Nicholas J. Ricotta
Department Manager
Ridgefield,CT
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced marine affairs professional with comprehensive knowledge in crisis management,
emergency response operations, and maritime policy. Proven track record for developing and executing effective action
plans to remediate environmental crises incidents. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and multitasking
skills. Seeking to expand knowledge in and outside of the maritime industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager
Gallagher Marine Systems
Moorestown, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Serve as a Qualified Individual on behalf of international and domestic shipping clients.
- Provide 24-hour crisis management on call services for oil spill response.
- Consult client base daily to provide regulatory guidance.
- Train and supervise new employees and interns.
- Govern as the lead Logistics Section Chief in simulated oil spill exercises facilitating methodology in congruence with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Incident Command System (NIMS)
Plans Department Manager / Contract Manager
ECM Maritime Services LLC
Wilton, CT
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Manage client CANTVRPs in compliance with California State regulations.
- Manage client Non-tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRP) to ensure regulatory compliance under the Oil Spill Act of 1990.
- Act as an Agent for Service of Process on behalf of clients to obtain California Certificates of Financial Responsibility (CA COFR).
- Conduct research and analysis of regulations to identify compliance requirements.
- Create and distribute regulatory client alerts.
- Process service agreements to comply with state requirements.
Oil Spill Response Supervisor
ECM Maritime Services LLC
Wilton, CT
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Oversee operations of large-scale emergency oil spill responses
- O Norfolk, Orleans, LA, Tampa Bay, FL, San Francisco, CA, and Houston,
- Coordinate with local, state and federal emergency response agencies to ensure timely and effective response to spills and other hazardous material incidents
- Audit Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) invoices during ongoing incidents
- Conduct post-incident debriefings and publish final reports.
Contract Manager
ECM Maritime Services LLC
Wilton, CT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Manage service contracts for client base to maintain compliance in remote areas such as, American Samoa, Guam/Saipan, Hawaii, and Canada.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
May 2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Crisis Management
- Planning
- Customer Service
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- ICS-100 - Introduction to Incident Command Systems
- ICS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- ICS-300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400 - Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents
- ICS-700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- ICS-800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
- ICS Logistics Section Chief Specific Training
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Affiliations
Sea Education Association (SEA) Expedition Oceanography July 2009
SEA Education Association, Woods Hole, MA
Timeline
Contracts Manager
Gallagher Marine Systems
04.2024 - Current
Plans Department Manager / Contract Manager
ECM Maritime Services LLC
01.2020 - 04.2024
Oil Spill Response Supervisor
ECM Maritime Services LLC
01.2017 - 01.2020
Contract Manager
ECM Maritime Services LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
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