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I am a former Boarding Officer and Boatswain's Mate with the U.S. Coast Guard. After I was honorably discharged I worked as a police officer for five years. I am now a professional marine surveyor in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I run my own company called Suenos Azules Marine Surveying and Consulting. I travel Florida and the Caribbean surveying power and sailing vessels for clients.
FDLE Law Enforcement Certification
• SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor
• Florida Notary Public
• State of Florida “C” License (Private Investigator License)
• State of Florida “D” License
• State of Florida “G” License
• State of Florida Firearm License
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (50 Ton Master Captain’s License / 99 Ton OUPV License) with auxiliary sailing & towing endorsements.
See more at: www.SuenosAzules.com
Military Experiences
Jun 2002 - Sep 2006
Boarding Officer
Boarding Officer for the MSO office. Responsible for numerous boardings of private and commercial vessels and ships coming into the Port Everglades Inlet and Palm Beach Inlet. Ran Boardings and U.S. Coast Guard vessel related investigations from West Palm Beach, Florida to Miami, Florida. Worked with local law enforcement, Federal law enforcement, and MST ratings on varied cases.
Jun 2001 - Jun 2002
Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3)
Worked in the capacities of a Boatswain's Mate, Crew Member, and Boarding Officer at this unit. Worked in several search and rescue and law enforcement cases. Received my first Good Conduct and Special Operations medals at this unit.
Jan 1999 - Jun 2001
Seaman
Worked in the capacity of a SNBM, Boarding Team Member, Crewman, and Coxswain at this unit. Involved in several search and rescue and law enforcement operations.
Deployments
(1 year, 9 months)Sep 2001 - May 2003
South Florida
Operation Noble Eagle - Worked on several classified and unclassified cases and boardings pertaining to this operation between Miami, Florida and Fort Pierce, Florida.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Nov 1998 - Feb 1999
BM "A" School
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
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