Zeffery Mims
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ******* **. *.*.
City: St. Petersburg
State: FL
Zip: 33705
Country: USA
Phone: 954-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $55,000
Willing to Relocate
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ZEFFERY MIMS
3624 Sunfish Dr. S.E. * St Petersburg, FL 33705 * *********@********.*** * 954-***-****
ENGINEERING OFFICER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. COAST GUARD CHIEF WARRANT Officer, Active Duty 1990 - Present, holds current Secret Security Clearance
Marine Safety Specialist/Engineering, Tampa, FL, 2009 - Present
* Investigated marine casualties, accidents, and incidents
* Led an investigation team of 8 in investigations
* Inspected ships (US and foreign flag, tank ships and barges, freight ships, and passenger ships) for compliance with international and national regulations, including engineering, structural, legal, safety, crew competency, and sea-worthiness
Marine Safety Inspector, Miami, FL, 2005 - 2009
* Inspected and investigated hundreds of vessels
* Led an inspection team, exploring ships` readiness, maintenance and equipment casualty procedures, the flow of information (between vessel owners & operators), and process correction
Career Development Advisor, New Orleans, LA, 2000 - 2005
* Helped Enlisted, Officers, and Civilian personnel optimize their careers. Areas of responsibility included (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana & So. Texas)
* Managed a $120,000 budget
* Provided information and guidance on education, benefits, investments and transition assistance
* Enhanced Coast Guard member`s job satisfaction to increase retention and productivity
Chief Engineer on USCG Cutter Sitkinak, Key West, FL, 1998 - 2000
* Ran all aspects of the engineering plant on a patrol cutter
* Managed a $300,000 department budget, responsible for mission readiness, including propulsion, electrical power, electronics, and auxiliary equipment
* Led a department of 10 technicians and engineers in preventative and corrective maintenance and all operations related to engineering
* Ship`s safety officer, responsible for all safety operations, including pre-event safety briefings, coordination during events, and accountability for all hazardous materials
Engineering Team Leader, Naval Engineering Support Unit, Key West, FL, 1996 - 1998
* Led a team of 15 mechanical and electrical engineers servicing USCG Cutters, including all engineering maintenance and casualty repair
* Traveled across the U.S. doing scheduled engine and generator replacements for the entire 110` Patrol Boat Fleet
* Repaired Aids to Navigation Vessels off of US and South American Coasts
Lead Boarding Officer, US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Tampa, FL, 1993 - 1996
* Boarded foreign, tank, and freight vessels to inspect for Navigation Safety, Engineering Compliance, and Captain and Crew competency.
* Investigated all pollution incidents to determine cause and necessary response
Facilities Technician, Coast Guard Air Station, Clearwater, FL, 1990 - 1993
* Maintained ground support equipment, aircraft generators, aircraft movers, HVAC equipment, and vehicles
* Worked on mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
B.A. Organizational Management / Engineering Studies ASHFORD UNIVERSITY (2011) 3.74 GPA - CLINTON, IA
Professional Certifications & Licensing: Licensed Designated Duty, Second & Chief Engineer, Universal HVAC Cert, Project Management Certification * Qualified USCG Marine Inspector & Investigator * MS-Project 2010, MS-Power Point, MS-Excel Cert, Safety Management & Maintenance Sys Auditing-using ISM Code, Nation Interagency Incident Management Systems (NIMS) * Incident Command System (ICS 100-800) International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Specialist
Professional Training: Project Management Cert issued by University of South Florida, Senior Leadership and Management Training, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, OSHA Regulations, Fresh Water & Sewage treatment procedures, Gauge and Meter Calibration Specialist Certifications
Professional Affiliations: NAT`L Society of Naval Engineers, Project Management Institute, National Chief Warrant Officers Association * National Naval Officers Association, Military Officers Association of America, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, Toast Masters International