Christopher Piper
**** ** **** **, **** Lauderdale FL 33312
954-***-**** • ******************@*****.***
Summary
Twelve years of leadership experience with extensive knowledge in management and customer relations. Superb communication and interpersonal relationship skills which result in high customer satisfaction. Proven ability to instruct individuals and small or large groups in a wide range of subjects. Consummate professional demonstrating, sound judgement, initiative, and enthusiasm. Reputation as a versatile, diligent employee who never fails to produce desired results. Possesses superior composure in stressful situations which coupled with positive demeanor, elevating the performance of every member of his team. Education
Degree
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Graduate: May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Key Qualifications
● Over 12 years experience in leadership positions, ranging from asst. Manager to manager in a wide variety of work environments
● Maritime Security Officer
● Private Security for High profile clientele
● USMC Infantry Squad leader
● Event Coordinator for nonprofit HELO Foundation
● Secret Clearance 2010
● Small business owner
● DoD professional customer service certification
● Combat Marksmanship Coach
● Class D private security certification
● IYT Master of Yachts General Maritime Law
● IYT Marine Communications Master Theory Certificate
● IYT International Crew Theory Certificate
● MPT Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
● PYT Master of Yachts Limited 200-ton Certificate
● ENG 1
● STCW
● DoD Cyber Security Awareness Certification
● Certified Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Fitness Instructor Work Experience
Crew Member Motor Yacht Sofia 137 Moonen Mar- 2018-Present First Mate Jan-2020-Present
● Security Officer; Create and implement SOP’s for docking/operating in specific global regions
● Private security for high profile families, duties include:
-International escorting
-Sensitive material transportation/transfer
-Stand on and stand off personal security detail
-PSD and driver for high profile families and executives/associates
● Operated as an executive/maritime security officer in many regions of the world including; o Bahamas/Caribbean
o Mediterranean
o Northern Europe
o North America
o Middle East
● Manage deck crew and operations in accordance with worklists and schedule
● Assist Chief Engineer with engine duties, which include;
-Cleaning grey strainers
-Cleaning sea strainers
-Performing daily engine room checks
-managing water and sewage levels while engineer was away
● Worked hand in hand with Captain for orchestrating daily operations while owner has been aboard since May 2019
● Created passage plans and managed the updates for all chart corrections
● Performed an organizational re-haul off all Bridge folders for more streamlined and cohesive record keeping
● Managed the annual servicing of all FFE and LSA equipment in accordance with Lloyds approval standards
● Orchestrate and coordinate all contracting projects
● Run drills with crew and complete after actions reports, constantly adapting methods for better and safer performance
● Keep logs and perform all safety and procedural checks, which include;
-LSA
-FFE
-GMDSS
-Tenders/ Jet skis
-ISM
-Permits to work and hours of rest
● Ensure that the vessel maintenance and upkeep is kept to a high standard
● Perform personal training sessions for guest when requested Lead Deckhand Sep 2018-Aug 2019
● Created/Updated record books for organization and maintenance logs for tenders and deck operations
● Created and executed worklists for deck supplies, tenders, equipment and exterior
● Completed a 7 month shipyard period in Holland, duties included;
-Organizing and managing all equipment and supplies
-Creating detailed inventories for all deck supplies and equipment
-Service of cranes and capstans
-Adding additional length and paint anchor chains
-repaint all lockers on exterior of vessel
-unload and loading of all equipment and supplies including tenders
-Manage the servicing of all LSA and FFE gear
-Manage and perform the servicing of all tenders and jet skis
● Act as watchkeeper while underway
Deckhand Mar 2018-Sep 2018
● Completed boss on seasons in Bahamas/Caribbean and the Mediterranean
● Responsible for maintaining and detailing exterior of vessel
● Proficient at docking/mooring and operation of the anchors and capstans
● Participated as lookout while underway and assisted with taking hourly logs
● Prepared vessel in shipyard for crossing to Mediterranean, duties included;
-Complete polish of vessel
-apply antifoul
-Paint anchor chains
-service capstans/cranes
● Crossed the Atlantic with vessel on Dockwise from Fort Lauderdale to Genoa Italy
● Operate and maintain all tenders and Jet skis
● Took role as coxswain for tender launching and recovery procedures Motor Yacht Sofia 137 Moonen
Temorary deckhand/day worker Dec 2017-Mar 2018
● Assisted on exterior and engine room
● Worked closely with chief engineer for engine room maintenance
● Wash downs, detailing of exterior and paint touch ups
● Assisted with sea trials and handling of lines when mooring Military Muscle Gym
Co-owner/ Lead Instructor 2015-Dec 2017
● Manage, plan, and advise all marketing and advertisement operations.
● Manage daily opening procedures for Gym and Café.
● Developed and Instructed all of the cross training programs as well as the MMA/ martial arts program.
● Developed Business plan.
Federal Contractor
Deltha Corp./ MARCOSYSCOM/ITSS-ISI
2014-2015
● Managed the morning report for all specific engineer teams
● Created and formatted documents to be sent to higher command
● Took action notes during meetings and conferences and dispersed them to teams for review
● Organized meetings and scheduled appropriate war room
● Ordered and managed supplies for the entire team Financial Administrator 2013 - 2014
Kawa Orthodontics L.L.P
● Calculated, deposited and secured the daily payments
● Assumed responsibility for the daily financial operations of the medical practice
● Coordinated, verified, submitted claims on the behalf of our patients
● Managed the accounts of all active/non-active patients and was proactive with keeping them in good financial standings
● Formulated contracts to create payment plans for patients
● Executed procedures for delinquent patient accounts, including account adjustments, re-rolling accounts to formulate new payment plan or the creation and follow up of collections proc
● knowledge and extensive experience using Ortho-Trac software Personal Trainer 2010 - 2012
● Obtained excellent inter-personal skills one on one or in a group environment. ● Developed and executed detailed plans to achieve clients desired goals
● Experienced in private, commercial and government sectors of the industry. ● Extensive knowledge on physical fitness and health promotion
Recreational Assistant, Barber Fitness Center, Lunga Park 2009 - 2011 Marine Corps Cummunity Services (MCCS)
● Responsible for opening and closing operations of facilities
● Ran front desk: Researched and addressed customer issues in a timely and professional manner
● Operated cash register as and when necessary
● Obtained a personal trainer certificate via AFAA
● Did inventory checks on company's assets and maintained a detailed accurate log of all equipment Squad Leader 2005 - 2008
United States Marine Corps
● Responsible for the logistics and execution of all operations conducted by a twelve employee team
● Managed logistics of medical appointments, training courses and personal obligations of every member of the team, while staying cohesive with the completion of the daily mission.
● Applied leadership traits learned via leadership and team building courses, as well as on job training
● Maintained a vigorous training schedule with composure and implementation of key leadership traits.
● Resolved any issues presented by members of the team expeditiously ● Awarded the Good Conduct Medal.