Experience

Memphis Police Dept

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lieutenant-Dignitary Protection Team

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Oversaw transportation security operations, including route planning, developing and implementing stand-fast, relocation, and evacuation activities. Provided executive protection for Mayor and Chief of Police while ensuring protection of two facilities. Spearheaded coordination with other law enforcement agencies on logistics, events, and security. Notable Contributions: • Oversaw Dignitary Protection Team and physical security operations for city facilities, including the management of physical security strategies customized by location, management of incidents, mitigation of potential threats and budgeting. • Directed day-to-day supervision of executive protection activities consisting of the development, guidance, and implementation of protective security policies and procedures for Mayor’s office/Public Safety Building and City Hall with upwards of 3K employees each. • Managed control center for system-wide security monitoring of assets, including employees and facilities, during 24/7 detail. • Implemented cross-training to team regarding leadership, protective details, low profile movements, vehicle dynamics, and counter surveillance; developed training curriculum for an average of 20-30 students per training course. • Inspected and evaluated all security systems, including but not limited to networking, hardware devices, video surveillance, fire, intruder detection, and other systems for the executive’s personal residence and workplace, to ensure proper installation and operation. • Managed 15+ employees with responsibility for overseeing performance reviews, time and attendance, workflow management and employee relations. • Cultivated a positive work environment that promoted client service, teamwork, performance feedback, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction while ensuring quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment. Show less



Enclara Pharmacia

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Loss Prevention Specialist

  • Jul 2003 - 2019

  Advised pharmacy managers on compliance with applicable codes, state laws, regulations, and standards. Built and instilled protocols to reduce loss and prevent theft of medical equipment, prescriptions, and devices. Notable Contributions: • Managed loss prevention for more than $1M in medications and maintained low risk for company mailing more than 3K packages per day. • Conducted surveillance of facility with the use of closed-circuit televisions (CCTV), floor detection, and monitoring. • Monitored and authorize entrance and departure of 100+ daily employees and other persons; guarded against theft and maintained overall security posture of premises. • Conducted detailed investigations of loss of merchandise, money, or property incurred through employee or non-employee misconduct and the misuse of company property. Show less



Memphis Police Department

• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • 2016 - 2016

  Maintained public safety across the district and met with community stakeholders. Led and directed security planning for special events and programs, including National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis in May Musical Festival, and World-Famous BBQ Cooking Contest.Notable Contributions:• Responsible for supervising 30+ patrol officers responsible for maintaining safety and preventing crime on the world-famous Beale St, FedEx Forum, and surrounding areas for the citizens of Memphis and visitors. • Conducted infrastructure assessments throughout the downtown area to ensure the safety of citizens and guests. Show less

• • 2012 - 2016

  Built new teams and programs to address new challenges within the local community and reduce crime. Managed cross-functional teams of specialists and certified investigators across 4+ teams. Notable Contributions:• Led a team of 10 Investigators serving on Investigative Support Unit responsible for investigating and analyzing business robberies throughout the city of Memphis in collaboration with the Safes Streets Taskforce.• Oversaw 6+ Money Laundering Investigators that leveraged criminal and financial investigative techniques to identify evidence that will be used to prove each of the elements of a money laundering violation and asset forfeiture; seized more than $330K and built certification program from scratch to train all investigators. • Directed Compliant Team consisting of numerous investigators responsible for investigating Mayor’s actions, Crime Stopper, and Mainline drug complaints throughout the city of Memphis.• Led a team of drug investigators serving as part of Drug Interdiction Unit who patrolled and conducted interdiction stops on Interstate 40 East and West in Memphis and Shelby County to prevent the flow of drugs into the city. Show less

• • 2010 - 2012

  Maintained responsibility for preparing search warrants and photo lineups to support investigations in Memphis. Notable Contributions:• Investigated 10+ robberies of businesses and individuals throughout the city of Memphis each month, including carjacking, local business robberies, and related attacks. • Partnered with the FBI Task Force to investigate and analyze evidence; prepared cases for indictments and trials. • Maintained a clearance rate of 75% by consistently deploying effective measures in solving crimes. Show less

• • 1997 - 2010

  Played an integral role in acting as a deterrent for crime while maintaining responsibility for protecting the community and responding to a high volume of service calls. Served on various assignments and details. Assignments: • Mayors Detail, July 2010 – Nov 2010• Special Traffic Enforcement Unit (STEU), Nov 2004 – July 2010• Downtown Precinct, June 2003 – Nov 2004• Organized Crime Unit, March 2000 – June 2003• North Precinct, June 1997 – March 2000