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ROBERT PAUUSON
15821 ALMERIA AVE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418
(361) 563-2888
Career Objective
To obtain a leadership position in an organization of economic importance to Corpus Christi, that is intent on
working collaboratively to achieve high levels of growth, and where strong systems planning, risk management,
and communications skills are valued.
Summary of Qualifications
Recently retired Coast Guard officer with extensive leadership experience in marine safety, maritime security,
and incident response that spans afloat and aviation operations and includes expertise in logistics, complex
systems management, and maritime safety, security and stewardship policy development. Possess current Top
Secret/SCI security clearance.
Work History
United States Coast Guard, Cleveland, Ohio
Chief of Response • Ninth DistrictJun 24, 2010· Jun 01, 2011
Directed district staff of 45 in completion of search and rescue, law enforcement, maritime security, and
pollution response missions, and provided operational intelligence support for the eight-state Great Lakes
region, including a 1500 mile border with Canada. Provided policy direction and resource management guidance
to 4 Coast Guard Sectors and 2 Air Stations. Developed and maintained strong partnerships with Department of
Homeland Security sister agencies and the FBI, and international engagement with the Canadian Coast Guard and
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, on Great Lakes safety, security, and environmental protection issues.
United States Coast Guard, Corpus Christi, Texas
Commander - Sector & Air Station Corpus Christi Jun 22, 2007 - Jun 17, 2010
Commanding officer responsible for planning, risk management, and safe completion of all Coast Guard missions
in the ports of Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Point Comfort-Port Lavaca, and Victoria; and in the coastal waters of
South Texas from Matagorda Bay to the border with Mexico. Supervised 950 personnel and oversaw $9 million
budget. Captain of the Port, and Federal On-Scene Coordinator for pollution response, for all ports in the sector,
including Corpus Christi (5th largest port in the nation), ensuring the safe, secure and efficient flow of commerce.
Regulated 3000+ annual foreign vessel arrivals, a fleet of 250+ US inspected vessels, 2500 uninspected fishing
vessels, and several oil and gas facilities. Controlled 16 operational units (small boat stations, patrol boats, buoy
tender, and aids to navigation teams), and direct command of Air Station Corpus Christi with 3 helicopters and 3
jet aircraft. Met regularly with Members of Congress discussing full range of maritime and border topicS.
Incident Commander for hurricanes Ike, Dolly, and Dean, as well as multiple hazardous chemical and oil releases.
Directed successful implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Recipient of the
Texas General Land Office 2009 OSPRA Award for Excellence in Oil Spill Preparedness, Prevention and Response.
United States Coast Guard, Washington, District Of Columbia.
Executive Assistant Jul 07, 2006 • Jun 18,2007
Assisted the Rear Admiral in charge of engineering and logistics support for the Coast Guard in developing,
managing, executing, and overseeing policies, procedures and resources supporting all Coast Guard aviation,
surface and shore assets. Lead project officer developing complete reorganization and alignment of the Coast
Guard engineering and logistics enterprise as part of the Commandant's initiative to transform the service.
Assisted the Coast Guard's Chief Administrative Officer in completing Coast Guard actions related to agency
integration and consolidation in the Department of Homeland Security.
United States Coast Guard, North Bend. Oregon
Deputy Commander· Sector & Air Station North Bend Ju114. 2003 . Jun 28, 2006
Second in command of a large Coast Guard Sector and Air Station. Managed all administrative, personnel,
logistical, housing, financial. and operational activities. Supervised 530 personnel and managed $1.1 million