Justin Dion
Director, Waterfront Campus @Orange Coast College
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Waterfront Campus @Orange Coast College
Newport Beach, CA, US
Lead business operations, strategic growth, and industry engagement for a 12-acre maritime training campus serving over annual participants across USCG-approved professional certifications, workforce development contracts, and recreational boating programs-Manage $1.2M+ annual operating budget, oversee 20+ staff and instructors, and negotiate contracts for vessel operations, facility rentals, and specialized training services-Secure and manage over $3.5M in capital assets and donor-supported projects, including vessel acquisitions, infrastructure upgrades, and USCG-regulated training and safety equipment-Represent the college in regional workforce consortiums, community initiatives, and employer engagement events to promote new program pipelines and partnership opportunities.
EDUCATION
Boston College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
ABOUT JUSTIN DION
Operations oriented leader and veteran U.S. Naval Officer with extensive experience managing asset-intensive systems, leading teams, and executing complex operations under uncertainty. MBA graduate with strengths in analytics, program management, and operational strategy. Licensed maritime professional with global logistics and maritime operations experience. Current director of the Orange Coast College Waterfront Campus in Newport Beach, CA Second Mate of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans Master 1600 GRT Upon Oceans
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