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New York, NY, US

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Managing the day-to-day, around-the-clock security operations of the World Trade Center, oversee the uniformed security force of over 150 guards, ID office and Situation Awareness Command Center (SACC). Ensuring staff.
• Reengineered workflows by identifying and correcting inefficiencies in operation and technology.
• Pioneered the development of formalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the ID Office to enhance productivity and overall office efficiency and ensure adhesion to site security policy.
• Collaborate with line representation and union to identify workers concerns and needs to build a more positive and productive work environment.

• In this capacity, I oversee all aspects of crime fighting and operational tasks to ensure accuracy, precision, and timeliness in crisis management, interagency work, admin work, technology integration, and operational.
• Fulfilled a critical role in leading counterterrorism operations, commanding authority over 35 officers and detectives managing from a 10,000 square foot 24/7 operations center.
• Expertly utilize the Domain Awareness System, the largest digital surveillance system in the world, to mitigate risk.
• Optimize security and ensure readiness during special events through detailed and effective collaboration with local and Federal agencies, including the FBI, United States Secret Service, and the Coast Guard.
• Secure major New York City events by managing LMSI Watch Command.

• Leading with respect instead of rank, I effectively implemented crime reduction strategies in response to prevailing credit card crimes and grand larceny. In this role I also ensured continuous professional development.
• Achieved project and job ownership by each officer, ensuring every mission was carried out diligently and proactively.
• Marked a 23% reduction in crime, significantly improving the safety and security of the properties and people within the area.

• Promoted from operations office to a specialized Detective, I ensured the safety and security of the properties and people at the port. In addition, I effectively liaised with private companies and other agencies.
• Supported the design and development of the $23M Dept. of Homeland Security funded Harbor Unit Launch Construction Project encompassing product/equipment specifications, contract scope, blueprints, modeling designs.
• Liaised with the Federal, State, and Local Maritime Law Enforcement agencies, the Port of New York
• Representing the Unit in planning for the Department of Homeland Security and Securing the Cities (STC), coordinated and collaborated with inter-agency and the private sector to efficiently implement full-scale.
• Developed the first NYS Navigation Law pamphlet on boater safety for recreational boaters, the resource that is still being distributed to date.
• Investigated and led the counterterrorism arm of the Harbor Unit, prepared reference guides for ferry operations, and collaborated on tactical logistics as part of the Vessel Theft Squad.

• Here, I moved into the specialized patrol at Harbor Unit to leverage extensive maritime background and experience in operating boats. I diligently enforced the NYS Navigation and Environmental Conservation Laws.
• Rose to the Master Pilot level within just three years.
• Operated and trained on Marine Electronics, GPS and RADAR.

Patrol (79th Precincts), WTC/Ground Zero (Chief of Department-Forward Command Post), Police Academy (Recruit Training)

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