Tai Vong
La Palma,CA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with external stakeholders and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief
California Highway Patrol
Redding, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided vision and leadership to a team of over 700 employees and 17 individual commands to achieve the mission and goals.
- Increased overall performance of commands by over 25 percent, directly leading to lives saved and property protected.
- Implemented processes and procedures to reduce risk and liability.
- Created a culture change that increased morale and cohesion.
Assistant Chief
California Highway Patrol
Sacramento , CA
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided oversight for recruiting and training cadets at the California Highway Patrol Academy.
- Increased cadet applications by 54% over two years, and increased cadet class sizes.
- Oversaw the training and development of in-service personnel to strengthen leadership skill sets.
Captain
California Highway Patrol
Altadena & Riverside, California
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided leadership and guidance to teams of approximately 100 employees at each location.
- Mitigated and took command of high-profile and critical incidents, utilizing the Incident Command System.
- Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
- Increased employee performance measures by 40%.
- Oversaw the training and development of employees.
- Reduced budget expenditures by 14%.
Lieutenant
California Highway Patrol
Los Angeles & Riverside, CA
05.2012 - 12.2017
- Deputy Inspector General responsible for the planning, organization, and oversight of audits and inspections of internal processes to reduce risk and liability.
- Was the Field Operations Officer of one of the busiest commands within CHP, with oversight of day-to-day operations.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2008
Skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Customer service
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE compliance
- Supervision and leadership
- Social perceptiveness
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
Certification
- Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) - Managerial Certificate
Timeline
Chief
California Highway Patrol
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief
California Highway Patrol
11.2021 - 10.2024
Captain
California Highway Patrol
01.2018 - 10.2021
Lieutenant
California Highway Patrol
05.2012 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Long Beach
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