Luis Perez

Email: abpk47@r.postjobfree.com

Address: U.S. Embassy - Bogota

City: DPO AA

State: FL

Zip: 34004

Country: USA

Phone: 301-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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LUIS F. PEREZ

10540 Maple Chase Drive

Boca Raton, FL 33498 561-***-****

abpk47@r.postjobfree.com

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

DEA special agent and criminal investigator with 23 years of law enforcement experience. Extremely motivated and results-driven professional. Solution-oriented and versatile management professional with extensive experience in strategic environments. Documented success in the implementation of improved programs, training/cross-training of personnel, and increasing productivity thorough innovation and adherence to quality standards. Skilled communicator accustomed to cross-functional coordination and procedural documentation. Proven ability to work successfully with diverse individuals to achieve corporate goals and meet targets on time and within budget. Active and Current Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.

Professional Profile

i Manage personnel effectively concentrating on high quality standards, timeliness and safety. Demonstrated management abilities in multiple operations segments.

i Implemented multiple investigative programs. Supervised large numbers of personnel and held responsibility for millions of dollars in government property. Instrumental in the seizure of hundreds of millions of dollars of illegal drugs, other contraband and cash.

i Interacted with co-workers, supervisors and subordinates dynamically while working within a range of responsible capacities, including deployment to combat zones and hazardous environments.

i Provide inspirational team leadership and counseling to subordinates that increases morale and raises performance and productivity levels. Fluent in English and Spanish; native speaker.

i Briefed and advised senior officials including high ranking authority. Worked closely with other Federal agencies and the security apparatus of allied nations. Experienced in Federal Grand Jury testimony, and working with the US Attorneyas Office in Federal criminal trial preparation and trial testimony.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning i Interagency Coordination i Information Analysis i Security and Safety

Tactical Operations i Investigations i Staff Management i Emergency Management

Problem Resolution i Motivation/Evaluation of Personnel i Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION a Washington, DC

SPECIAL AGENT, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1989 - PRESENT

a Currently serving as Assistant Regional Director (Supervisory Special Agent/Criminal Investigator/GS-15) for DEAas Bogota Country Office at the US Embassy, Bogota. As ARD, involved in and responsible for day-to-day security policies implementation for the office and personnel in an inherently high-threat foreign environment. Colombia is plagued by Marxist insurgency movements, heavily armed narcotics trafficking groups, and other security threats, such as kidnappings, weapons smuggling, and extortions. Average hours per week: 50.

a Supervise 30 Special Agents and Intelligence Research Specialists, including three first-line supervisors.

a Ensure proper training, funding (Congressionally-appropriated funds budget of $500,000 to $750,000 per fiscal year), administering, and vetting approximately 75 Colombian National Police DIJIN (FBI equivalent) and 50 DIRAN (DEA equivalent) Sensitive Investigations Unit (SIU) police officers, operating in Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cucuta, and Pasto, Colombia.

a Serve as second-level advisor to the Ambassador on all matters involving bi-lateral counter-narcotics and drug-related money laundering issues involving the US mission in Colombia.

a Liaison with Colombian National Police and Colombian Armed Forces at the General/Admiral Officer and Colonel level and Fiscalia General de la Nacion (Attorney Generalas Office) at the national prosecutors level.

a Liaison with other US Embassy sections at the deputy or agency head levels, and with third country Drug Liaison Officers including those from the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Argentina, Mexico, Israel, Belgium, Australia, Chile and Ecuador.

a Spearheaded implementation of DEAas new lowest-available airfare travel policy in the office, resulting in a savings of approximately $35,000 in fiscal year 2011.

a Manage sensitive investigative projects at the Bogota Country Office targeting official narco-corruption in the Andean Region Area of Responsibility at the highest possible levels.

a Served in Miami, Chile; Tampa, the Special Operations Division and West Palm Beach. Made significant contributions over a two year period to Operation Cornerstone in the 1990as which resulted in the dismantling of a Cali Cartel cell in Miami.

a Principal case agent on several significant investigations resulting in the seizure of several million dollars in assets and the arrests of several significant violators in Miami Group 4 before being recalled to Operator Cornerstone due to success working with special agents from DEAas OCDETF partner agency in this investigation.

a Spearheaded an investigation in the Santiago Country Office which resulted in the arrest of a Linear Target in Chile, a second Linear target in Panama, and the beginning of DEAas contribution to Operation Panama Express/Privateer. Served as case agent on DEA side of operation.

a Indicted Consolidated Priority Operation Target (CPOT) Joaquin Mario VALENCIA-Trujillo for Title 21 violations. Briefed the DEA Chief of Operations, Director ONDCP, and multi-agency audiences on several occasions on this operation.

a Selected to work at the Special Operations Division as a Staff Coordinator in the Caribbean/Latin American Section. Took Operation Privateer/Panama Express to the next level in Operation Pegasus II.

a Worked with DEA Bogota, DEA Houston, DEA Miami, DEA Chicago, and NSIC personnel, Coordinated the investigative effort which for the first time identified domestic cells in addition to maritime smuggling in this operation. DEA domestic offices seized several million dollars in assets, together with several hundred kilos of cocaine. Operation Pegasus II resulted in the arrest of the top four fugitive members of Operation Privateer/Panama Express organization: two in Colombia, one in Mexico, and the fourth voluntarily surrendered in Colombia.

a Worked with DEA Bogota and DEA Merida, Orchestrated an investigative effort which resulted in the recruitment of a source of information now a CS for DEA Miami and DEA New York, one of the. Governmentas principal witnesses against Diego Fernando Murillo-Bejarano of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia.

