ANDREW OSCAR COGGINS, Jr



ANDREW OSCAR COGGINS, Jr.108 Stone Avenue 2904 Lancaster DriveWhite Plains, New York 10603-2124 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060-8150H: (914) 946-2483 H: (540) 951-3014 F: (540) 951-3621__________________________________e-mail: cogkanltd@__________________________________OBJECTIVE: CAREER IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS* Ten years plus undergraduate hospitality program teaching experience at top tier research universities* Ten years research experience in hospitality & tourism management, architecture theory, & design research* Broad network of cruise & hospitality & tourism industry contacts gained through conference/trade show attendance as delegate/speaker and writing for trade journals and participation in SKAL International* In-depth knowledge of cruise industry and shipping gained through thirty years of study and research* Twenty-three years progressive experience in responsible management and leadership positions within maritime field* Extensive multinational experience (U.S., Germany, Belgium, France, Pacific Rim)* Multilingual communication skills (oral/written fluency in German and French; elementary proficiency in Italian, English mother tongue)EDUCATION:Ph.D. degreeHospitality & Tourism Management 2004Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityM.S.M. degreeBusiness Administration and Management withBoston University Brusselsconcentration in International Marketing & Finance 1994 M.B.A. (Completed 30 of 60 credit hours)AccountingJ.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management 1971Northwestern University B.A. degreePoliticsNew York University 1971Seatrade Cruise AcademyElements of the cruise Industry Course 2000PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTORBUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM 2014-PresentFRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE FACULTY ADVISOR 2012-Present* Manage Lubin Honors Program On NYC Campus. Advise all NYC BHP students on BHP course selection. Serve as Faculty Advisor for Beta Sigma Gamma Honor Society. Assist Director as required.CLINICAL PROFESSORDEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT &MANAGEMENT SCIENCELUBIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESSPACE UNIVERSITY 2010-Present* Teach courses in International Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management. Establish & maintainrelationships with Greater New York area Hospitality & Tourism Industry to improve industry/university cooperation.VISITING PROFESSORCARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE 2010-Present* Teach Cruise Industry Management modules for BSc in Shipping & Logistics and MSc in International Shipping Management & Logistics Programs.PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTSCHOOL OF HOTEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT, FACULTY OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION, THE CHINESEUNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG 2004-2010* Teach facilities planning & design, service quality, and travel & tourism management. *Teach cruise management in joint course with Star Cruises. *Establish & maintain relationship with Hong Kong Hospitality & Tourism Industry to improve industry/university cooperation. *Conduct research on all aspects of hospitality and tourism management with concentration on the cruise industry and the built environment. Perform other duties as assigned by Dean of school.Ph.D. CANDIDATE, INSTRUCTOR,DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY &GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTTOURISM MANAGEMENTVIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY 1996-2003* Conducted doctoral level research on all aspects of cruise industry with concentration on design, human resources management and on emerging & niche market development. * Developed and taught course on passenger shipping from a hospitality and tourism management perspective. * Taught facilities planning management, catering management, hospitality policy management, and human resources management undergraduate courses. * Supervised and graded field study students * Advised undergraduate students in course and career selection * Took courses in architecture theory and hotel, restaurant and tourism management.MARKETING DEPARTMENT INTERNCUNARD LINE LIMITED Summer 1997* Assisted Marketing Programs Director with passenger loyalty program. * Drafted and processed correspondence. * Screened all sailing manifests to ensure loyalty club members were listed as such with correct membership levels.POLICY DIVISION COORDINATORSUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIEDFOR SHAPE TECHNICAL CENTERPOWERS EUROPE (SHAPE) 1990-1995* Managed installation of real-time decision support and operations research system. * Monitored efforts of seven project officers working in conjunction with scientific researchers to achieve project objectives at best cost. * Scrutinized and defended annual $2.5 million budget proposals at committee meetings and consistently realized significant budget reductions (over 20% in three years). * Worked as team member tasked with streamlining 2,000-person organization; conducted work study interviews/collected and analyzed data. Result was 25% staffing reduction.