John Tacchini
Portsmouth,RI
Summary
A 2024 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, currently serving as a junior officer onboard USCGC Campbell. Recognized for strong leadership in emergency response training and equipment maintenance. Experienced in supervising skilled personnel and enhancing firefighting capabilities. Committed to fostering teamwork and ensuring safety in complex engineering environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Engineer / Damage Control Assistant
U.S. Coast Guard
Newport, RI
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining all firefighting and flooding response systems onboard USCGC Campbell.
- Oversees training of 90+ person crew in emergency response and firefighting.
- Direct supervisor of 4 members with expertise in welding, pipe fitting, casualty control.
Student Engineer / Auxiliary Machinery Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Newport, RI
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of all habitability and auxiliary machinery onboard USCGC Campbell, including refrigeration, HVAC, salt water pumps, steering gear, small boats, and davits.
- Direct supervisor of 10 personnel with expertise in diesel engines, hydraulics, and HCAC services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture Marine Engineering
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT 07.2020 - 05.2024
Damage Control Aasistant Senior Enlisted Course
Naval Surface Warfare Officer School
11.2024 - 12.2025
Skills
- Shipboard emergency response training
- Installed firefighting system maintenance
- Equipment maintenance planning
- Personnel management
- Shipboard propulsion plant management
Certification
- Engineering intern, state of Oregon
Software
- Rhinoceros 8, 3D modeling
- Matlab
- NavCad
Extra curriculars
- 4 year varsity athlete, Baseball
- 2023-2024 Coast Guard Academy golf club president.
- Coast Gaurd Academy Charlie Company Commander, leader of 135 Cadets.
Research Experience
- Directed study in Lift boat Stability under Proff. Todd Taylor.
Timeline
Student Engineer / Damage Control Assistant
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2025 - Current
Damage Control Aasistant Senior Enlisted Course
Naval Surface Warfare Officer School
11.2024 - 12.2025
Student Engineer / Auxiliary Machinery Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture Marine Engineering
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
07.2020 - 05.2024