Reynaldo Caban, Ph.D.
Public Policy and Administration Subject Matter Expert Consultant
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Systematic Senior Consulting Leader with over 20 years of police and military combined years of experience. Successful at demand forecasting and development of comprehensive plans in alignment with resources and specifications. Proficient in implementation of full project management life-cycle with focus on always raising the bar of the industry standards. Progressive Senior Consulting Leader with a superior understanding of client engagements and supply chain consulting. Skilled in critical thinking and solutions-oriented planning, applying advanced understanding of the power of research. What we learn today will be irrelevant in five years Determined to increase company profits and streamline processes requires staying ahead of the competition. By applying research principle such as qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology will get you far. Knowing how to decrypt the data for our advantage, is another.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Manager
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2024.01 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by conducting thorough needs assessments and developing tailored strategies.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and increased team productivity.
- Delivered high-quality solutions with strong attention to detail and adherence to project timelines.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving successful project outcomes.
- Developed key partnerships with industry leaders, strengthening the company''s network and reputation.
- Led change management initiatives to facilitate organizational improvements and increased employee engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, identifying new opportunities for business growth and development.
- Presented findings in clear, concise reports that allowed stakeholders to make informed decisions about future strategy implementation.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts across various industries to provide well-rounded advice tailored specifically for each client''s needs.
- Introduced new systems of organization to streamline company changes.
- Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Professor
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2023.09 - Current
- Improved critical thinking skills in students by incorporating philosophical debates and real-life examples into lectures.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex philosophical concepts through the use of multimedia presentations and group projects.
- Used subject mater expertise in the Criminal Justice System to provide knowledge that textbooks cannot.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing open communication channels with students, providing regular feedback on their progress, and being available in many ways the majority of the time.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records to meet departmental standards and monitor student progress.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as ethics, logic and contemporary religious thought. My classes were now just about the content but about the real positive change just one person can have in the world.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
Director of Public Safety
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2023.04 - 2023.12
- Enhanced public safety by implementing effective strategies and policies in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
- Reduced crime rates by establishing comprehensive community outreach programs to address the root causes of criminal activity.
- Streamlined emergency response times by optimizing communication channels and improving coordination between departments.
- Developed and executed successful emergency management plans for several natural disasters,such as fire drills and lockdown resulting in minimized damage and loss of life with over 15,000 participants.
Police Detective
Rochester Minnesota Police Department
2010.05 - 2022.01
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Enhanced community safety by collaborating with local agencies and implementing proactive policing strategies.
- Created a police drone program and acquired indoor and outdoor drones to minimize the risk to officers and the people we were looking fo.
- Improved case clearance rates with diligent evidence collection, analysis, and follow-up procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with community members, promoting trust and cooperation in law enforcement efforts.
- Was promoted several times until I reached the rank of field supervisor.
- Conducted surveillance operations for intelligence gathering, leading to successful apprehension of suspects.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, supporting effective prosecutorial efforts in court cases.
- Trained junior officers on investigative techniques and best practices, contributing to a more skilled police force.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations conducted.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
- Utilized advanced forensic tools and technologies to analyze evidence, leading to breakthroughs in challenging investigations.
- Managed confidential informants effectively to gather valuable intelligence on criminal activities within the community.
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
- Coordinated multi-agency task forces focused on addressing specific crime trends or patterns within the jurisdictional area.
- Led a team of detectives responsible for investigating a wide range of criminal offenses including homicides, robberies, and drug trafficking cases.
- Reviewed cold case files and successfully solved previously unsolved investigations through renewed efforts and advanced investigative techniques.
- Advised patrol officers on proper evidence collection procedures, ensuring the integrity of crime scenes for subsequent investigation by detectives.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
- Conducted appraisals of unit detectives.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Master of Arts - Leadership
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2008
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Organizational Development
- Business Analysis
- Client Relationships
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved safety issues which led to the institution putting such safety issue in the budge.
- Achieved fixing a safety issue through effectively helping with finding an alternative solution until the permanent planed solution could be established.
- Documented and resolved confidential information being passed around which led to a significant risk mitigation.
Additional Information
I am an easy going person that is looking for my true calling. I am in between business and higher education right now while running my own business. Depending on what lands for me as far as opportunities will determine if I am making a left or a right in the fork of the road. I'm motivated, committed, love to work with a good team but work solo as well. As my friends say, I have lived three lives, US soldier, Police Officer, and Professor.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Consultant Manager
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2024.01 - Current
Professor
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2023.09 - Current
Director of Public Safety
Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
2023.04 - 2023.12
Police Detective
Rochester Minnesota Police Department
2010.05 - 2022.01
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Walden University
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Walden University
Master of Arts - Leadership
Concordia University, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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