** Received second award of Defense Meritorious Service Medal for major contributions to effectiveness and overall mission accomplishment of major NATO command.CHIEF OF NAVY SECTIONU.S. EMBASSY BONN, GERMANYOFFICE OF DEFENSE COOPERATION 1987-1990* Represented U.S. Navy in three major areas:sales of military equipment, supplies and training to and for German Navy/Air Force (total value: over $300 million),2) negotiations and supervision of cooperative procurement/research and development,3) management of relations between U.S. and German military and industry personnel.* Analyzed potential markets; advised U.S. Government and Industry of future opportunities. * Marketed U.S. military equipment and services. * Participated as bilingual team member in U.S./German procurement/sales/ research and development negotiations. * Supervised the release of legal and technical information. * Managed all supply logistics between U.S. and German navies; anticipated problem areas and solved them before difficulties arose.** Received highest level of recognition from German Government (Honor Cross of German Armed Forces, in Silver, less than .5 of 1% awarded to non-Germans) and from U.S. Department of Defense (Defense Meritorious Service Medal) for superior performance and contributions to U.S./German relations.EXECUTIVE OFFICERUSS CAMDEN (AOE-2) 53,000 TON FAST COMBAT SUPPORT SHIP 1985-1987* Second-in-Command. * Planned and directed ship’s daily operations, including voyage planning and helicopter operations. * Directed human resource management (conducted by 20 officers) as well as all work, leisure and off-ship activities of 600-man crew. * Improved overall security and safety involving people, information and material (no accidents or security breaches or incidents in two-year period).* Implemented preventive maintenance programs, oversaw training and qualification of ship’s officers. * Completed five-month shipyard refit two weeks early and successfully prepared for seven-month Persian Gulf cruise.STUDENTGERMAN ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGEin ADMIRAL’S STAFF COURSE 1983-1985* Hand-picked to represent U.S. Navy in elite two-year German academic program. * Major focus of studies was on strategic planning, international law and security affairs. * Researched and wrote scholarly papers. * Jointly managed six planning exercises with German Army, Air Force and Navy counterparts.OPERATIONS OFFICERUSS WILLAMETTE (AO-180)ACTING EXECUTIVE OFFICER26,000 TON OILER 1981-1983OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, PRECOMMISSIONING UNIT * Major responsibility was to manage, plan and schedule all operations/activities for 200-man ship. * Developed and implemented strategic, operational and logistical plans for putting ship in service on schedule.* Managed fitting out and shipyard maintenance while remaining within budget. * Negotiated contract modifications with shipyard to achieve optimum utilization of allocated resources.* Assembled, trained, motivated and led commissioning crew. * Designed Commissioning Book; planned and developed commissioning ceremonies and wrote public information program.** Awarded high recognition from Secretary of the Navy for pivotal role in WILLAMETTE’s smooth entry into service; received second Navy Achievement Medal.CHIEF ENGINEERUSS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074) 4,200 TON FRIGATE 1979-1981* Planned and directed operation of Engineering Department. * Organized and administered preventive maintenance program, which enabled the ship to meet all commitments, without delays due to engineering breakdowns, during seven-month deployment to Indian and Pacific Oceans. * Managed fuel, water and energy allocation within operating targets. * Successfully conducted training and qualification for over 100 men in firefighting, flood control, watch standing.DIVISION OFFICERFLEET TRAINING GROUP PEARLHARBOR, USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20),USS HASSAYAMPA (AO-145),USS TAWAKONI (ATF-114), USS CHIPOLA (AO-63) 1972-1979* Served as Training Supervisor, Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer, Navigator, Acting Executive Officer, and Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer. * Supervised professional and personal development and activities of training and operational work teams responsible for communications, navigation, weapons and engineering in Pearl Harbor and during voyages to Japan, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and New Zealand. * Motivated crewmembers through example, discussion and consensus building. * Performed management and administrative tasks such as designing training packages and planning training opportunities to meet ships’ deployment schedules. * Established training program for visiting French Navy ships. Provided liaison/translation services for in-port and at-sea training. Conducted shipboard security training and drills for nuclear capable and conventional weapon ships.