Mark Williams
Harrison
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at ICON & Company, excelling in project planning and team collaboration. Successfully implemented safety protocols and enhanced crew preparedness, contributing to mission readiness. Skilled in advanced problem solving and relationship building, fostering a cohesive team environment while ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
ICON & Company
08.2020 - Current
- Operated and maintained small boats for training exercises and missions.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Assisted in training personnel on boat handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to optimize vessel readiness and performance.
- Supported navigation operations using GPS and marine communication systems.
- Implemented emergency response drills to enhance crew preparedness and efficiency.
- Mentored junior crew members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures for boat operations, improving training consistency.
- Contributed to positive morale onboard by organizing recreational activities that fostered camaraderie among shipmates while at sea or in port visits.
- Achieved optimal utilization of deck spaces by skillfully arranging gear storage areas for easy access during various operations.
- Supported vessel''s mission readiness through diligent maintenance of life rafts, life jackets, and other lifesaving equipment.
- Reduced potential hazards by swiftly identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to the proper authorities.
- Maintained ship''s appearance with thorough cleaning and painting tasks, resulting in a professional presentation at all times.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship by actively participating in pollution prevention and waste management programs.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular maintenance and inspection of all deck equipment.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills while serving as watchstander, effectively managing deck crew duties and maintaining a safe environment for all personnel onboard.
- Implemented security measures throughout the ship, contributing to a secure environment for both crew members and sensitive information.
- Contributed to successful search and rescue missions by proficiently operating small boats and deploying appropriate lifesaving equipment.
- Assisted in damage control efforts during emergencies, effectively mitigating risks to personnel and equipment safety.
- Trained junior crew members on fundamental seamanship skills, increasing overall team competence and readiness.
- Ensured smooth sailing operations by efficiently managing mooring, anchoring, and towing procedures.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in firefighting, first aid, man overboard recovery, and abandon ship procedures among the crew.
- Aided navigation team by accurately updating navigational charts and assisting with celestial observations.
- Managed inventory control systems, maintaining accurate records of necessary supplies for continued operational success.
- Facilitated effective communication between the bridge and deck crew for efficient completion of tasks during underway replenishment evolutions.
- Supervised cargo loading/unloading processes, ensuring proper stowage and securing of materials for safe transport.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Boatswain's Mate
US Coast Guard Training Center
08.1995 - 08.2020
- Operated and maintained small boats for training exercises and missions.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Assisted in training personnel on boat handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to optimize vessel readiness and performance.
- Supported navigation operations using GPS and marine communication systems.
- Implemented emergency response drills to enhance crew preparedness and efficiency.
- Mentored junior crew members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures for boat operations, improving training consistency.
- Contributed to positive morale onboard by organizing recreational activities that fostered camaraderie among shipmates while at sea or in port visits.
- Achieved optimal utilization of deck spaces by skillfully arranging gear storage areas for easy access during various operations.
- Supported vessel''s mission readiness through diligent maintenance of life rafts, life jackets, and other lifesaving equipment.
- Reduced potential hazards by swiftly identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to the proper authorities.
- Maintained ship''s appearance with thorough cleaning and painting tasks, resulting in a professional presentation at all times.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship by actively participating in pollution prevention and waste management programs.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular maintenance and inspection of all deck equipment.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills while serving as watchstander, effectively managing deck crew duties and maintaining a safe environment for all personnel onboard.
- Implemented security measures throughout the ship, contributing to a secure environment for both crew members and sensitive information.
- Contributed to successful search and rescue missions by proficiently operating small boats and deploying appropriate lifesaving equipment.
- Assisted in damage control efforts during emergencies, effectively mitigating risks to personnel and equipment safety.
- Trained junior crew members on fundamental seamanship skills, increasing overall team competence and readiness.
- Ensured smooth sailing operations by efficiently managing mooring, anchoring, and towing procedures.
- Conducted regular drills to maintain proficiency in firefighting, first aid, man overboard recovery, and abandon ship procedures among the crew.
- Aided navigation team by accurately updating navigational charts and assisting with celestial observations.
- Managed inventory control systems, maintaining accurate records of necessary supplies for continued operational success.
- Facilitated effective communication between the bridge and deck crew for efficient completion of tasks during underway replenishment evolutions.
- Supervised cargo loading/unloading processes, ensuring proper stowage and securing of materials for safe transport.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Applied thorough navigation knowledge to determine geographical location and speed with or without assistive devices.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items, and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Directed ships' speeds using specialized knowledge of local winds, water depths and hazards.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Relationship building
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Project scope
- Team bonding
Certification
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Woodworking
Hobby, create furniture and other small woodworking projects
Timeline
Project Manager
ICON & Company
08.2020 - Current
Boatswain's Mate
US Coast Guard Training Center
08.1995 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati