Antonio Marquez Email & Phone Number

El Paso, Tx, Us

El Paso, Texas, United States

* Lead complex security issues including those that are cross-functional with broad impact.* Act as a key contributor in large-scale planning related to preventing or mitigating criminal acts involving company assets, colleagues, or customers for organization.* Assist Corporate Security leadership in achieving overall corporate security program compliance, fiscal management, and strategic planning with business critical security initiatives with moderate financial or legal impact.* Review and analyze complex variety of security issues, customer interactions, and fiscal management that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.* Train (de-escalation measures, active shooter awareness, physical & personnel security, etc.), influence, and lead less experienced staff. * Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.* Develop and maintain effective relationships with all levels of law enforcement, business partners, and security vendors.* Coordinate with Intelligence & Risk Analysis Sections to monitor global threats and risks against company assets, to determine if/when security adjustments are required to address potential threats and/or incidents.

El Paso Division - El Paso, Tx

• As the Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (Executive-level position), I led, planned, and directed complex criminal investigations involving drug trafficking, pharmaceuticals & chemical diversion, money laundering & illicit finance, corruption, and narcoterrorism, as well as developed and implemented strategic strategies to address continuous and shifting threats. • Led and managed administrative functions and support groups regarding; Asset Removal, Security (physical, personnel & IT), Recruitment, HR, Fiscal & Budgetary, Contracting, Procurements, Logistics, Tech & IT, and Facilities Management - Providing daily oversight and inputs to ensure accountability, fiscal responsibility, and adherence-to policies and procedures regarding all programmatic areas. • Conducted annual reviews, audits, and inspections of programmatic areas to ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.• Experienced in leading a diverse workforce; respecting and maximizing the abilities of individuals and embodying the principles of diversity - Actively engaging staff providing guidance, encouragement, and mentorship to achieve mission goals and objectives.

El Paso Intelligence Center (Epic) - El Paso, Tx

• Served in an executive-level position providing leadership and management in a large-scale, multiagency, national-level Intelligence Center; comprised of federal, state, local, military, international, and contract staff.• Led measures to ensure operational functionality and continuity of operations amongst various entities in-line with a whole-of-government cooperative approach - Leveraging overall assets.• Led and managed all administrative functions; HR, Fiscal & Budgetary, Procurement, Contracting, Property, Security (personnel, physical & IT), Logistics, and Facilities Management - Conducted annual reviews, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance. • Demonstrated a broad understanding of financial management; ensured appropriate funding levels by identifying and implementing cost saving measures. Directed and instituted procedural protocols to ensure compliance, as well as consistent review of budgetary strategies to ensure adequate utilization of funding. • Prepared, justified, and managed annual budget requests averaging $16 - $18 million; utilizing cost-benefit strategies to set priorities and monitor expenses, in support of programs and policies. Continuously evaluated program funding effectiveness, and consistently engaged relevant staff to develop initiatives that could streamline or better enhance utilization of funding. • Led and managed the State & Local Programs Unit that conducted year-round training for law enforcement officials regarding interdictions. Implemented measures to strategically conduct training in areas to optimize resources and opportunities for attendees. • Led and managed the Production and Dissemination Unit that researched and produced intelligence products. Reviewed written products to ensure integrity and accuracy of information released. • Developed dialogue and partnerships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Police Departments; promoting capabilities and functions of EPIC.

Office Of Global Enforcement/Europe, Asia, Africa & Middle East - Dea Headquarters, Arlington, Va

