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– (full time from 01/2012 when I retired from the State of Florida to 01/2016 when I accepted the position in Glynn County)• Incorporate consultative experience in security and human resource management, advising on administrative policies, and implementing improvements that have improved operational efficiency.• Streamlined security procedures and introduced industry best practices across venues, resulting in a reduction in security violations *Examples of national and international contracts:International Police, Haiti – United Nations/US Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) - Dyncorp L.L.Z. Police Advisor V (2014-2015)• Served as the Contingent Commander, national representative of the contingent and liaison with US and Haitian national authorities to support the growth and improvement of Haiti. • Accountable for operational control/strategic planning, supervising at team of 100 law enforcement personnel. International Law Enforcement Advisor/Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) Department of Defense | MPRI - Engility - Afghanistan (2013-2014)• Assisted with mentoring and tutoring US Military and Afghan military on Rule of Law, evidence collection and police procedures. Helped establish and enforce community/ governmental sustainability.

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• 2016-2018 Appointed as the Director of Community Services providing professional management over the Fire/EMS Department, Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency, Recreation & Parks, and Animal Control• Influence the implementation of improvements, policies, protocols, and initiatives regarding governmental goals and objectives as assigned by the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners• Reviewed and oversight of budgets totaling $17M dollars, 240 assigned personnel, 4 Department headsPolice Chief (Interim appointment September 2017 - Fulltime appointment Jan. 2018)Used data-driven strategies to reduce crime rates and traffic violations; collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance emergency response protocols;• Drove the implementation of data-driven strategies to optimize resource allocation, to increase operational efficiency in emergency response time. As Police Chief, directed accountability for services through programs of enforcement, detection and prevention of crime, traffic enforcement and emergency response• Obtained and incorporated technology to enhance intelligence-led policing initiatives, resulting in a decrease in the crime rate and increased safety for both personnel and the public• Established and executed budgets. Applied for and obtained Federal and State grants to enable law enforcement/public safety operations

Sworn State of Florida Law Enforcement Professional with an approved executive appointment by the Governor. Directed daily operations of 3 division bureaus; law enforcement, auditing and licensing. Managed 13 statewide regional officers with 337 staff, 155 sworn law enforcement investigators and 182 civilian personnel. Prepared and managed a $25M divisional budget with accountability for the collection of $1B in tax revenue. • Ensured division-wide compliance with continued accreditation status through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation; achieved re-accreditation during tenure. • Received award-winning recognition for innovative use of technology, Florida Tax Watch leading to 10% reduction of operational costs without reduction of services or staff. • Served as Deputy Secretary under interim, Governor-approved appointment. Managed and supervised 4 regulatory agencies; Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Timeshares & Mobile Homes, Hotels & Restaurants and Pari-mutuel Wagering. Supported business growth for all departments to spur economic development.

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Responsible for the protection of life and property through varied programs of enforcement, detection and prevention of crime and traffic accidents, planning and directing emergency response activities. Full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of policy, evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards, planning for and implementing special enforcement activities, preparing special state, federal and local reports, analyzing crime and accident trends, cooperating with other law enforcement and local agencies, budget preparation and management and supervision of all department personnel. Sworn State of Alabama law enforcement position – Municipal law enforcement department providing service to a diverse community of 67,000 residents. Department of 155 sworn staff and 100 non-sworn personnel providing professional staff to the Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Support Services Divisions. These functions included animal services, radio shop, city jail (129 inmate capacity), municipal court security and emergency communications center. $30 million dollar biennial budget.

Responsible for the protection of life and property through varied programs of enforcement, detection and prevention of crime and traffic accidents, planning and directing emergency response activities. Full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of policy, evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards, planning for and implementing special enforcement activities, preparing special state, federal and local reports, analyzing crime and accident trends, cooperating with other law enforcement and local agencies, budget preparation and management and supervision of all department personnel. Sworn State of North Carolina law enforcement position – Municipal law enforcement department providing service to a diverse community of 50,000 residents. Department of 120 sworn staff and 20 non-sworn personnel providing professional staff to the Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Support Services Divisions. $11 million dollar annual budget.

Responsible for the protection of life and property through varied programs of enforcement, detection and prevention of crime and traffic accidents, planning and directing emergency response activities. Full managerial and supervisory role including the establishment of policy, evaluation and adherence to prescribed standards, planning for and implementing special enforcement activities, preparing special state, federal and local reports, analyzing crime and accident trends, cooperating with other law enforcement and local agencies, budget preparation and management and supervision of all department personnel. Sworn State of South Carolina law enforcement position – Municipal law enforcement department providing service to a diverse community of 8,000 residents. Department of 40 sworn staff and 10 non-sworn personnel providing professional staff to the Patrol, Criminal Investigations and Support Services Divisions. $2 million dollar annual budget.

Served as a sworn federal investigator - 1811. Assigned federal violation cases to include - white collar crime investigations, fugitive investigations, Task Force details and as liaison with local and state law enforcement agencies.

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Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Certification/Classes In Criminal Justice, Criminology

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections - Minor In Business

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

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