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Littleton, Co, Us

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

Muscat Governorate, Oman

Assistant Regional Security Officer ● Leads a team of 75 local guards and 9 surveillance detection specialists.● Manage a $2.1 million operating budget and $1.2 million of special protective and emergency equipment.● Logistical supervisor for all security equipment and technical procurement. ● Develops relationships with host nation police and military for security planning, investigation assistance, anti-terrorism assistance training, intelligence collaboration and emergency response. ● Trains and oversees the surveillance detection team – a covert guard program designed to detect foreign counter-surveillance. ● Coordinates the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) to convey threat and security information to U.S. based companies in the region. ● Oversees the training program of the Marine Security Guard Detachment (MSG) and administers Embassy security drills. ● Plans and conducts security operations with local police and military forces for high profile VIP visits. ● Implements the residential security program to ensure compliance with residential security standards.

Greater Seattle Area

Conducted criminal investigations with a terrorism and counterintelligence (CI) nexus.● Worked in a team environment with state, local and federal agencies to conduct risk assessments and mitigate threats on foreign consulates. ● Analyzed multiple intelligence streams across agency platforms to develop security profiles on terrorist/CI targets. ● Collaborated with federal prosecutors to write subpoenas, file search and arrest warrants, and conduct grand jury testimony for criminal investigations.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

● Directed a comprehensive investigations program focused on human trafficking, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and passport and visa fraud. ● Coordinated fugitive returns through host government liaison and inter-agency cooperation. ● Served as the lead DSS agent for the joint visit between President of The United States and Secretary of State’s visit to Vietnam. ● Designed a fraud pre-screening program that identified hundreds of fraudulent applicants and trained consular officers to efficiently and dramatically reduce bad visa issuances.

Baghdad, Iraq

● Led a security team of 54 contractors, and four security protective specialists (SPS).● Managed and maintained a $20 million armored vehicle and countermeasures program.● Reduced vehicle inventory by 40% to conform to State Department glide path reduction program.● Completed over 500 missions and 15 distinguished visits in a dynamic high threat environment with a critical threat level to the principles.● Conducted training of chemical/bio response, TCCC, high threat protection, firearms qualifications, high threat driving tactics and tactical communications.

San Francisco Bay Area

● Provided security and investigative services for over 40 foreign Consulates.● Managed an investigative caseload and coordinated with AUSA’s to ensure timely prosecution of passport and visa fraud cases.● Served as the lead security coordinator for APEC summit consisting of 80 world leaders and protective details.● Served worldwide assignments in various positions as a special agent on the Secretary’s Protective Detail (SD).

Federal Way, Washington, United States

Blackhawk, Co

• Led a team of 45 employees at Golden Gates Casino poker room. • Trained team members and ensured proper compliance with gaming regulations. • Developed annual televised Heartland Poker Tour, as well as, numerous small events.

Denver, Co

• Sales executive for the Colorado Rapids MLS team. • Finished top 3 in annual sales out of a team of 10. • Sold premium suite and sponsorship packages for Kroenke Sports.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Started as a poker dealer and worked up to full-time floor supervisor.• Supervised over 100 dealers and poker room staff - the largest poker room in Florida.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed season ticket and group sales accounts and gameday events. • Assisted with group sales and seat relocation packages.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Coordinated recruiting events and hosted recruits for gameday visits and campus events. • Managed logistics with mailing brochures and flyers. • Organized transportation, meals, and hotel stays for college football recruits.

Bachelors Of Science, Sports Marketing

Criminal Investigator Training Program, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration