1. Jesse Cole
Cole.jesse92@gmail.com 74 Mount Hygeia
Road
401.829.5931 Foster, RI 02825
C A R E E R P R O F I L E
Multi-talented professional transitioning out of the U.S. Coast Guard, with over 4-years of experience as a
maritime repair mechanic and a facility maintenance technician. Holding a 5-year background in search and
rescue, law enforcement. logistics, warehousing, and procurement. Actively seeking management position in a
mechanic field that will develop my professional skills.
C O M P E T E N C I E S
 Internal Combustion Engines  Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems  Lock-Out/Tag-Out
 Manager/Mentor  Hand & Power Tools  Troubleshooting
 First Responder/ Search & Rescue
Trained
 Inventory & Log Keeping
 Firefighting
 Microsoft Office & Adobe
 HVAC Maintenance
 Law Enforcement Trained  Electrical Systems & Wiring  HAZMAT Coordinator
 Boat Trailering Operator
 Boarding Team Member
 Boat Lift/Forklift Operation
 Boat Force Crewman
 Procurement & Supply
 Veteran
E D U C A T I O N & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY- Currently enrolled and pursuing a B.S. in Fire Science and Emergency Management
Projected Completion: 2018
HONDA 225 OUTBOARD CERTIFICATE – U.S. Coast Guard, 2014
BOARDING TEAM MEMBER TRAINING – U.S. Coast Guard 2014
MACHINERY TECHNICIAN – 13 Week Resident Course, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, 2012
FORKLIFT AND BOAT LIFT OPERATOR –U.S. Coast Guard, 2012
U.S. COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING- U.S. Coast Guard 2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – Ponaganset High School, Class of 2010
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Machinery Technician
Engineering Department, U.S. Coast Guard – Coast Guard Station Gloucester, MA 2012-2016
Maintained and repaired: diesel and gasoline engines in various applications, building HVAC, 3
compressed air systems, 1 industrial emergency generators, galley fire suppression system and other
naval & facility equipment. Additional duties: department ordering and tool inventory.
 Diagnosed, maintained and repaired various types of power equipment, such as: (2) 4-stroke
Honda outboard gasoline engines; (4) 92V6TA Detroit Diesel engines; various small engines with
lawn equipment and P-6 De-watering pumps; building systems electrical/HVAC.
 Proficiently replaced Detroit Diesel engines and other main components on military motor life boat
vessels. Safely operated chain falls for each engine, removed and replaced the exhaust blanket
system, added 5.5gal of oil and 16gal coolant, and conducted the final1 hour sea trial to validate
proper operation.
 Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing 4 Coast Guard vessel assets. (2)
47ft Motor Life Boats, (2) 25ft Response Boats, (1) 29ft Response Boat. Organized and assessed
preparations for annual asset inspections and exceeded supervisor’s expectations when
successfully passed every year.
 Responsible for ordering and inventory of parts, tools and supplies. Ordered and maintained up to
2,000+ gallons of fuel on station.
 Oversaw the preparation for OSHA building inspections resulting in an exceptional score.

2. Manager and Mentor
Engineering Department, U.S. Coast Guard – Coast Guard Station Gloucester, MA 2011-2016
Leadership/Management position with direct oversight of a crew of 8 in the machine shop and station,
managed maintenance work lists and training for qualifications at unit. Sustained a leadership position to
complete assigned tasks and training.
 Effectively trained 20+ personnel at unit in multiple proficiencies and qualifications such as; boat
crew member, motor life boat engineer, boarding team member, radio watch-stander, HAZMAT
qualification, trailering and forklift operations.
 Developed crew members to be superior members of the unit and mentored them to take
successful career paths in the U.S. Coast Guard.
 Successfully managed a staff of 4 personnel on the fast-paced machine shop floor, which seamlessly
completed maintenance work schedules daily. Maintained an accurate log completion of tests and
maintenance.
Honors/Awards & Volunteering
Fire Fighting Volunteer, Moosup Valley Volunteer Fire Station- Foster, RI 2008-
Present
Member with established first responder capabilities. Maintained equipment and skilled in firefighting training.
Boy Scouts
Achieved Rank of Eagle Scout- Troop 101 Foster RI 2009
Received ‘Woody Lowden Award’ as voted among peers -Troop 101 Foster, RI
2009
References Available Upon Request