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Qualifications Profile
Seasoned, highly accomplished, and award-winning professional, equipped with extensive experience and proven record of success in directing operations, programs, and initiatives. Adept at establishing positive working relationships at all levels of corporate and government organizations, overseeing and supporting operations, as well as leading and mentoring subordinates domestically and internationally. Articulate communicator; with excellent interpersonal, representational, organizational, and problem-solving skills, coupled with the expertise to develop strategic plans that mitigate complex multidimensional problems and issues. Subject matter expert in international affairs, global engagement and adroit at bridging the gap between corporate and government interests.
Core Competencies
Program Management Threat Analysis Operations Support Risk Management Relationship Building
Training and Mentorship Cross-functional Collaboration
Professional Experience
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Quantico, VA, USA
Supervisory Special Agent, Washington, D.C., U.S.A 2018–Present
Manage cross-functional and multinational efforts to protect critical U.S Department of Defense Research, Development, and Technology Programs
Perform complex investigations while delivering analysis and investigative support to multinational defense companies involved in technological and defense research and development projects
Administer all staff functions and act as the integration liaison point for all operations and intelligence initiatives
Supervisory Special Agent, Okinawa, Japan 2016–2018
Assembled a diverse and dynamic team responsible for counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations, analysis and investigations in the Fareast. Established policy in alignment with mission requirements and national level interests
Collaborated with stakeholders, U.S. and foreign embassies, multinational companies as well as international organizations for the calibration of each operation in maximum impact
Facilitated and initiated weekly senior level intelligence exchange meetings and intelligence exchange working groups to work in partnership for major international events such as the Olympics and World Cup
Promptly addressed counterintelligence concerns and potential threats, while ensuring that U.S. entities remain at the forefront of the international counterterrorism mission
Advised the Japanese Public Security Intelligence Agency and the Japanese Police Security Division on tactics, techniques and procedures used by terrorist organizations in an effort to help safeguard the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and mitigate potential threats
Supervisory Special Agent, Djibouti, Africa 2015–2016
Functioned as the NCIS representative to Camp Lemonier and Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa
Provided oversight of all criminal, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and force protection missions as well as economic crime issues associated with infrastructure development
Career Highlights
Earned commendation for demonstrating outstanding leadership, production, and partnership building
Increased the security posture of Camp Lemonier and engagement with senior Djiboutian military officials which resulted in new guidelines, course direction, and the establishment of clear metrics for success
Engaged French, Spanish, Japanese and German counterparts to grow interoperability capabilities and increase production which resulted in operational cost reduction and increased success against adversarial entities
Supervisory Special Agent, Washington, DC, U.S.A 2013–2016
Directly provided leadership to the response and processing of 27 crime scenes as the Supervisory Special Agent in Charge of the Major Case Response Team for the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas of responsibility.
