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Mission Viejo, Ca, Us

Orange County, California, United States

Demonstrate effective leadership and collaboration while conceptualizing innovative operational strategies within transnational organized crime control, doubling the number of criminal arrests and indictments from the previous year. Currently lead a stand-alone field office comprised of 36 special agents, ten task force officers, and three criminal analysts encompassing all facets of investigative work to include financial crimes, fraud schemes, narcotics trafficking, and child exploitation.• Directed data analysis, security/logistical planning and risk assessments, managed and provided final approval for over 50 high risk enforcement operations related to the execution of enforcement and executive protection security operations, based upon significant prior experience as HSI Special Response Team (SRT) team leader and acting tactical supervisor.• Elevated inter-agency collaboration through coalition-building by securing full-time task force officers and establishing partnerships with five distinct law enforcement agencies, optimizing resource utilization.• Implemented intelligence-driven strategies by utilizing informants to detect fraud and smuggling networks, resulting in the prosecution of key operatives.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Partnered with financial institutions to pinpoint vulnerabilities and high-risk individuals and facilitated thorough investigations, high risk enforcement actions, prosecutions, and asset seizures to validate a drug-free environment.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Administered a combined annual budget of $2M by assuring precise allocation, logistics and utilization for five distinct investigative groups while directing 60 employees as Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC).• Managed over 100 detailed risk assessments based on data analysis of various criminal subjects of investigation and oversaw multifaceted planning for complex enforcement and protection operations involving various law enforcement resources.• Pioneered the task force's expansion by cultivating alliances with seven federal and local law enforcement agencies, transforming from a conceptual stage to a fully operational force.• Sourced and integrated two top-performing individuals from other divisions to lead complex operations by contributing to hiring and interviewing initiatives.

Orange County, California, United States

Pioneered a strategic approach to combat the emerging use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities by identifying currency exchangers. Crafted a strategic plan for cryptocurrency exchanger identification and disruption, utilized by various offices nationwide.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Supervised 11 direct reports to achieve larger organizational goals by recognizing top performance, setting clear expectations, and offering training opportunities.• Drove security outcomes on daily/weekly basis by managing analysis of various pieces of data for the assessment of risk related to various protective operations and enforcement operations by determining security assets and detailed plans.• Executed five major investigations into cryptocurrency exchangers, attaining $14M in asset seizures, 30 successful prosecutions, and the significant disruption of five major criminal organizations.• Solidified pivotal relationships with other law enforcement agencies and private sector financial institutions to amplify the impact and reach of the group's operations.• Championed coalition-building by gathering a force of like-minded professionals from various sectors to increase the impact on financial fraud mitigation.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Carried out collaborative operations by integrating several external agencies to combat counterfeiting issues concerning computer chip technology, dismantling five major counterfeit computer chip companies.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Headed a diverse team of 10 professionals, including 8 agents, an investigative assistant, and an analyst by concentrating on the eradication of fraud schemes and intellectual property theft.• Uncovered a significant visa fraud operation by exposing three large organizations that assisted pregnant Chinese nationals with the intent of giving birth in the U.S. to secure citizenship.• Co-authored a comprehensive white paper in collaboration with a fellow agent to highlight the legislative vulnerability, recommending Congress to rectify the loophole and certify a more robust and secure visa system.• Conducted advance protective planning, resource allocation, logistics and use of various executive protection teams for numerous visits to the Los Angeles area by the Director of Homeland Security Investigations.• Planned and executed over 130 critical risk operations, based upon database analysis, risk assessments and security/logistical planning as a team leader and acting tactical supervisor for the HSI Los Angeles Special Response Team.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Devised an innovative strategic plan for the National Security Department concentrating on the untapped potential of leveraging intelligence from individuals that breached their U.S. terms of admission.. Recognized for exemplary investigative excellence in National Security, receiving an award from the Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles.. Established a newly formed task force of 18 members by safeguarding the placing of optimal structure, resources, and strategic direction for effective operations.. Empowered 12 agents and task force members through comprehensive training sessions to improve skills in enhancing national security intelligence and nurturing valuable sources.. Assisted in the planning and execution of over 75 critical risk enforcement and executive protection operations as a member of the HSI Los Angeles Special Response Team (SRT) utilizing formal training from United States Secret Service Academy as well as the utilization of detail data analysis, risk assessments and risk mitigation.