** Contribution to fleet readiness and U.S. Navy/French Navy relations recognized at highest Fleet levels; received Navy Achievement Medal.Service:2010-PresentFred Tibbits Associates (FTA) U.S. Advisory Board2010-PresentHonorary Professional Consultant, The Chinese University of Hong Kong2009-2011Director of Young SKAL, SKAL International Asia Area2008-2012 Member Hong Kong Tourism Commission Working Group on Supply of Talent to Meet the Needs of Cruise Market2007-2012External Examiner for the Associate of Business Programme in Hotel and Catering Management, School of Business Administration and Tourism Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College2007-PresentJudge for Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards2007Teach Hotel & Resort Management Course to Gaming Management majors as part ofCUHK-University of Macau Exchange Program2007-Present Member Cruise Academy Maritime Advisory Group2004-Present Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications Subject SpecialistProfessional Memberships:Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education; International Association of Maritime Economists; Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; American Society of Naval Engineers; American Society for Quality; U.S. Naval Institute; SKAL International – Hong Kong, Member Executive & Education CommitteesAwards & Scholarships:2009 Listed in The Global Directory of Who’s Who2006 ITB 2006 Science Award for Best International Paper for dissertation2004 Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech Outstanding Graduate Student Award ASTA Holland America Line Foundation Research Scholarship for “What makes a passenger ship a legend: Visual impressions of passenger ship profiles.”1999 Marriott Foundation Hospitality & Tourism Management Minority ScholarshipConference Presentations:2010Caribbean Shipping AssociationCuracao“Regional Integrated Maritime StrategyExecutive Conference(RIMS) If not today…When?The Cruise Sector Perspective.”2009Caribbean Shipping AssociationCartagena“Impact on the Cruise Industry & HowExecutive Conference Businesses can stay ‘afloat’ & Maximize Growth”“The Imminent Cuba Cruise Tourism: Challenges or Integration Opportunities for the Region”2009Cruise Shipping MiamiMiamiModerator for “Crewing & Regulatory Issues” International Super Yacht Symposium2008Seatrade Cruise Shipping ConventionMiamiSpeaker for “The human resources challenge” sessionModerator for “Crewing for superyachts” International Super Yacht Symposium2007RINA Passenger Ship ConferenceLondon“Re-examining the past in search of future solutions: Oriana, Canberra, & post-Panamax”2007Seatrade Cruise Shipping ConventionMiamiModerator for Mega Ports for Mega Ships Session2006Symposium on Spaces & Places:London“Cruise Ships: Flagships & Legends” Exploring the ‘Flagship’ Concept2006Seatrade Cruise Shipping ConventionMiamiModerator for Crewing Issues Session2002HD 2002 Conference & ExpoLas VegasShort notice fill-in panel discussion member for CEU Session on “Understanding design for floating hospitality.”2001Baltic Sea Tourism Conference 2001Helsingor“Baltic Sea cruise market: Dead end or opportunity?”2001Cruise & Ferry 2001/London“Crewing U.S. flag cruise ships: Raising Maritime Hotel Conference 2001 awareness among hospitality students.”1996HUMCON ’96Salzburg“Quality service: Improving the information flow and cooperation between shore and onboard personnel.”1995HUMCON ’95Salzburg“Asian cruise market.”1995Asia-Pacific Seatransport ConferenceSingapore“Asian cruise and ferry markets.” Coauthored with & presented by Dr. Tae-Woo Lee1995Cruise & Ferry 95London“Asian cruise market: A candidate for multi- tier development?”1994The Boston University SymposiumBrussels“Keiretsu and competitive advantage: A Japanese model in the cruise industry.”Publications:2014Worldwide Hospitality & Tourism Themes “The globalization of the cruise industry: Volume 6/Issue 2a tale of ships”2008Cruise Business Review 3/2008 issue “Ports implement development plans”2008Cruise Business Review 3/2008 issue “Crew shortage reverberates”2008Cruise Business Review 1/2008 issue “Telecom comes of age”2007The Voice of TIC No. 4/2007 (General Issue No.65) “Profit from cruising now!”2007Cruise Industry News Quarterly No. 70 Volume 17 “Asian, Italian, or American?”2006Cruise Business Review 3/2006 issue “Hong Kong reveals location of new cruise terminal”2006Cruise Industry News Quarterly No. 66 Volume 16 “Asia/Pacific: Overcoming Challenges”2006Cruise Business Review 2/2006 issue “Fuel saving comes in focus of cruise lines.”2006Cruise Business Review 1/2006 issue “Selection and training of marine officers is stringent.”2003Cruise & Ferry Info FEB03 issue “Air for atmosphere”, “Conditioning for safety”, & “Challenging the usual.”2002Cruise Business Review 1/2002 issue“Bridge simulators to have a bigger role in the future.”2001Cruise Business Review Summer 2001“Cruise port of the future.”1999Cruise Business Review Fall 1999“Technology-telecommunications: Accessibility a key issue for today’s Cruise passengers.”1999Cruise Business Review Winter 1999“Deck & navigation officer training: Alook at two of the industry’s leaders.”1997Designs 97“Vive l’evolution!” [A study of the evolution of Royal Caribbean’s ship design]1996International Cruise & Ferry Review August issue“Asian cruise market: A new home for displaced contemporary/premium market ships?” not publishedBook & Paper Reviews:2004Mancini, M., Cruising: A guide to the cruise industry, Second edition. Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NY.Katsigris, C. & Thomas, C., Design and equipment for restaurant and foodservice: A management view,Second edition. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ.Harris, K. J., Hospitality management internship – A student workbook. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.2009Pinnock, F.H. & Ajagunna, I.A., “The Caribbean Maritime Transportation Sector: Achieving Sustainability through efficiency”. For The Centre for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaDissertation:“What makes a passenger ship a legend: The future of the concept of legend in the passenger shipping industry.”Available at: 2009 ISBN 978-3-639-14385-0 ................
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