Established a working group to incorporate the needs and expectations of Fortune 500 defense contracting companies in an effort to synergize corporate and government efforts to protect against supply chain compromise, technology theft and provide pertinent research protection
Efficiently oversaw the handing of 228 cases, 62 sources, and production 1,126 Intelligence Information Reports
Presided over weekly coordination meetings to guarantee flow of information and answer questions and concerns during a tumultuous time for national level strategic operations
Career Highlights
Played a pivotal role in developing a national level response to Research Development and Acquisition (RDA) efforts resulting in an 80% increase in reporting
Received recognition at the 2015 RDA symposium for innovation, excellent leadership, exceptional mentorship and substantial accomplishment in the counterintelligence field
Enhanced relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), National Geospatial Agency (NGA), and Defense Security Service (DSS) by conducting bi-weekly coordination and de-confliction meetings that resulted in the increase of support to critical Department of Defense technologies
Maximized overall production through sound decision making, exceptional judgment and by cultivating a positive and productive work environment
Supervisory Special Agent, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 2011–2013
Exemplified first-rate performance in handling counterintelligence, counterterrorism, research development and acquisition investigations and operations in 26 countries throughout the Middle East and Asia
Held responsibility in coordinating and supervising sensitive and complex investigations including financial crimes, espionage, human trafficking, weapons and narcotics smuggling, cybercrimes, and terrorism
Communicated clear strategic direction and built enthusiasm among subordinates while handling high-level multinational issues
Assumed accountability in collaborating with subordinates, providing unpopular decisions, as well as managing challenging situations
Directed 23 personnel assigned to the Middle East Field Office with effective oversight, administrative efficiency, and consistent application of policy
Demonstrated proven capability in monitoring 19 operations and 68 investigations and a multitude of information sources
Developed strong relationships with the U.S Embassy, United States Central Command (CENTCOM), and United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
Functioned as the NCIS Special Agent assigned to a forward deployed U.S. Navy Special Operations Unit
Career Highlight
Managed Department of Defense assets and provided threat information to the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) that resulted in an increased threat posture which resulted in zero security incidents
Special Agent Singapore, Singapore 2006–2011
Administered criminal investigations, force protection operations, counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations with focus on research, development and acquisition protection and program support in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines
Worked in a multinational environment to support Department of Defense compartmented counterespionage and counterintelligence investigations and offensive operations for the U.S. intelligence community
Led efforts in directing and controlling sensitive intelligence operations to defeat and exploit all foreign intelligence services targeting U.S technology and personnel associated with classified programs
Interfaced with key U.S. military officials, senior Department of Defense and Department of State officials, and representatives of other U.S. agencies on pertinent investigations and operations
Maintained positive relationships with key U.S embassy personnel in the Asia-Pacific region while establishing rapport with foreign governments, law enforcement, and military personnel
Fulfilled expanded duties, such as delivering support to visiting forces in high-threat environments, communicating with foreign law enforcement counterparts to ensure safety and security of U.S. persons, as well as investigating crimes committed by and against U.S. citizens overseas
Organized training for the police and intelligence services in Bahrain, Maldives, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Malaysia
Took full charge of providing protective service support to several senior level U.S. and foreign diplomats as well as threat assessment and counterintelligence analysis to defense contractors
Special Agent Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 2003–2006
Directed counterintelligence and counterterrorism initiatives in: Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Yemen
Developed a broad range of programs and processes to improve the U.S. resilience to a broad range of risks that arise from people, systems and result from external events
Created programs and put in place a framework to proactively mitigate threats, anticipate losses and quickly recover when they occur
Earlier Career
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Quantico, VA, USA
Special Agent Washington, DC Field Office – Washington, DC
Special Agent Southeast Asia Field Office - Jakarta, Indonesia
Special Agent Southeast Asia Field Office - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
New York City, NY, USA
Enforcement Agent, Immigration and Naturalization Service
Borg Warner, Atlanta, GA, USA
Lead Security Inspector, Olympic Security Team
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Affairs
New Jersey University, Jersey City, NJ
Professional Development
Training/ Courses
Criminal Investigator and Special Agent Training Program
Southeast Asia & Middle Eastern Cultural Training Program
Cyber Security Training
Public Relations and Internal Government Affairs Training Course
Leadership Training Program
Research, Development and Acquisition Program Management
Team Building Training Course
National Security Investigations Training Course
Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Training Course
Interrogation and Interviewing Training Course
Immigration Naturalization Service
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Course
Professional Affiliations
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)
ASIS International (ASIS)
Singapore International Law Enforcement Community (SILEC)
Overseas Security Advisory Committee (OSAC)
Bahrain Business Association
Awards
Yearly Performance Awards, numerous times off awards
Expeditionary Medal
Letter of Appreciation (16), Director Traver, for outstanding support to NGIA
Global War on Terror Civilian Service Award
Distinguished Service, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Distinguished Service, Operation Elite Predator
Team Awards (9)
Foreign Liaison and building International Relationships (5)
National Counterterrorism Award recipient