions/lapses in funding, ensured unit remained fully operational. Training Officer and team lead, responsible for developing and executing training plan. Acting Commanding Officer, 18 days.
- Meticulously planned and executed the high visibility, multinational regional training exercise, OP TRADEWINDS, in May 2024, in direct support of D7, LANT, and SOUTHCOM. Expertly liaised with the Coast Guard contracting office and international contractors to execute 9 port calls in 3 Caribbean islands, projecting a professional image to key international partners. While deployed to Barbados, the crew bolstered U.S. Relationships with 25+ partner nations in the Caribbean, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands at a pivotal time for world politics, while rival great powers are seeking to expand their influence in the region. As the sole US maritime asset in the multinational TRADEWINDS exercise, a foreign military interaction that promotes regional security cooperation with a focus on countering transnational organized crime, the efforts of ROBERT YERED's crew improved maritime governance within the Caribbean and promoted shared technical expertise and proficiency.
Deck Watch Officer USCGC Munro (WMSL 755)
U.S. Coast Guard
Alameda, CA
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Underway and In port Officer of the Deck: responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safe and proper navigation, operation, and daily routine of a 418-foot National Security Cutter and a 133-person crew.
- Law Enforcement Division Officer (May 2022 - May 2023): led all Law Enforcement and Anti-terrorism/Force Protection operations, oversees execution of LE training and qualifications. Boarding Officer (BO), Force Protection Officer (FPO).
- As the lead Boarding Officer, led the ship's completion of 28 winter Alaska Living Marine Resources (LMR) boardings, enforcing federal regulations of the Pacific cod and pollock fishery in the Bering Sea.
- Gunnery Division Officer (June 2021 - May 2022): Managed the minor and major caliber weapons program, ammunition dispensation, training of the weapons crew, and issuance of all weapons, ammunition, and pyrotechnics. Oversaw the expenditure of over 20,000 rounds of ammunition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Research And Computer Analysis
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT05-2021
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Productivity performance
- Innovation management
- Performance reporting
Timeline
Executive Officer of USCGC Robert Yered (WPC 1104)
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2023 - Current
Deck Watch Officer USCGC Munro (WMSL 755)
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Operations Research And Computer Analysis
United States Coast Guard Academy
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