Kevin Lain

  

Biography:

Work Experience: 10.9 years

Work Experience:

Experienced Boatswains Mate First Class with 12 years of proven leadership in the United States Coast Guard. Transitioning from military service in November 2024, eager to leverage extensive management experience into the next phase of my civilian career.


Work history:

  • Job Title: Seaman

    Company: USCG Station Golden Gate

    Period: July 2012 - June 2014

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • CG Pistol Marksman Ribbon
    • CG Rifle Marksman Ribbon
    • CG Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
    • CG Commandant Letter of Commendation Ribbon
    • National Defense Service Medal
    • CG Meritorious Team Commendation Medal
    • Search Coordination and Execution Course
    • California Living Marine Resorces Boarding Officer Course
    • Apprentice Leadership Program
    Role Description:

    U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate is the busiest station on the West Coast.Primary duties include carrying out search and rescue, homeland security, marine protection, and marine law enforcement missions. Crews execute more then 600 rescue cases and 300 law enforcement boardings a year. 

  • Job Title: Boatswains Mate Third Class

    Company: USCGC Spencer (WMEC-905)

    Period: June 2014 - March 2017

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    • Good Conduct Medal
    • CG Special Operations Service Ribbon
    • CG "E" Ribbon
    • CG Sea Service Ribbon
    • CG Achievement Medal
    • Leadership and Management Course
    • Seawatch Operator Course
    Role Description:

    USCG Spencer is a 270' Medium Endurance Cutter. Primary duties include carrying out search and rescue, marine fisheries law enforcement, counter drug interdiction, and migrant interdiction operations. 

  • Job Title: Boatswains Mate Second Class

    Company: USCGC Oliver Berry (WPC-1124)

    Period: March 2017 - June 2019

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • CG Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon
    • Good Conduct Medal
    • Humanitarian Service Medal
    • CG Commandant Letter of Commendation Ribbon
    • CG Achievement Medal
    • Western Pacific Living Marine Resources Boarding Officer Course
    Role Description:

    USCGC Oliver Berry is a 154' Fast Response Cutter. Primary duties include search and rescue, marine fisheries law enforcement, marine law enforcement for recreational and commercial boating safety, as well as forming public relations with state and foreign agencies. 

  • Job Title: Boatswains Mate First Class

    Company: USCG Aids to Navigation Team Boston

    Period: June 2019 - June 2023

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • Armed Forces Service Medal
    • Good Conduct Medal
    • CG Coxswain Insignia
    • CG Achievement Medal
    • ATON Admin and Positioning Course
    Role Description:

    USCG Aids to Navigation Team Boston is home to 2 Buoy Utility Stern Loading (BUSL) boats as well as 1 Trailering Aids to Navigation Boat (TANB). Primary missions include servicing over 460 buoys, light houses, and fixed aids to navigation from Hampton Harbor, NH to Plymouth, MA to ensure the safe navigation of commercial and recreational boaters. USCG ANT Boston also responds to Search and Rescue when called upon, as well as investigate any pollution spills while out on the water. 

  • Job Title: Boatswains Mate First Class

    Company: USCG Aids to Navigation Team Burlington

    Period: June 2023 - present

    Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

    • CG Commandant Letter of Commendation Ribbon
    • Boat Forces Command Cadre Course
    • ATON Command Cadre Ashore Course
    Role Description:

    USCG Aids to Navigation Team Burlington is home to 1 Buoy Utility Stern Loading (BUSL) boat as well as 1 Trailering Aids to Navigation Boat (TANB). Primary missions include servicing 140 buoys, light houses, and fixed aids to navigation on Lake Champlain from Rouses Point, NY to Whitehall, NY to ensure the safe navigation of commercial and recreational boaters. USCG ANT Burlington also responds to Search and Rescue when called upon, as well as investigate any pollution spills while out on the water.  


Education:

  • Nature Coast Technical High School

    High School – Engineering

    Period: August 2007 - June 2011

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