1. ROBERT B. TATE JR.
C: (985) 273-8311 | rtate@bellsouth.net
SUMMARY
Professional Experience & Goals
I provide EHS training leadership, development and delivery for industry leaders in mariner
fleet transportation and safety training. I have trained in most EHS subjects that include
conflict resolution, pollution, onshore and vessel safety operations, etc.
I am an educational and corporate instructional trainer whose career reflects 25+ years of
expertise driving the implementation of technical and safety training and course
development. Expert at managing a classroom environment, streamlining course
development, and providing an informative and interactive learning environment for adult
and student education.
I have supported the business efforts by training personnel that facilitates overall safety
standards, mariner regulatory compliance, and ever-changing safety/OSHA requirements. I
have also achieved 28 years of honorable service within the United States Navy and Naval
Reserves; holding multiple leadership roles including Command Master Chief, Assistant
Supply Officer, and Manpower Assistant.
- Thrives within deadline-driven and highly pressurized environments during classroom
management, development of stringent EHS safety courses, and training of adult personnel.
- Enhance organizational agility by utilizing effective training modalities and decisive
leadership style.
- Collaborative bridge-builder and effective communicator with demonstrated success
development and delivery of training and development of EHS courses that facilitate
required industry regulations.
Specialties:
Train on EHS Regulatory Statues/Requirements
Deliver Adult Education & Course Development
Strong Technical Writing / Grant Writer
Effective Leadership / Strong Motivator
Stringent Classroom Management
Proven Pedagogy and Andragogy Expertise
Inventory/Logistics Management
Certified Louisiana Instructor
Certified CPR Instructor
Lesson/Module Planning and Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hornbeck Offshore Operators,
Covington LA

2. 2011 to Present
Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment Training Coordinator
Position developed and recruited to provide training management leadership and direction
for the training department and to complete training coordination efforts.
-Acknowledged as subject matter expert and provide training on numerous topics and
course requirements for business and mariner safety, leadership, cost containment, OSHA
compliance, etc. for shore-side and vessel personnel within the Company's Safety
Management systems.
Develop and post-training curriculum/modules into the Learning Management System used
by fleet and accessed through the organization's Intranet.
- Track and monitor weekly and monthly training initiatives for 72 offshore supply vessels
as well as development of incident reports; create training modules including Near Misses
and Behavior Based Safety, etc.
- Develop PowerPoint lesson plans and training modules that complement visual and
auditory learners and expand on adult learning experiences providing greater adult
retention of lessons learned.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Teach thousands of shore-side and mariners on safety, CPR/AED/First Aid, vessel
security and current legislation regarding environmental law.
- Traveled to Romania, Mexico, and Trinidad to introduce third-party nationals to U.S.
safety standards.
- Develop and deliver 60+ training modules with many that comply with BSEE and OSHA
safety training requirements including a 60-minute drug and alcohol supervisory module
complying with CFR's governing offshore supply vessels.
- Received Coast Guard approval for one course saving money in training design concepts
—Leadership and Management, a new course requirement for all management personnel on
vessels .
- Development of safety modules including pollution, safety, and conflict resolution and
approached with new training requirements.
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Huntington Learning Centers
Multiple Locations
Tutor
2015 to Present

3. - Provide tutoring for all student age groups in multiple subjects and ensure that
understanding and participation is a key element in success of student learning outcomes.
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Home School 8th
Grade Student
Mandeville, LA
Tutor English/Literature
2015 to Present
- Serve as an English and Literature instructor for a home-schooled 8th grade student.
- Provide assistance and support in driving greater understanding and participation in each
subject's learning objectives.
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Kehoe-France Northshore, Middle School
Covington, LA
Middle School Coordinator- Teacher
2003 to 2011
Provided middle school training and development to 600+ students focused on World
History and U.S. History subjects. Utilized various teaching methods to ensure
understanding and knowledge of subjects taught.
- Created and delivered innovative and interactive learning modalities that increased
student participation and understanding of course subjects.
- Improved students' analytical skills utilizing new/emerging technology programs and a
variety of teaching methodologies that encouraged critical thinking and open discussions
within the classroom.
- Earned nine graduate hours in Educational Technology and Northwestern Louisiana
University and trained colleagues in new technology concepts/practices relevant to
classroom instruction.
- Completed research and wrote EEF, 8G, and RESTART grants that assisted the school with
needed assets and acquisition of new learning tools/pedagogies.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Key contributor in writing process improvement plans that successfully completed the
school's AdvanceED (SACS) accreditation within the Southern Academy Counsel School for
southern schools.

