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Manage, coordinate, and execute transnational investigative operations and programs while leading a high-performing team of special agents, task force officers, computer forensic specialists, administrative personnel, and support staff in a fast-paced, high-volume, ever-changing environment.• Protect the highest-level of government officials of the United States and world leaders. • Created and implemented security plans for high level protective operations, analyzing and… Show more Manage, coordinate, and execute transnational investigative operations and programs while leading a high-performing team of special agents, task force officers, computer forensic specialists, administrative personnel, and support staff in a fast-paced, high-volume, ever-changing environment.• Protect the highest-level of government officials of the United States and world leaders. • Created and implemented security plans for high level protective operations, analyzing and leveraging intelligence and threat assessments. • Lead a criminal investigative cyber team of 8-15 personnel.• Investigate 40+ cyber and financial fraud incidents per year for corporations, government entities, and individuals recovering more than $54M in victim funds.• Successfully collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on child exploitation, financial, and cyber fraud cases.• Advise and mentor agents on protective and investigative assignments.• Briefed U.S. Congresspersons and Department of Homeland Security Senior Executive management on cyberattacks, cyber investigations, and cyber trends. • Provide cyber, fraud, security, and online and personal safety presentations to stakeholders.• Subject matter expert at local and national cyber conferences.• Taught cyber courses to state, local, and foreign prosecutors, judges, police officers, and analysts. Show less

Provided operational and administrative oversight for the protective detail shift comprised of special agents and officers, managed staffing and logistics for all foreign and domestic protective operations movements, and led a diverse team of agents.• Responsible for daily protective missions ensuring the safety and security of protectees, identifying, planning, and coordinating assets and emergency action plans.• Secured federal and international physical and personnel assets for… Show more Provided operational and administrative oversight for the protective detail shift comprised of special agents and officers, managed staffing and logistics for all foreign and domestic protective operations movements, and led a diverse team of agents.• Responsible for daily protective missions ensuring the safety and security of protectees, identifying, planning, and coordinating assets and emergency action plans.• Secured federal and international physical and personnel assets for foreign trips, coordinating with US and foreign private organizations and national authorities.• Planned and executed protective operations and security logistics, including advance security arrangements, site surveys, route reconnaissance, evasive and offensive/defensive driving techniques, and risk assessments. • Cultivated and maintained relationships and information networks with domestic and foreign internal and external entities.• Led a diverse team, set goals, established priorities, and strategically assigned duties.• Trained and supervised agents to conduct and execute operational deployments of protective missions, advances, and security surveys locally and abroad. Show less

Responsible for federal criminal investigations and risk assessments originating from protective assignments for the President, Vice President and other dignitaries.• Conducted security risk assessments and implemented and executed physical security plans for US protectees and foreign heads of state visiting the US.• Created the field office Operations Manual detailing responsibilities and procedures for managing assets for domestic and foreign protection assignments.• Planned… Show more Responsible for federal criminal investigations and risk assessments originating from protective assignments for the President, Vice President and other dignitaries.• Conducted security risk assessments and implemented and executed physical security plans for US protectees and foreign heads of state visiting the US.• Created the field office Operations Manual detailing responsibilities and procedures for managing assets for domestic and foreign protection assignments.• Planned, coordinated, and conducted case investigations regarding counterfeit currency, identity theft, mortgage fraud, commercial and consumer credit card fraud, bank fraud, and other complex fraud crimes as well as protective intelligence cases.• High level of experience conducting interviews, interrogations, surveillance, and undercover work. • Successfully drafted and executed search and arrest warrants, authored detailed criminal investigative reports, and assisted in the state and federal prosecution of cases. • Collected and analyzed investigative data while interpreting and applying federal and state security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for case advancement. • Provided outreach presentations to corporations, banks, and community organizations on identity theft, counterfeit currency, access device fraud, skimming, and credit card fraud. Show less

Successfully worked in conjunction with state and local law enforcement for the seizure and civil forfeiture of illegal contraband in Harris County, TX. • Filed and litigated 400+ asset forfeiture cases regarding cash, vehicles, personal property, and contraband. • Drafted and presented arrest, search, and seizure warrants, as well as discovery, answers, complaints, responses, and motions for asset forfeiture cases. • Advised and collaborated with city, county, state, and federal… Show more Successfully worked in conjunction with state and local law enforcement for the seizure and civil forfeiture of illegal contraband in Harris County, TX. • Filed and litigated 400+ asset forfeiture cases regarding cash, vehicles, personal property, and contraband. • Drafted and presented arrest, search, and seizure warrants, as well as discovery, answers, complaints, responses, and motions for asset forfeiture cases. • Advised and collaborated with city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the seizure and forfeiture of contraband. • Trained and supervised attorneys and interns in the prosecution of asset forfeiture cases. Show less

Accomplished attorney prosecuting misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses representing the State of Texas in JP, county, and district courts of law. • Chief Prosecutor of a Misdemeanor Court and a Felony Prosecutor in the District Courts. • Tried 35+ felony and misdemeanor jury trials and court trials to include theft, assault, burglary, narcotics, and DWI. • Made determinations of probable cause to decline or accept charges on cases presented by local, state, and federal law… Show more Accomplished attorney prosecuting misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses representing the State of Texas in JP, county, and district courts of law. • Chief Prosecutor of a Misdemeanor Court and a Felony Prosecutor in the District Courts. • Tried 35+ felony and misdemeanor jury trials and court trials to include theft, assault, burglary, narcotics, and DWI. • Made determinations of probable cause to decline or accept charges on cases presented by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies filing in Harris County. • Trained and supervised first and second year attorneys in the prosecution of criminal cases. Show less

As an intern in the Writs division while attending law school full-time, successfully researched appeals, analyzed case law, and prepared briefs.• Researched, drafted, and filed State responses to Defendants’ habeas corpus motions for relief. • Assigned caseload to interns and supervised case progress, ensuring compliance with law, policy, and deadlines.• Trained new prosecutors and interns in researching, drafting, and filing State responses, and reviewed work product for filing.