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Area Chief responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the Federal Investigations Program (within the assigned region). Works to assure the area workload is handled in a timely and cost effective manner. Develops short and long range plans in connection with projected changes in workload and program initiatives. Establishes internal procedures and develops internal management controls to identify resources needed, indications or problem areas and procedures in need of improvement. Based on knowledge of managerial principles as they relate to the investigative function, formulates recommendations to higher management for modifications of resource allocations, operational guidance or other matters beyond the Area Chief authority. Directs and personally provides technical guidance and staff assistance to subordinate supervisors and investigative field offices through staff visits, directives, correspondence, reports, reviews, conferences and training. Works directly with the Regional Chiefs in establishing goals and objectives based on program mission. Conducts on-site assessment of progress towards meeting program goals and provides correction or alternative actions needed to meet compliance standards. Approves training and ensures employee recognition. Makes decisions on disciplinary and performance based actions, evaluates performance and serves as reviewing official for performance ratings first line supervisors have proposed.

4/2007 to 8/2010-Special Agent in Charge, Menlo Park, CA

8/2010 to 12/2010-Special Agent in Charge, Arlington, VA

Supervisor for a team of Federal Agents conducting Background Investigations for National Security Clearance purposes. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by Field Agents, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Oversees case work products to meet agency quality expectations by selective consideration of difficulty, requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for performance recognition or disciplinary action. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work or administrative matters. Issue and monitor performance though completion of agency performance appraisals, performance improvement or development plans or providing additional hands on training. Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions. Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or increase the quality of the work product by participating in agency working groups.

10/2002 to 8/2004-Special Investigator

9/2004 to 4/2007-Team Leader

Team Leader for Government Contracting Company providing Background Investigation Services to OPM/Federal Investigative Services. Hire, manage and train team of Field Investigators to meet area goal expectations and deadlines. Assign and manage all case work to Investigators to meet quality expectations and company goals. Give advice, council or instruction to employees on work or administrative matters. Provide recommendations on employee performance evaluations and perform performance improvement/development plans or provide training as needed to produce high quality results. Interview candidates for Investigator positions and recommend hiring actions. Prior to my role as Team Leader I was a Special Investigator performing field work for National Security and Public Trust background investigations. Skilled at detailed report writing , efficient field work completion and organization to produce a timely, high quality background investigation.