• Led and managed int'l operational programs and engaged in global strategies with counterdrug partners in Far East Asia and Africa; serving as subject matter expert for both regions, as well as providing support to other regions. • Managed the expansion and implementation of DEA's global strategic plans in combating drug trafficking, precursor chemicals, pharmaceuticals, money laundering & illicit financing, and narcoterrorism, via coordination and collaboration with interagency and global partners; DoD (DASD, Combatant Commands, etc.), State Dept. (INL, etc.), ONDCP, ODNI, DOJ (OPDAT & ICITAP), USAID, other federal agencies, and various foreign governments.• Represented DEA at whole-of-government, high-level programs/projects, as well as congressional caucus hearings and staff briefings; providing inputs regarding DEA's global capabilities and resources. Programs and projects referenced; Presidential Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime; National Drug Control Strategy; Transnational Organized Crime Strategy; Trans-Atlantic Symposium on Dismantling Transnational Illicit Networks; DOJ Africa Union Action Plan on Corruption; West Africa Cooperative Security Initiative; Presidential Policy Directives Regarding the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa; and United Nations - Monitoring Illicit Arms Flows - Sanctions, Networks, and Capacity Building. • Conducted briefings for the Dept. of State/International Leadership Visitors' Program regarding regional and country-specific coalition and capacity building efforts in combating transnational threats.• Project lead for intelligence-driven operations in Africa with DoD, State Dept., interagency partners, and foreign counterparts. Led and managed all logistical and budgetary matters, as well as operational briefings to U.S. and foreign officials.• Conducted annual reviews, audits, and inspections of programmatic areas to ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.

Joint Interagency Task Force-West (Jiatf-W) - Camp H.M. Smith - Honolulu, Hawaii

• Coordinated operational support and intelligence-related matters between DoD components, DEA Regional Offices, DEA Headquarters, Dept. of Homeland Security, and other interagency partners. • Promoted and developed professional relationships and mutual cooperation amongst various DoD combatant commands, other interagency partners, and foreign entities, in efforts to combat global drug trafficking, precursor chemicals, transnational criminal organizations, and narcoterrorism.• Conducted daily briefings and coordination meetings regarding DEA’s operational and intelligence capabilities in the Asia-Pacific Region with JIATF-W officials, as well as other DoD and interagency partners.

Los Angeles Division/Guam Resident Office & Saipan Post Of Duty - Guam, Guam

• Led and managed law enforcement task force groups comprised of local and federal law enforcement officials, as well as non-sworn personnel located in Guam and Saipan with an AOR comprised of several island-nations; Guam, Saipan, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.• Planned, coordinated, and directed narcotics, precursor chemicals, pharmaceutical, money laundering & illicit financing, and narcoterrorism operations, as well as intelligence gathering and related activities.• Developed and implemented enforcement strategies; providing vital leadership and coordination to ensure goals and objectives were met with successful outcomes. • Developed and established professional working relationships with agencies not previously assigned to the Guam RO & Saipan POD; resulting in increased source and intelligence development, as well as enhanced investigative activity having a significant impact in combating drug trafficking issues within my AOR. • Managed and handled all administrative-related matters to include; Personnel, Fiscal & Budgetary, Procurement, Contracting, Security (personnel & physical), Logistics, etc. Conducted annual reviews, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.• Conducted annual reviews, audits, and inspections of programmatic areas to ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures. • Served as primary lead spokesman for all matters within my AOR; participating in numerous media-related activities (TV, radio, and press releases).• Collaborated with community-based organizations and school officials to assist in projects and functions to raise awareness regarding drug use/abuse.

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand/Dea Bangkok Country Office - Bangkok City, Thailand

• Initiated, coordinated, collaborated, and conducted complex international drug, pharmaceutical, precursor chemicals, money laundering, and narcoterrorism investigations with ties to the United States.• Built partnerships and coalitions with host-country officials (Thai), as well as other Southeast Asian and South Asia law enforcement and government entities; providing strategic and targeted focus on dismantling and disrupting drug trafficking organizations to maximize productivity and investigative results.• Embraced and practiced the importance of institutional development, professionalism, and diplomacy with counterparts; understanding cultural differences and finding areas of common ground to work towards positive outcomes - Holistic approach to achieve end-states. • Conducted a multitude of training events for law enforcement and military counterparts regarding law enforcement operations, tactics, source handling, and intelligence development & analysis.• In continued efforts to expand operational and intelligence gathering capabilities, I coordinated with Thai officials to develop and establish two additional counterparts to assist in these critical areas; bringing much needed resources and capabilities.• Conducted annual reviews, audits, and inspections regarding programmatic areas to ensure compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.

