Laura Holveck

Laura Holveck

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Professional, HR/IOP Expert | SHRM Senior Certified Professional | Veteran/Aviator | Passionate Career Services connector | Organizer of All Things | Higher Education Faculty

  • Education

    • Naval Flight School

      2003 - 2005
      Naval Aviator Rotary Wing Commodore's List with Distinction for sustained outstanding performance.
    • US Coast Guard Academy

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor’s of Science
    • University of New Haven

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Arts - MA Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Experience

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • University of New Haven

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Graduate Student

      Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program.

    • 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
    • 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

    • Coastal Fitness - Niantic

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2022
      Group Fitness Instructor - Bootcamp
    • 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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

      Quality Improvement Partners, LLC
      Jul 2019
    • Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI)

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

      SHRM
      Aug 2020
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    • Myers Briggs Type Indicator practitioner

      The Myers-Briggs Company
      Dec 2019
    • Certified Group Fitness Instructor

      Athletics and Fitness Association of America - AFAA
      Oct 2023
    • Everything DiSC Workplace® Certification - Online

      Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand
      Apr 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

      American Heart Association
      Nov 2025
    • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Women in Leadership Advisor Member

      Issued by University of New Haven on Nov 2024
      University of New HavenAssociated with Laura Holveck
    • Troop Leader

      Issued by Girl Scouts of Connecticut on Aug 2025
      Girl Scouts of ConnecticutAssociated with Laura Holveck
    • Leader

      Issued by Girl Scouts of Connecticut on Sept 2019
      Girl Scouts of ConnecticutAssociated with Laura Holveck