Deborah Leben, Career Success Coach, PCC, Developing Career Plans In Public Service

Experience

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  U.S. Department of the Treasury

  Sept 2002 - Sept 2003

  Lead Fingerprint Specialist | Office of Investigations (GS-14)

  US Secret Service move from the US Department of Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2021

  Promoted to Director of the Secret Service Crime Laboratory - Drove organizational change through quality management systems, surpassed cross-agency priority goals in customer service, and streamlined evidence handling across 160 global field offices. Oversight of 300+ technical and forensic experts, ensured expert certifications, biometric program upgrades and interdepartmental agreements, and accredited field and lab operations. Defended and executed $25M budget.Served as SES in the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program and achieved certification. Show less

  • Supervisory Forensic Scientist (GS-15)

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Strategic Advisor (GS-15) | Office of Human Resources

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Crime Laboratory Director (GS-15) | Office of Investigations | Senior Executive Certification (SES)

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2017

  • Supervisory Fingerprint Specialist | Office of Investigations (GS-14)

    Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Lead Fingerprint Specialist | Office of Investigations (GS-14)

    Sept 2003 - Aug 2007
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  DL Coaching

  Aug 2020 - now

  Career and Leadership Coach

  I help people transform their dreams into everyday living. When you design your life with intention and purpose, you will achieve measurable results.

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  George Mason University - College of Science

  Jun 2022 - now

  Adjunct Professor - Forensic Science Program

  https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/forensic-science