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Operate independently of the Department to explore and implement best practices, providing the most informed and effective recommendations for improvement of Policing Services provided by the LAPD. At the direction of the Inspector General and the Board of Police Commissioners, conduct research and interviews, prepare fact sheets, analyze large datasets.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Conduct research and interviews, prepare fact sheets, review existing Department correspondence related to audits and projects to develop and design audit methodologies towards determining the effectiveness and adequacy of the information being gathered to produce an accurate and valid audit report. Act as a project manager with other Police Performance.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Established systems, methodology, and training for the review of video associated with the Department's Categorical Use of Force incidences by Police Performance Auditors. Documented and reported actions made by all involved and percipient Police Officers in accordance to existing Federal, State, Municipal law and Department Policy to be presented to.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Developed and managed department-wide program in compliance with California Senate Bill 1421 amending the California Public Records Act to mandate agencies to disclose previously exempted records pertaining to Categorical Use of Force investigations. Created/facilitated intake process, workload prioritization system, redaction guideline, auditing.

Los Angeles

Manage all aspects of the association’s IT systems and relevant projects. Responsible for upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of systems, cloud servers, intranet, and website administration. Monitor the use of email, create and change passwords, make suggestions for business improvements on existing systems. Implemented various administrative.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Primary objective is to directly support national security and suitability investigations, focusing on performing background investigations on behalf of government clients. Responsible for scoping and briefing casework to determine areas of investigative coverage required in accordance with applicable directives and investigative standards and conduct.

Glendale, CA

Primary responsibility included all major operational and asset protection functions within the store. Responsible for monitoring and executing inbound and outbound traffic of merchandise cumulatively valuing to approximately $3,000,000 annually. I have a plethora of documented results in regards to the implementation of process improvements within the.

Glendale, CA

Primary responsibility started with my partnership within the Center Core department personnel and applicable management (Leather Goods, Fine Jewelry, Fashion Accessories). Monitored and improved existing merchandise protection standards as well as personnel policy and procedural compliance. Trained store staff on various asset protection topics on a.

Encino, CA

Main priority was to ensure the safety and operational well-being of clients occupying a mid-sized office building (approximately 500 tenants). Assigned during hours of day in which clients would be leaving the property. Responded to all injuries, lock-outs, and strictly monitored all access points against unauthorized access. Conducted patrols throughout.

Garden Grove, CA

Primary responsibilities involved analyzing e-commerce trends and calculating profitability of eligible products for manufacturing and sale. The position was heavy on negotiation as contacts were made with manufacturing, shipping, and customs processing firms internationally. After negotiation: the manufacturing process, operating expenses and the.