Assistant City Manager

• Dec 2019 - Present

Assistant City Manager

• Dec 2018 - Present

Assistant City Manager

• Dec 2018 - Present

• Manager over Internal Services • Resolve citizen complaints and coordinate to ensure corrective action is taken • Complete special projects as assigned by the City Manager • Act as City Manager’s representative on committees when assigned• Analyze a variety of administrative problems, make sound recommendations and solutions, and prepare contemporary procedures as assigned• Identify funding sources for projects as assigned• Design and implement strategies for obtaining grants• Maintain contact with City Manager to report on present status of projects and problems/concerns within the City • Follow up on City Manager’s inquiries• Responsible for day to day administration of projects assigned• Address concerns of citizens of San Benito and present resolutions• Conduct assigned research on special projects by City Manager• Prepare and present items to City of San Benito Commission and other related boards as assigned• Prepare and review legal documents drafted by legal counsel ensuring proper execution and implementation as assigned• Attend after-hour events that require City representation as assigned by City Manager

Assistant To The City Manager

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

• Report directly to City Manager • Resolve citizen complaints and coordinate to ensure corrective action is taken • Complete special projects as assigned by the City Manager • Act as liaison between City Manager’s office and committees when assigned• Analyze a variety of administrative problems, make sound recommendations and solutions, and prepare contemporary procedures as assigned• Identify funding sources for projects as assigned• Design and implement strategies for obtaining grants• Maintain contact with City Manager to report on present status of projects and problems/concerns within the City • Follow up on City Manager’s inquiries• Responsible for day to day administration of projects assigned• Address concerns of citizens of San Benito and present resolutions• Conduct assigned research on special projects by City Manager• Prepare and present items to City of San Benito Commission and other related boards as assigned• Prepare and review legal documents drafted by legal counsel ensuring proper execution and implementation as assigned• Attend after-hour events that require City representation as assigned by City Manager

Chief of Police

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

•Chief of Police of a department serving a rural community south of Houston. •Led and managed a small department with the primary goal of providing a high level of quality of service by improving the foundation and implementation of the Community Oriented Policing concept. •Improved the infrastructure of the department by applying contemporary law enforcement concepts, protocols, and accountability within the organization. •Presented and managed annual department budget. •Improved staff professionalism and standards.

Interim Assistant City Administrator

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

•Supervised City Staff assigned to Police Department, Maintenance, and Accounting. •Assisted the Mayor with city operations and overall management and operations. •Streamlined city operations. •Responded to citizen reports and requests for improvement of city services. •Supervised City Staff assigned to Police Department, Maintenance, and Accounting. •Assisted the Mayor with city operations and overall management and operations. •Streamlined city operations. •Responded to citizen reports and requests for improvement of city services.

Temporarily Retired Law Enforcement Supervisor

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

Temporarily retired due to medical injury. Temporarily retired due to medical injury.

Patrol Sergeant

• Feb 2010 - Aug 2014

•Supervise and evaluate patrol officers. •Assist on budget items relating to equipment. •Serve as acting chief during Chief and Lieutenant's extended absences. •Instruct courses during annual In-Service training. •Conduct internal investigations on employees when complaints are received. •Department policy review board member. •Supervise and evaluate patrol officers. •Assist on budget items relating to equipment. •Serve as acting chief during Chief and Lieutenant's extended absences. •Instruct courses during annual In-Service training. •Conduct internal investigations on employees when complaints are received. •Department policy review board member.

Detective

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

• Lead C.I.D. Investigator • Supervised all follow up investigations on criminal cases. • Updated investigation related paperwork in accordance with court procedures. • Handled all physical evidence involving criminal cases. • Lead C.I.D. Investigator • Supervised all follow up investigations on criminal cases. • Updated investigation related paperwork in accordance with court procedures. • Handled all physical evidence involving criminal cases.

Account Manager / Security Site Supervisor

• Sep 2007 - Nov 2007

•Directly supervised team of security officers assigned to a new Medical Center. •Assisted management with scheduling officers for twenty four hour coverage. •Review, approve and address daily activity, condition and incident reports. •Conduct on-site training for officers on an as needed basis. •Directly supervised team of security officers assigned to a new Medical Center. •Assisted management with scheduling officers for twenty four hour coverage. •Review, approve and address daily activity, condition and incident reports. •Conduct on-site training for officers on an as needed basis.

First Line Supervisor - School Resource/Field Training Officer

• Jun 1997 - Aug 2007

•First Line Supervisor as a Field Training Officer. •Responsible for training, observing and evaluating new Officers. •Instructed training courses during annual In Service training. •Conducted background investigations on applicants. •First Line Supervisor as a Field Training Officer. •Responsible for training, observing and evaluating new Officers. •Instructed training courses during annual In Service training. •Conducted background investigations on applicants.

First Line Supervisor - Field Training Officer

• Oct 1995 - May 1997

•Trained and Supervised new and inexperienced officers. •Actively participated in the Community Oriented Policing program. •Worked with businesses and residents in order to reduce criminal activity. •Trained and Supervised new and inexperienced officers. •Actively participated in the Community Oriented Policing program. •Worked with businesses and residents in order to reduce criminal activity.

Deputy Sheriff

• Dec 1994 - Oct 1995

•Patrol streets within the county. •Responded to calls for service. •Assisted the public when requested. •Investigate offenses. •Patrol streets within the county. •Responded to calls for service. •Assisted the public when requested. •Investigate offenses.

Corporal - Shift Supervisor

• May 1994 - Dec 1994

•Supervised Detention Officers. •Responsible for care and control of county jail and inmates. •Assist Jail Administrator in management and daily operations of jail. •Supervised Detention Officers. •Responsible for care and control of county jail and inmates. •Assist Jail Administrator in management and daily operations of jail.

Reserve Deputy

• May 1991 - Jun 1993

•Assisted full-time Deputies with patrol functions. •Assisted in executing arrest and search warrants. •Assisted full-time Deputies with patrol functions. •Assisted in executing arrest and search warrants.