Stephen Burke
Pensacola, FL *****
678-***-**** - ad7m37@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Accomplishments
Received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal with Operational distinguishing device.
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Decision-Making
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Work History
06/2013 to 06/2015
Commanding Officer, USCGC PAMLICO
United States Coast Guard – New Orleans, LA
Responsible and accountable for 30 mixed gender crew members conducting search and rescue, and Homeland Security patrols in Southern Louisiana and Mexico.
Conducted over 500 missions safely and without incident resulting in countless lives saved.
Championed continuous improvement on daily response to search and rescue and law enforcement response aligning to network goals and service strategic planning.
Participated in strategic local and federal planning for disaster response and public relations.
Fostered change through sharing thoughts, feelings and rationale so that others understood personal and organizational positions.
Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs resulting in promoting 75% of the personnel attached to the cutter.
Responsible for a 65M waterborne asset and the safety and welfare of 30 crew members and families.
06/2010 to 06/2013
Coast Guard Special Operations Assignment Officer
USCG Personnel Service Center - Personnel Management – Washington D.C.
Managed special operations staff and assigned the highest qualified applicants for commanding search and rescue as well as law enforcement ships and stations.
Meticulously investigated and assessed applicants for high profile positions.
Spearheaded a new and efficient program to track competencies of qualified applicants resulting in the improvement of the outcomes of missions.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill operational requirements taking into account families special needs.
06/2008 to 06/2010
Executive Officer
USCGC KATHERINE WALKER – Bayonne
Responsible for a crew of 30 personnel supervising the good order and discipline as well as day-to-day port security and operations on board United-States Naval Vessel.
Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for ship.
Monitored unit training and training schedules.
Drafted training schedules for 30 sailors.
Built productive relationships with federal and state law enforcement insuring safety in the port of NY City harbor.
Served as evacuation and security platform for POTUS and foreign diplomats at the United Nations.
Monitored 1M USD budget overseeing expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
06/2005 to 06/2008
Officer in Charge
USCG Aids To Navigation Team – Baltimore, MD
Led team of 30 mixed gender crew in developing and implementing strategic plans to mitigate navigational risks in the port of Baltimore, MD.
Monitored and assessed over 1000 operational Homeland Security missions resulting in a safer port and waterway for mariners.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports, which included maintenance of survival equipment and adherence to all OSHA regulations.
Trained and mentored personnel in the certification of law enforcement officer and Homeland Security tactics.
06/2003 to 06/2005
Operations Officer
USCGC CHANDELUR – Miami Beach, FL
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff, State, and Federal agencies ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Planned and resourced law enforcement personnel and logistical support for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles. This resulted in the safeguarding of POTUS and foreign dignitaries during UN convention in Miami.
Verified compliance with best business practices throughout operations resulting in the search and seizure of over 400 Kg of cocaine.
Coordinated through search and rescue efforts the saving and repatriation of over 2000 immigrants, of which, thanks to positive cooperation with local agencies resulted in over 10%, mostly women and children, to become naturalized citizens of the United States.
Responded to five major national disasters in which I assisted local and federal agencies resulting in the saving of over 50 lives and the reunion of over 100 families from hurricanes.
06/2000 to 06/2003
Executive Officer
USCG ANT BUFFALO – Buffalo, NY
Handled the administrative management of 30+ personnel and supply requirements, executing a budget of over $200,000 for unit.
Implementing and monitoring unit training and training schedules resulting in excellent rating results from the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety Health Administration.
Responsible for three waterborne search and rescue assets in which we assisted and rescued over 500 recreational and commercial boaters.
Conducted over 300 Homeland Security missions ensuring safety of the public and high profile structures after 9/11.
06/1997 to 06/2000
Executive Officer
USCG Station Erie – Erie, PA
Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
Monitored unit training and training schedules.
Drafted training schedules for 30 sailors.
Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply petty officers.
Served as the senior instructor training and certifying over 100 crew members in high profile positions such as federal law enforcement officers and tactical boat drivers.
Served as ice rescue trainer and response specialist. Personally rescued five people who broke through the ice and getting them to safety.
Served as the media liaison for the station communicating all search and rescue and law enforcement efforts with local and national press.
06/1994 to 06/1997
First Lieutenant
US Coast Guard – Sewickley, PA
Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
Responded to over 300 search and rescue cases resulting in saving over 50 lives from the turbulent water of the Ohio River.
06/1991 to 06/1994
Special Operations Tactical Member
US Coast Guard – Cape May, NJ
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Certified as Federal Law Officer conducting searches, seizures, and protecting high profile assets foreign and domestic.
Trained and implemented law enforcement doctrine which became standard operating procedures that were employed between State and Federal agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Montreat College - Montreat, NC
Expected in 08/2024
Certification: HVAC
Fortis Institute - Pensacola, FL
06/1991
High School Diploma
Lake Lehman High - Lehman, PA