Taylor Dial
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with over six years of coaching and mentoring experience, developed through service in the U.S. Coast Guard and the maritime industry. Proven ability to engage diverse groups, enhanced by experience as a volunteer high school wrestling coach and community church mentor. Committed to fostering student growth and creating inclusive learning environments for students from elementary to high school. Aiming to leverage these skills in an educational setting to inspire future generations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Inspector & Emergency Management Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina
Wilmington, NC
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted 40+ Port State Control and Domestic Vessel Inspections, ensuring compliance with international and domestic laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
- Led teams in evaluating hazardous conditions and vessel systems.
- Prepared accurate inspection documentation.
- Investigated maritime incidents.
- Issued enforcement actions, including 2 Captain of the Port Orders.
- Completed advanced training, resulting in improved vessel safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence.
- Developed, coordinated, and executed disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans while serving as the Situation Unit Leader at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.
- Responded as the situation unit leader to seven incidents involving hurricanes, contingency plans, and high-profile international visits, which involved overseeing data collection, analysis, and dissemination in support of the Incident Command System (ICS).
- Led real-time updates and briefings to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated multi-agency coordination for contingency plans, resulting in three exercises executed that involved 10+ Coast Guard units and outside government agencies.
- Spearheaded the transition to Microsoft Teams for incident management, improving collaboration and decision-making during hurricanes and large-scale exercises.
- Attained Emergency Management Specialist qualification and 15 FEMA certifications.
Deck Watch Officer, Deck Department Head & Operations Dept. Head
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter JACOB POROO
Pascagoula, MS
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Led bridge operations as Deck Watch Officer, ensuring safe navigation and effective ship handling during port and underway operations.
- Supervised watch standers, coordinated communication with vessels, and shore entities.
- Contributed to search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime safety missions.
- Led a team of seven members as Department Head within the deck department to manage deck operations, 200+ work hours in ship maintenance projects, training, inspections, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with maritime safety regulations, and operational readiness.
- Supervised Operations Department with seven members, as the department head, involving patrol planning, mission execution, weapon maintenance, and galley/food management.
Third Mate/Third Officer
Maritime Industry Oceangoing
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Sailed aboard three vessels and oversaw navigation, bridge operations, and watch standing duties to ensure safe vessel operations.
- Managed cargo operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and proper stowage.
- Conducted safety drills and inspections, maintained accurate logbooks, and ensured operational readiness of life-saving and firefighting equipment.
- Contributed to the execution of maritime safety, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions.
Deckhand
San Diego Flagships Cruises & Events
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed deckhand duties on four passenger vessels, assisting with tourism, vessel operations, line handling, and docking procedures.
- Ensured the safety and comfort of passengers by maintaining clean and orderly decks, equipment, and safety gear.
- Supported the crew in executing daily tasks, including vessel maintenance, emergency drills, and guest services, contributing to smooth and safe cruise and event operations.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
- Chipped and cleaned rust spots on decks, superstructures or sides of ships.
Deck Cadet, Commercial Shipping
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted in bridge operations and watchstanding duties as a Deck Cadet for 330 days aboard six different vessels that include a Navy warship, tank vessels, bulk carriers, container vessels, and vehicle carriers (roll-on/roll-off), gaining hands-on experience in vessel navigation, cargo handling, and deck maintenance.
- Supported the execution of safety drills, inspections, and maintenance of lifesaving equipment.
- Collaborated with senior officers to ensure vessel readiness, compliance with maritime regulations, and operational efficiency aboard various vessels.
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Maintained a watch on the bridge to ensure safe operations at sea, monitored engine room parameters, lookout duties and navigational equipment.
