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Scales Mound, Il, Us

Potosi, Wisconsin

Port Clinton, Ohio, United States

As a member of the United States Coast Guard, I served on multiple high-profile deployments central to national security, crime interdiction, civilian safety/rescue, and response to natural and manmade disasters. I was progressively promoted through enlisted ranks since first joining as an enlisted reservist. I trained personnel in both formal and informal instructor capacities. Some of my ancillary duties included conducting firearms training, weapons maintenance/repair, and inventory control.A few of my previous assignments also included overseeing housing management and inspections, conducting law enforcement boardings, and providing port security. I also participated in search and rescue operations, supervised telephone and radio communications, and directed responding units to rescue scenes. Fulfilled reporting and administrative functions.Notable deployments included:➤ Deploying to Louisiana in support of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, safeguarding interests of USCG personnel.➤ Deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to deliver force protection/security and conduct firearms training, weapons maintenance and repair, and inventory management.

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

As an assistant supervisor for Klauer Manufacturing, I had the following responsibilities:• Assist in the supervision of employees to help ensure safety, efficiency and productivity. • Perform administrative tasks under the guidance of the Production Manager, such as documenting procedures and creating guidelines.• Assign and direct the job assignments of associates throughout the shift to maximize efficiency within the various departments of the operation. Areas to include production, receiving and shipping. • Cross-train workers so they can fill in various positions as needed.• Use metrics and root cause analysis to identify and establish improvement initiatives.• Enforce all company factory rules, policies, and progressive discipline process.• Monitor the production and shipping schedules to ensure acceptable on-time deliveries. • Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce setups, cycle times, scrap, and work in process inventory. • Responsible for observing and enforcing all applicable safety requirements and conducting investigations when accidents and/or injuries occur.• Review production schedules and process flows in order to objectively evaluate obstacles preventing product delivery including monitoring internal lead times. • Monitor inventory levels of production and shipping materials.• Conduct bi annual employee reviews and evaluations.• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee needs as well as performance and behavioral issues.

Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

In this role, I spearheaded 35+ investigations annually, with cases spanning identity theft, fraud, financial crime and forgery, residential/commercial burglary, motor vehicle theft, battery, criminal sexual assault, vehicular homicide, suicide, and criminal damage to property. I analyzed intelligence and crime trends by leveraging data to effectively deploy investigative resources. I also provided direction and guidance as a field subject matter expert and trainer on scene management, evidence collection/processing, scene photography, search and arrest warrant requests, subpoena request protocols, court testifying procedures, and report writing. I was able to increase the use of software and technology to enhance investigative capabilities within the department. Additionally, I managed relationships and frequently collaborated with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.Highlights included:➤ Successfully working and solving a high-profile financial crime that led to the takedown of a multistate criminal enterprise. The case involved the use of sophisticated investigative and photo analysis software, as well as advanced evidence collection/processing.➤ Partnering with the U.S. Postal Inspector, other state/federal agencies, and private sector bank fraud investigators to solve a multifaceted check forgery case.➤ Bringing to justice multiple offenders involved in a regional retail theft ring. The case involved the assembly and management of an ad hoc task force comprised of regional police departments, Lake County State’s Attorney Office, and loss prevention officers from area businesses.

Lake Bluff, Il

As a police instructor, I enhanced departmental readiness by directing instruction in 10+ law enforcement domains, including, but not limited to, field protocols, investigative procedures, scene management, firearms instruction, and emergency response. I was entrusted to serve as a range master where I tested and evaluated both weapon and personnel performance. I also acted as a principal consultant on the departmentwide service sidearm and patrol rifle transition process. I developed firearm training programs and classroom instruction curriculums, and I conducted background investigations for liquor license applicants.A few achievements included:➤ Partnering with department leadership to transform the LBPD’s field training program after receiving my Field Training Officer certification from North East Multi-Regional Training (NEMRT).➤ Leading the successful training of 9 police officers, ensuring each officer’s understanding and performance in key training areas.➤ Applying training principles gained from the U.S. Coast Guard to enrich departmental range and classroom training. ➤ Being designated as a rapid deployment instructor, tasked with teaching officers the skills needed to counter an active shooter situation.

During my tenure as a police officer, I responded to calls for service throughout the community and worked with businesses, schools, and civic groups to provide crime prevention assistance. I conducted traffic stops and executed other law enforcement functions related to complaints, disputes, traffic crashes, medical calls, security alarms, suspicious persons, and retail thefts. In addition to this, I collaborated with village and county prosecutors on legal matters, including courtroom testimony, grand jury hearings, evidence retrieval, and subpoena and warrant requests.

Law Enforcement Officer Training – Graduate

Firearms Instructor, Completed Reserve Enlisted Basic Indoctrination Course (Basic Training)