• Develop and direct the vision and strategic direction for the High Tech Crime Training Services Program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.• Identifies, develops and implements a program plan that addresses current and emerging trends and needs in the criminal justice community.• Organizes, administers, and evaluates the work of the professional, technical, support and operational staff, both in house and contract consultants, who instruct classes nationwide.• Supervises and provides the selection, training, professional development and work performance evaluation of staff; makes recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion and corrective actions as required; when necessary, relieve staff of any difficult, sensitive or controversial projects within the program.• Manages strategic planning and financial analysis for multiple, concurrent projects; including preparation of specialized program budgets to include staffing and operational needs.•Oversees financial welfare of the program by analyzing and exercising cost controls and effectiveness; prepares, submits and validates budget development requests to the Deputy Executive Director of Programs.• Monitors and stays abreast of continuous operational, legal, and technological advances and that affect the activities and work processes of the program; carries out improvements to the program to meet changing parameters.• Prioritizes and allocates available program resources; reviews and evaluates program and delivery deadlines; coordinates and enforces changes in operations to ensure maximum effective service of the program; assists in determining appropriate program outreach, including researching and analyzing supporting data; develops and implements classroom curricula and program communication.•Serves as the program representative with groups and organizations; fosters collaborative working relationships to the benefit of SEARCH and the program.

• Oversees all aspects of administration for the organization including: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Banking and cash flow management Accounting and bookkeeping Audit Budgeting Human Resources Payroll Benefits Employee retirement plan Insurance• Provides critical financial information and business intelligence to Management Team members upon request, through standard reports and ad-hoc queries/requests. • Advises Executive Director, Management Team, and Board of Directors on financial matters, policies, risks, and opportunities.• Maintains appropriate financial controls, based upon professional standards and legal requirements, and monitors for compliance.• Ensures that all corporate activities are consistent with the organization’s non-profit status and supportive of its mission.• Oversees and coordinates annual audit in accordance with Federal guidelines and all legal requirements.• Collaborates with Management Team members to develop annual budgets for each revenue source, and compiles overall annual budget for the organization. • Assists Executive Director in monitoring compliance with Board of Directors policies.• Provides management training and assistance on grants and contracts financial management, including application of Federal policies and regulations, and special conditions included in grants received by the organization.• Reviews and approves all contracts and other legal agreements entered into by the organization.• Serves as custodian of corporate records and documents, ensuring their safekeeping and security.• Oversees procurement and inventory of corporate facilities, physical assets, equipment, and supplies.• Maintains staff policy and procedures, in consultation with legal counsel.

Interim Executive Director at SEARCH Group, Inc

• Responsible for classroom instruction, student supervision and professional development (e.g. instruction to law enforcement professionals on how to investigate technology oriented crimes).• Researches technology trends via list serves and other sources.• Responsible for creation and writing of training programs including activities related to local and outreach training, training development, and training programs with other criminal justice agencies nationally.• Provides input to the Director on issues effecting training on criminal justice information systems.• Provides training and technical assistance to criminal justice agencies as directed by the Director.• Provides training and technical support to other SEARCH programs as needed.• Responsible for preparing student activities and providing student materials for training courses and conference sessions.

• Worked for Sacramento County Probation for 8+ years• Worked in multiple assignments including: institutions, intake, Proposition 36 drug treatment program, domestic violence, and High Tech Crimes• Worked on task force with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies• Provided assistance to outside agencies on crimes in progress• Conducted independent felony investigations with little or no supervision • Planned and participated in the service of local and federal search warrants • Cross designated as a Deputy United States Marshal • Obtained Top Secret Security Clearance • Provided training to new staff