Providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for foster children, ensuring their well-being.
Facilitating access to medical, dental, educational, and mental health services, ensuring children's needs are met.
Maintaining detailed records and reports on children's progress, incidents, and milestones; administering medication, and providing first aid care as needed.
Participating in continuing education training to enhance skills and understand current best practices in foster care.
U.S. Coast Guard Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Various Locations
05.2001 - Current
Devoted 25 years as an active-duty sea-going officer, including two commanding officer tours; responsible for safety, training, wellness and morale of hundreds of active duty US Coast Guard members in execution of law enforcement and other statutory missions.
Enforced all laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the protection of persons and property.
Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing assistance as needed.
Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
Participated in drills designed to test safety protocols in case of an emergency situation.
Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
Led crisis management efforts to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
Managed team of professionals to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Oversaw financial budgeting and fiscal management to optimize resources.
Oversaw the development and implementation of operational procedures.
Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Member of Board of Directors
Litchfield Hills Rowing Club
Litchfield, CT
08.2020 - 02.2025
Served as Treasurer and Bookkeeper
Attended board meetings, participated in discussions, and voted on matters of the organization's long-term vision and success.
Engaged in community outreach and advocacy to elevate the organization's presence, and led fundraising initiatives to support and expand the organization's programs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
06-2011
Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RI
06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
05-2001
High School Diploma -
King's Academy High School
Wrightstown, NJ
06-1997
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
American Heart Association
10-2024
Medically Complex Training / Foster Parent
Department of Children And Families
01-2023
SafeSport Trained Core
U.S. Center For SafeSport
06-2022
Skills
Highly motivated and self-driven
Effective communicator
High attention to detail
Passionate about serving the community
Ability to adapt quickly to new environments
Excels in both independent and team work environments
Upholds the highest level of confidentiality
Timeline
Medically Complex Licensed Foster Parent
Department of Children and Families
10.2020 - Current
Member of Board of Directors
Litchfield Hills Rowing Club
08.2020 - 02.2025
U.S. Coast Guard Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
05.2001 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
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