Chief of Police with demonstrated command of Criminal Investigations and Interview and Interrogations. Multilingual and fluent in English and Spanish, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
Multi-talented business leader bringing 21 years of experience as successful Chief of Police . Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Criminal Investigations industry. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Skills
Capital expenditures
Risk management
Organizational leadership
Productivity performance
Executive leadership
Operating budgets
Profit & Loss
Strategic planning
Experience
Chief Executive Officer, 02/2021 to Current Kindred Healthcare – Mansfield, TX,
Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
Analyzed and determined courses of action to align operations and revenue performance with organizational goals.
Controlled business direction changes and provided support during restructurings.
Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels.
Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
Spearheaded acquisitions to expand company portfolio.
Engaged in risk management by reviewing proposed actions and employee conduct and assessing for potential liability.
Managed day-to-day administrative duties for the staff within the [Name of Department].
Documented company processes and procedures and disseminated to proper personnel.
Analyzed main operations practices and offered suggestions that improved productivity.
Used GotoMeetings, Zoom and Google to set up remote meetings for employees in other offices.
Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
Motivated employees to share ideas and feedback.
Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
Analyzed variable data for operations to determine areas for improvement, increased efficiency and potential cost savings.
Chief of Police, 11/2000 to Current The Town Of Vernon, Ct – Vernon, CT,
Supervised and reviewed subordinates.
Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
Provided management and support to team of 39 officers, reducing process gaps and promoting productivity.
Informed shift officers of special areas of emphasis, including properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
Patrolled assigned areas to respond to different type of calls and investigate disturbances.
Responded quickly to calls from citizens for help in various situations anywhere from giving information to homicides.
Supervised crowds at busy events, including concerts, barbecue cookoffs and football games to prevent injuries.
Testified in court numerous times per month in support of department cases.
Interviewed witnesses to petty larceny to homicides incidents gathering information and help determine further action.
Coordinated numerous criminal investigations per year with special emphasis in property crimes and homicide cases.
Eliminated process discrepancies while accurately investigating organized crime, homicide, fraud, corporate crime cases.
Detective Sergeant, 06/2010 to Current City Of Lovington, New Mexico – City, STATE,
Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.
Read and evaluated case reports from each detective to assess accuracy and completeness.
Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
Attended autopsies and took detailed notes on information relevant to case investigations.
Processed crime scenes and collected substantial evidence to support court cases.
Investigated activities such as petty theft and homicides to build solid cases for criminal prosecution.
Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
Delegated assignments, set schedules and approved time requests.
Successfully processed hundreds of tips, receiving information and initiating investigation for speedy resolution.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1999 Lovington High School - Lovington, NM GPA:
Certified Through The State of NM: Law Enforcement, Expected in 12/2001 Southeastern Reginal Law Enforcement Academy - Hobbs, NM, GPA:
Certified in Crime Scene Processing, Blood Spatter Investigation, Shooting Reconstruction Etc: Law Enforcement Investigation And Interviewing, Expected in 10/2010 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville - Knoxville, TN GPA:
Activities and Honors
Chairman of the Board, Lovington Economic Development Corporation, Lovington NM
Board Member, Nor Lea General Hospital, Lovington, NM
2019 Citizen of the Year, Lovington Chamber of Commerce
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School Attended
Lovington High School
Southeastern Reginal Law Enforcement Academy
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Job Titles Held:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief of Police
Detective Sergeant
Degrees
High School Diploma
Certified Through The State of NM
Certified in Crime Scene Processing, Blood Spatter Investigation, Shooting Reconstruction Etc