4. - Developed and gained USCG approval for STCW courses and introduced new learning
methods that ensured total student comprehension.
- Devised/delivered a new middle school mobile laptop center for reading/writing
assistance, online quizzes and instruction that increased SAT(10) scores by 10% during over
the years.
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United States Navy
Multiple Locations
1992 to 2000
Command Master Chief
Retired as Command Master Chief of the U.S. Naval Reserve Force; devised and delivered
numerous Navy instructions and polices for fleet-wide utilization.
- Provided guidance and assistance in implementing first-ever manning/distribution of
Women at Sea on a Fast Frigate platform.
- Motivated and guided Sailors and junior Officers on policies/procedures, and mission
readiness. Trained/interacted with thousands of Sailors, naval Officers, and Admirals.
- Implemented databases that racked millions of dollars of supplies/equipment for a
squadron of ships.
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United States Navy
Mobile, AL
1990 to 1992
Assistant Supply Officer /Manpower Assistant
Served as Assistant Supply Officer for the Commander Naval Surface Group Six; provided
logistics program support and processes/procedures for entire 8 fast frigates; supporting the
Supply Officer.
- Stepped in as acting Supply Officer in that role's absence.
- Assisted in manning control authorities for filling requirements for 8 fast frigates ensuring
correct rates and ratings that maintained proper balance and management of this small
platform of Women at Sea.

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U.S. Navy
Multiple Locations
1972 to 1988
SK/AK/HM Detailer / Navy Storekeeper
- Successfully placed 1,500+ active duty Sailors and served as the small purchase
Contracting Officer for the NRPC (Naval Reserve Personnel Center)
- Managed 200+ contracts valued at $500K+ and strategically matched personnel
requirements/requisitions with manning priorities.
- Coordinated manning decisions with NMPC (BUPERS), NRPC, COMNAVRESFOR,
PACFLT and LANTFLT manning authorities in transferring, creating, and filling manning
priorities.
SKSR( E1) - SKCS (E8).
- Served as onboard small ships and shore stations as an independent duty Storekeeper in
charge of procurement, receipt, and storage of foods, consumables, and repair parts needed
for mission critical readiness.
- Kept detailed recordkeeping and implemented budget requirements for afloat and ashore
commands—documented/wrote all requirements and kept accurate records.
E D U C A T I O N
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA - May 2003
B.A., Elementary Education
Dean's List Fall 2000 through Fall 2003
summa cum laude
Southeastern Louisiana University Student Teacher of the Year 2003
MILITARY ACCOLADES
2 The Meritorious Service Medal
4 Navy Commendation Medal
5 Navy Achievement Medal
1 Navy Unit Commendation
8 Navy Meritorious Unit Ribbon
8 Good Conduct Award
2 National Defense Medal
4 Sea Service Ribbon
Various Campaign Service Medals/Awards

6. CERTIFICATIONS
Louisiana Certification in Elementary Education (Private Schools), Grades 1-8
America Red Cross Certified Instructor
Confined Space Competent Person Certified
SafeGulf Certified Trainer
Certified Trainer of AED/CPR from American Red Cross
USCG Vessel Security Personnel Designated Duties Qualified Instructor
SKILLS
Grant Writing | Articles | Direct Marketing Emails | Web Copy
Academic Research |Internet Research | Accounting and Auditing | Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivables | Budgeting | Client Relations | Internal Audits | Tax Preparation
Process Improvements | Educational Technology Training | Adult Education | Course
Development | Adult Trainer | Classroom Management | Course Requirements | Business
Training Development | Strong Technical Writer | Grant Writer | Pedagogy | Andragogy |
Inventory Management | Logistics Management | Lesson/Curriculum Planning and Design
AFFILIATIONS
VFW
FRA
American Legion
APEL - Association Professional Educators Louisiana

7. CERTIFICATIONS
Louisiana Certification in Elementary Education (Private Schools), Grades 1-8
America Red Cross Certified Instructor
Confined Space Competent Person Certified
SafeGulf Certified Trainer
Certified Trainer of AED/CPR from American Red Cross
USCG Vessel Security Personnel Designated Duties Qualified Instructor
SKILLS
Grant Writing | Articles | Direct Marketing Emails | Web Copy
Academic Research |Internet Research | Accounting and Auditing | Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivables | Budgeting | Client Relations | Internal Audits | Tax Preparation
Process Improvements | Educational Technology Training | Adult Education | Course
Development | Adult Trainer | Classroom Management | Course Requirements | Business
Training Development | Strong Technical Writer | Grant Writer | Pedagogy | Andragogy |
Inventory Management | Logistics Management | Lesson/Curriculum Planning and Design
AFFILIATIONS
VFW
FRA
American Legion
APEL - Association Professional Educators Louisiana