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- Owner of Deep South Divers, a commercial dive operation specializing in underwater maintenance, search and recovery and salvage diving.
- Selected diver for artifact discovery and recovery by the Dataw Historic Foundation.
- Licensed by the State of South Carolina for artifact discovery and recovery.
- Prior experience with recovery of entire boats, barges, heavy equipment and artifacts.
- Certified Advanced Open Water Dive Specialist for over 14 years.
- First Mate for Sea Wolf Charters in Port Royal, South Carolina.
- Local fishing expert trained by Macro International for data support of NOAA's marine fisheries management programs.
- Thirteen years of service in the United States Marine Corps, promoted to Gunnery Sergeant; Primary MOS Embark and Logistics.
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 3rd Award (awarded three times).
- Military Service Person of the Year, Beaufort Rotary Club.
- Commandant's Career Planner of the Year.
- Naval Occupational Safety & Health, Ground Safety Collateral/OSHA Regulation.
- USMC Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Specialist Course (MOS 9954) with Specialized Training in Hazardous Materials and Waste Generator Compliance, Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (OSHA/EPA), Confined Space Entry (OSHA).
- Department of the Army, Office of the Inspector General, Inspector General Course.
- Participated in cold weather training above the Arctic Circle in Norway.
- United States Marine Corps Fundamentals of Total Quality Leadership.
- Local business owner with over 25 employees.
- Logged over 500 dives.
- Mother of 17 yr old, 16 yr old, and 10 yr old twins, all girls.
- Author of Kym's Korner.
 
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DEEP SOUTH DIVERS
