Lydia Roets
Fort Belvoir,VA
Summary
Transitioning U.S. Coast Guard officer with10 years of proven success in personnel management, logistics, and operations.
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Department Head
Sector Northern Great Lakes
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed a $5.5 million budget and supervised 35 personnel responsible for purchasing, logistics, housing, and facilities for Great Lakes Region
- Oversaw engineering and maintenance of 50 assets and 60+ buildings in a remote location
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Liaison Officer
U.S. Navy Task Force 65
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Sole U.S Coast Guard officer under U.S Naval Forces Europe/Africa and U.S Navy 6th Fleet
- Planned and executed deployments in support of African operations, including counter-drug, counter-illegal migration, and humanitarian missions
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, strengthening collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Served as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams during complex projects or initiatives.
Commanding Officer
USCGC SANIBEL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed operations of an18-member crew aboard a110-foot patrol boat, emphasizing crew leadership, flexibility, and mission success
- Enforced commercial fishing safety regulations, managed search and rescue missions, and maintained a $10 million property portfolio
- Managed $10 million in property, classified materials, and arms/ammunition/explosives
- Authored counter-unmanned aircraft procedures adopted across the service
- Adapted quickly to evolving situations, demonstrating flexibility in managing unforeseen challenges during critical missions.
Watch Officer
Presidential Emergency Operations Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Senior Watch Officer in the White House Military Office joint-service operations center. Lead and executed highly classified contingency operations.
- Responsible for generating and executing highly classified national contingency and emergency action plans
- Optimized resource allocation during emergencies by utilizing advanced decision support tools and analytical techniques.
- Developed comprehensive situation reports, contributing to the overall understanding of complex incidents and events.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-expert stakeholders in easily understandable terms.
Executive Officer
USCGC CUSHING
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Second in command of a110-foot patrol boat with operations in a high-demand region
- Led 14-member crew, ensuring good order and discipline
- Oversaw 200+ commercial fishing inspections and managed a $90,000 annual budget
- Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity.
Supply Officer
USCGC DECISIVE
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised 25 personnel and managed $817,000 in unit funds and $70,000 in law enforcement funds
- Facilitated six international counter-narcotic and migrant interdiction patrols
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, achieving significant cost savings for the organization.
- Resolved logistical issues promptly to minimize disruption in the supply chain operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Farming
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Arts - Management: Organizational Strategy
American Military University
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Government
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT06.2013
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Logistics Management
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- International Operations Coordination
- Emergency Response Planning
- Asset Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Analysis Tools
- Logistics Software Systems
- Classified Communication Platforms
- Operational planning
- Assignment delegation
- Human resources
- Team leadership
- Consensus building
Certification
- 100-Ton Captain's License with Towing Endorsement
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
- Apiarist Certification (Ongoing)
Timeline
Logistics Department Head
Sector Northern Great Lakes
01.2023 - 10.2024
Liaison Officer
U.S. Navy Task Force 65
01.2021 - 01.2023
Commanding Officer
USCGC SANIBEL
01.2019 - 01.2021
Watch Officer
Presidential Emergency Operations Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Executive Officer
USCGC CUSHING
01.2015 - 01.2017
Supply Officer
USCGC DECISIVE
01.2013 - 01.2015
- 100-Ton Captain's License with Towing Endorsement
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
- Apiarist Certification (Ongoing)
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Farming
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Arts - Management: Organizational Strategy
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Government
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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