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Engaged with US AIT personnel to initiate Legat Taipei office expansion from one to five full-timepersonnel. Worked with FBI personnel to modernize IT hardware in advance of the office expansion.Engaged with Taiwan law enforcement partners to advance their ability to combat cyber-related financial fraud.

Program Manager in the Asia Unit. Supported and coordinated the operational needs of the Legatoffices located in Asia. I also worked with the Office of International Affairs, Department of Justice, inmatters regarding extraditions, deportations, and renditions. I additionally maintained and developed liaison with other federal and foreign agencies in Washington, DC, in support of the FBI's mission abroad. I was responsible for the day-to-day contacts with the various representatives of… Show more Program Manager in the Asia Unit. Supported and coordinated the operational needs of the Legatoffices located in Asia. I also worked with the Office of International Affairs, Department of Justice, inmatters regarding extraditions, deportations, and renditions. I additionally maintained and developed liaison with other federal and foreign agencies in Washington, DC, in support of the FBI's mission abroad. I was responsible for the day-to-day contacts with the various representatives of foreign governments assigned to the United States and coordinates all Foreign Police Cooperation investigative requests. I was also responsible for the preparation of briefing materials/threat assessments for FBI executives and high-level government officials. Show less

Developed close working relationships with all USIC (United States Intelligence Community) and foreign counterparts in country. Fostered a positive, professional relationship with the host Law Enforcement authorities, in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. Led the engagement on investigations encompassing: money laundering, corruption, cybercrime, proliferation finance, fraud and counterterrorism. Provided overviews on legal issues impacting FBI investigative decisions, as well as… Show more Developed close working relationships with all USIC (United States Intelligence Community) and foreign counterparts in country. Fostered a positive, professional relationship with the host Law Enforcement authorities, in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. Led the engagement on investigations encompassing: money laundering, corruption, cybercrime, proliferation finance, fraud and counterterrorism. Provided overviews on legal issues impacting FBI investigative decisions, as well as operational, logistical and strategic concerns. Coordinated all requests for assistance between the FBI and host country authorities, including those made under Mutual Legal Assistance and the Surrender of Fugitives. Key adviser to the US Consul-General on all law enforcement perspectives. Contributed to the annual Department of State, country strategy for the Hong Kong and Macau law enforcement section. Provided briefings to visiting US Congressional Delegations on law enforcement positions. Streamlined the liaison between host agencies and local Banks, to identify and stop the flow of fraudulent funds originating from Business Email Compromise frauds. My collaboration with host partners and the banking industry resulted in the successful recovery of USD$210 million in 24 months. Show less

Special Agent on Counterintelligence Squad.

Program Manager in the Africa Unit. Supported and coordinated the operational needs of the Legatoffices located in Africa. I also worked with the Office of International Affairs, Department of Justice, inmatters regarding extraditions, deportations, and renditions. I additionally maintained and developed liaison with other federal and foreign agencies in Washington, DC, in support of the FBI's mission abroad. I was responsible for the day-to-day contacts with the various… Show more Program Manager in the Africa Unit. Supported and coordinated the operational needs of the Legatoffices located in Africa. I also worked with the Office of International Affairs, Department of Justice, inmatters regarding extraditions, deportations, and renditions. I additionally maintained and developed liaison with other federal and foreign agencies in Washington, DC, in support of the FBI's mission abroad. I was responsible for the day-to-day contacts with the various representatives of foreign governments assigned to the United States and coordinates all Foreign Police Cooperation investigative requests. I was also responsible for the preparation of briefing materials/threat assessments for FBI executives and high-level government officials. Show less

Principal Relief Supervisor on an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Interacted daily with United States and Coalition Military, Coalition Law Enforcement, and representatives from all levels of the Government of Afghanistan.

Associate Division Counsel responsible for providing legal advice to the Phoenix Division regarding various investigative matters. Also assigned to a National Security Squad investigating various Counterintelligence matters.

Relief Supervisor on a Violent Crime Major Offender Task Force. Worked with representatives from four different law enforcement agencies to investigate violent street gang members.

Supervisory Special Agent for the Safe Streets Gang Unit and the National Gang Targeting Enforcement Coordination Center. Provided day-to-day guidance, oversight, and clear direction to 37 Violent Gang Safe Street Task Forces regarding program management, funding requests, approval for operational activity, compliance with FBI policy relative to gang investigations, logistical support, and budgetary matters. I also organized and led multi-agency and multi-state regional meetings regarding cross… Show more Supervisory Special Agent for the Safe Streets Gang Unit and the National Gang Targeting Enforcement Coordination Center. Provided day-to-day guidance, oversight, and clear direction to 37 Violent Gang Safe Street Task Forces regarding program management, funding requests, approval for operational activity, compliance with FBI policy relative to gang investigations, logistical support, and budgetary matters. I also organized and led multi-agency and multi-state regional meetings regarding cross jurisdictional investigations. Show less

Coordinator of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of law enforcement personnel from seven different local, state, and federal agencies.

Lead agent on multiple Public Corruption and White Collar Crime investigations.

Prosecutor.