Patrick Bouchard
Sidney,ME
Summary
A highly experienced and licensed captain with 25 years of service as a Coast Guard Boatswains Mate, utilizing extensive experience guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
87’ Coastal Patrol Boat FINBACK
05.2021 - Current
- Leads team of 11 crew members who are responsible for conducting Search and Rescue, Ports Waterways Coastal Security Operations, and enforcement of Northeast regional fisheries regulations along the New England coastline from Maine/Canadian Border to Highlands New Jersey
- Ensured vessel's readiness for emergency response and conducted regular training exercises.
- Maintained vessel's operational readiness and ensured compliance with all safety and security protocols.
- Oversaw training and development of personnel.
- Managed annual operating budget of $75,000.
Master Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Station Jonesport
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed team of 28 personnel in conducting search and rescue, law enforcement, and marine environmental response, and boarder operations in the Gulf of Maine.
- Maintained station's operational readiness and oversaw training and development of personnel.
- Oversaw maintenance and upkeep of station's facilities and equipment.
- Managed annual operating budget of $90,000.
Senior Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Cutter HAWSER, Ice Breaking Tugboat
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Commanded crew of seven in conducting ice breaking and aids to navigation operations in New York city harbor region, on Hudson, East Rivers, and Connecticut River regions
- Ensured vessel's readiness for emergency response and conducted regular training exercises.
- Maintained vessel's operational readiness and ensured compliance with all safety and security protocols.
- Oversaw training and development of personnel.
- Managed annual operating budget of $55,000.
Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Station Rochester
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Led team of 25 personnel in conducting search and rescue, law enforcement, and marine environmental response, and boarder operations on Lake Ontario and surrounding waters.
- Maintained station's operational readiness and oversaw training and development of personnel.
- Oversaw maintenance and upkeep of station's facilities and equipment.
- Managed annual operating budget of $90,000.
Education
Professional Commercial Driving License
Northeast Technical Institution
Scarborough, ME05.2024
Organizational Leadership
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT01.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01.2012
Organizational Leadership
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Petaluma
Petaluma, CA01.2012
Professional Maritime License
Vineyard Maritime Ltd, Down East Training Center
Castine, ME01.2006
Skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent mentor and trainer
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong finical budget management skills
- Extensive knowledge of maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security operations
- Proficient in vessel operations and maintenance
- Route Navigation/Route selection and optimization
- Emergency planning
- First Aid Application
- Risk management assessments
Certification
- Coast Guard 200 Ton Master License with towing endorsement
- Able Body Seaman
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Heavy Weather Boat Operations Certification
- Commercial Driving license class A
- Forklift operator
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Master Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
87’ Coastal Patrol Boat FINBACK
05.2021 - Current
Master Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Station Jonesport
06.2018 - 05.2021
Senior Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Cutter HAWSER, Ice Breaking Tugboat
06.2016 - 06.2018
Chief Boatswains Mate, Officer in Charge
Coast Guard Station Rochester
09.2012 - 06.2016
Professional Commercial Driving License
Northeast Technical Institution
Organizational Leadership
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Associate of Applied Science -
Vincennes University
Organizational Leadership
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Petaluma
Professional Maritime License
Vineyard Maritime Ltd, Down East Training Center
- Coast Guard 200 Ton Master License with towing endorsement
- Able Body Seaman
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Heavy Weather Boat Operations Certification
- Commercial Driving license class A
- Forklift operator
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