Prior Positions with DEA

a August 2007-May 2010: Resident Agent in Charge, DEA West Palm Beach Resident Office. DEAas senior representative in Palm Beach County, Florida. Supervised approximately 30 Special Agents, including two first line supervisors, Task Force Police Officers from seven different police departments, administrative personnel and Intelligence Research Specialists.

a Maintained liaison and working relationships with more than 30 other Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

a Led the office in investigating a prosecuting several major international drug and money-laundering investigations during his tenure, and supervised the establishment of the officeas telecommunications intercept facility. Office successfully passed a major headquarters inspection during tenure.

a August 2004-August 2007: Group Supervisor (first line supervisor), Miami Field Division. Supervised 11 Special Agents and one admin. Led enforcement group in investigating and prosecuting several international and multi-jurisdictional Federal drug investigations over a three year period, to include Operation Twin Oceans, which resulted in the arrest of Colombian CPOT Pablo Rayo Montano, lieutenants Domingo and Omar Micolta Hurtado, the dismantling of his organization, and the seizure of over $90 million in assets in the U.S., Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and Brazil.

a August 2001-August 2004: Staff Coordinator, DEA Special Operations Division, Chantilly, Virginia. Coordinated several major multi-jurisdictional and international investigations, with emphasis on telecommunications exploitation, targeting major drug traffickers in South America and the US.

a Received a Quality Step Increase award for outstanding performance in coordinating the United Statesa effort in prosecuting and dismantling the Colombian Norte del Valle Cartel, the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia, and the indictment, arrest, and extradition of Carlos Felipe Toro Sanchez, alias, Felipe Montoya, and the dismantling of his organization in Colombia and South Florida.

a October 1998-August 2001: Special Agent, Tampa District Office; spearheaded a major investigation which eventually became an operation (PANAMA EXPRESS) which to date has yielded over 600 tons of cocaine seized on the high seas.

a January 1997-October 1998: Special Agent; DEA Santiago, Chile Country Office; liaison with Carabineros de Chile Police and Policia Nacional de Investigaciones; conducted several high-profile bilateral investigations, one of which led to Operation Panama Express in Tampa, Florida, which developed into a multi-agency Federally funded Strike Force responsible for interdicting over 600 tons of cocaine on the high seas from February 2000 until the present. Worked closely with other US Embassy sections.

a January 1990-January 1997: Special Agent, DEA Miami Field Division; significantly involved in the international investigation which led to the downfall of the Cali Cartel. Worked at Miami Int'l Airport; became familiar with airport operations and security procedures.

a July 1989-January 1990: Special Agent, Jacksonville Resident Office; office of hire; junior agent assigned to assist senior investigators.

Additional Employment

US Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ~ Jacksonville, FL

Landscaping ~ San Antonio, TX

MILITARY SERVICE

NAVAL OFFICER a NAS Cecil Field and NAS Jacksonville, FL

UNITED STATES NAVY AND US NAVAL RESERVE 1984 - 1997

a Lieutenant Commander (O-4); Personnel Officer, Attack Squadron 12 and Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (NAS Cecil); Operations Officer, Commander, Task Force 168 (CTF-168), Naval Air Reserves Intelligence (NAS Jacksonville), HUMINT, POW De-briefer and Interrogator, and Merchant Vessel Photography Program Officer for the Office of Naval Intelligence.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science ~ University of Texas a San Antonio, TX

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Aviation Officer Candidate School

Basic Water Survival Training, Basic Aircrew Survival Training

Basic Land Survival Training

Basic Intelligence Training Course

Field Interrogator Training Course

DEA Basic Agent Training Academy

Tactics Course; Pistol, Rifle - Colt Sub-machinegun, and M-16, Shotgun Remington 870, 12 gauge

Law Enforcement Defensive Driving and Felony-Stop/Containment Driving

Arrest Techniques

Physical Surveillance Techniques

Human Source Identification, Recruitment, Management, and Development

Evidence Handling and Processing

Court Case Preparation and Court Testimony

Personnel Recovery Training

SOFTWARE SKILLS

MS Word i MS Excel i MS PowerPoint i MS Access i Email/Internet

AWARDS/RECOGNTION

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award, US Attorneyas Office, Southern District of Florida

Quality Step Increase, DEA Special Operations Division

Military Meritorious Unit Commendation, Expert Rating in Pistol and Rifle

South Florida High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Recognition Award

AFFILIATIONS

Association of Former Federal Narcotics Agents

Federal Law Enforcement Officersa Association

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Former Scoutmaster for sonas Troop in Boca Raton, Florida

Former coach for sonas flag football team, Boca Raton, Florida

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