To provide a high degree of integrity in assisting the law enforcement community to achieve their specific enforcement, compliance and programmatic business plans using my investigative expertise, team leadership and supervisory experience in Federal law enforcement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Investigator
CACI, International
03.2026 - Current
Conducts security clearance investigations for the Federal Government and other agencies, specializing in interviews, record and national security checks under strict compliance with federal standards as well under strict deadlines.
Conducted thorough background investigations on candidates for security clearance.
Top Secret Clearance
Special Investigator
Pennsylvania School System of Higher Education
06.2024 - 03.2025
Conducted thorough, complex and confiential investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct and Title IX complaints within the System's jurisdiction.
Attended meetings with prosecutors to ensure that cases are handled properly.
Collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and wrote comprehensive reports.
Special Agent
Pennsylvania Office of The Attorney General
11.2021 - 06.2024
Gun Violence Task Force
Worked complex investigations involving firearms trafficking and violent crime in the City of Philadelphia.
Wrote criminal complaints, testified in city court as well as the Pennsylvania Grand Jury.
Interviewed witnesses, victims, attorneys as well as defendants.
Special Agent
Department of Justice, BATFE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2001 - 10.2021
Investigated firearm-related crimes in Philadelphia, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and firearms purchasers while performing surveillance to gather evidence.
Twenty years of experience conducting, coordinating and supervising multi-agency firearms and narcotics investigations as well as developing and cultivating confidential informants and sources.
Led investigations involving firearms, conducting interviews, surveillance, and undercover operations; prepared affidavits for federal arrest and search warrants, and provided written prosecution recommendations to the United States Attorney’s Office, testifying in judicial proceedings.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
05-1998
Skills
Security clearance investigations
Record checks compliance
Evidence collection
Criminal report writing
Witness interviewing
Investigative techniques
Time management
Court testimony
Case management
Attention to detail
Comprehensive Experience
Organizing, planning and prioritizing work utilizing analytical thinking, sound judgment and good decision making.
Detail Oriented
Written and Oral Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Awards And Organizations
U.S. Attorney’s Office Certificate of Commendation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General Joseph A. Hasara Award, 10/01/18
Specialized Training
Intensive basic criminal investigator training covering all aspects of investigations, enforcement actions, Federal laws and legal procedures.
Numerous DOJ sponsored Asset Forfeiture training classes.
Professional Highlights
Acting Group Supervisor (H.I.D.T.A.), Philadelphia Field Office, 09/01/12, 12/01/12, Planned, directed and coordinated a group of Special Agents and support personnel engaged in all aspects of multi-agency investigations., These investigations centered on narcotics and firearms trafficking, kidnapping and home invasions., Coordinated activities with the United States Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia Police, Pennsylvania State Police and other Federal, state and local investigative agencies.
Senior Operations Officer, Philadelphia Field Office, Liaison between Special Agent in Charge and ATF Philadelphia Field Division regarding Division policy and procedure as well as coordinating local hiring, car procurement and DOJ mandated yearly inspection.
Critical Incident Response Team, Philadelphia Field Office, Division first responder to any incident deemed by Special Agent in Charge as a critical incident such as police involved shooting, school shooting, incendiary device recovery and large scale fire.
Additional Collateral Duties, Philadelphia Field Office, On the Job Instructor, Vault/Evidence Custodian