Patrick Smith

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jun 1994 - Jun 2005

  • Directed the efficient operations and administration of busiest, international (Canada) Vessel Traffic Service & oversaw the safe transit of over 250K vessel transits/year.• Lead management negotiator during Union contract extension. Contract completed in record time and led to improved relations with local bargaining unit.• Skillfully managed complex projects including a $13M, international interoperability project to link US/CAN systems with first-ever, internet-based remote capability• Executed $1.6M U.S. Senate Sound Stewardship fund to improve maritime transportation safety in Pacific Northwest; efforts resulted in first-ever computer system to assess maritime risk. Show less

  • Waterways Branch Chief

    Jun 2001 - Jun 2005

  • Executive Officer, USCG Cutter SEDGE

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2001

  • Budget/Logistics/Human Relations Director

    Jun 1994 - Jun 1999
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  USCG 13th District, Seattle, WA

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2008

  Command Center Chief

  • Responsible for direct oversight of all operations and admin in WA/OR/MT/ID with U.S./CAN border, $55B port complex, 3rd largest Navy contingent & 30 critical infrastructures.• Partnered w/ State Emergency Operations Centers to coordinate rescue of 50+ personnel during worst flooding in Northwest in 10+ years, supervised $10M project to upgrade search and rescue software and spearheaded $200K project to track assets and leverage resources.

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  USCG Sector Houston-Galveston

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  Response Department Head

  • Supervised 350 person department to conduct Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Environmental Protection and Emergency response efforts from Lake Charles, LA to Colorado River, TX that included nation's largest Petro-Chemical port complex, 200+ Maritime Transportation Security Act facilities & 3rd largest recreational boating community. • Managed team of 600+ CG personnel to coordinate emergency response efforts for Hurricanes GUSTAV, EDOUARD, and IKE (the nation’s 4th most damaging storm - $27B in damages). Responsible for clean-up of over 240 oil and chemical spills, rescue of over 200 people and overseeing $20M+ re-build of 4 subordinate units.• Partnered with Customs and Border Patrol, Immigration Customs Enforcement, Houston Police, Harris County Sheriffs and Federal Bureau of Investigation to devise overreaching security plan for the Port of Houston. Efforts expedited security checks of deep draft vessels, enhanced enforcement efforts through improved intelligence sharing and resulted in multi-$M savings for industry. Show less

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  USCG, Assistant Attache

  • Coordinated w/ Ambassador/U.S. Embassy Staff, Department of Homeland Security and Canadian government to develop inaugural policy and $50M operations plan to formalize cross-border maritime law enforcement teams. Program touted by White House as model for northern border security program.• Planned and executed international press conference with U.S. Vancouver Consulate General and Canada’s Minister of Public Safety to announce completion of 12 years of effort to finalize program. Chosen as featured speaker to amplify message at the Canadian Defense Security Summit. Show less

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  American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)

  Jan 2014 - now

  Director, Regulatory Compliance

  Manages Regulatory Compliance Division for one of the nation's largest tug and barge companies. Incorporates U.S. Coast Guard (current and pending Subchapter M), Oil Companies International Marine Forum/SIRE and American Waterways Operators' requirements into company policies and procedures. Oversees/conducts audit program for over 150 vessels and coordinates security and incident management training in preparation for emergency response.