Ryan Brodie
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Accomplished Training Auditor with extensive experience at the U.S. Coast Guard, demonstrating unparalleled attention to detail and team collaboration. Led rigorous audits, ensuring 100% compliance with federal regulations, and spearheaded marine safety initiatives. Excelled in Microsoft Office to enhance audit reporting efficiency. Proven track record in decision-making and critical thinking, fostering significant improvements in operational safety and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Auditor
U.S. Coast Guard
07.1996 - Current
- Served as the Commanding Officer of multiple USCG Stations. Directly oversaw all aspects of unit operations including personnel management, finance, training, safety, and environmental compliance. Routinely led internal audits of all unit programs, utilized findings to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
- Accomplished USCG Law Enforcement Boarding Officer. Conducted 1000+ recreational boating safety and commercial fisheries boardings, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. Inspection reports and case packages were professionally prepared as per USCG guidance.
- Conducted 15 Ready for Operations inspections ensuring compliance with USCG regulation and policy. Audited 200+ line items including administration, personnel training, and vessel material condition. Prepared detailed audit reports and established timelines for discrepancy corrections.
- Performed detailed analysis of three waterways, evaluating waterway design and auditing administrative records of 300 individual aids to navigation verifying compliance with internal policy. Utilized Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures, and Mission Management System documents to conduct audit and prepared a detailed report of non-conformities and recommendations to improve safety and efficiency.
- Directly oversaw the maritime training of 100+ members including seamanship, navigation, damage control, and firefighting training. Provided formal instruction, developed training plans, established timelines, and evaluated personnel.
- Lead inspector for 500+ qualification interviews and practical evaluations. Verified knowledge requirements and proficiency for training certification.
- Program Manager at multiple USCG Sectors. Routinely traveled throughout areas of responsibility to conduct site visits. Proficient in U.S. Coast Guard travel policy and scheduling travel and filing claims in E-GOV Travel System.
- Established strong relationships with multiple key stakeholders including federal, state, and private entities, ensuring support for program initiatives. Regularly led in person and virtual meetings with partners.
- Routinely drafted written correspondence for distribution to the public including waterway safety marine information broadcast and articles in the Local Notice to Mariners containing information regarding marine activities or hazards to navigation.
- Led multiple complex marine accident investigations as a member of the unit’s mishap analysis board, ensuring accurate and efficient information gathering and analysis. Evaluated existing safety protocols based on findings from accident investigations, recommending updates where necessary for improved compliance and risk reduction.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Expedited document processing timeframes with proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite tools for drafting memos, letters, and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06-2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
Certification
- U. S. Coast Guard Boat Forces Command Cadre
- U. S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development Course
- U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer’s Academy
- Risk Management Facilitator
- Advanced Mishap Analysis and Reporting
- Tactical Boat Operator
- Advanced Marine Firefighting
- Basic Marine Firefighting
- Basic Motor Life Boat Operator Course
- Motor Life Boat Supervisor Course
- Firearms Instructor Course
- Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
- Basic Boat Operator Course
Awards
- Maritime Association of South Carolina Beacon Award 2024: In recognition of a career of distinguished service to the South Carolina maritime community and related industries.
- Thomas Edison State University Arnold Fletcher Award 2013: In recognition of bachelor’s degree graduates for exceptional achievement in online learning.
Timeline
Training Auditor
U.S. Coast Guard
07.1996 - Current
- U. S. Coast Guard Boat Forces Command Cadre
- U. S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development Course
- U. S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer’s Academy
- Risk Management Facilitator
- Advanced Mishap Analysis and Reporting
- Tactical Boat Operator
- Advanced Marine Firefighting
- Basic Marine Firefighting
- Basic Motor Life Boat Operator Course
- Motor Life Boat Supervisor Course
- Firearms Instructor Course
- Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
- Basic Boat Operator Course
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Preparedness
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Similar Profiles
ARMOND THOMPSONARMOND THOMPSON
Cybersecurity Operation Center Incident Responder at U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command HQCybersecurity Operation Center Incident Responder at U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command HQ
Sean NangleSean Nangle
Electronics Technician at U.S. Coast GuardElectronics Technician at U.S. Coast Guard
Gunner SmithGunner Smith
Executive Officer of USCGC Robert Yered (WPC 1104) at U.S. Coast GuardExecutive Officer of USCGC Robert Yered (WPC 1104) at U.S. Coast Guard