Washington, Dc Division - Washington, District Of Columbia

• Conducted complex criminal investigations of local, regional, and international significance, in collaboration with other federal, state & local, DoD, and international law enforcement partners; targeting drug, precursor chemicals, and money laundering & illicit financing organizations.• Additional law enforcement activities performed: -Initiated, planned, and coordinated investigative operations -Identified, collected, and analyzed intelligence and evidence-Developed, directed, and debriefed confidential sources and sources of information-Conducted search and seizure operations-Conducted arrest operations-Provided briefings and oral presentations-Provided testimony at court proceedings-Prepared investigative reports and other related written correspondence-Developed and maintained professional constructive working relationships-Conducted extensive undercover operations

Arlington, Virginia

• Conducted background investigations for federal government-related positions as a Federal Investigator with OPM/Office of Federal Investigations. • Conducted daily in-person interviews and record checks, as well as corresponding written and dictated reports detailing source and record information obtained.

Camp Pendleton, Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Pursuant to completion of active duty military service (U.S. Air Force) commitment, I transitioned to the Virginia Air National Guard/203rd REDHORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) Squadron, Camp Pendleton, Va Beach, VA, while attending college and working full-time at a local law firm. • Honorably discharged from the VA Air National Guard in August 1988.

Hq Tactical Air Command/1St Combat Support Group - Langley Air Force Base - Hampton, Virginia

• Served on active duty assigned to Headquarters Tactical Air Command (TAC)/1st Combat Support Group (CSG), Langley Air Force Base.• Honorably discharged from the USAF in September 1986.Military Commendations Received: -Air Force Good Conduct Medal-Air Force Achievement Medal-Air Force Outstanding Unit Award-Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon-Airman of the Year (85) - Langley AFB

Military College Credits

Conversational Thai Language Training

Required 31 week training for posting at U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration/DEA Bangkok Country Office

Presentation And Briefing Skills Course

Basic Agent Training Academy - Quantico, Va, Federal Law Enforcement Narcotics’ Training

Federal law enforcement training comprised of the following: -Security-Related Matters -Defensive Tactics -Firearms Training -Informant.

Supervisor-In-Service Training For First-Line Supervisors, Leadership, Management, Personnel, And Operational Related-Matters

Dea And Department Of Justice, Multitude Of Various Training Courses

Multitude of DEA and Department of Justice Training Courses to include the following: -Narcotics/Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Diversion.

Command Institute For Law Enforcement Executives

Leadership program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command-level positions. Program focus was to provide real life.

Criminology

Attended night school and weekends while serving on military active duty (U.S. Air Force).

Clandestine Lab Investigator'S Certification - Guam

National Assoc. Of Asian American Law Enforcement Commanders (Naaalec) Leadership/Management Course

This NAPOA Training Conference co-hosted by the Asian-American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) and partnered with NAAALEC focused.

Dea Leadership Training Conference, Organizational Leadership And Management Training

Clan Lab Safety And Site Safety Officer Certifications

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice/Political Science

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Attended full-time after completing military service (U.S. Air Force)

Criminal Justice/Political Science

Course work - Summer School

Federal Narcotics Agent Training Seminar - District Of Columbia

The National Advocacy Center/Office Of Legal Education, Investigative Techniques Related To The Enforcement Of Illicit Drug Trafficking In Indian Country

Collaborative training with federal, state, local, and tribal officials regarding the following: -Opiate and Synthetic Opiates.

Bia Strategic Drug Workshop - "Collaborative Drug Enforcement In American Indian Country", Investigative And Practical Enforcement Techniques

BIA Strategic Drug Workshop focused on the following areas of study: -Collaborative Drug Enforcement Efforts -Indian Country Case Studies.

Personnel Specialist Course (Afsc 732X0)

Keesler AFB, MS

Basic Military Training

Basic Military Training School - Lackland AFB, TX

Stayer Center For Executive Education, Senior Executive Service Leadership Development Program

Senior Executive Leadership Development Program with focus on the following areas: -Leading Change -Values Based Leadership -Peer.

School Of Continuing And Professional Studies, Dea Senior Supervisor Leadership Training

University of Virginia instructor led course focused on the following areas: -Strategic Leadership -Communication Skills -Conflict.

School Of Continuing And Professional Studies/Center For Executive Development, First Level Leadership Skills

Leadership training for first-line DEA supervisors regarding the following areas: -Leadership Skills -Conflict Management -Communication.

General Studies

Course work