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Muskogee, Ok

STURM INVESTIGATIONS – Muskogee, OK ……………………………………………………01/2012 – PresentPrivate InvestigatorLicensed private investigator, professional consultant and investigative service to the legal and business community. No criminal defense work.▪ Background checks, assets recovery, threat assessment , risk management and loss prevention.▪ Personal security detail (PSD)▪ Personal injury and product liability investigations

Tahlequah, Ok

CHEROKEE NATION MARSHAL SERVICE – Tahlequah, OK ………………….…………..…06/2010 – 12/2011Assistant Deputy CommanderAppointed as a contract employee, working directly with the Cherokee Marshal, Serving as an Assistant Deputy Commander; assume supervisory Commander position, as needed. ▪ Conducted background checks; departmental internal affairs investigations; risk management and loss prevention.▪ Perform criminal investigations that relate to major crimes within the federal, tribal, and… Show more CHEROKEE NATION MARSHAL SERVICE – Tahlequah, OK ………………….…………..…06/2010 – 12/2011Assistant Deputy CommanderAppointed as a contract employee, working directly with the Cherokee Marshal, Serving as an Assistant Deputy Commander; assume supervisory Commander position, as needed. ▪ Conducted background checks; departmental internal affairs investigations; risk management and loss prevention.▪ Perform criminal investigations that relate to major crimes within the federal, tribal, and state jurisdiction. Prepare case reports for trial preparation and testifying.▪ Review and investigate ethical and internal corruption complaints received through the Cherokee Nation Hotline.▪ Tasked with providing intelligence information on criminal activities within the Cherokee Nation Tribal boundaries Show less

Muskogee, Ok

Private Investigator Licensed private investigator, professional consultant and investigative service to the legal and business community. No criminal defense work.▪ Background checks, assets recovery, threat assessment , risk management and loss prevention.▪ Personal security detail (PSD)▪ Personal injury and product liability investigations

Recruited to government contract firm in partnership with the Department of State and Department of Defense to train, mentor and advise Iraqi police force. Collaborated with Police Chiefs and Administrators to facilitate training involving internationjal democratic policing protocols designed by the United Nations. Served as subject matter expert during tenture as Provincial Team Leader. Assisted Iraqi police force leadership with developing and allocating annual budgets.Improved… Show more Recruited to government contract firm in partnership with the Department of State and Department of Defense to train, mentor and advise Iraqi police force. Collaborated with Police Chiefs and Administrators to facilitate training involving internationjal democratic policing protocols designed by the United Nations. Served as subject matter expert during tenture as Provincial Team Leader. Assisted Iraqi police force leadership with developing and allocating annual budgets.Improved operational productivity and efficiency by steering, training and mentorship programs throughout region, committed to thousands of years of traditions and customs.Earned promotion to Provincial Team Leader. Tasked with providing support to an entire province and the province leadership. Show less

Attained second opportunity within District Attorney's Office to administer office operations and $1.6 million annual budget, all while investigating major crimes, spearheading Drug Task Force and drug court functions, and supervising staff comprised of attorneys, investigators, administrative assistants, and paralegals for Oklahoma's fourth highest arrest rate county in state.Increased productiving by conceptualizing, designing and implementing file tracking software program… Show more Attained second opportunity within District Attorney's Office to administer office operations and $1.6 million annual budget, all while investigating major crimes, spearheading Drug Task Force and drug court functions, and supervising staff comprised of attorneys, investigators, administrative assistants, and paralegals for Oklahoma's fourth highest arrest rate county in state.Increased productiving by conceptualizing, designing and implementing file tracking software program documenting location of each file in office. Improved operational efficiency by implementing robust case management software solution, streamlining processes involving filing criminal charges, issuing warrants, subpoenas, Judgments and Sentences, entering daily minutes from court hearings and tracking of individual files. Show less

Joined law firm to supervise one attorney and six legal secretaries, approve all accounts payable transactions, conduct investigations and client interviews, and manage $1 million operational budget.Fueled annual revenue by conducting all investigations and client interviews personally, freeing up attorney bill time.

Owned and operated demolition company focused on demolishing commercial buildings, homes, and other facilities as direct contractor for the City of Muskogee

Appointed through selective process to direct opoerations involving 85 sworn police officers and 31 civilian employees, manage union negotiations involving two separate unions, manage annual budget of $3+ milion, participate in settlement conferences, collaborate with attorneys, and discuss and resolve community-based problems with City Council. In addition, assess gang activity, communicate with individual residents, participate in community action committee meetings and much… Show more Appointed through selective process to direct opoerations involving 85 sworn police officers and 31 civilian employees, manage union negotiations involving two separate unions, manage annual budget of $3+ milion, participate in settlement conferences, collaborate with attorneys, and discuss and resolve community-based problems with City Council. In addition, assess gang activity, communicate with individual residents, participate in community action committee meetings and much more.Implemented new officer automobile program, increasing police presence and reducing crime and vehicle negligence. Expanded patrols throughout high crime acreas by creating peak time task force program. Accelerated emergency response time by implementing E-911 emergency system eliminating the need for a 911 caller to provide address or telephone information. Show less

Selected to support three District Attorneys by completing thorough investigations involving major crimes committed through the county. Completed all file documentation manually, managed coworker conflicts, and collaborated with internal and external associates to complete all investigations.