Experience

Western Reserve Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Compliance and Safety

  • Mar 2016 - Present



City of Royal Oak, MI

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chief - ret.

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  Managed day-to-day operations of a police staff of 79 sworn officers, 20 civilian auxiliary officers and 26 civilian staff members.Assisted the Chief of Police in management of annual budget of $18,364,770.Developed, implemented and enforced strategic plans, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient operations.Coordinated and oversaw the Woodward Dream Cruise and Arts, Beats & Eats task force which included representatives from the FBI, Homeland Security, Michigan State Police, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, National Weather Service and 10 neighboring cities.Analyzed crime statistics, prepared police activity documents, generated staff reports and studied criminal law trends. Evaluated subordinates.Managed the municipal animal shelter.Reviewed and approved completed investigations of police misconduct.Supervised the expenditure of federal grant funds.Established, developed, and maintained liaisons with public, private, and business organizations to implement community oriented policing and/or resolve issues.Review and approve operational plans for special events and charity events.



City of Royal Oak Police

• Lieutenant

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2013

  Supervised six detectives, two officers and two civilian clerks.Represented City on liquor control issues.Managed the Records Division and oversaw all Freedom of Information requests.Mentored and trained managers, supervisors, and first line personnel.Supervised 15 police officers, 4 supervisors and 4 civilians who received and responded to 911 emergency calls.Managed public safety emergencies, directed operations at large scale crime scenes, and implemented strategies to respond to emerging crime trends.