Olde West Chester, Ohio, United States
I am a former law enforcement leader who is currently creating a portfolio career consisting of paid and volunteer opportunities. I have extensive experience with managing events and security for high profile entertainers and officials. My background also includes training and education in both law enforcement and a university setting. I am regarded by peers as possessing strong interpersonal, planning and organizing skills. I have high energy with proven problem-solving ability. Strengths include: • Project Management • Event Management • Training • Security • Conflict Resolution • Coaching & Mentoring • Team Building • Public Relations • Leadership Development • Planning • Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Public Relations • Organizing
• Support Miniature Horse Therapy Outreach program by preparing, grooming and loading horses for visits to facilities such as schools, hospices, libraries and nursing homes. Lead horses at facilities for participants to interact with animals and answer questions. • Assist children and adults with disabilities and help them achieve a greater quality of life through equine-assisted activities and therapies.
• Provided security for 88 of the world’s top tennis athletes, over 150,000 visitors, 1,300+ volunteers, staff and media to one of the top international sporting events. Liaison with local and federal agencies along with contract security. Ensured safe and secure movement of players to and from courts and their protection during fan interaction. • Handled facility and grounds issues for 102-acre site, including ensuring facility readiness.
Led the day-to-day operations of all bureaus, sections, and units in a department consisting of 92 police officers, 12 civilian employees, and a budget of $14 million+. • Selected to be Interim Chief of Police in 2014. • Successfully coordinated the development and implementation of the department’s mission statement and core value beliefs, which was instrumental in establishing a positive, guided, efficient work place culture. • Directed and oversaw the purchase and implementation of a policy and procedure program that reduced labor cost, while simultaneously increasing training hours for each employee. • Coordinated and managed operations with the FBI, United States Secret Service, and other governmental agencies on events such as presidential visits or issues of national security. • As a member of the township’s leadership team, attended and participated in trustees and community meetings. • Led event security management for concerts, political rallies, and athletic events.
Led hiring process and assessed all civilian staff and police officers. Prepared press releases for the media. Reviewed and revised department policies. Analyzed crime and incident reports. Reviewed and assessed department efficiencies. • As Commander of Patrol Bureau, managed and supervised all employees assigned to the uniform patrol section, mounted patrol unit, canine unit, bicycle unit, and warrant processing section. • As Commander of Support Bureau, managed and supervised all employees assigned to the special operations, police property, criminal investigation, and police integrity/development sections. • Completed detailed reports that accurately reflected the problems, services and activities of the units. • Reported directly to the Police Chief when investigating alleged misconduct by department employees and conducted hearings. • Assisted with preparation and analysis of annual financial budgets for all units, including review and approval of all expenditures. • Assisted with implementation of new units including mounted horse patrol, all-terrain vehicle and bicycle patrol units.
Trained and managed sergeants and patrol officers as Commander of the Uniform Patrol section. Performed assignments for the Office of Chief of Police. • Rewrote and reorganized the department policy and procedure manual. • Conducted manpower allocation studies which led to improved staff deployment and efficiency. • Researched and developed department wide employee evaluation program resulting in a more comprehensive, and defined program as well as improved employee satisfaction. • Selected to conduct internal investigations and member of employee review board.
Trained and managed six Investigators, as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Unit. • Researched and developed policies and procedures pertaining to the investigative unit. • Improved the section, added additional staff, upgraded equipment and established additional support units resulting in increased efficiency.