Ryan Toomey
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Dedicated Electrician’s Mate and proven leader with over seven years of operational, engineering, and project management experience ashore and afloat. A three-time Sailor of the Quarter recognized for consistently operating above pay grade, including functioning as acting Engineering Petty Officer (E-5), qualifying as Underway Engineer of the Watch (E-5), and Entrusted with managing over $9 million in cutter and facility assets. I am eager to continuously learn and excel at each unit I have the pleasure of serving at for the rest of my career, at the officer level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electricians Mate Second Class
USCGC Escanaba
07.2025 - Current
Electrical Subject Matter Expert
- Sailor of the Quarter March 2026
- In-Port Engineer of the Watch
- Underway Engineer of the Watch
- Small Boat engineer for CBL & OTH MK IV
- Boarding Team Member
- Master of Ceremonies for E-7 retirement
- Pursuit Crew Member
- Member of Morale Committee
- Prop Watch stander
- Physical Readiness Leader
- Repair Party Electrician
- On Scene Leader
- Generator Watch stander
- ATFP Watch stander
Independent Duty Electricians Mate
Coast Guard Station Grand Isle
07.2022 - 06.2025
Oversaw all facilities equipment and electrical systems for five buildings and six assets.
- Sailor of the Quarter June 2023
- Facilities manager
- Master of Ceremonies for E-7 retirement
- Fill in EPO, Temporary APEO
- Crewman/Engineer for 45' RB-M, 27' SPC-SW-II, and 24' SPC-SW
- Boarding Team Member
- Contractor Liaison
- Morale Auditor
- Coast Guard Float Rider for Mardi Gras parades in 2023 and 2024
Electricians Mate Third Class
USCG Base Portsmouth MAT
10.2020 - 07.2022
Responsible for scheduling and maintaining gauge calibration for nine 270' Medium Endurance Cutters (WMEC).
- Enlisted Person of the Quarter April 2022
- Volunteer and Spokesperson for the Combined Federal Campaign
- Active member of deployable maintenance team
- Accountability Coordinator
Deck Seaman
USCGC Decisive
08.2019 - 05.2020
Responsible for all deck maintenance, longevity of the cutter, and cosmetic overhauls of the interior and exterior of the ship.
- Lead Seaman
- Helm/Lookout
- Cutter Rescue Swimmer
- Lead 2 $50,000+ projects overseeing the removal and replacement of non-skid for both the forecastle and fantail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins, CO05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- In-port/Underway Engineer of the Watch
- Boarding Team Member
- Pursuit Crew Member
- Small boat Crew Member and Engineer
- Davit Operator
- Master of Ceremonies
- Expert Marksman
- MPCMS Console school
- Advanced Electronics School
- Morale Committee
Timeline
Electricians Mate Second Class
USCGC Escanaba
07.2025 - Current
Independent Duty Electricians Mate
Coast Guard Station Grand Isle
07.2022 - 06.2025
Electricians Mate Third Class
USCG Base Portsmouth MAT
10.2020 - 07.2022
Deck Seaman
USCGC Decisive
08.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Fort Collins High School
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
American Military University