John Terrell
Seabrook,TX
Summary
Dedicated Kirby Inland Marine Dispatcher, and proven Operations Specialist with over 8 years of active-duty service in the United States Coast Guard, excelling in collaborative team environments with over 15 years of experience in the Maritime industry in operational and logistical roles. Proven ability to coordinate routine operations, communicate effectively, and deliver tasks with precision and timeliness. Exceptional documentation, record-keeping, and compliance skills ensure adherence to standards and protocols. Adept at managing general housekeeping tasks to sustain unit functionality while thriving under pressure in fast-paced, high-stress situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Dispatcher
Kirby
Channelview
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinate barge movements in compliance with Kirby policies
- Practice industry standards for safe vessel movements and fleeting operations
- Utilize Oasis for 3rd party fleeting, tendering, call to docks, barge movements, traffic, and pertinent information involving a specific fleet
- Monitor Verkada cameras to monitor safety of fleet, personnel, and adherence to USCG policy for Security Zone
- Maintain proper log keeping, record keeping in an organized work environment rendering a successful shift
Ferry Deckhand
TxDoT Ferry Deckhand
Galveston
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked 12-hour shifts as a Ferry Deckhand where I assisted motorized vehicles with boarding. Participated in training exercises involving Maritime safety and seamanship. Maintained the safety of the vessel and crew adhering to TxDoT policies
Deckhand
Houston Pilots Internship
Galveston
05.2022 - 07.2022
Operations Specialist
United States Coast Guard
Houston, Tx
07.2008 - 09.2016
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Transportation
San Jaciton College
Skills
- Team oriented
- Problem solving
- Safety-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Goal-development
- Consistency
- Attention to detail
- Goal-development
- Integrity
- Safety awareness
Accomplishments
Received Letter of Commendation in the USCG serving on the USCGC Dauntless, specializing in drug interdictions, migrant interdictions, and building cases with minimal supervision and conducting Operational briefs for teams and command.
Certification
- TWIC | Expires: November 2026
- Personal Survival and Techniques | Received: December 2021
- First Aid and CPR | Received: December 2021
- Basic Firefighting | Received: November 2021
Timeline
Fleet Dispatcher
Kirby
11.2025 - Current
Ferry Deckhand
TxDoT Ferry Deckhand
07.2022 - 10.2023
Deckhand
Houston Pilots Internship
05.2022 - 07.2022
Operations Specialist
United States Coast Guard
07.2008 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Transportation
San Jaciton College
Awards and Recognition
Received Letter of Commendation with communications team fixing encrypted communications issues while working a time sensitive drug interdictions case involving Joint Interagency Task Force, Stood over 10,000 hours of watch accumulating in over 10,000 kilos of Cocaine and Marijuana seized, and over 150 lives saved. Worked in stressful environments that required a sense of urgency and minimal mistakes to provide sufficient results for the desired outcome relating to our mission and time objectives. Monitored 7 International distress VHF High sites with an area of responsibility from Calcasieu to the Colorado banks in a Coast Guard Search and Rescue Command Center where I collected information, assisted, and relayed information to Coast Guard assets. EKMS Alternate with no reportable incidents, COMSEC handler, Communications unit controller, Situations unit controller. Over 500 Intelligence/Flight briefs put together and briefed to Command and Operational teams in missions.