Samantha Rajala

Experienced maritime operations professional ensuring the safety and security of Florida’s Gulf Coast. As a key communicator at Sector St. Petersburg Command Center, I coordinate emergency response efforts, dispatching vessels and aircraft to assist mariners, paddle-boarders, and swimmers in distress. I oversee vessel movements and address issues related to pollution and marine casualties, leveraging expertise in regional waterways from Pensacola to Key West. Previously stationed aboard a Coast Guard Cutter, conducting interdiction operations between St. Petersburg, Cuba, and Haiti to combat illegal trade and migration.

Provided exceptional customer service by greeting guests, accurately processing orders, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment. Trained new employees to uphold company standards, conducted inventory management to ensure stock availability, and oversaw cleanliness protocols during closing shifts to maintain operational excellence.