ALEXANDRA M. COSTESCU
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Mobile: 914-***-****
*******@*****.*** *********.*.********@****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a responsible position in logistics management where my skills, knowledge and experience will be contributed towards the improvement of the company. My innovative ideas and active personality should assist me a lot in adding to the company's growth.
EDUCATION
Emergency Management Institute
30 FEMA course credits in Emergency Management
Hofstra University
Master of Art, Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences
Bachelor of Art, Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences; Minor: Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prince William County Public Schools, Triangle, VA
Speech Language Pathologist, 10/2018-Present
Provides services for general education and special education children ages 5 to 12 years of age presenting with Speech and Language delay or impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotionally Disturbed, and Intelligence Deficiency. Collaborate with staff and providers, counsel guardians regarding language needs. Administer standardized assessment, analyze results and generate recommendation reports and treatment plans. Conducts and participates in annual review meetings, generate Individualized Education Plan and progress reports. Implement system for collection and maintenance for each student to ensure compliance with state mandated policy.
Supervisor: Justine Byun, ******@****.*** 703-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
NYC Public Schools, Brooklyn, NY
Speech Language Pathologist, 08/2007-10/2017
Provides services for general education and special education children ages 5 to 12 years of age presenting with Speech and Language delay or impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotionally Disturbed, and Intelligence Deficiency. Collaborate with staff and providers, counsel guardians regarding language needs. Administer standardized assessment, analyze results and generate recommendation reports and treatment plans. Conducts and participates in annual review meetings, generate Individualized Education Plan and progress reports. Implement system for collection and maintenance for each student to ensure compliance with state mandated policy.
Supervisor: Raffaella Terzulli 718-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
NYC Department of Health Early Intervention, New York City: Five Borough Area
Speech Language Pathologist, 09/2009-Present
Provides speech and language therapy for children birth to 3 years of age presenting with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), and Specific Language Impairment (SLI). Provides assessment and therapy for cases of articulation, feeding, language, and basic sign language in the home/daycare setting. Conducts speech and language evaluations; generating reports, recommendation of services and treatment plans.
Supervisor: Several; references upon request
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Sector Virginia, Portsmouth, VA
Ensign (O-1) – Reserve Intelligence Section Chief: 08/2021-Present
Supervisory member for a five-member reserve staff who serve as the primary intelligence advisors to the Sector Commander and are responsible for defining and meeting the Sector’s intelligence needs. The Intelligence Division is comprised of uniformed intelligence officers and Petty Officers. Acting as the first level of intelligence field collectors supporting operation commanders and decision makers. Responsibilities include collecting and reporting intelligence in line with operational commanders’ intelligence requirements and establishing and maintaining relationships with smaller Coast Guard field units as well as port partners at the local, state, and federal levels.
Supervisor: LT Nicole Szczepanski, ******.*.***********@****.*** 757-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant (CG-823) Office of Budgets and Programs - External Coordination Division
Informal Inquiries Assistant Coordinator: 08/2020-02/2021
Supported the External Coordination Division (CG-823) within the Office of Budget and Programs by coordinating tasking and delivering of informal inquiries for Congressional Affairs. Worked with all Coast Guard directorates to task 350+ Q&As over a 6 month period. Communicated with program officials to draft responses within 1 week timeline and ensured responses were forwarded to CG-821 program reviewers for clearance. Delivered timely and accurate responses to Congressional Affairs for transmittal to various Senators, Congressmen, and Congressional committees. Drafted weekly congressional engagement report for high visibility meeting between CG-823, CG-821 and CG-0921. Assisted with administrative hearing preparation for December 2020 Arctic Hearing.
Supervisor: CDR Ian Callander. ***.*.*********@****.*** (202- 372-3535)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Station Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
Boatswain’s First Class (E-6)/Reserve Coxswain: 10/2019-08/2021
Coxswain on the 29’ response boat. Conducts recreational safety boardings throughout CG Station Washington’s waterways Area of Responsibility (AOR). Participates in establishing and maintaining of safety and security zones around ships, cutters, and boats for various incidents of national significance, boating races. Participates in joint, underway agency law enforcement and search and rescue missions, as directed by CG Sector National Capital Region, for operations within the Port. Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Proficiently uses Coast Guard operational, logistics, personnel, and training management applications. Perform administrative duties such as payroll, trainings and currency updates.
