Washington, District of Columbia, United States
A former federal law enforcement senior executive well versed in coordinating, executing, and overseeing the administration of domestic and international security and law enforcement programs in high threat areas. I am innovative and results driven, having directed enterprise scale programs and operations across the world. I have worked closely with partners from both the public and private sector, including US government and law enforcement. Expertise in operations, intelligence, risk management and security. Extensive experience in leadership with a deep-rooted dedication to mentorship. I have a track record of achievement and success in effective communication, problem solving, and directing large scale organizations in operational situations. I thrive in building and sustaining partnerships across the world in both the public and private sector
Principle senior executive for the agency's investigations involving illicit trade, travel, and finance. Managed over 180 investigative employees within 7 investigative disciplines. - Lead HSI's Financial and Fraud Program which included efforts to combat trade based and third party money laundering. Provide support and training to the banking industry - Lead HSI's response to combat Organized Retail Crime; rolled out National Response Program - Oversee the newly created Countering Transnational Organized Crime, Financial and Fraud Division
Coordinated, executed, and drove improvements across the full range of administrative and security operations in support of over 150 personnel. - Cultivated and maintained key relationships throughout the law enforcement community; coordinated law enforcement activities with the highest level of Federal, State, and local government in Maryland
Spearheaded operations in support of preserving national security integrity within HSI while supervising, coaching, and mentoring a dedicated and driven team of 115 special agents, administrative personnel, and intelligence analysts. - Instrumental in developing a proposal for an initiative that used rapid DNA-testing technology to identify fraudulent familial relationships claimed by apprehended aliens. The successful pilot led to expanding the operational methodology into seven additional regions along with southwest border.
Senior HSI leader responsible for the training and supervision of 12 HSI personnel and facilitating operations in a multi-agency setting involving over 450 on-site personnel comprised of over 30 federal, state, and international LE agencies operating in a “whole of government” approach to exploit telecommunications, marshal investigative resources and maximize overall impact.
Served as a fully accredited U.S. diplomat and provided investigative direction and oversight in support of HSI's international mission throughout Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. -Managed a diverse team of highly trained personnel and maintained the dual responsibility of implementing dynamic operational initiatives while also serving in a vital diplomatic role as the agency advisory to the U.S. Ambassador. -Consistently demonstrated ability to develop and direct forward-leaning strategies designed to deliver maximum impact against criminal networks and national security threats. Responsible for the cultivation and promotion of critical relationships with foreign heads of state, government officials, inter-agency, and private industry partners in furtherance of HSI's international goals and objectives. - Directed the Cross-Border Financial Investigative Training (CBFIT) program, which included training, outreach, targeting, and interagency working groups in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile. Between 2011 and 2014