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Ryan Andzelik

Miami,FL

Summary

Proven leader and efficient problem-solver, leveraging technical knowledge and crisis management skills honed in the U.S. Coast Guard. Excelled in streamlining operations, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading high-stakes search and rescue operations and law enforcement operations. Demonstrated exceptional supervision and leadership, significantly improving team performance and project execution.


Forward-thinking bringing 25 years of expertise in maritime and security operations. Cultivates rapport with national and international organizations to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard
02.2005 - 10.2024
  • Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and managed project plans.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Managed internal communications leveraging modern and traditional communication mechanisms.
  • Provided extensive clerical support to manage correspondence, files, and communications.
  • Utilized communications systems to direct movement of personnel, resources and assets.
  • Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders across entire incident lifecycle.
  • Maintained communications between departments, and other districts and regions.
  • Organized and supervised staff personnel in utilization of classified and unclassified radio equipment, satellite communications, networks and wire communications systems.
  • Drafted emails, wrote memos and prepared other communications.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients, responding to questions effectively.
  • Developed communications materials to promote organizational plans and initiatives.
  • Operated communications systems to send and receive transmissions.
  • Maintained integrity and overall quality of written communications.
  • Assisted with planning and executed communications plans.
  • Monitored and managed tactical communications to control information and focus resources.
  • Managed internal, external, and crisis communications.
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
  • Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
  • Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Led training of over 20 new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment and overall business strategy.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Provided backup to other positions, stepped in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Organized search and rescue activities to locate missing persons affected in the marine environment, coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
  • Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.

Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps
01.1999 - 02.2005
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
  • Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.

Education

GED -

Maine Department of Education

Some College (No Degree) -

American Military University

Skills

  • Quantitative skills
  • Resource/Asset allocation, planning and scheduling
  • Process Planning
  • Program Evaluation
  • Unified Communications Integration
  • Case Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Process Documentation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Operations coordination
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Planning and coordination
  • Crisis Management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Search and rescue operations
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Inspection and repair
  • Security understanding
  • Security clearance procedures
  • Government security clearance
  • National security understanding
  • Situational Assessment
  • Operational Coordination
  • Operational Communications
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Presentations
  • Corporate Communications
  • Telecommunications
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Skilled Multi-tasker

Certification

  • Certified Communications Unit Leader (ICS-358), FEMA - 2013
  • National Incident Management System (IS-700), FEMA - 2007
  • National Response Framework (IS-800), FEMA - 2016
  • National Incident Management System (IS-700) - FEMA
    Issued 2007
  • National Response Framework (IS-800) - FEMA
    Issued 2016
  • Advanced Incident Command System (ICS-400) - FEMA
    Issued 2023
  • Resource and Initial Action Incidents (IS-200) - FEMA
    Issued 2005
  • Command Intelligence Officer, U.S. Coast Guard - 2010
  • Maritime Search and Rescue Planning, U.S. Coast Guard - 2007
  • Navy Key Electronic Management System (EKMS) Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) - US Navy
    Issued 201

Timeline

Operations Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard
02.2005 - 10.2024

Aircraft Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps
01.1999 - 02.2005

GED -

Maine Department of Education

Some College (No Degree) -

American Military University

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