Kevin Abruzzo
Valdez
Summary
Active duty US Coast Guard member since June 2004 (retirement approved Oct. 1, 2025). Experienced in diverse technical trades in the maritime community. Refined leadership and management skills. Developed a high standard of work ethics. Obtained a disciplined adherence to schedules and processional obligations. Possesses a keen ability to adapt and make swift and difficult decisions. Reliable and communicative.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vessel Traffic Manager
US Coast Guard
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee efficient movement of vessels transiting Valdez (Prince William Sound) Vessel Traffic System.
- Provide navigational advice, coordinate ship movement, and ensure compliance with maritime regulations of commerical maritime vessels.
- Maintain pollution response readiness in accordance with US Coast Guard training requirements.
- Vet tank vessels and ensure compliance with applicable code of federal regulations.
- Conduct personnel evaluations and assign schedules.
Telecommunications Operations Chief
US Coast Guard
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Establish telecommunication infrastructures onboard vessels and ashore.
- Establish contingency radio communication plans in the event of primary network failure.
- Train personnel to operate radio telecommunication and teletype networks.
Operations Unit Controller
US Coast Guard
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinate search and rescue (SAR) operations.
- Coordinate efforts with regional police and fire departments for resolving emergent operations including oil spills response and SAR.
- Manage, dispatch and direct high value assets (boats, helicopters, fixed-winged aircrafts).
- Maintain liaison status and conduct interagency operations briefs in real time.
Recruiter
US Coast Guard
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Operate and maintaine applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Coordinate schedule and arrange interviews with applicants.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conduct phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitude.
- Host public outreach events and conduct public presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2024
Skills
- Deadline oriented
- Project oversight
- Personnel management
- Project coordination
- Data tracking
- Data collection and entry
- Documentation skills
- Public speaking and communication
- Working under stress
- Proficient with computer systems
Certification
Incident Command System: 100; 200; 300; 700; 800
Timeline
Vessel Traffic Manager
US Coast Guard
08.2021 - Current
Telecommunications Operations Chief
US Coast Guard
06.2020 - 08.2021
Operations Unit Controller
US Coast Guard
07.2018 - 06.2020
Recruiter
US Coast Guard
07.2014 - 07.2018
Incident Command System: 100; 200; 300; 700; 800
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
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