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United States

As a manager in Identity Management, I work with a team of incredibly talented and intelligent individuals to help AAMVA's 69 jurisdictions across North America adopt and implement internationally interoperable Mobile Driver Licenses (mDL). Through our work, we encourage relying parties to expand acceptance and consumption of trusted and secure digital ID's to enhance individual privacy while improving business efficiency.

2900 Appalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Fl 32399

As Chief of Administration and Technology, I provided administrative, technological and analytical support to the members of the Florida Highway Patrol. I oversaw the FHP’s $330 mil. budget; fleet and property management; information technology; project management; and business intelligence functions and delivered measurable results including process enhancements and the largest pay raise for Troopers in FHP's then 83-year history.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As the Chief Technology Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol, I led a team of 19 sworn and non-sworn law enforcement staff who support more than 2500 law enforcement computers, 5000 LMR radios, and over 2000 in-car camera systems along with sundry other mobile computing peripherals. As CTO, I served on the FHP's executive staff and provided direction to guide and implement the FHP's technology decisions. I also worked closely with other members of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and… Show more As the Chief Technology Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol, I led a team of 19 sworn and non-sworn law enforcement staff who support more than 2500 law enforcement computers, 5000 LMR radios, and over 2000 in-car camera systems along with sundry other mobile computing peripherals. As CTO, I served on the FHP's executive staff and provided direction to guide and implement the FHP's technology decisions. I also worked closely with other members of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' Information Systems Administration, state and local law enforcement partners and technology vendors to provide meaningful technology solutions for Florida's law enforcement community. By embracing a vision of helping our members become safer, more efficient and more effective, we leveraged technology to create a safe and secure driving environment for the residents and visitors of Florida. Show less

Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy, Havana, Fl

As the Assistant Chief Training Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of the FHP Training Academy. I led a staff of 11 sworn members, who in turn were responsible for training up to 170 recruit troopers at any one time. My responsibilities included ensuring academy compliance with Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission rules and FHP training policy, as well as best practices in law enforcement training. I implemented training initiatives… Show more As the Assistant Chief Training Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of the FHP Training Academy. I led a staff of 11 sworn members, who in turn were responsible for training up to 170 recruit troopers at any one time. My responsibilities included ensuring academy compliance with Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission rules and FHP training policy, as well as best practices in law enforcement training. I implemented training initiatives and developed and led a first-line supervisors' leadership training academy to prepare new sworn and non-sworn supervisors for their transition into leadership position within the FHP. I also actively participated with the IACP's State and Provincial Police Academy Directors' component. During my time as the Assistant Chief Training Officer, I spearheaded efforts to bring interactive technology to the police recruit classroom and oversaw the implementation of revolutionary firearms training technology in recruit and in-service training. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a recruit class training coordinator at the Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy, I was directly responsible for ensuring recruit troopers received all of the tools and training they needed to be successful once they began their field training program and subsequent law enforcement career. I oversaw a rigorous 28-week training program that encompassed physical fitness, defensive tactics, human diversity, report writing, firearms, driving and multiple other trainings totaling more than… Show more As a recruit class training coordinator at the Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy, I was directly responsible for ensuring recruit troopers received all of the tools and training they needed to be successful once they began their field training program and subsequent law enforcement career. I oversaw a rigorous 28-week training program that encompassed physical fitness, defensive tactics, human diversity, report writing, firearms, driving and multiple other trainings totaling more than 1100 hours of comprehensive law enforcement preparation. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a district sergeant in Troop H - Tallahassee, I was responsible for the daily operations of a patrol squad consisting of 5 troopers. I directed responses to critical indents and provided first-line supervision of road-patrol officers.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As the Statewide Recruitment Coordinator for the Florida Highway Patrol, I led a team of seven recruiters located around the state of Florida. I implemented system to efficiently screen and accept online applications and disseminate applications through email and the Internet quickly and easily. These efforts directly led to a significant increase in monthly applications. I also created the URL www.BeATrooper.com to simplify the web address and drive more traffic to electronic applications and… Show more As the Statewide Recruitment Coordinator for the Florida Highway Patrol, I led a team of seven recruiters located around the state of Florida. I implemented system to efficiently screen and accept online applications and disseminate applications through email and the Internet quickly and easily. These efforts directly led to a significant increase in monthly applications. I also created the URL www.BeATrooper.com to simplify the web address and drive more traffic to electronic applications and make employment information easier to find and view. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida Area

During my time as Traffic Homicide Investigator, I Conducted criminal investigations and especially investigations of fatal traffic crashes. I managed complex crime scenes, field-trained new investigators, produced investigative reports and prepared and executed arrest and search warrants. I received training in crash reconstruction, pedestrian crash investigation, advanced traffic crash investigation and commercial motor vehicle crash investigations.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

As a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper, I enforced Florida statutes, investigated crimes and traffic crashes, assisted motorists and patrolled roadways and highways. As a street-level law enforcement officer, I was directly response for creating safer highways for Florida's residents and visitors.

New York, Tallahassee

From June of 2011 through May of 2016, I had the privilege of serving as About.com's guide to criminology and criminal justice careers. During that time, I researched and provided helpful and comprehensive information about the many different career opportunities within criminology and criminology justice. I published hundreds of articles on the subjects of criminology careers and the future of law enforcement, technology, and policing. My article on ethics in policing has been republished many… Show more From June of 2011 through May of 2016, I had the privilege of serving as About.com's guide to criminology and criminal justice careers. During that time, I researched and provided helpful and comprehensive information about the many different career opportunities within criminology and criminology justice. I published hundreds of articles on the subjects of criminology careers and the future of law enforcement, technology, and policing. My article on ethics in policing has been republished many times over and cited in multiple academic and popular media outlets across the United States. Show less

Tallahassee, Florida Area

From 2006 through 2010, I had the honor of serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Highway Patrol Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association. I helped devise policy positions and successfully lobbied the Florida Legislature to provide pay raises for Florida's Troopers.

During my time serving in Bill Drafting at the Florida House of Reprsentatives, I edited proposed legislation, checked documents for accuracy and correctness, proofread documents and prepared resolutions to be voted on by House members.

B.S., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Kappa, Beta Septaton Chapter

Aa, Associate In Arts