Teacher of adults in the Adult Ed Program with the El Dorado County Office of Education

• Promoted from Assistant Director of Safety role to head Air Operations Safety Program across statewide California Highway Patrol enterprise; minimized aircraft incidents and significantly increased incident reporting - (150 personnel: 15 fixed wing / 15 rotary aircraft / 1 large transport aircraft – BE 300, flying over 20K hours annually).• Orchestrated and transformed a healthy safety culture by designing/implementing benchmark programs and compliance policies enhancing flight and… Show more • Promoted from Assistant Director of Safety role to head Air Operations Safety Program across statewide California Highway Patrol enterprise; minimized aircraft incidents and significantly increased incident reporting - (150 personnel: 15 fixed wing / 15 rotary aircraft / 1 large transport aircraft – BE 300, flying over 20K hours annually).• Orchestrated and transformed a healthy safety culture by designing/implementing benchmark programs and compliance policies enhancing flight and personnel engagement for 150-person organization; • Led safety investigations covering aircraft incidents and operational events across the enterprise; conducted flight risk analysis, uncovered root causes, and instituted corrective actions in consultation with executive management to mitigate and minimize safety issues.• Spearheaded the development, training, implementation, and oversight of the CHP air ops enterprise hazard/incident reporting program• Led a team of air unit supervisors and fuel officers in researching, developing, training, and implementing the first CHP air ops enterprise Fuel Safety Training based on FAA guidance.• Orchestrated 3-year, $600K training contract/service agreement; assigned and scheduled training across the enterprise boosting team expertise in Safety Management System (SMS), aviation safety, accident investigations, and Operational Risk Management (ORM).• Championed new initiatives bolstering Air Operations/Search and Rescue (SAR) programs and capabilities earning operational re-accreditation and initial SAR accreditation from Airborne Public Safety Accreditation Commission. Show less

• Served as training and outreach officer for multi-agency State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) with civilian intelligence analysts, FBI, and DHS personnel. • Led a team of officers and civilians in researching, designing, and implementing suspicious activity reporting policy and training across CHP enterprise. • Authored and published CHP's first Terrorism Liaison Officer policy. • Facilitated STAC governance board meetings for executive management. • Held Department of… Show more • Served as training and outreach officer for multi-agency State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) with civilian intelligence analysts, FBI, and DHS personnel. • Led a team of officers and civilians in researching, designing, and implementing suspicious activity reporting policy and training across CHP enterprise. • Authored and published CHP's first Terrorism Liaison Officer policy. • Facilitated STAC governance board meetings for executive management. • Held Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SECRET level clearance. Show less

• Piloted flight operations in support of CHP and allied agency ground units across several urban and rural counties (speed enforcement, search and rescue, traffic management, transport, emergency incident management, and critical infrastructure missions)• Instituted safety policies/procedures and led safety training ensuring flight safety and risk management for division air unit with 25-person aviation crew members/2 supervisors.

• Piloted flight operations in support of CHP and allied agency ground units across the Los Angeles Basin (speed enforcement, traffic management, transport, emergency incident management, and critical infrastructure missions)• Ensured safety of flight by managing preventive, scheduled, and on-demand maintenance activities; supporting fixed wing aircraft in accordance with $750K service contract.

• Performed road patrol service for the public through enforcement of the California Vehicle Code and Penal Code under the jurisdiction of the CHP in Los Angeles County. • Extensive investigations experience in simple to major/complex traffic collisions, hit and run investigations, and DUI collision and arrest investigations. • Served as a field training officer for new patrol officers from the Academy • Extensive experience as a motorcycle officer on road patrol and protective… Show more • Performed road patrol service for the public through enforcement of the California Vehicle Code and Penal Code under the jurisdiction of the CHP in Los Angeles County. • Extensive investigations experience in simple to major/complex traffic collisions, hit and run investigations, and DUI collision and arrest investigations. • Served as a field training officer for new patrol officers from the Academy • Extensive experience as a motorcycle officer on road patrol and protective services details. Show less