Laura Holveck

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2013

  MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter Pilot (2005-2012): Qualified Aircraft Commander that unifies the effort of a 4 member aircrew for operations in a multi-million dollar helicopter. Leads and pilots all weather, multi-mission operations throughout Coast Guard districts and conducts highly specialized air intercept missions of protected airspace incursions when deployed to the National Capital Region.Aviation Senior Duty Officer: Direct representative of the Commanding Officer. Guided air station over 24 hour duty day by supervising an 18 member watch and sustained 2 alert helicopters. When deployed to the National Capital Region, managed 8 member watch and sustained highly visible strip alert requirements for National Security.Deck Watch Officer (Ship Driver) (2001-2003): Direct representative of the Commanding Officer. Stood 4 hour watch rotations while underway. Managed 3 person watch, navigated 270' vessel in open ocean waterways. Show less

  • Student Under Instruction, Graduate Student

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Officer and Aviator

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2013
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  USCGC SPENCER, Medium Endurance Cutter

  Jun 2001 - May 2003

  Deck Watch Officer, Ship Driver

  First Lieutenant Department Head: supervised 25 personnel. Oversaw maintenance of exterior to 270' Coast Guard vessel, two small boats, and all operational evolutions conducted above decks (i.e. anchoring, small boat operations, towing, flight operations).Assistant Navigator Division Head: supervised 4 personnel. Charted adn oversaw safe navigation of 270' Coast Guard vessel in and out of restricted waterways along eastern seaboard and Caribbean.

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  USCG AIR STATION MIAMI

  Feb 2005 - May 2008

  Search and Rescue Rotary Wing Aviator

  Public Affairs Officer: organized and coordinated on average four events weekly for 5 helicopters and 4 airplanes in politically tense and highly televised region. Generated positive highlights of Coast Guard accomplishments for the community.Morale and Wellness Officer: prepared recreational events an managed $20K budget to boost morale for 300 member aviation unit.

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  UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, AIR STATION ATLANTIC CITY

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

  Search and Rescue, Air Intercept Rotary Wing Aviator

  Planning Department Head: supervised 5 personnel. Managed 300 person unit drill schedule, hurricane operational preparations, government required training, IT support, public affairs community relations, and continued education services to service members. Managed $20K budget.Command Services Division Head: supervised 4 personnel. Managed the morale program for 300 person unit, maintained and scheduled for 100 year old historical beach rental property, command satellite exchange program, continued education services, and critical incident stress management and casualty assistance unit programs. Operations Support Division Head: supervised 4 personnel. Managed flight services support for 10 rotary wing aircraft, public affairs community relations, and Coast Guard air auxiliary liaison. Show less

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  University of New Haven

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Graduate Student

  Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program.

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  US Coast Guard Academy

  Jan 2014 - May 2017

  Team leader for 16 officers and senior enlisted. Supervised and led 9-12 senior cadets. Managed 1000 cadet Corps in daily operations. As a Company Officer at the United States Coast Guard Academy, I serve as a mentor and leader to 1 of 8 companies at the smallest service academy; approximately 100+ cadets. Helping to develop and guide the future officers of the Coast Guard through their military and academic journey to achieve their Bachelor of Science degree and a Commission in the Coast Guard.

  • US Coast Guard Academy Regimental Officer

    May 2015 - May 2017

  • US Coast Guard Academy Tact Officer/Company Officer

    Jan 2014 - May 2015
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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  School Chief for USCG Midgrade Officer and Civilian Transition Course (Leadership Development)

  Manage team of two (civilian GS employee and midgrade officer). Plan and coordinate logistics for two course convenings, spanning 22 weeks each both online and in person at USCG Headquarters. Schedules and coordinates three week cohort convening which encompasses approximately 16 Flag officer and SES presentations, trips to the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Leadership instructor for three school houses teaching The Leadership Challenge curriculum by Kouzes and Posner. Show less

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  Coastal Fitness - Niantic

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2022

  Group Fitness Instructor - Bootcamp
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  Girl Scouts of Connecticut

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2023

  Girl Scout Leader

  Volunteer leader for a hybrid group of girl scouts from Daisy (5-6 yrs) to Seniors (16-18 yrs). Empowering young girls to learn, grow and lead.

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  US Coast Guard Academy

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2022

  • USCGA School of Management & Leadership Business Manager

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Management Department Faculty

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2022
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  Crowned Fit

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Group Fitness Instructor

  AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Led group fitness classes for up 20 members on a weekly basis.

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  U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association

  Feb 2023 - now

  Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Services

  Engaging our USCGA Alumni for beneficial lifelong relationships. Providing career services to support our alumni at any stage in any career along their journey.