Ross Comstock

Chief Operating Officer

South Dennis, Massachusetts, United States25 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in maritime emergency response operations.
Proven leadership in managing large teams.
Strong background in emergency management and planning.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a maritime operations expert with a focus on emergency management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Emergency ManagementMaritime OperationsNavigation

Other Skills

Emergency PlanningSmall Boat OperationsRadioGPS NavigationMentoringTrainingEmergency Response to TerrorismHomeland SecurityTacticsMaritime SecurityElectronics TechnologyNavigation SystemsCelestial NavigationElectronic Charting and NavigationEmergency Medicine

About

Experienced Chief Mate with an accomplished history of working in the maritime emergency response and law enforcement realm. Skilled in Emergency Management, Personnel Management, Budgeting/Finance, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Tactics. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management from Ashford University. High Risk/High Reward operations specialist. Analytical thinker. Highly organized, detail and task-oriented.

Experience

25 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

21 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

U.s. coast guard

8 roles

USCG Station Chatham

Promoted

May 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Officer in Charge of Search and Rescue station located on Cape Cod. Supervising and directing the operations of over 25 personnel with 3 boats assigned responsible for protecting over 1,100 square miles of water and 60 miles of coastline. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of over $11 Million in property and assets. Wholly responsible for the safety, well-being, and efficiency of unit.

Emergency PlanningMaritime OperationsSmall Boat OperationsRadioGPS NavigationMentoring+3

USCG Station Chincoteague

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021 · 4 mos

Called on to assume command temporarily to lead unit through transition after previous leadership was reassigned. Oversaw all operations including NASA ISS resupply mission point protection, reconnected unit with port partners and led unit through three successful inspections.

Homeland SecurityEmergency PlanningMaritime OperationsSmall Boat OperationsRadioGPS Navigation+5

USCG Station Portsmouth

Jun 2020 – May 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

Managing the administrative functions of a front-line search and rescue and law enforcement unit specializing in Port, Waterway, and Coastal Security including over $4 Million in property and more than $100,000 in annual funding.

Homeland SecurityEmergency PlanningMaritime OperationsTacticsSmall Boat OperationsRadio+6

USCGC DECISIVE (WMEC-629)

Jul 2017 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Chief of Navigation division, Deck Officer, Assistant to Operations Manager overseeing all operations planning, weapons employment and maintenance, in addition to personnel management at the senior enlisted level.

NavigationHomeland SecurityElectronics TechnologyMaritime OperationsNavigation SystemsRadio+7

USCG Station Chincoteague

Promoted

Jun 2014 – Jun 2017 · 3 yrs

Managed the operations and planning of a specialized heavy weather unit, responding to search and rescue calls in addition to recreational boating safety. Performed duties as Emergency Medical Technician. Operated two motor lifeboats and two specialized shallow water craft.

Emergency ManagementHomeland SecurityElectronics TechnologyEmergency MedicineEmergency Medical Services (EMS)Emergency Planning+8

USCG Station Port Aransas

Jun 2011 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Served as shift supervisor, managed training and certification program for over 50 personnel, operated search and rescue boats in addition to law enforcement and point protection activities.

Emergency ManagementHomeland SecurityElectronics TechnologyEmergency MedicineEmergency Medical Services (EMS)Emergency Planning+8

USCGC BRANT (WPB-87324)

Promoted

Jun 2009 – Jun 2011 · 2 yrs

Managed and maintained rescue and survival gear, weapons systems, and materiel condition of vessel. Served as Deck Officer

NavigationHomeland SecurityEmergency MedicineEmergency Medical Services (EMS)Maritime OperationsNavigation Systems+6

USCG Station Oregon Inlet

Feb 2005 – May 2009 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Served from entry-level up to shift supervisor. Managed navigation and publication inventory, Crewed and mastered multiple search and rescue boats.

Emergency MedicineEmergency Medical Services (EMS)Maritime OperationsSmall Boat OperationsRadioGPS Navigation+2

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Sales Associate

Nov 2004 – Feb 2005 · 3 mos · Victoria, Texas Area

Hired on as seasonal help. Increased overall sales in the tool department by over 5%.

Bradford motors

Car Salesperson

Sep 2004 – Nov 2004 · 2 mos · Edna, Texas

Us navy

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)

Sep 2000 – Sep 2004 · 4 yrs · Newport News, Virginia

Trained as journeyman aircraft electronics technician. Served in a general maintenance and labor role during ship's nuclear refueling and complex overhaul. Managed the removal, rehabilitation, and reinstallation of over 1,600 doors aboard the vessel, often requiring creative methods to utilize old metal fixtures.

Aviation ElectronicsElectronics TechnologySmall Boat OperationsRadioMaritime SecurityEmergency Response to Terrorism

Cookson hills electric co-op

Journeyman Lineman

May 2000 – Aug 2000 · 3 mos · Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Summertime seasonal laborer. Assisted with the planning, placement and installation of new service. Assembled requisite breaker boxes for new service and assisted with power grid maintenance as required.

Electronics Technology