Supervisor: MK1 Kelley Robinson, ******.*.********@****.*** 410-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, Washington, DC
Boatswain’s First (E-6)-Third Class/Reserve Coxswain: 10/2015-10/2019
Qualified coxswain on the 29’ response boat. Conducts recreational safety boardings throughout CG Station Washington’s waterways Area of Responsibility (AOR). Participates in establishing and maintaining of safety and security zones around ships, cutters, and boats for various incidents of national significance, e.g State of the Union Address, Fourth of July fireworks display, boating races. Participates in joint, underway agency law enforcement and search and rescue missions, as directed by CG Sector National Capital Region, for operations within the Port. Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Proficiently uses Coast Guard operational, logistics, personnel, and training management applications.
Supervisor: LT Michael Griffin, *******.*.*******@****.*** 202-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant (DCMS), Deputy Commandant for Mission Support/CG6, Washington, DC
Logistics Coordinator – C3T Program Integration Office, 10/2016 – 10/2019
Reservist Long Term Active Duty for Operational Support
Supporting the Cyber Transformation Office Deputy Director and Assistant Commandant for Technology (C4&IT)/CG-6 in coordinating and maintaining various logistical functions to ensure mission success. Coordinates meetings with senior executive leadership, such as the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support and Deputy Commandant of Operations. Managed travel arrangements for senior management and advised staff on administrative and procedural internal control processes. Maintained official records and served as primary access and customer service point of contact for executive review and promulgation of logistics guidance.
Supervisor: CAPT James Marquez 202-***-****) James.D.Marquez @uscg.mil
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant (CG-4), Engineering and Logistics Directorate, Washington, DC
Engineering and Logistics Administrative Specialist, 04/2016 – 11/2016
Reservist Short Term Active Duty for Operational Support
Consolidated inputs from aeronautical, civil, naval, energy, logistics, and environmental engineering in delivering unified work products as tasked by the Coast Guard’s Chief Engineer. Provided organized services to facilitate the strategic and technical authority of the Assistant Commandant; administers executive management functions and responsibilities for promulgating and communicating directorate engineering and logistics performance decisions. Expedited, controlled, and shepherded policy and process communications which are distributes directorate business to mission support stakeholders and interagency partners. Ensured the Assistant Commandant, deputy director and office chiefs are informed of congressional, federal and international inquires. Coordinates meetings with senior executive leadership, such as the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support and Deputy Commandant of Operations. Planned and executed scheduling of interagency mission critical meetings with Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and Military services. Efficiently processed time sensitive and critical correspondence from and to Congress, industry, GAO, etc, which leverages Coast Guards’ multi-mission capabilities against maintenance requirements. Managed travel arrangements for senior management and advised staff on administrative and procedural internal control processes. Maintained official records and served as primary access and customer service point of contact for executive review and promulgation of engineering and logistics guidance.
Supervisor: CDR Diane D. Perry 202-***-****; *****.*.*****@****.***).
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Incident Command Center (ICC): Cyber Crisis Action Team Delta (CCAT)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC
Transition Action Group/Logistics/Operations/Executive Assistant: 10/2015 – 03/2016
Reservist Short Term Active Duty For Operational Support
Supported Operation Blue Harvest, a $45M effort to enhance the defensibility of the CG’s cyber domain and to achieve compliance with joint mandate by the DoD and the US Cyber Command. Multi-tasked responsibilities within the logistics and operations sections of the Incident Command Center. Participated in tactics and planning meetings for coordination of efforts for following operational period. Executed planning of logistical matters such as room assignments, allocation of supply resources, and transportation and lodging for critical personnel. Coordinated meetings for senior leadership with various departments within the CG, contractors, civilian employees and other Government personnel. Prepared key meeting document and deliverables. Team identified vulnerabilities across the cyber domain, remediated IT system weaknesses, and developed scalable and sustainable compliance solutions per the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) scorecard. Reduced risk to critical infrastructure, national and global economies, and National security.
Vital member of the Award Personnel Recognition Board for the Unit. Drafted policy, flag letter recognition, personnel and award trackers, and resource materials. Ensured all mobilized and deployed personnel were appropriately recognized. Briefed the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard and Flag Officers on Cyber CAT status and progress.
