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Special Agent, New York Office, Public Information Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Special Agent, New York Office, Public Information Officer
Mar. 2016 - Jul. 2023Greater New York City Area● Served as chief spokesman and led a team of public affairs specialists for the largest FBI field office, ensuring the organization’s reputation was protected, impactful work was recognized, brand was appropriately represented, and the public was engaged in the effort to reduce crime. ● Senior advisor to the Assistant Director in Charge (ADIC) on all matters pertaining to media relations and external/internal communication. Consistently forged messaging consensus among senior leadership of myriad agencies, including the United States Attorney’s Offices in multiple jurisdictions, the New York City Police Department and a range of federal, state and local partner agencies. ● Developed and maintained trust-based relationships with a vast network of national and local reporters and producers at all major media outlets in one of the nation’s largest and most active media markets. Worked closely with a wide variety of television and movie producers developing content featuring the FBI to ensure procedural and visual accuracy while protecting the FBI’s brand and promoting the FBI’s overall public affairs strategy. ● Oversaw public information campaigns and responded to media inquiries during critical incidents including the Cesar Sayoc attempted mail bombings, the Sayfullo Saipov West Side Highway truck attack, the Ahmad Rahimi Chelsea bombing, the Akayed Ullah Port Authority bus terminal bombing and multiple agent/officer involved shootings. ● Developed and implemented comprehensive communication strategies for sensitive investigations, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure information dissemination to relevant stakeholders; notable investigations included Michael Cohen, Robert Menendez, Anthony Weiner, the Clinton Foundation, FIFA, NCAA basketball corruption and a multitude of sensitive counterintelligence and counterterrorism matters
Coordinating Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, Violent Crime Threat Branch
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Coordinating Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, Violent Crime Threat Branch
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2016New York, New York, United States● Supervised 10 investigative squads focusing on Violent Gangs, Transnational Organized Crime, and Crimes Against Children resulting in hundreds of arrests and criminal prosecutions. ● Established a formal FBI Safe Streets Task Force, a collaborative effort between the FBI and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to more effectively direct pooled agency resources to address gang issues in the community. Among the task force’s immediate successes was the arrest of more than 30 East Harlem gang members and the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the murder of New York City Police Detective Randolph Holder. ● Coordinated with other agencies and community organizations to address violent crime issues.
Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, Public Information Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, Public Information Officer
Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2013New York, New York, United States● Served as the principal spokesman for the FBI’s New York Office and supervisor of the Office of Public Affairs. ● Detailed to FBI Boston to support media response following the Boston Marathon bombings. ● Directed public communication strategies and managed crisis situations.
Coordinating Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, White Collar Crime Branch
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Coordinating Supervisory Special Agent, New York Office, White Collar Crime Branch
Sep. 2009 - Jul. 2012New York, New York, United States● Supervised an investigative squad focused on Mortgage Fraud and Financial Institution Fraud matters. Led several mortgage fraud enforcement actions focused on holding individuals and criminal enterprises accountable for their respective roles in the 2008 domestic mortgage crisis. ● Managed the FBI New York Forensic Accounting Program and approximately 30 professional staff members.
Supervisory Special Agent, FBIHQ, Office of Congressional Affairs
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Supervisory Special Agent, FBIHQ, Office of Congressional Affairs
Oct. 2007 - Sep. 2009Washington, District of Columbia, United States● Served as the primary liaison between the FBI and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). ● Facilitated communication and collaboration between the FBI and Congress to enable effective and appropriate Congressional oversight of the FBI’s operations and priorities, as established by the White House. ● Briefing and hearing topics included the FBI’s response to post-9/11 enhanced interrogation techniques, FISA/NSL issues and the FBI’s interrogation of Saddam Hussein.
Special Agent, New York Office, Violent Gang Squad
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Special Agent, New York Office, Violent Gang Squad
Jan. 2005 - Oct. 2007New York, New York, United States● Conducted investigations into Violent Gang matters within the New York Office’s jurisdiction. Led operation Six Wild, which resulted in the arrest and conviction of 23 violent South Bronx gang members and the resolution of five unsolved homicide investigations.
Special Agent, Springfield Division, Fairview Heights RA
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Special Agent, Springfield Division, Fairview Heights RA
Jun. 2000 - Jan. 2005Fairview Heights, Illinois, United States● Investigated Violent Crime and Gang-related matters in the Illinois portion of the St. Louis, MO Metropolitan area. Successes included the arrest and conviction of a professional hockey player for murder for hire, arrests and convictions related to the seizure of nearly 3,000 pounds of marijuana, and the arrest and conviction of an East St. Louis pastor for kidnapping and sexual assault.
Financial Analyst
Lockheed MartinFinancial Analyst
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2000Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States● Conducted high-level cost and scheduling analysis for sensitive government contracts, ensuring accurate budget forecasts and adherence to project timelines. ● Developed and implemented long-term planning strategies to optimize resource allocation and project efficiency for government contracts. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks in contract execution.

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