Formal Education Ph.D. candidate in Homeland Security Studies (36 credit hours) (ABD), Northcentral University, 2011Present, Prescott, Arizona Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2008, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida Bachelors of Science, Professional Aeronautics, 1994, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Beach, Florida Daytona Professional Positions City University of New York, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY Full Time Instructor Spring 2014-PRESENT Introduction to Criminal Justice (POL63) (Hybrid) Fall 2010-PRESENT An overview of the history, trends of crime, and justice within the United States. An examination of the different types of crime and the consequences will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the administration of law enforcement agencies at a local and federal level; court and correctional agencies; and the decision-making points from the initial investigation or arrest by police to the eventual release of the offender and his/her reentry into society. The role of the police, the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, judge, probation, corrections and parole will be examined individually and collectively. Minorities and the Criminal Justice System (POL72) (Online) Fall 2013-PRESENT Understanding the pervasive influences of culture, race, and ethnicity in the workplace and in multicultural communities. Focus on the cross-cultural contact that police officers and civilian employees have with citizens, victims, suspects, and co-workers from diverse backgrounds. Special topics will include discussions of hate crimes, urban dynamics, community-based policing, and racial profiling. We will stress the need for awareness, understanding of cultural differences, and respect toward those of different backgrounds. Farleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ Adjunct Instructor White Collar Crime (MADS 6778.82) Spring 2013 Masters level course exploring and analyzing white collar crimes identified as embezzlement, or theft after trust offenses. Technology has made this crime more difficult to investigate and prosecute. In addition, there are issues with sentencing and what appears to be leniency in these cases. This course explores the total issue of what these crimes are, how to investigate and prosecute them, and the courts impact on the issue. Cyber Exploitation CRIM 4432.21D (Online) Spring 2014 This course will explore the implications and vulnerabilities of hardware and software appliances and applications to include, but not limited to the internet, service providers, search engines, web sites, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other emerging technologies. Felician College, Lodi, NJ Adjunct Instructor Criminal Investigations (CRIM210) Fall 2012 This course was designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of criminal investigation and to introduce a variety of investigative techniques and procedures. Students also learned about the nature of evidence; the collection of evidence; the handling and preservation of evidence and trace materials, and; the basic steps involved in a criminal investigation: information, interrogation, and instrumentation. Medaille College, Buffalo, NY Adjunct Instruct, Online 1 International Political Systems and Homeland Security (POL422E) (Online) Summer 2013 An overview of international political systems and focuses on the manner in which those political systems affect the Homeland Security of the United States. Activities examine the ways in which the United States interacts with the world community economically, politically, and socially. Montclair University, Montclair, NJ Adjunct Instructor Spring 2014 Homeland Security (JUST329) The course enhances the students understanding of the complex set of actors, institutions, processes and issues that constitutes the realm of homeland security. The course relies upon theories, concepts and case studies to explore the challenges facing organizations which are a part of protecting our homeland security Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Assistant Special Agent in Charge- Newark, NJ 2009-2014 Manage a financial investigations division investigating money laundering, internet gambling, financial cybercrimes, identity theft, and other illegal financial schemes. Supervisory Special Agent - Sterling, VA 2007-2009 Supervised an investigative group identifying Human Traffickers and Human Smugglers throughout the United States and the world. DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of International Affairs, Central American Attaché’- Panama City, Panama 2004-2007 Coordinated with host government law enforcement and our U.S. Embassies concerning all DHS investigative matters and national security interest Program Manager/Desk Officer - Washington, DC Administrative oversight of all operations in Central and South America 2003 - 2004 Department of the Treasury U.S. Customs Service Supervisory Special Agent - El Centro, CA Supervise an investigative group conducting narcotics smuggling investigation. Operational planning of surge operations 2000 - 2003 Senior Special Agent- Internal Affairs - El Centro, CA. 1997 - 2000 Conducted investigation of alleged employee criminal and administrative misconduct Special Agent- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1991 – 1997 Conducted undercover investigations in the area of Customs fraud, narcotics smuggling, and money laundering Guest Lectures and Presentations 2013 “A Story of Overcoming Adversity to Become Successful”, Hostos Community College, Criminal Justice Club, Bronx, NY. 2012 “A Story of Overcoming Adversity to Become Successful”, Worcester State College, Upward Bound Program, Worcester, MA. 2011, “Overview of HSI Victim Witness Advocacy Program”, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY. 2 2009 “Overview of the ICE Mission”, Union County College, Cranford, NJ. 2006 “Human Trafficking and Sex Tourism”, World Human Trafficking Convention, Tegucigalpa, Honduras 2005 “Rule of Law and the Administration of Justice”, Customs, Immigration, and National Police Officers Conference, Colon, Panama 2005 “Money Laundering and the Panamanian Free Zone” Criminal Investigators and Prosecutors Conference, New York, NY 2004 “Investigating and Prosecuting Intellectual Property Rights Violations and Cyber Crime” Prosecuting Attorneys Conference, Panama City, Panama Guest Instructor 2008-Present “Managing an Undercover Operation”, ICE Undercover Operative Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia 2000-2003 “Basic Interview Techniques”, El Centro High School Law Enforcement Academy, El Centro, CA 1997-2000 “Integrity Awareness for U.S. Customs Employees” Criminal Investigators, Inspectors, Support Personnel, Calexico, CA Professional Training Association of Anti-Money Laundering Know Your Customer (KYC) Seminar Emerging Executives Seminar Continuity of Operations Planning (CCOP) Course Anti-Money Laundering and Cyber Crimes Emergency Preparedness Training Course Immigration and Customs Enforcement Undercover Operatives Liaison Immigration and Customs Enforcement Small Group Leadership Course U.S. Customs Leadership Development Course State Department Working in an Embassy Overseas Course State Department Security Overseas Seminar Immigration and Customs Enforcement Transition Course U.S. Customs Service Supervisory Seminar U.S. Customs Service Internal Affairs Transition Course U.S. Customs Service Fraud Investigators Course U.S. Customs Service Drug Investigation Course U.S. Customs Service Financial Investigations Course U.S. Customs Service Undercover Operatives Course U.S. Customs Special Agent Course Professional Organizations and Affiliations New York State Teachers Union (NYSTU) Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) American Society of Criminology (ASC) Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) 3 2013 2012 2012 2010 2009 2008 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2001 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991