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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

Provided leadership, oversight and direction as the workforce crossed the fifty-employee threshold triggering FMLA, AA, EEO, and ACA compliance. Established a comprehensive Leave of Absence (LOA) program for CFRA/FMLA/PDL. Managed full cycle recruiting, job announcements, hiring, and onboarding of technical professionals.

San Diego, California, United States

As Assistant Special Agent In Charge, I was accountable for leading a team of ~100 law enforcement and civilian personnel (including 10 direct reports) to manage investigations, administer a multi-million-dollar budget, oversee a suite of special projects, provide comprehensive HR support, and drive talent acquisition efforts.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Between 2020 and 2021, I led a team of 10-25 direct reports to steer key aspects of day-to-day HR operations – from talent acquisition and performance management through employee relations, HR systems administration, organizational design, learning & development (L&D), workforce planning, DEI, investigations, conflict resolution, talent management, employee engagement, and culture building.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

Between 2018 and 2020, I led a team of 13 DEA personnel to execute investigations and undercover drug operations – including arrests, search warrants, surveillances, covert installations, seizures, and aerial surveillances – in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement. I managed the confidential informant program while providing oversight of facility operations and the vehicle fleet.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Between 2015 and 2018, I led a 3-member team, working closely with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver Police Department, Canada Border Services Agency, the US State Department, and various US federal investigative agencies to conduct complex investigations related to international drug and money laundering in Canada.

Various Locations

I joined the DEA in 1998, where I conducted specialized international drug and money laundering investigations to deliver successful prosecutions.Some of my contributions include:➥ Managed and processed search/arrest/seizure warrants for offenses against the US.➥ Testified in Federal Grand Jury proceedings, US District Courts, and state criminal hearings as needed.➥ Conducted undercover drug meetings and drug purchases; secured, transported, and processed large volumes of drug and money seizures into evidence.➥ Managed confidential informants during covert drug operations. ➥ Performed hundreds of arrests and interviewed hundreds of defendants, cooperating informants, or witnesses.➥ Produced investigative reports for federal/state criminal charges and prosecutions.