SAMUEL BIVINS
Prince Fredrick,MD
Summary
Compliance Officer with expertise in ensuring adherence to laws and standards, enhancing organizational compliance. Skilled in evaluating internal controls and conducting thorough process evaluations. Proficient in MS Office, CITRIX, Pier Vantage, Monday.com, and USA CFR compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Captain
UMD Center of Environmental Science
Solomons, Maryland
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised aquatic research teams during field operations and data collection.
- Coordinated logistics for research vessel deployments and equipment management.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for research activities.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of research vessels to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with scientists to plan and execute environmental field studies.
Captain
City Cruises
Washington, DC
05.2024 - Current
- Operated passenger vessels on scheduled routes along upper Potomac River.
- Adhered to USCG safety protocols and regulations for all operations.
- Trained junior crew on cruise procedures and operational standards.
- Conducted briefings for cruise crew on weather conditions, passenger count, and security measures.
- Executed emergency procedures for hazardous situations including engine failure and severe weather.
- Managed comprehensive preventative maintenance program to comply with USCG and PVA standards.
Yard Manager
Zimmerman Marine
Solomons, Maryland
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for the entire day-to-day operations of the boatyard with a capacity of 120+ vessels, and report to the company Executive Management Team.
- Follow up with potential customers regarding requests for work.
- Oversee office staff and crew of 15+.
- Perform monthly safety and business meetings with the entire staff.
- Perform bi-annual and annual review for all staff.
- Manage scheduling, production and quality of work for all trades.
- Coordinate with the boatyard and marinas for field work away from the boatyard.
- Manage a monthly average of 75+ customer accounts from start to finish, including informing customers of all items pertaining to their vessels.
- Manage communication and logistics with subcontractors and other boatyards.
- Maintain and promote safety measures to company and regulatory standards.
- Find and sell work to potential customers, in order to build a healthy backlog of work for all trades.
- Promote and maintain the company's reputation of above standard performance.
Director of Marine Operations
Hornblower Cruises and Events
07.2017 - 04.2023
- Responsible for all aspects of the Marine Operation.
- Maintained company assets to perform and pass annual USCG inspections, to ensure the safety and security of all persons onboard.
- Managed annual recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, retention and development of 30+ personnel to company standards.
- Planned and executed several safety and security exercises with National Capitol Region Area Maritime Safety Committee.
- Managed annual preventative maintenance project planning, scheduling, execution and cost.
- Managed 10+ company asset improvement overhaul projects, all exceeding $200K.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Operation Safety Officer.
- Master of vessel for 150+ cruises annually.
- Awarded Company Safety Award 2019.
- Awarded Company Operation of the Year Award 2018.
Associate Director of Marine Operations
Entertainment Cruises
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Lead teams of 30+ personnel, supervising daily performance.
- Trained and developed department managers and supervisors for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of the operation.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
- Operation Security Officer.
- Oversaw annual facility/asset inspections to the satisfaction of the USCG.
- Master of vessel for 150+ cruises annually.
- Awarded Company Safety Award 2015.
Captain
Odyssey Cruises
03.2007 - 05.2014
- Acted as lead officer, responsible for the safety of all guests and staff onboard for 150+ cruises annually.
- Led maintenance project planning, execution and cost control for entire operation.
- Responsible for annual staff hiring, training and retention for 40+ personnel.
- Awarded company Captain of the Year award 2007, 2013.
- Awarded Company Safety Award 2010.
Education
High School -
Dothan High School
Dothan, AlabamaCommunity College -
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AlabamaSeafarers School -
National Seafarers School
Arlington, VirginiaMerchant Mariner Credential - 100 Ton Master of Vessels Upon Inland Waters
Transportation Worker Identification Credential -
Department of Homeland Security
VHF Radiotelephony License -
Federal Communications Commission
Certification - AED/CPR/First Aid/Infant certification
Skills
- Risk analysis and prevention
- Process management
- System development
- Document reviews
- Goal setting
- Interdepartmental relations
- Recruitment/hiring/training
- Budget control
- Records organization and management
- Human resources oversight
- Customer service management
- Staff scheduling
- Supervised aquatic research
- Vessel maintenance
- Vessel inspection
Education Certifications
- Dothan High School, Dothan, Alabama
- Wallace Community College, Dothan, Alabama
- National Seafarers School, Arlington, Virginia
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, 100 Ton Master of Vessels Upon Inland Waters
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- Federal Communications Commission, VHF Radiotelephony License
- AED/CPR/First Aid/Infant certification
Timeline
Relief Captain
UMD Center of Environmental Science
11.2025 - Current
Captain
City Cruises
05.2024 - Current
Yard Manager
Zimmerman Marine
04.2023 - 05.2024
Director of Marine Operations
Hornblower Cruises and Events
07.2017 - 04.2023
Associate Director of Marine Operations
Entertainment Cruises
05.2014 - 06.2017
Captain
Odyssey Cruises
03.2007 - 05.2014
High School -
Dothan High School
Community College -
Wallace Community College
Seafarers School -
National Seafarers School
Merchant Mariner Credential - 100 Ton Master of Vessels Upon Inland Waters
Transportation Worker Identification Credential -
Department of Homeland Security
VHF Radiotelephony License -
Federal Communications Commission