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SENIOR DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY
Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Community policing expertise
  • Crime trend analysis
  • Crime prevention expertise
  • Executive presentation and development
  • Calm in emergency situations
  • Project management
  • Change Management Theory
  • Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Intuitive people management skills
  • Talented public speaker
  • Problem resolution
  • Budgeting
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic marketing
Professional Summary

Self-motivated and community policing oriented Law Enforcement Officer and Public Safety Executive with over a decade of experience in managing investigations, security, public service, law enforcement training and police force activities. Profound knowledge in internal investigations, city council presentations, public safety programs, emergency response, policy & procedure development, budget planning & management and media & public relations. Expert at conducting investigations and diffusing potentially volatile situations with tact and diplomacy. Highly capable of directing and leading police personnel to meet law enforcement objectives coupled with exceptional comprehension of gathering evidence and complying with legal requirements. Skillful communicator with notable success in management of operations focused on lowered crime, heightened security, strengthened productivity and overall quality of life across the community.

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Leadership Statement:

My rank makes me a supervisor; my people will determine if I am a leader. I want to inspire them to never settle for less and to always look for opportunities to grow. For when they grow, I grow; and when we grow, our Department grows. When times are good or if faced with adversity, I will encourage others to deliver world class service while staying true to our core values.

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We are the makers of our own destiny; and as a team, we are the makers our Department's destiny. I will motivate our people, sworn and non-sworn, to translate our vision into reality.

Education
MBA: : Business Administration And Management, 05/2020Texas Wesleyan University - Fort Worth, Texas
  • Coursework in Accounting, Finance, Management
  • Member of Beta Gamma Sigma
  • Graduated with 4.0 GPA
  • Completed course work in accelerated 12 month degree plan
Leadership Development Series - Supervisory Level: : 2018UNT Dallas - Caruth Police Institute - Dallas, Texas
  • Professional development completed in Leadership
  • Elected team lead
  • Lead group project to facilitate active shooter education
  • Presented to over 200+ City of Dallas residents and visitors
Bachelor of Science: : Business Management, 2017Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Coursework in Business, Management and Finance
  • Accelerated degree plan
Intro To Leadership Development Series: : 2017UNT Dallas- Caruth Police Institute - Dallas, Texas
  • Selected to attend inaugural series for first line supervisors (Senior Corporal)
  • Focused on leadership styles, challenges
  • High-level, seminar-style and holistic approach to examining principles of informal leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • During series, lead a team of individuals and presented policy proposal to executive staff
  • As a result of presentation, new policy implemented for entire organization (3,000+ impacted)
Work History
Senior Director - Public Safety, 08/2019 to Current
Downtown Dallas, Inc. - Dallas, Texas
  • Member of executive leadership team
  • Oversee department consisting of 100 employees, including 50+ level III licensed security officers; 7 levels (ranks) of employees
  • Manage multimillion-dollar budget to ensure execution of business initiatives, drive performance, and maintain fiscal responsibility
  • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results
  • Implemented performance tracking software, risk management policies and procedures
  • Restructured entire management team that resulted in employee morale and performance improvement
  • Restructured shifts and schedules to meet needs of Downtown Dallas stakeholders
  • Increased performance by 300% in single metric and significant increases in other areas
  • Established working relationships with local government agencies including Dallas Police Department, DART PD, DISD PD, City Manager's Office, and elected officials
Public Safety Consultant, 01/2014 to Current
University Crossing PID - Dallas, Texas
  • Recruited to create and implement public safety board and strategy for organization
  • Manage officers who provide patrol service to UCPID area
  • Reduced crime in area by 10%
  • Serve as a representative neighborhood meetings and workshops
  • Established and maintain continuous contacts with stakeholders to address concerns
  • Develop process to track payroll hours and submissions for payment
  • Quarterly meetings with committees and executive committee to provide updates on public safety statistics and initiatives
  • Track and schedule hours for several officers
  • Develop annual strategies: develop, present, gain approval, implement, monitor
Police Sergeant, 07/2009 to Current
Dallas Police Department - Dallas, Texas

Internal Affairs Division - Sergeant (07/2018 - Present)

  • Reserve Sergeant
  • Supervisor of detectives assigned to IAD
  • Acting Unit Commander during Commander's absence
  • Conduct investigations of alleged misconduct by officers (high profile cases)
  • Write detailed investigations which included evidence, rule violations, and findings
  • Presentation of cases to executive command staff and IAD command staff
  • Develop career planning/development strategy for detectives in the unit
  • Respond to critical incidents as requested
  • Develop and implement new unit/department policies

Public Integrity Unit - Detective (09/2017 - 07/2018)

  • Conducted criminal investigations of alleged misconduct by officers
  • Wrote detailed investigations which included evidence, Texas Penal Code offenses, and findings
  • Wrote arrest and search warrants
  • Presented cases to executive command staff, Public Integrity Unit command staff and District Attorney's Office
  • Developed and implemented new unit/department policies
  • Performed surveillance and undercover/covert operations

Internal Affairs Division - Detective (08/2015 - 09/2017)

  • Earned rank of Senior Corporal - first line supervisor
  • Conducted investigations of alleged misconduct by officers
  • Authored detailed investigations which included evidence, rule violations, and findings
  • Presented cases to executive command staff and IAD command staff
  • Mentor and trainer for detectives new to the unit
  • Developed and implemented new unit/department policies
  • Conducted over 30 television/radio interviews regarding tragedy of 7/7/2016

Neighborhood Officer - Police Officer (03/2010 - 08/2015)

Basic Academy - Recruit (07/2009 - 03/2010)

Certifications
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) License - Active
  • Master Peace Officer
Accomplishments
  • Dallas Police Department - Developed new policy, presented to the Executive Command Staff, gained approval, over 3,000+ officers impacted
  • Promotion from rank of Police Officer to Senior Corporal (top 5%)
  • Promotion from rank of Senior Corporal to Sergeant (top 5%)
  • University Crossing PID - Recruited to develop and maintain public safety program, resulted in significant stakeholder buy-in for renewal contracts
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Downtown Dallas, Inc.
  • University Crossing PID
  • Dallas Police Department

School Attended

  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • UNT Dallas - Caruth Police Institute
  • Western Governors University
  • UNT Dallas- Caruth Police Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Director - Public Safety
  • Public Safety Consultant
  • Police Sergeant

Degrees

  • MBA : : Business Administration And Management , 05/2020
    Leadership Development Series - Supervisory Level : : 2018
    Bachelor of Science : : Business Management , 2017
    Intro To Leadership Development Series : : 2017

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