Proven leadership and unique blend of managerial and hands-on experience acquired over a 27-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard. Dynamic and result-oriented, with a documented track record of success in directing small and large scale cross-functional teams to develop local, national and international strategic initiatives from inception and design to execution and rollout. Influential communicator and relationship builder at all organizational levels and with external audiences. ( Government Relations ( Public Affairs ( Interagency Relations ( Project Management ( Port Security ( International Relations ( Ocean Policy ( Crisis Communications ( Top Secret Clearance.