Logan Kaczmarek
New York
Summary
Dynamic Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard, skilled in crisis communication and media relations. Proven track record in crafting impactful content and managing emergency situations. Recognized for integrity and excellence in public speaking, successfully disseminating vital information during high-stakes operations. Proficient in firearms and adept at training personnel for operational readiness. Years of federal law enforcement training and progressive work as a law enforcement representative for the U.S. Coast Guard. Healthy lifestyle and the ability to maintain physical and mental resiliency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visit Board Search and Seizure
U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
Manama
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed searches for unauthorized materials while supporting naval operations in the Arabian Gulf.
- Participated in joint operations for underwater mine removal in collaboration with Task Force 55.
- Crafted products form worldwide dissemination while apart of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Maui's Shipboard or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation of Events team during interactions with Iranian and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy forces.
- Achieved certification for advanced shipboard firefighting.
Boarding Team Member
U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago
Chicago
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted in successful search and rescue activities as a boat crew member.
- Executed ice rescues on Lake Michigan.
- worked as a boarding team member during recreational safety inspections involving boating under the influence, illegal charters and reckless endangerment cases.
- Directed crew members on board vessels during missions involving boarding and searching of suspected vessels.
- Stationed in role of certified radio dispatcher supporting Lower Lake Michigan search operations.
- Trained new personnel on proper operation of small arms, boat handling techniques, search procedures.
- Boarded commercial and private vessels to look for violations.
- Operated advanced communications systems to coordinate activities between multiple agencies involved in law enforcement actions at sea.
- Maintained operational readiness through physical training, drills, and exercises.
- Provided search-and-rescue operations in response to distress calls from ships at sea.
- Performed maintenance and repair work on boats, engines, navigational equipment, radios, and other related maritime equipment.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Ensured maritime safety and security by monitoring vessel traffic, responding to distress calls, and enforcing federal laws.
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Detatchment NY
New York
10.2022 - Current
- Worked during the TITAN submersible case as an Assistant Public Information Officer working with international partners to disseminate information to the public via official U.S. Coast Guard platforms.
- Put together and disseminated videos and other media content.
- Developed plans or materials to communicate organizational activities beneficial to environment, public safety or other important social issues.
- Authored speeches and announcements for senior staff as well as media responses, press releases and FOIA statements.
- Organized special events to highlight organization's activities or messages to the public.
- Drafted and published news in print and video formats, detailing broad range of topics.
- Worked within the FEMA structure as a Public Information Officer for the Coast Guard.
- Expertly managed emergency situations within the incident command structure framework involving natural disasters, search and rescue efforts, as well as pollution mitigation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Communications And Multimedia
The Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD10-2023
Skills
- Public speaking
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Crisis communication
- Media relations
- Integrity and honesty
- Firearms proficiency
- Self-defense techniques
Affiliations
- Experienced auto mechanic with the ability to maintenance, troubleshoot and repair large diesel engines, large to midsize gasoline engines including motorcycle and marine engines.
- Dedicated to physical and mental readiness conducting a consistent workout regime and healthly diet.
- Avid snowboarder.
- Artistically inclined and creates paintings, sketches and digital art frequently.
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Coast Guard Commendation Medal.
- Scored Sharpshooter on the Coast Guard Sig Sauer P229 and Glock 19 Gen5.
- Maintained academic honor role for SNHU college.
Certification
- Advanced shipboard firefighting qualification
- Inport Officer of the Day
- Boarding Team Member
- Visit Board Search and Seizure
- Anti-Terrorism Force Protection
- Quartermaster of the watch
- Radio Watchstander
- 45' Response Boat Medium Crewman
- 29" Response Boat Small Crewman
- Non-Standard Cutter Boat Small Crewman
- Ice Rescue
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Visit Board Search and Seizure
U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia
12.2023 - 12.2024
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Detatchment NY
10.2022 - Current
Boarding Team Member
U.S. Coast Guard Station Chicago
10.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Communications And Multimedia
The Defense Information School
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