Forensics expert seeking to support law firms with successful defense or prosecution as a consultant.

  Expert in crime scene investigation, including blood spatter, tool mark and autopsy analysis; fingerprint collection; blood and hair samples; fuming paper and other porous/perishable evidence; chain of custody; electronic evidence; and audit of fraud details.

  Stellar public speaker with experience testifying in U.S. federal and state courts.

  Trained over 300 law enforcement officers on evidence collection and drug recognition training, including fingerprint dusting, lifting and drug recognition techniques.

  Conducted more than 250 crime scene searches and been responsible for over 7,000 pieces of evidence.

  Achieved a 96% confession rate while conducting more than 200 interrogations.

  PhD, Forensic Psychology, Walden University; expected Dec. 2017

  Master of Science, Forensic Science, National University; earned June 2007.

  Hold a U.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance.

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) MacDill AFB, FL 2005-Present
Operations Officer/Trainer/Briefer

  Chosen to contribute investigative skills, including assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with cases involving suspects trying to support to terrorist organizations, leveraging biometrics.

  Assisted with developing evidence collection and procedures.

  Provided verbal or written reports and statements to U.S. senators and congressman, as well as USSOCOM leadership, including identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement.

  Supported successful rescue effort of personnel from the Merchant Vessel Maersk Alabama in 2009.

U.S. Air Force, Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Ellsworth AFB, SD/McGuire AFB 1998-2004
Special Agent

  Conducted counter-intelligence, anti-terrorism, narcotics, criminal and fraud investigations, including while deployed to numerous war zones around the world such as during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  Led forensic collections of fingerprints; blood and hair samples; fuming paper and other porous/perishable evidence; chain of custody; electronic evidence; and audit of fraud details.

  Served as the primary custodian for more than 1,000 pieces of evidence.

U.S. Air Force, Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) Ellsworth AFB, SD/McGuire AFB 1998-2004
Special Agent

  Secured the largest drug bust in Ellsworth Air Force Base history involving Active Duty Airmen as Joint Drug Enforcement Team Chief.

  Helped prosecute leaders at two companies as Joint Fraud Investigative Team Chief, including working with the U.S. Attorneys Office.

  Testified in more than 25 court martial hearings, as well as U.S. Federal and State courts, which resulted in defendants receiving a combined more than 200 year sentence.

  Earned numerous accolades, including nomination as Counterintelligence Team of the Year in 2004; the Civilian Award for Excellence while stationed in Iraq; Airman of the Year and Airman of the Quarter.  

  Trained over 300 law enforcement officers on evidence collection and drug recognition training.

  Conducted protective service operations for the U.S. President and First Lady; Vice President; secretaries of Defense and the Air Force; Army and Air Force chiefs of staff; and Central Command Commander.

U.S. Air Force Security Forces Malmstrom AFB, MT     1995-1998
Patrolman

  Performed duties equivalent to a law enforcement patrolman, including DUI and traffic investigations.

  Responded to emergencies such as medical issues; hostage situations; and nuclear recapture simulations.

PhD, Forensic Psychology, Walden University; expected Dec. 2017

Master of Science, Forensic Science, National University; earned June 2007

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice & Psychology, Excelsior College; earned Nov. 2003

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force; earned Nov. 2002