Experience

Ny State Police Dept

• New York State Police Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  Certified Department of Criminal Justice Services Instructor (DCJS) at the NY State Police Academy Respond to police station and 911 dispatch calls involving traffic incidents, emergencies, criminal activity including homicide, domestic violence, assault/ battery, theft, burglary, drug trafficking and vandalism Frequently work through high intensity cases where split-second decisions are needed to keep people safe and divert crime Utilized verbal reasoning to de-escalate high pressure situations Utilize skills to investigate, arrest and present to court on criminal cases and testified in court of law as needed Collaborate with other community members and first responders to assess scenes, ensure victim public safety, apprehend suspected criminal offenders, and secure crime scenes Conduct preliminary and extensive criminal investigation to solve criminal cases Enforce New York State vehicle traffic laws Acted as the Subject Matter Expert in the court of law for DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases Team Member on the Mobile Field Unit focusing on managing crowds and diffusing volatile situations Member of the New York State Marine Patrol to promote water safety and enforce boating laws and regulations Designated within patrol region to be a Patrol Rifle Member Instructor at the New York State Police Academy to new recruits specifically on DWI process and procedures, Field Sobriety Test Instructor and Breath Test Operator Instructor Acted as the specialist and instructor for class on De-escalation Tactics Military Veterans in Crisis Show less



United States Air Force

• Buffalo NY

• Flight Engineer- United States of America

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 2017

  Served as a 10-year supervisor in the US Air Force while promoting teamwork within unit Inspecting the aircraft of the C-130 Hercules Recorded aircraft performance data and aircraft systems status of maintenance, debrief and aircraft usage analysis Operated and monitored engine and aircraft systems controls and indicators Worked in conjunction with the in-flight Airforce team including the Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator and Loadmaster to ensure missions were successful and safe Served 3 “tours of duty” in Iraq and Afghanistan Provided humanitarian relief to numerous countries Worked as part of the Human Resources Development Committee to recruit and retain reservist personnel in the United States Air Force Show less