Represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in the District and Superior Courts. Responsible for interviewing clients, conducting investigations, filing motions, representing clients at arraignments, arguing for bail, and negotiating with prosecutors.

Created customer database through networking via community events, social groups, and professional organizations.Interviewed clients to determine needs, completed contracts and amendments, scheduled inspections, and ensured all relevant parties remained on schedule through closing process.

Directed a 20-person security section consisting of military and civilian personnel. Coordinated work efforts with other Watch Commanders to ensure smooth transitions between sections onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Ingleside. Distributed manpower and balanced workload in accordance with job specializations. Conducted recurring security inspections including perimeter, watch posts, piers, and security boats. Collaborated with Safety Officer, Weapons Department, and various unit commands to coordinate weapons and ammunition transfers. Relayed information and ensured proper implementation of changes in policy, directives, and procedures. Created, updated, and implemented NAVSTA Ingleside Security Standard Operating Procedures as needed. Analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.Key Accomplishments• Directed responses of security forces, and coordinated with local law enforcement, when needed, to respond to real world threats or incidents.• Reviewed, edited, and level III approved all sectional Incident Reports, proofing fact finding information relied upon at disciplinary hearings such as Executive Officer’s Inquiry and Commanding Officer’s Non-Judicial Punishment. • Utilized seasoned judgment in choosing, interpreting, or adapting available guidelines to specific issues or subjects.• 2005 Naval Station Ingleside Security Sailor of the Year• 2004 Naval Station Ingleside Fourth Quarter Sailor of the Quarter

Created and delivered 15 minute daily training and 8 hour monthly training for 20 primary and 59 auxiliary security force personnel consisting of various aspects of police investigation and procedures.Developed and implemented an innovative training plan focused on hands-on mentoring, increasing section qualifications by 87%.

Leading Petty Officer/Acting Leading Chief Petty Officer, Tomahawk Weapons System5/2001- 12/2003Duties: Supervised a six-person division, overseeing divisional training, preparation, and success of USS STOUT’s Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Strike Team. Interpreted directives, instructions, regulations, employment manuals, and delegations of authority; employing maximum corrective impact on Standard Operating Procedures. Procured technical and administrative expertise necessary to significantly impact the success of USS Stout’s Land Attack mission readiness. Key Accomplishments• Created, updated, and implemented emergency response procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Combat Casualty Response Procedures (CCRPs) to ensure proper accomplishment of mission objectives during combat operations.• Coordinated with five teams of over 25 engineers and technicians over a four-month upgrade, including installation and audit of the Advanced Tomahawk Weapons System.• 2002 USS Stout (DDG 55) Third Quarter Sailor of the QuarterWork Center Supervisor/Maintenance Technician, Tomahawk Weapons System11/1999- 5/2001Duties: Managed a six-person weapons division. Planned, organized, and distributed equitable workload among division personnel, coordinating and monitoring work in progress. Arranged and determined current and future supply requirements. Key Accomplishments• Assigned work assignments, evaluated work in progress, and inspected completed work to ensure instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines had been met.• Ensured adherence to safety and security throughout command as Safety Petty Officer.