- Assisted professionals with maneuvering vessel through tight channels and in difficult weather conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY08.2019
Skills
- Software & Collaboration Tools Proficiency
- Marine Safety & Law Enforcement Database Management
- Marine Casualty Response & Investigations
- Incident Command & Crisis Coordination
- Emergency Management & Disaster Response
- Marine Vessel Inspections & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Risk Assessment & Compliance Enforcement
- Drug Testing Program Management & Compliance
- Ship handling/navigation
- Crisis intervention & suicide prevention
- Mental health & resilience training
- Active listening
- Team leadership
- Vessel inspections
- Incident management
- Relationship building
- Wrestling fundamentals
- Goal-setting guidance
- First aid and CPR certified
- Recruitment and scouting
- Group and individual meetings
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathetic approach
- Stress management
- Career counseling
- Role modeling
- Family interaction
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Third Officer of vessels of Unlimited Tonnage, any Oceans License, 08/08/19
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Cert, LivingWorks, 04/21/21
- SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) Cert, LivingWorks, 04/15/21
- IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, FEMA Cert., 11/27/20
- IS-120: An Introduction to Exercises, FEMA Cert., 07/22/22
- IS-130: How to be an Exercise Evaluator, FEMA Cert., 07/25/22
- IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response FEMA Cert., 12/03/20
- IS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management, FEMA Cert., 07/27/22
- IS-235: Emergency Planning, FEMA Cert., 08/31/22
- ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, 07/04/22
- ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System, 10/03/22
- IS-453: Introduction to Homeland Security Planning, 09/01/22
- IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 11/27/20
- IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction, 09/07/22
- IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations, FEMA Cert., 11/01/22
- IS-2000: National Preparedness Goal and System Overview, 11/01/22
- ICS-345: Situation Unit Leader, Resource Leader and Demobilization, USCG, 10/17/22
- Military Sealift Command (MSC) SHIP'S REACTION FORCE COURSE, 10/10/19
- MSC'S SMALL ARMS TRAINING & QUAL. COURSE, 10/10/19
- MSC SECURITY WATCHSTANDER ADV. COURSE, 10/10/19
- MSC'S SECURITY WATCHSTANDER BASIC COURSE, 10/10/19
- MSC SURIVIAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE, AND ESCAPE (SERE) TRMI, 10/04/19
- MSC'S MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, 10/03/19
- MSC SHIPBOARD HELICOPTER FIREFIGHTING TEAM MEMBER, TRMI, 10/03/19
- MSC'S SHIPBOARD DAMAGE CONTROL, TRMI, 10/01/19
- ECDIS Training (IMO Model Course 1.27), USMMA, 06/15/19
- Operational Use of ECDIS, Kings Point NY, USMMA, 06/15/19
- Maritime Communication (NA140), USMEMA-279, 06/15/19
- Chemical Biological Radiological Defense (CBR-D), USMEMA-153, 06/15/19
- ARPA Certification, USMEMA-399, 06/15/19
- GMDSS Radio Operator's License, Federal communications Commission (FCC), 06/15/19
- Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR AED, American Health Safety & Health Institute, 02/04/25
- Coaching Wrestling, National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations, 01/30/25
- Coach Level 2, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Accredited Interscholastic Coach, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Heat Illness Prevention, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, NFHS, 01/30/25
- First Aid, Health and Safety, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Concussion in Sports, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Protecting Students from Abuse, NFHS, 01/30/25
- Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS, 11/27/22
- Coach Level 1, NFHS, 11/27/22
- Understanding Targeted Cyber Attacks, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, 05/18/23
- Essentials of Community Cybersecurity, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, 05/16/23
- Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents, Texas A&M Engineering Ext. Service, 05/16/23
Volunteer Work
- Christ Community Church, Elementary & Mid. School Tutor, Wilmington, NC, 11/01/22-Present
- Hoggard High School Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Wilmington, NC, 11/01/22-Present
- Hoggard High School Young Life Volunteer, Wilmington, NC, 11/01/22-04/30/23
- Ocean Springs High School Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Ocean Springs, MS, 11/01/21-03/31/22
Accomplishments
- USCG Letter of Commendation for USCG Recruiting, 06/28/24
- USCG Letter of Commendation for performance & duties at Sector North Carolina, 02/29/24
- USCG Meriterious Team Commendation 2x - CGC JPO
- CG Meritorious Unit Commendation - CGC JPO
- Armed Forces Service Medal - CGC JPO
- DHS Outstanding Unit Award - CGC JPO
- NCAA Division III Wrestling All American: 8th place, 133lbs at National tournament, 03/01/19
- NCAA Division III Wrestling Centennial All-Sportsmanship Award, 02/01/19
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Marine Inspector & Emergency Management Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina
06.2022 - 06.2025
Deck Watch Officer, Deck Department Head & Operations Dept. Head
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter JACOB POROO
06.2020 - 06.2022
Third Mate/Third Officer
Maritime Industry Oceangoing
12.2019 - 03.2020
Deckhand
San Diego Flagships Cruises & Events
09.2019 - 12.2019
Deck Cadet, Commercial Shipping
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
06.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
United States Merchant Marine Academy
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