Supervisor: CDR Keirsten E. Current 202-***-****; ********.*.*******@****.***)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant (CG-84), Office Of Financial Policy/Reporting & Property:
Washington DC
CG Real Property Audit Remediation Team: 03/2013 – 08/2016
(Short Term Active Duty for Operational Support)
Enrolled Coast Guard general purpose property and tangible equipment assets into a financial system of record. Reconciled property and valuation record discrepancies identified as materiel weaknesses in audits of the Coast Guard’s financial reports. Supported in the analysis and review of over 56,000 Coast Guard real property assets with a total acquisition cost of more than $4.2 billion, ensured all assets were properly identified, valued, and recorded in the appropriate records management systems. Assigned values and disposition to Real Property assets using various valuation methodologies. Quality assured record assets and prepared enrollment packages for adjudication in a SharePoint repository; tracked progress from origination through acceptance and recording by the auditors. Recorded when assets were effectively recorded and visible on the financial statements. Efforts ensured the CG and DHS successfully complied with congressionally mandated deadlines. Conducted training and provided lessons learned on audit/enrollment to property stakeholders.
Supervisor: Mr. James Schindler 202-***-****; *****.*.*********@****.***)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U. S. Coast Guard Station New York, Staten Island, New York
Boatswain’s Mate-Third Class/Reserve Coxswain: 01/2013 – 10/2015
Boat crew qualified on the 25’ RB-S. Conducts recreational safety boardings throughout CG Station New York waterways Area of Responsibility (AOR). Participates in establishing and maintaining of safety and security zones around ships, cutters, and boats for various incidents of national significance, e.g United Nations General Assembly, The Pope’s US visit, New York City Fourth of July fireworks display, US Fleet Week, sailing competitions, and major community swimming and kayak races). Participates in joint, underway agency law enforcement and search and rescue missions, as directed by CG Sector New York, for operations within the Port. Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Proficiently uses Coast Guard operational, logistics, personnel, and training management applications.
Supervisor: BMC Michelle Micali 201-***-****; *********@*****.***)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Incident Command Post for Super Storm Sandy, U. S. Coast Guard Sector New York
Staten Island, New York
Documentation Unit (Short Term Active Duty for Operational Support): 12/2013-02/2014
Responsible for the maintenance, organization and archiving of accurate, up-to-date incident documentation such as: Incident Action Plan (IAP), incident reports, communication logs, injury claims, situation status reports, etc. Reviewed records for accuracy and completeness; inform appropriate units of errors or omissions.
U. S. Coast Guard Sector New York, Staten Island, New York
sFacility Inspector/Pollution Responder: 10/2011-01/2013
Conducted commercial waterfront facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety and security federal regulations. Conducted vessel boarding to ensure compliance with applicable domestic laws and international treaties by checking structural and stability conditions by verifying appropriate electrical, fire safety, lifesaving, mechanical and navigation systems, and by examining living conditions for crew members on foreign-flagged vessels. Assessed and enforced security requirements at waterfront facilities, and on foreign-flagged vessels. Pollution identification and response to protect the U.S. waters and the public from oil and hazardous materials.
Supervisor: CDR Lynn Capuano 347-***-**** ****.*.*******@****.***)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
AWARDS
CG Commendation Medal: Operational Device Meritorious Team Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal CG Reserve Good Conduct Medal
CG Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Letters CG Unit Commendation Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal AFR: Mobilization Device
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Basic Military Training U.S. Coast Guard Cape May New Jersey graduated July 2011
Boatswain Mate A-School Yorktown, Virginia graduated August 2012.
Qualified Response Boat- Small (RB-S) Boat Crew Member
Incident Command System (ICS) Qualified; Part A (Core) of Type Three Unit Leader
FEMA/IS/ICS Courses: 100, 200, 230, 250, 293, 300, 450, 700, 800, 808, 809, 810, 813
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Secret Clearance. Bilingual in Romanian (advanced written/read/spoken) and English. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Task Management System, SharePoint and Oracle. Excellent creative writing skills. Excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills. Hard-working, dedicated, professional and attentive to detail.