Experience

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  Plymouth County Sheriff's Office

  • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

  • Deputy Sheriff, Plymouth County Sheriff Dept

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

    Ensures processing of legal administration in a diverse scope of legal cases incl subpoenas, business, family & property law in coordination with plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, executives & staffs of law firms, local, county & state governments, courthouses, local police depts & Mass State Police, and financial offices & hospitals throughout eastern Mass., processes documentation & fees with Register of Deeds; ensures traffic safety support to communities & police depts, and security of jail inmates admitted to hospitals for correctional facility, US Marshalls & ICE; Mass. certified Police Health & Wellness Instructor & Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor; served on Community Police Leadership Council, former chair Correctional Facility Corp Board of Directors; member: County Missing Persons Search Team, County Farm Advisory Committee, Plymouth County Police Officers Association; participant dept community programs: blood donations, DARE camps, funeral honor details, post-prom party safety details, prison ministry, Xmas trees program. Team serving public safety protect & serve

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  United Way of Greater Plymouth County

  • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

  • Veterans Representative, Local Board, Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)

    • Jul 2007 - Present
    • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

    Former Chair of Board for 10 years & ongoing member of Board coordinating funding with FEMA for dozens of local nonprofit agencies providing critical services to disadvantaged & homeless residents incl veterans. Team serving helping our most vulnerable w critical life-sustaining services

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  SIGMA Security & Investigations Agency

  • Rockland, Massachusetts, United States

  • Security consultant (19 yrs) & special agent (5 yrs)

    • Jan 2005 - Present
    • Rockland, Massachusetts, United States

    Agents, licensed by state of Mass., provide executive protection (incl dignitiaries, celebrities) and special event security & planning; coordinates security consulting support in US and overseas with private and government clients.

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  Attleboro Enterprises Inc.

  • Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

  • Chair, Human Rights Committee, AEI (DDS)

    • Apr 2004 - Present
    • Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

    Member of team & chairman of committee with executive oversight of human rights issues, cases & policies for families with clients with developmental disabilities in day & residential programs in support of Mass. Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS), oversees legal research ensuring compliance with DDS regulations and federal & state laws ensuring max safety & health of clients & families in their many programs providing care for & serving some of our most vulnerable & deserving neighbors in our state.

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  DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Manager, VA-DAV Hospital Transportation Service

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2020
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Manages office providing transportation services for veterans-in-need throughout eastern Mass. to Boston area VA hospitals, trainer for drivers; as Hospital Service Coordinator represented their office & region at conferences, invited speaker, media spokesperson & presented briefings to executives at various federal, state & local civic and national, state & local nonprofit events & conferences across the state; certified Facilitator for veterans therapy group; participant in VA research studies to improve vets' health & services; awards from national, state & local offices incl from vets groups and civic offices incl from VA & US President and state & local commanders & government officials. Team serving critical community needs taken for granted

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  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

  • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

  • VFW Post commander & district commander

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2015
    • Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

    Board of Director & Board of Trustees, provides executive oversight for staff, employees, facilities & budget providing customer service and veterans services & advocacy, coordinate legal admin for post & corporate matters & vets issues with municipal & state offices, newsletter editor, chairman of committees for scholarships, parades, finances, facilities, fundraising plus clothing, food & toys drives; invited speaker for schools & civics groups, media spokesperson for local radio, TV, newspapers, long-time major charitable sponsor for regional public safety, law enforcement, education, recreation programs & activities for veterans, children, families, seniors & people with disabilities, recognition & many awards from local, state & national officials. Recipient 2022 Certificate of Appreciation from VFW National Commander for outstanding service to veterans & families. Also member: UDT/SEAL Association, Marine Corps League, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Navy League, Army Ranger Association. Team serving those who served & their families

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  Plymouth County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

  • Board of Commissioners, Plymouth County

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

    Member & chair of board ensured executive oversight for county policies & procedures, properties, facilities, equipment, personnel, departments incl Registry of Deeds offices, Treasurer's office, courthouses; improved many aspects & services while reducing budgets for max efficiency & taxpayer savings while coordinating issues with executives & staffs of 27 municipalities and state & federal offices throughout Mass. incl collective bargaining with unions, several bulk purchase programs; coordinated budget, finance, healthcare & legal issues incl contracts, property & employment matters. Correctional facility annual Accreditation review rating 99% (ACA). Also Mayflower Health Group Board, Charter Commission, 4H Extension Board of Trustees, County Farm Advisory Committee, Correctional Facility Corp. Board of Directors.

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  YPAL Youth Patriotic and Leadership Foundation, Inc. Boston

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Executive Administrator & lead instructor, YPAL Boston, Inc.

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2012
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Coordinated educational programs for high school students from across U.S., worked w officials w vets groups, National Park Service, USS Constitution, Mass. State Police, and visiting local, US & foreign dignitaries & diplomats, coordinated legal admin issues for corporate matters; member National Pennies Campaign Committee for historic USS Constitution Sail 1998; sponsors incl USS Constitution, National Park Service, Navy League, MOWW Military Order of World Wars.

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  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

  • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

  • Budget Analyst & Congressional Liaison

    • Feb 2002 - Dec 2003
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

    Selected Presidential Management Fellowship; coordinated Dept. budget issues with Congressional offices & committees ensuring strict compliance with international, federal & state laws & regulations for U.S. Energy Dept offices, operations involving hazardous materials & nuclear facilities security & safety worldwide.

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  US Navy

  • United States

  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, SEAL Team FIVE & SDV Team ONE

    • May 1988 - Jan 2002
    • United States

    Commander of SEAL Task Units, Detachments & Platoons who supported national security directives, seven overseas deployments to 25 countries, training in 20 US states, primary operational planner, coordinator & briefer to US & foreign Flag (general) officers of all branches and US & foreign diplomats; worked with several US federal security & intel agencies, and their foreign counterparts, incl. US Secret Service for 3 Presidents in US & overseas, certified command Legal Officer ensured compliance with federal, state, local, military & foreign laws incl Geneva Convention plus coordination w US & foreign diplomats for admin, logistics & conduct of hazardous training & operations incl parachuting, diving, weapons, etc. often conducted with foreign counterparts, conducted several command inquiries & investigations for domestic & overseas civil & criminal cases, participated in Operation Long Fuse multi-agency investigation & prosecution of domestic weapons & ordnance theft ring w federal, state & military law enforcement agencies; Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, graduate: Basic Underwater Demolitions/SEAL course (BUD/S) San Diego CA, Army Ranger School Ft Benning GA, Army Military FreeFall parachutist course (HALO) Ft Bragg NC; awards incl Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Medal, NATO Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal. National security leaders, international representatives

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  United States Marine Corps

  • California, United States

  • U.S. Marine Corps Captain (Infantry), 5th Marine Regt & 1st Recon Bn

    • Jun 1981 - May 1988
    • California, United States

    Commander of Infantry & Recon Platoons and lead instructor for small unit weapons & tactics at Camp Pendleton CA, trained with LAPD SWAT & FBI critical incident team-HRT; certified Navy diver & Diving Supervisor, certified instructor for rock-climbing & skiing; graduate: Army Airborne parachutist course (Jump school), Army Jumpmaster course, Amphibious Warfare School; supervisor of recruit training instruction & ceremonies at Marine Corps Bootcamp Parris Island SC incl as Battalion Adjutant for graduation ceremonies, competitive marksman Division Matches; awards incl Navy Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Citation.