Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Expert Witness
T-Mobile
11.2011 - 02.2025
Adapted swiftly to dynamic environments while managing multiple projects efficiently.
Collaborated with team members, providing essential support and guidance for productivity.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse settings.
Assisted daily operations to enhance efficiency and maintain productivity.
Maintained flexibility by working night, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
Strengthened working relationships through respect, friendliness, and teamwork.
Managed time effectively to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
Quickly learned and adapted to new technologies and software applications.
Homicide Detective
Dallas County District Attorney's Office
10.1989 - 02.2011
Established relationships with community members to foster trust and enhance intelligence gathering.
Utilized crime scene reconstruction techniques to reconstruct events for homicide case resolution.
Reviewed cold cases, contributing fresh perspectives that led to breakthroughs in unsolved incidents.
Managed heavy caseloads effectively while addressing individual investigation needs.
Streamlined investigative processes by implementing advanced technologies for efficient data analysis.
Testified in court, presenting clear evidence that secured numerous convictions.
Interviewed witnesses to gather crucial details, significantly aiding homicide investigations.
Enhanced interdepartmental cooperation with law enforcement agencies for collaborative crime-solving efforts.
Police Officer/Homicide Detective
Arlington Police Department
08.1982 - 10.1989
Maintained expertise in law enforcement through ongoing training and professional development.
Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure to make critical public safety decisions.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses to support investigations.
Diffused potentially dangerous situations using verbal negotiation techniques to avoid force escalation.
Testified in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Conducted comprehensive investigations, ensuring timely resolutions for various cases.
Gathered details through witness interviews to determine appropriate actions for incidents.
Maintained accurate case records, ensuring proper evidence handling and effective information sharing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Criminal Justice
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas
06-1973
Skills
I obtained a Master Peace Officer Certification in 1999