Experience

City of Duarte

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Public Safety Services

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Dynamic and results-driven Director of Public Safety Services with a proven track record in developing and enforcing departmental policies, regulations, and procedures. Skilled in conducting investigations, fostering public relations, and delivering effective crime prevention initiatives. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance service delivery and ensure community safety. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.• Plan, organize, and develop crime and fire prevention strategies, investigation activities, inspection procedures, and departmental services.• Provide staff support to various committees and commissions as assigned.• Collaborate with citizen and public groups, agencies, city departments, and organizations to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.• Prepare and deliver presentations to the Council and Commissions.• Develop and implement safety-related special events.• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, industry-standard practices, and city procedures governing public safety.• Strong fiscal, statistical, and administrative research, data analysis, and report preparation skills. Show less

• Public Safety Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2023

  Conduct a variety of organizational, operational, and investigation studies; recommend modifications to Code Enforcement, Animal Control and Law Enforcement programs, policies, and procedures; respond to complex and sensitive citizens’ complaints, inquires and request for code compliance and animal control; select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Public Safety division’s annual budget by forecasting funds; perform administrative and technical work as the Emergency Manager, implement and coordinate the city’s Emergency Management Program; prepare memos, correspondence and reports; conducts numerous presentations and workshops; provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Public Safety Services. Show less

• Animal Control/ Code Enforcement Officer

  • Aug 2003 - Mar 2013

  Acted in the capacity of the Public Safety Manager; interpreted and enforced all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to housing and animals; conducted City Council, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Commission meetings for the Public Safety Director; acted as liaison between residents and local government to resolve or implement corrections; Complied reports and maintains records of all code enforcement and animal control activities; managed departmental audits including but not limited to CDBG and Los Angeles County Health Department. Coordinated departmental scheduling, training, and monitored department budget. Show less



Santiago Canyon College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Developed instructional content focusing on general code enforcement, officer safety, abandoned vehicles, animal control, supervision, administration and law. Created powerful and compelling curricula for code enforcement students and promoted an open and interactive classroom environment for enhanced learning. Worked with a team to research and develop new learning material for students. Developed instructional content focusing on general code enforcement, officer safety, abandoned vehicles, animal control, supervision, administration and law. Created powerful and compelling curricula for code enforcement students and promoted an open and interactive classroom environment for enhanced learning. Worked with a team to research and develop new learning material for students.



CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Treasurer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

• President

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2017



Irvine Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Developed instructional content focusing on general code enforcement, officer safety, abandoned vehicles, animal control, supervision, administration and law. Created powerful and compelling curricula for code enforcement students and promoted an open and interactive classroom environment for enhanced learning. Worked with a team to research and develop new learning material for students. Developed instructional content focusing on general code enforcement, officer safety, abandoned vehicles, animal control, supervision, administration and law. Created powerful and compelling curricula for code enforcement students and promoted an open and interactive classroom environment for enhanced learning. Worked with a team to research and develop new learning material for students.


California State Senate
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee
• Ghost Ship Working Group

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
• Secretary and Treasurer

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

• Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2012