1. DOUGLAS MUTTER
Brevard County, FL
Home: 321-305-5538 • Cell: 321-271-7287
dmutter2@gmail.com
Business Manager: Performance with company oversight, committed to cost-effective management of resources.
Logistics professional with solid experience in scheduling, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Business management
Leadership/communication
Business organization
Budgeting
Negotiations
Customer Relations
03/2013 to 04/2016
CANAVERAL PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Cape Canaveral, FL
Business Director
Coordinated logistics and operations with the Port Authority, Harbor Masters, USCG, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
NOTU, and other port stakeholders.
Negotiated government contracts and government grants.
Represented the Pilots Association at operations and business meetings and political functions.
Problem-solved and assisted in troubleshooting navigational and berthing issues for ships calling Port Canaveral.
Worked with the USCG to start and implement the port's first ever Harbor Safety Committee.
Managed a USCG/DOT required drug testing program.
Researched, selected and implemented a new communications system to streamline business .
Spearheaded a new construction build for a new 45' aluminum hull Pilot Boat. Which would be a maintenance and fuel
cost saving to the company by replace an aging one.
11/1998 to 02/2013
CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY
Cape Canaveral, FL
Senior Harbormaster
Scheduled all commercial cruise and cargo vessels in and out of the port.
Logged all vessel movements in to a highly complicated billing system for payment.
Over saw line handling on arrivals and departures to ensure safe and proper vessel movements.
Supervised a team of deputy Harbormasters and ensured we had a smooth 24/7 operation.
Represented Harbormasters at all Port Authority maritime operations meetings.
Coordinated logistics and helped troubleshoot navigational and berthing issues for ships calling at Port Canaveral.
Developed strategies and participated in planning and problem solving for ship calls.
Initiated resources for handling emergency ship movements in to the port.
Received USCG Unit Citation Award for creating the port's first ever harbor safety committee.
Awarded Canaveral Port Authority CEO Vision Award for developing a port wide master cruise schedule.
06/1993 to 01/1998
U.S AIR FORCE
Colorado Springs, co
F-16 Avionics / Mechanical Technician
Completed all repairs and maintenance work on the F-16.
Examined vital aircraft components, including landing gear and hydraulic systems, to locate problems such as cracks
and leaks.
Inspect fuselage, wings, and tail using x ray and magnetic inspection equipment to check for corrosion, distortion, and
invisible cracks.
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble F-16 engine.
Utilize precision instruments and equipment to look closely at components like the turbine for corrosion, cracks, and other
problems.
Meet tight repair deadlines to ensure the aircraft stayed in service.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2. 2004BUSINESS MANAGMENT
Eastern State College, Cocoa, FL, USA
Completed Advance Microsoft Computer Skills and Programmers course.
Completed NIMS (National Incident Management System) 100,200,700, and 800.
Completed OSHA Hazard Communication Course.
Completed Florida Department of State Records Management course.
U.S. Airforce
Airman Leadership Development course
TECHNICAL OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: MARITIME
U.S Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, USA
Advance course in Maritime Operations management.
EDUCATION