Ian MacAlister
Trade Specialist
North East,MD
Summary
United States Navy Veteran and Port Operations Specialist with 4-year background overseeing Port Operations coordination with moving vessels. Adept at acting as liason with higher ranking military and civilian personnel of government agencies and vessels, and ensuring that the laws and regulations are being met as prescribed. Excellent multitasking, time management and verbal communication talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Marine Management Specialist - GS 08
US Army Corps Of Engineers
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain and operate a monitoring system to electronically annotate various ocean shipments under our jurisdiction and, when required periodic reports detailing its ocean shipment plan for both US and non US flags.
- Managed shipping schedules and assignments for smooth operation of multiple vessels during extended voyages.
- Collaborated with port authorities to ensure timely arrival and departure, minimizing delays and associated costs.
Port Operations Scheduler
United States Navy
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery of training to over 20 junior personnel at any given session
- Scheduled and instructed in-rate lessons on topics to include USCG Navigational Rules of the Road, Chart Plotting, and Piloting
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
Quartermaster
United States Navy
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety
- Calculated sightings of land by using electronic sounding devices
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout over 30,000 accumulated nautical miles
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
Quartermaster
United States Navy
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Played a key role in maintaining bridge resource management principles, leading to smooth sailing operations and a reduction in marine incidents.
- Promoted safe navigation in restricted visibility situations through proficient use of radar functions like target tracking and range scaling.
Education
Master of 100 Ton Vessels -
Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy
Norfolk, VA 02.2019 - 05.2019
Skills
MS Office
undefinedCertification
TWIC Holder
Timeline
Marine Management Specialist - GS 08
US Army Corps Of Engineers
08.2023 - Current
TWIC Holder
01-2023
Port Operations Scheduler
United States Navy
03.2020 - 07.2023
Master of 100 Ton Vessels -
Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy
02.2019 - 05.2019
Quartermaster
United States Navy
11.2016 - 02.2020
Quartermaster
United States Navy
10.2014 - 08.2016
Secret Clearance
08-2014
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