Experience

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  U.s. department of justice

  Oct 1982 - Oct 1984

  Special agent

  SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSConducted internal investigations of DOJ employees, attorneys, and applicants for violations of the INA, Corruption, Civil Rights Violations, Conflict of Interest. Responsible for highly sensitive case load. Successfully investigated and prosecuted complex corruption investigation involving attorneys,their clients and INS employees that accepted bribes for Immigration benefits.

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  Jfk airport-us customs

  Oct 1984 - Jun 1991

  Supervisory special agent

  Led a team of Special Agents and Customs Inspectors in conducting internal conspiracy investigations relating to the smuggling of drugs, currency, weapons, and other contraband by airport workers who accessed aircraft by circumventing security. Responsible for the arrest, prosecution and dismantlement of significant violators who used their employment to smuggle in and out of JFK Airport.

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  U.s customs service

  Jun 1986 - Jun 1991

  Supervisory special agent

  Lead special agents and confidential informants in conducting undercover trademark and copyright investigations, resulting in significant seizures of violators goods and assets. Successfully prosecuted individuals and dismantled groups trafficking in counterfeit goods. Recognized by trademark industry as one of the leading enforcement operations in U.S.Customs. Expert witness for state and federal prosecutions.

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  U.s. customs service

  Jul 1991 - Dec 2000

  Resident agent in charge

  Directed investigative operations in Central Florida area. Managed 30 special agents and support personnel. Conducted internal inquiries as a Management Fact Finder. Managed financial, money laundering, violations of BSA and AML, Fraud, IPR, Export Violations, Drug Smuggling Investigations.

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  Connelly & associates

  Jan 2001 - Nov 2002

  Investigator/consultant

  Conducted investigations relating to due diligence, background investigations, fraud, conflict of interest, import/ export matters, intellectual property, employees misconduct. Represented trademark holders in central Florida area. Testified as expert witness for trademark holders. Conducted confidential investigations for corporate clients, fraudulent claims, threat assessments, and security surveys.

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  Transportation security administration-federal air marshal service

  Nov 2002 - Nov 2007

  Assistant federal security director

  Directed and supervised the protection of the aviation domain by assigned Air Marshals, and 1200 Transportation Security Administration Officers. Developed and conducted security surveys and audited operational plans. Designated management official for internal affairs inquiries and administrative investigations. Directed Emergency Response Programs, COOP, and Airport Evacuation Plans.

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  Risk protection group, llc

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2018

  Managing director

  Conducts investigations and security surveys for clients. Investigations include fraudulent claims, insurance fraud, legal inquiries, corporate fraud, financial investigations,asset assessments,copyright,trademark,IPR, conflict of interest, due diligence inquiries, workplace violence, background investigations, and executive protection.

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  Investigative & security services,llc

  Jan 2018 - now

  Manager investigations & security consulting

  Investigative and Security Services offers it clients the experience and training of former Special Agents of the Department of Homeland Security. The training and expertise that only years of service can provide to its clients.