United States Operations Specialist

Kenston McKinnon

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SUMMARY Dynamic Operations Specialist with four years of experience in the United States Coast Guard, ensuring the safe navigation and efficient movement of vessels. Proven leader adept at optimizing team performance and resolving complex challenges.

EDUCATION United States Coast Guard (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) Operation Specialist (OS) A-School, September 2019 TRACEN Petaluma, CA

High School Diploma

Barbour County High School – Clayton, AL 2019

WORK Vessel Traffic Operator, United States Coast Guard – Louisville, KY EXPERIENCE October 2021 to September 2023

• Safely navigated thousands of vessels

• Responded to multiple casualties, and provided exceptional customer service

• Collborated with local agencies to develop emergency procedural plans

• Utilized Microsoft Applications for data input and tracking Operations Specialist, United States Coast Guard – Louisville, KY September 15, 2019 to October 2021

• Collected, organized and input data into databases

• Analyzed reports to identify improvement opportunities

• Trained team members to enhance productivity

• Managed tracking spreadsheets using Access and Excel

• Provided reliable communications across multiple states and rivers

• Dispatched emergency response communications

• Facilitated change management and communicated improvement plans

• Utilized Access for data modeling, trend forecasting and provided administration duties as needed

SKILLS

• Experience in CCTV

• Experience with VHF Radios

• Search and Rescue Certified

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Letter of Achievement Award, United States Coast Guard for superior performance of duty

• Rapidly certified in Communications Unit and Situation Unit

• Certified Vessel Traffic Service Operator

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