Develop syllabus for Criminal Justice and Forensic science classes.
Directly work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, DeKalb County Crime Scene Investigators, and a private law firm to promote professionalism and ethical behavior and future opportunities for students.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
02.2011 - 05.2018
Examined and reported on patients ‘health.
Followed doctor and nurse’s directions.
Repositioned, carried, and transported patients for appointments and hospital admissions.
Prepared patients for exams in the ER and OR.
Offered patient comfort and emotional support.
Checked patient’s vital signs.
Took blood pressure and temperature and weighed patients.
Liaison for the courts to the public and local authorities on court procedures and policies.
Created a protocol for identity theft and fraud investigations along with a standard operational manual for the City of Atlanta's Solicitor's Office.
Prepared investigations cases, including interviewing and interrogating witnesses and collecting evidence for assistant solicitor’s cases.
Worked with the US Attorney General's Office and EPA to investigate illegal hazardous material dumping in Atlanta.
Managed analyzing discovery, compiling research, and utilizing computer programs.
Maintained training records and daily court schedules for investigators.
Managed budget for investigator's daily activities.
Wrote Standard Operations Manual for Solicitors office.
Police Officer (Sergeant)
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
08.1992 - 02.2006
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified under oath.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
Apprehended suspected, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine the response required.
Conducted preliminary investigations and crime prevention programs.
Assisted in special investigation and crime prevention programs.
Special Operations Team leader (Worked major events Olympics, World Series, Super Bowl, Political Events, Road races, Riots)
Crisis Intervention Team/ Trainer
Hostage Negotiator
Field Training Officer
Supervised patrol officers’ daily activities.
Logistics NCO / Military Police
United States Marine Corp/Reserve
01.1987 - 01.1996
Summary
Communicative Police Officer/Chief Investigator/Adjunct Professor successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Education
Ph.D. - Criminal Justice/ Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023 - Current
Skills
Civil laws
Surveillance expert
Emergency planning
Special task forces
Community engagement
Crime scene preservation
De-escalation techniques
Relationship building and management
Courtroom testimony
Criminal law
Certification
Licensed Hostage negotiator - 1999- present
Executive Leadership - 2007
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of United States Secret Service Agents in the " Get in the Game Project "Student Recruitment.
Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security.
Inaugural Class for Crisis Intervention Team for Law Enforcement in the State of Georgia
Former Vice Chair person Advisory Board Atlanta Technical College
Former Chief Investigator of the City of Atlanta Solicitors office.
Hostage Negotiator
Created Standard Operational Manual for Solicitors office
Presently pursuing Doctoral Degree in Criminal Justice