1. PAUL H SMITH
4876 S. 48TH ST. APT D3
TACOMA, WA 98409
253-228-4993
phsa91999y@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment as a Project Manager, Production Manager, or Contract Inspector in the marine or
commercial industry.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
 30 years U.S. Coast Guard experience in operation, maintenance & repair of advanced shipboard systems.
 Successfully planned, contracted & inspected $180M of ship maintenance & repairs at commercial facilities.
 19 years’ experience in personnel management as senior enlisted, Warrant Officer, Officer & Engineer Officer.
 11 years’ experience in Heavy Icebreaker & Antarctic operations, planning, & logistics support.
 16 years’ experience as shipboard electrician & 14 years as senior engineering supervisor.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
 Responsible for all aspects of operations, maintenance & repair of 75,000 hp hybrid gas turbine & diesel
electric propulsion plant, including (7) Antarctic and (2) Arctic successful icebreaking deployments.
 Superior technical experience; planned, contracted, supplied & oversaw (Contracting Officer’s Representative
(COR)) for (5) 3,000 HP diesel engine block renewals, (4) 25,000 hp gas & power turbine renewals, (3) 25,000
hp reduction gear overhauls, (3) propulsion driveline bearing upgrades, (3) advanced propeller pitch control
system refits, & (3) cargo handling crane system redesigns.
 Subject Matter Expert for technical support, technical guidance & drawing reviews for 11 Heavy Icebreaker
contracts spanning 2009 to 2016.
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
 Port Engineer & COR for $87M USCGC POLAR STAR Reactivation Project, duties included:
o Ship assessment, work scope development & detailed contract specification refinement.
o Logistics manager for $11M in government furnished property & materials.
o Contract administration for all QA inspections, progress payments, contract changes & new work.
o Coordination of organic upgrades including $9M control & navigation suite, $3M self-help crew
habitability projects, (9) diesel engine center section overhauls & 26,000 hours of annual PMS.
 Engineer Officer & COR for $7.5M USCGC ACTIVE mid-life restoration project.
 Proficient in Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Project, & Access), CAD Programs & all CG Logistics Software.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer following 16 years superior distinguished performance, leadership,
dedication & administrative abilities.
 Promoted to Lieutenant in Naval Engineering discipline following 4 years distinguished performance as Chief
Warrant Officer, impactful professional development & superior technical mentorship.
 Proven ability to foster closeworking relationships across diverse senior and junior level military and civilian
maritime work groups by cultivating a productive workplace climate amongst diverse areas of responsibility.
 14 years’ experience in Coast Guard Officer Corps, responsible for effectively promoting prudent operational
risk management, enforced service objectives, and advocating for subordinate’s professional development, for
departments of up to 67 personnel.

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WORK ASSIGNMENTS & EXPERIENCE
COAST GUARD CUTTER POLAR STAR (WAGB-10) JULY 2013 – SEPT 2016
 Recipient of the 2015 US Coast Guard STABILE Award
 Awarded the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Award (1st) for personal performance.
COAST GUARD POLAR STAR REACTIVATION PROJECT JULY 2009 – JUNE 2013
 Awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (4th) for personal performance.
COAST GUARD CUTTER ACTIVE (WMEC-619) JUNE 2006 – JUNE 2009
 Awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (3rd) for personal performance.
COAST GUARD CUTTER POLAR STAR (WAGB-10) JUNE 2002 – MAY 2006
 Awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (2nd) for personal performance.
COAST GUARD NAVAL ENGINEERING UNIT HONOLULU JULY 1999 – MAY 2002
 Awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (1st) for personal performance.
COAST GUARD CUTTER EDISTO (WPB-1313) JUNE 1997 – JUNE 1999
 Awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for personal performance.
COAST GUARD CUTTER BRAMBLE (WLM-392) JUNE 1994 – MAY 1997
 Awarded the CG Letter of Commendation for personal performance.
 Awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for personal performance.
COAST GUARD
 Base Ketchikan, AK JUNE 1990 – MAY 1994
 Aids to Navigation Unit Coos Bay, OR JULY 1987 – MAY 1990
 CGC Bayberry Aids to Navigation Unit in Seattle, WA MAY 1986 – JUNE 1987
 Coast Guard Basic Training FEB 1986 – APRIL 1986
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
 NACE QP2 - 2012
 Port Engineer - 2012
 Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800 – pre 2014
 Contracting Officers Technical Representative – 2010
 Naval Surface Warfare Damage Control Assistant – 2006
 Gas Free Engineer & Fire Marshall – 2006
 Chief Warrant Officer Professional Development - 2003
 WLB ISCS Maint & Mgmt Tech - 2001
 Senior Enlisted Service Academy - 2000
 110 Engineering Console Tech - 1997
 EM-01 Analog Electronics Tech - 1997
 MK 27 Gyro Compass Tech – 1995
 Coast Guard Basic Training – 1986
 Centennial High School – 1984