Objective
responsible within the Department of Homeland Security for providing security and safety at major international ports that effect ship, air, rail, and truck operations. Recognized for combining a Criminal Justice background with a Masters Degree in Quality Systems Management allowing for skills in organizing and implementing the required legal enforcement systems to operate efficient and effective security programs.
Experience
Enforcement Boarding Team Supervisor 2003-2006
Served as Homeland Security Officer and Law enforcement boarding Team supervisor for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.
• Coordinated and supervised over 300 vessel escorts requiring 25 different Cost Guard assets.
• Apprehended over 150 undocumented and illegal entries into the country.
• Seized over 100 kilograms of cocaine worth over $7 million dollars.
• Analyzed the threat assessment matrices and reduced staffing levels, reduced vessel screening time that saved $138,000 while meeting all security mandates.
Search and Rescue Controller/Law enforcement Officer 2006-Present
Responsible for the coastline from South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to the Caribbean.
• Carried out bilateral agreements with 36 countries to address marine safety, environmental protection, facilitating commerce, illegal immigration, and drug interdiction.
• Apprehended and repatriated 1,000 illegal migrants to Cuba and 700 Haitian and Dominican Republic migrants.
• Oversaw the operational plans and resource usage for 35 aircraft, 99 small boats, and 36 patrol boats.
• Managed over 300 search and rescue cases.
Education
Masters in Quality Systems Management
National Graduate School
Criminal Justice Major - Criminal Justice Student of the Year
Political Science Major
Westfield State College-Graduated Cum Laude
Certification
Skils
Recognized for managing operations in a highly viable role requiring an ability to motivate staff, balance budgets, and utilize the latest software systems to meet demanding goals. Areas of experience include:
International Operations Financial Controls Sales /Marketing
Technology Utilization Maintenance Inspections Safety/Security