J e s s e C o l e Cole.jesse92@gmail.com 74 Mount Hygeia Road401.829.5931 Foster, RI 02825

C A R E E R P R O F I L E

Multi-talented professional transitioning out of the U.S. Coast Guard, with over 4-years of experience as a maritime repair mechanic and a facility maintenance technician. Holding a 5-year background in search and rescue, law enforcement. logistics, warehousing, and procurement. Actively seeking management position in a mechanic field that will develop my professional skills.

C O M P E T E N C I E S

Internal Combustion Engines Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems Lock-Out/Tag-Out Manager/Mentor Hand & Power Tools Troubleshooting First Responder/ Search & Rescue

Trained Inventory & Log Keeping Firefighting

Microsoft Office & Adobe HVAC Maintenance

Law Enforcement Trained Electrical Systems & Wiring HAZMAT Coordinator Boat Trailering Operator Boarding Team Member

Boat Lift/Forklift Operation Boat Force Crewman

Procurement & Supply Veteran

E D U C A T I O N & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY- Currently enrolled and pursuing a B.S. in Fire Science and Emergency Management Projected Completion: 2018HONDA 225 OUTBOARD CERTIFICATE – U.S. Coast Guard, 2014BOARDING TEAM MEMBER TRAINING – U.S. Coast Guard 2014MACHINERY TECHNICIAN – 13 Week Resident Course, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, 2012FORKLIFT AND BOAT LIFT OPERATOR –U.S. Coast Guard, 2012U.S. COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING- U.S. Coast Guard 2011HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – Ponaganset High School, Class of 2010

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E Machinery Technician

Engineering Department, U.S. Coast Guard – Coast Guard Station Gloucester, MA 2012-2016Maintained and repaired: diesel and gasoline engines in various applications, building HVAC, 3 compressed air systems, 1 industrial emergency generators, galley fire suppression system and other naval & facility equipment. Additional duties: department ordering and tool inventory.

Diagnosed, maintained and repaired various types of power equipment, such as: (2) 4-stroke Honda outboard gasoline engines; (4) 92V6TA Detroit Diesel engines; various small engines with lawn equipment and P-6 De-watering pumps; building systems electrical/HVAC.

Proficiently replaced Detroit Diesel engines and other main components on military motor life boat vessels. Safely operated chain falls for each engine, removed and replaced the exhaust blanket system, added 5.5gal of oil and 16gal coolant, and conducted the final1 hour sea trial to validate proper operation.

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing 4 Coast Guard vessel assets. (2) 47ft Motor Life Boats, (2) 25ft Response Boats, (1) 29ft Response Boat. Organized and assessed preparations for annual asset inspections and exceeded supervisor’s expectations when successfully passed every year.

Responsible for ordering and inventory of parts, tools and supplies. Ordered and maintained up to 2,000+ gallons of fuel on station.

Oversaw the preparation for OSHA building inspections resulting in an exceptional score.

Manager and MentorEngineering Department, U.S. Coast Guard – Coast Guard Station Gloucester, MA 2011-2016

Leadership/Management position with direct oversight of a crew of 8 in the machine shop and station, managed maintenance work lists and training for qualifications at unit. Sustained a leadership position to complete assigned tasks and training.

Effectively trained 20+ personnel at unit in multiple proficiencies and qualifications such as; boat crew member, motor life boat engineer, boarding team member, radio watch-stander, HAZMAT qualification, trailering and forklift operations.

Developed crew members to be superior members of the unit and mentored them to take successful career paths in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Successfully managed a staff of 4 personnel on the fast-paced machine shop floor, which seamlessly completed maintenance work schedules daily. Maintained an accurate log completion of tests and maintenance.

Honors/Awards & VolunteeringFire Fighting Volunteer, Moosup Valley Volunteer Fire Station- Foster, RI 2008-PresentMember with established first responder capabilities. Maintained equipment and skilled in firefighting training.

Boy ScoutsAchieved Rank of Eagle Scout- Troop 101 Foster RI 2009Received ‘Woody Lowden Award’ as voted among peers -Troop 101 Foster, RI 2009

References Available Upon Request