Jerry Smith: Email & Phone Number

Work Experience 23 years

Captain at American Cruise Lines

Jan 2026 - Current

Regional Mate at American Cruise Lines

Nov 2025 - Jan 2026

Chief Mate at American Cruise Lines

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

Navigation and Seamanship Instructor at Seafarers International Union of North America

Jan 2026 - Current

Career transition at Career Break

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

Senior Coast Guard Officer at U.S. Coast Guard

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

Acquisition Program Manager - DHS Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jun 2021 - Jul 2024

Policy Advisor at U.S. Coast Guard

Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

Operational Test Director - U.S. Navy OPTEVFOR at US Navy

Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

Operations Officer - USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB 10) at U.S. Coast Guard

Jul 2016 - May 2018

Policy Analyst at Executive Office of the President

Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

Commanding Officer - USCGC THUNDER BAY (WTGB 108) at U.S. Coast Guard

Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

Faculty, Nautical Science Professor at US Coast Guard Academy

Jul 2007 - Jun 2011

Executive Officer, USCGC NUNIVAK (WPB 1306) and CHANDELEUR (WPB 1319) at U.S. Coast Guard

Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

Deck Watch Officer, USCGC SYCAMORE (WLB 209) at U.S. Coast Guard

Jul 2003 - Jun 2005

Their professional focus is Acquisition Professional, Adaptability, and Adaptability in Dynamic/Operational Environments across 3 core areas.

Jerry holds Maritime Instructor, Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives Level III (FAC-COR), and Marine Radio Operator Permit certifications and has been awarded Department of Homeland Security Peer to Peer Change Agent Award, Presidential Service Badge, and Award for Excellence