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San Diego, California, United States

Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement Program Manager / Inspection and Internal Review Program Manager / Integrated Risk Management Program Manager

San Diego, California

Responsible for investigating allegations of Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement. Providing impartial and timely assistance to the organization and individuals to maintain high levels of readiness, integrity and efficiency. An advocate for an equitable work environment. Compliance Analyst charged with examining United States Navy programs and their mandated requirements, through in depth research of; the Code of Federal Regulations, the United States Code, the Department of Defense manuals and regulations, the Secretary of the Navy manuals and regulations, and all local instructions. Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops / implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Experience reviewing varied programs within: the Human Resource Office, the Engineering department, Aviation Manufacturing and Production, High dollar Procurement items, the Career Development department, the Safety department and the Security department. Audit Liaison responsible for effective coordination and cooperation between the organization and all outside federal audit agencies.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Led seven investigative employees, assigned all work, coached and mentored employees through their areas of weakness. Conducted teaming meetings, reviewed case files for completeness and ensured investigations were accurate prior to sending cases to the prosecutor’s office for action. Planned and carried out over 250 investigations to determine violations of Federal/State laws and Punitive Articles from the Uniform Code of Military Justice; identified offense(s) through investigation, to determine the degree of criminal action. Interviewed victims, witnesses and subjects; processed crime scenes, secured evidence for use in court proceedings, wrote and submitted requests for warrants and subpoenas. Documented all actions in professional Investigative reports, coordinated with one United States District Judge, multiple United States Army Post Magistrates, multiple Assistant United States Attorneys, multiple United States Army prosecutors and defense attorneys, and testified in United States District Court - Western District of Washington and multiple Military Courts-Martials. Served as the liaison for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Military Police Investigations and Pierce County Juvenile court system. Created a guide to reduce inefficiencies and bridge the information gaps between the U.S. Army and the Pierce County juvenile Prosecutor’s office. Tasked with creating an informational handout and Standard Operating Procedure to be used when proposing to Base Leadership the idea of establishing a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Juvenile Hearing Board. Created work schedules for department employees; adjusted employee work schedules for last minute changes to work assignments and priorities, such as assignment of high visibility investigations, illness of employees, personal employee affairs, and schools/training.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Thoroughly investigated criminal allegations, produced detailed reports, briefed senior leaders and prosecutors on conclusions and disposition of investigations. Amplified victim's voices, ensured juveniles had a safe place to stay when home was not an option, prepared comprehensive investigative reports to Military, Federal and State prosecutor’s offices, and thoroughly prepared to defend the investigation in a court of law.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Researched solutions to community safety concerns; and briefed them to senior leadership for implementation. Took existing law enforcement operational policies and reporting procedures for Desk Sergeants, and adapted them to better fit the needs of the community and the organization. This resulted in the increased accuracy of tracking 911 calls, the patrols assigned to them, and the reporting of significant events to senior leadership.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Responsible for up to 20 police officers on a given shift, reviewed police reports for completeness and accuracy. Initial Incident commander, responsible for initiating multi-organizational participation. Composed, drafted, edited and prepared manual tracking systems using specialized terminology and procedures. Managed, processed and communicated more than 3,000 detail oriented reports, letters, memos and requests for information via email, surface mail and phone.

Enlisted Military Police Officer; led, trained and cared for my Soldiers. Led my Soldiers through two deployments to Iraq.Took leadership qualities from all my past leaders and created my own leadership style. Genuinely cared for my Soldiers’ well-being, trained my Soldiers to exceed all law enforcement and deployment requirements, ensured all administrative actions were initiated through the appropriate offices, and ensured my Soldiers were fed and housed. Earned the Iraqi Campaign medal with three Campaign stars.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Business/Management, 3.53

Graduated with an MBA, while working a full time position with overtime and providing love and support to a beautiful wife and three.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice