Broad-scope International (Caribbean and Middle East) Government/Department of Defense (DoD) and Military Security and Protective Service experience as well as extensive Domestic Law Enforcement and Private Investigation background ~ Extensive ongoing Law Enforcement, Security and Military Training spanning over 2 decades ~ Keen talent for recognizing, analyzing, problem solving, and responding to critical security incidents and mitigating risk ~ Decisive, motivating leader with solid experience in training and directing multi-national personnel as well as directing security operations ~ Proactively collaborate with cross-functional agencies, departments and personnel to maximize performance ~ Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills; intermediate-level/conversational Spanish skills ~ Resourceful, results-focused professional

 

Credentials ~

New York State Pistol Permit                                          Florida W Concealed Weapons Permit  

Florida CC Private Investigator s License                       Florida Limited Surety Agents License (Bail Bonds)

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certificate           Florida Notary Public                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Key Career Achievements ~

Ö         Agent of the Year, Comcel/Volia, Haiti Security Department; 2006

Ö         Deputy of the Month, December 2000 as well as Four Department Commendations and Four Squad Level Commendations; Broward Sheriff s Office

Ö         Officer of the Month, Oak Park Police, December 1997 and 1998.

Ö         Physical Fitness Awards (2), Marine Corp and Broward County Corrections Academy

Ö         US Marine Corps Awards: Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Marine/Navy Meritorious Unit Citation; 3 Marine Letters of Appreciation; 2 Meritorious Masts

Ö         Expert Marksmanship Award for Rifle and Handgun

Ö         Selected for 2^nd  BN 8^th  Marines Squad Competition (Super Squad)  

 

 

Department of Defense Security Contracts, SOC-SMG, COB Taji, Iraq & Joint Base Balad         2008-Present

Operations/Training Officer of SOC-Taji, Iraq 2009-Present 

Lead dynamic 1K-member Ugandan Guard Force in facilitating critical Force Protection for COB Taji, Iraq military base in collaboration with U.S. Army

Provide quality guard force training in basic and special guard duties, driving, first aid, and firearms

Shift Leader, Balad, Iraq; 2008-2009

Controlled daily access of over 800 Iraqi nationals to Joint Base Balad, Iraq concurrent with steering all force protection in partnership with U.S. Military

Applied sharp leadership skills toward supervising and managing 50 Ugandan security guards as well a serving as Tactical Advisor and Trainer

 

Private Investigator, The Boca Group & Associates-Boca Raton, FL                                                   2003-2005

Proficiently investigated civil, criminal, bail, and related cases by effectively leading interviews, taking statements, conducting video surveillance, and collecting evidence; additionally provided Executive Protection and Security Details for corporate clients and functions

 

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Limited Surety Agent, Brandy Bail Bonds & All Florida Bail Bonds-Ft. Lauderdale, FL                        2003-2005

Wrote Defendant bail bonds, presented defendants in court and closely monitored/supervised defendants out on bond for risk control; conducted Bail investigations and enforcement and apprehended, arrested and surrendered non-compliant defendants to authorities

 

Deputy Sheriff, Broward Sheriff s Office-Ft. Lauderdale, FL                                                                  2000-2003

Police Officer, Oakland Park Police Department-Oakland Park, FL                                                      1997-2000

Ensured optimal public safety by promptly responding to citizen calls and incidents, enforcing State statutes and City/County ordinances and monitoring/controlling and investigating street-level crimes

Actively interfaced with public to address issues and build positive image/relations within the community

 

Deputy Sheriff Corrections, Broward Sheriff s Office-Ft. Lauderdale, FL                                           1995-1997

Deputy Sheriff Corrections, Monroe County Sheriff s-Rochester, NY                                                  1990-1994

In capacity of Housing Deputy, held accountable for the care, custody, control, and supervision of both sentenced and non-sentenced adult and juvenile inmates

As Booking Deputy working in Central Intake, processed intake of prisoners, from searches, finger printing and photographing to general and medical screenings for jail records and classification

With Monroe County, additionally served as Transport Deputy responsible for securely escorting prisoners to/from court proceedings and trial within county as well as out of county and state; additionally escorted extradited prisoners to and from other jurisdictions

 

United States Marine, United States Marine Corps                                                                           1985-1989

Security Forces Marines Barracks, Naval Air Station, Adak Alaska; 1985-1986

Duties and assignment were classified; attained Secret Security Clearance

Infantry Unit Rifleman 6^th/8^th/4^th Marine Regiments 2^nd  Marine Division, Special Operations Capable Raider Company; 1986-1989

Held Fire Team and Squad Leader titles, with responsibilities spanning combat patrol, land navigation, call for fire, offensive/defensive combat, small arms operations, scout sniper, infantry tactics, and rubber boat water operations; additional served as Scout Swimmer/Reconnaissance Scout and Lead Cliff Assault Climber, Echo Company (Raiders)

 

 

Combat Lifesaving, US Army; 2010

High Desert Special Operations Center-Hawthorne, NV; 2009

Executive Protection, Robert L. Oatman & Associates; 2005

Surgical Speed Shooing-OPS-Andy Stafford; 2003

Florida Bail Bonds School, Inc, National Surety Services; 2003

Field Investigations, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates; 2001

Street Level Drug Enforcement School & Lawful Invasions/Raid School, Investigators Drug School; 2001

Fraud Detection & Investigation, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 2000

Narcotics Identification, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 2000

Crime Scene Management for Detectives, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 2000

Report Writing and Review, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Field Training Officer School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Search and Seizure School, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association; 1999

Advance Police S.W.A.T. School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Basic Police S.W.A.T. School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Critical Incidents for First Responders, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Organized Crime School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1999

Investigative Interviews/Interrogations School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1998

Radar Speed Measurement School, BCC/Criminal Justice Institute; 1998

Combat Operations on Urban Terrain, Marine Corps Institute Course; 1998

Palm Beach Crossover Police Academy, Academically Ranked 2^nd; 1996-1997

Broward County Corrections Academy, Academically Ranked 3^rd; 1995

Criminal Justice Studies, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY; 1990-1994

Monroe County Corrections Academy, Rochester, NY; 1990

Infantry Patrolling Tactics, Marine Corps Institute Course; 1987

Marine N.C.O. Course & Terrorist/Anti Terrorism Course, Marine Corps Institute Course; 1986

Marine Corps Infantry Training School, Camp Lejeune, NC; 1985