Jeffery Hawkins

•Strategic forward-planning. •Operating within the tight financial disciplines imposed by ambitious budgets which I have helped to plan;methodical administration to deadlines (not to speak of crisis management where necessary). •The application of modern leadership methods (through staff motivation and involvement in both decision-making and target-setting, clarity in communication, and easy personal inter-relations). •Being able to work with diverse ethnic workgroups have left me confident in handling negotiations that require the reconciliation of different national approaches to otherwise common problems. •Highly motivated. •Self-starter & quick study. •Strong technical and administrative background. •A complete passion for the work I know and fully appreciate. •Straight forward thinking and planning. •Highly organized. •Budgets, including Capital. •Labor negotiations. •Contract negotiations. •Understanding of United Coast Guard regulations (inland & international waterways). •People management as per company policies and/or union labor laws. •Mentor to employees and training on the job. •User of all Microsoft software.