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Kirkland, WA, US

• Conducted Threat Assessments, Security Investigations, IP/TM Infringement Investigations, and Cyber Security Investigations for Fortune 50, 100, & 500 companies, their subsidiaries, and C-level/Executive level.
• Conducted comprehensive investigations using open source, public, deep, and dark web resources to scrutinize individuals, groups, and businesses.
• Authored detailed investigative briefs and research reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and providing professional recommendations for SOCs, GSOCs, Executives and C-Level leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in networking, cybersecurity, DNS, and core Internet protocols for thorough investigations involving Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement and Piracy.
• Executed database and public records searches to collect essential information.
• Conducted Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis, encompassing social media monitoring, threat assessment, antipiracy initiatives, and investigative services.

Seattle Metropolitan Area, Washington, United States

• Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Criminal Defense Investigator
• Specializing in comprehensive investigations and security for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) and celebrities, providing discreet, tailored, and effective solutions.
• Contracted and Sub-Contracted Work to Various Law Enforcement Agencies, Academies, and Companies operating in the Criminal Justice System.
• Consulting and training to various Law Enforcement, Military and Veteran Organizations.
• Offering criminal justice consultation services, including veteran court creation/assistance, trauma/critical incident focused public speaking, research and writing of briefs, speeches, policy reviews; draft.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Conducted Successful Criminal Defense Investigations involving charges of Homicide, Assault and other Violent Crimes, Burglary, and Drugs/Narcotics. Including Testifying in Court as a Expert Witness, Wtiness and.
• Provided mitigation, defense tactics, and thorough case reviews to provide Attorneys with data to determine the best course of action in legal proceedings.
• Conducted over 200 Successful Overt and covert Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations for Clients as needed including Prostitution Stings, Family Law Cases, and Stolen Vehicles.
• Conducted comprehensive cyber security investigations, threat assessments, threat locations, and identifications, and compiled thorough reports for clients.
• Produced detailed background checks, criminal history checks, and records analysis for client needs.
• Crafted meticulous reports on forensic case reviews, crime scene inspections, and surveillance data.

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Retired after being wounded in an OIS.
• Conducted over 500 Criminal Investigations resulting in prosecution
• Recognized for expertise in Criminal and Highway Interdiction, Drug Investigations and Violent Crimes
• Specialized knowledge in Narcotics, Drug, and Gang Investigations
• Accomplished roles as Patrol Sergeant, Section Supervisor, and Field Training Officer
• Proficient in conducting and supervising Criminal Investigations

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Maintained a caseload of 60 personnel at anytime, in 3 of 5 Counties in a Regional Veterans Court
• Conducted legal research to identify relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting veterans' court cases.
• Interpreted and applied federal, state, and local laws related to criminal justice, veterans' benefits, and mental health treatment to individual cases.
• Analyzed and evaluated the facts of each case to determine legal strategies and potential outcomes to maximize the treatment and success of veteran clients in the program.
• Worked collaboratively with attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals to develop effective case management, treatment, and overall judicial plans.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

Fort Lewis, Washington

• Fire Team Leader and Squad Leader in Combat, Garrison and Training
• Specialized in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Specialized in Counter Insurgency Operations
• Conducted Combat Patrols, Presence Patrols, and Joint Operations in Afghanistan
• Subject Matter Expert on IED, Explosives, Counter-IED, Heavy Weapons, Anti-Armor Weapons
• Specialized in Unconventional Warfare & Insurgency Operations

Hanau Am Main Area, Germany

• Shipped, Stored & Procured Contracts for $65 Million Dollars in Military & Commercial Equipment
• Established a Movement Control Cell for Task Force Sustainer as the NCOIC
• Coordinated & Tracked 2,100 Movement Requests in Iraq
• Coordinated & Tracked the movement of 23,100 pieces of Equipment in Iraq
• Coordinated 21+ Rotary Movements for emergency resupplies in Western Iraq
• Provided realtime overview of 1,400 Convoys for command elements

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice

Graduated Cum Laude, Deans List

Texas Master Peace Officers License, Criminal Justice

Obtained Master TCOLE Certification.

Certification, Data Modeling And Database Administration

Activities and Societies: Database Modelling, Computer Programming, Computer Designing Studied Oracle, Java, C++