Bill Wiggins

About Bill Wiggins

I am a USCG-licensed Master Captain currently serving on the Quality Assurance team for a major vessel refit program supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s 47’ Motor Lifeboat Service Life Extension Project (MLB SLEP). In this role, I conduct operational testing and sea trials following refit work, helping verify performance, safety, and readiness before vessels are returned to service.My background spans marine operations, shipyards, fleet support, and founder-operated businesses. I’ve worked alongside engineers, technicians, and program teams in regulated, safety-critical environments where attention to detail, documentation, and sound judgment matter.In parallel with my professional role, I remain active as a founder and operator of small businesses, with experience building and managing multi-channel, customer-facing operations. This work has given me practical exposure to capital decisions, vendor partnerships, logistics, and customer experience, along with the trade-offs involved in sustainable growth.I’m most effective in environments where reliability and execution are essential — whether that’s preparing vessels for operational duty or building businesses that depend on consistency, trust, and follow-through.

Experience

1. Captain, Quality Assurance & Vessel Testing

   Birdon Group

   Feb 2026 — Present · Portland, CT, US

   Assigned to the Quality Assurance team supporting the U.S. Coast Guard 47’ Motor Lifeboat Service Life Extension Project (MLB SLEP). Conduct operational testing and sea trials on vessels following refit work to verify performance, safety, and readiness prior to delivery back to the Coast Guard.Work closely with engineers, technicians, and program leadership to document results, identify issues, and ensure vessels meet operational and regulatory standards before return to service.

Education

• Penn State World Campus

  Weather Forecasting

Skills

• Boat
• Inventory Management
• One Design Sailing
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Time Management
• Online Marketing
• Project Planning
• Boating
• Account Management
• Branding & Identity
• Sailing
• Event Management
• Process Scheduler
• Social Media
• Website Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Competitive Analysis
• Maritime
• Yachting
• Brand Development
• Sales Management
• Retail
• B2b
• Webmaster Services
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Online Advertising
• Product Management
• Customer Service
• Team Management
• Training
• Sports
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy