Resume

• 2013

  Technical Certificate

  Customer Service Specialist

  Valencia College

• 2009

  Executive Development Program

  Creating the Future: the Challenge of Transformational Leadership

  University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration

• 2008

  National Security Council

  The White House

  Valencia College

  The White House

  Led U.S. interagency

  national-level policy & strategy development and implementation at the Assistant Secretary level for maritime and land border security at the Homeland Security Council. Recognized maritime security expert on the direct staff of the President of the United States. Coordinated direclty with Congressional leaders and staff

  industry leaders

  trade associations & foreign partners

  where appropriate

  to ensure effective policy development and implementation. Served in this role for two Presidential Administrations.

  Director

  Maritime

  Border and Supply Chain Security

  National Security Council

  The White House

• 2005

  U.S. Coast Guard

  National Security Council

  The White House

  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Miami

  FL

  Served as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard specialized deployable law enforcement forces for counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Also deployed teams to the North Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Key leader in national-level policy development for law enforcement tactical training

  workforce development & operational guidelines for counter-narcotics missions throughout the world

  including high-risk law enforcement operations. Unit seized more than 200

  000 pounds of pure cocaine worth over $3 Billion and arrested 200+ drug smugglers during tenure.

  Commanding Officer

  Tactical Law Enforcement Team

  U.S. Coast Guard

  The White House

  Led U.S. interagency

  national-level policy & strategy development and implementation at the Deputy Secretary level for U.S. border & transportation security

  counterterrorism

  cybersecurity

  global health security & biodefense

  emergency preparedness & response

  and additional law enforcement

  intelligence & homeland security issues. Recognized homeland security expert directly on the President's staff. Coordinated direclty with Congressional leaders

  industry & foreign partners

  where appropriate

  to ensure effective policy development and implementation.

  Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy Homeland Security Advisor to the President of the U.S.

  National Security Council

  The White House

• 2003

  Executive Office of the President

  The White House

  The White House

  Served as the U.S. Coast Guard Military Aide to the President. Planned and executed all operational military support to the President and his executive leadership team as the President's Military Operations Officer. Also served as the President's Emergency Actions Officer

  Presidential Ceremonial Aid

  and at times

  Personal Aide to the President.

  Military Aide to the President of the U.S.

  Executive Office of the President

  The White House

  Orlando

  Florida Area

  Design and deliver class instruction in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security tracks through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies & learning outcomes. Courses include: Intro to Homeland Security

  Intel Analysis & Security

  Transportation & Border Security

  Criminology & Intro to Criminal Justice. Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing an environment conducive to learning and student involvement. Relates professional experience to learning by the continuation of professional skills development

  the introduction of industry perspective into courses

  and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities. Certified \"Digital Professor\" for online instruction with more than 5 years experience in teaching in the online environment.\n

  Associate Professor

  Valencia College

• 2002

  US Department of Homeland Security

  Washington

  DC

  Served on the team that started the Department of Homeland Security. Led the development of all management processes & policies for the second largest Federal Department in the U.S. and directly supported the Under Secretary for Management

  including preparations for Congressional hearings and testimonies.

  Special Assistant to the Under Secretary

  US Department of Homeland Security

• 2000

  Seminar XXI Program

  2007-2008

  MIT

  M.A.

  National Security and Strategic Studies

  U.S. Naval War College

  Graduated with Distinction

• 1999

  USCG Headquarters - Resource Management

  Washington

  DC

  USCG Headquarters - Resource Management

• 1998

  MBA

  Business

  The College of William and Mary

  Graduated with Honors

• 1996

  USCG Cutter TAMPA

  Portsmouth

  VA

  USCG Cutter TAMPA

  TSA

  Multiple Locations (FL

  GA

  NY)

  Served as Federal Security Director at Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  the second busiest origination/destination airport in the U.S. Effectively led 1200+ federal workforce in performing critical homeland security missions in Central Florida. Established partnerships with major air carriers

  Disney

  Universal Studios

  Port Canaveral Port Authority

  LYNX Transit

  AMTRAK

  Visit Orlando

  Orange County Convention Center

  CFIX

  and Orlando Economic Development to bring significant improvements to security operations & customer service that were modeled throughout the U.S. Served as Federal Security Director at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Deputy at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effectively led a team of 1600+ and 2000+ employees respecitvely in performing critical & complex security missions.\n\nCo-Chaired the Strategic Planning Council that established TSA-wide policies for developing the workforce

  increasing security effectiveness

  improving customer service & enhancing stakeholder relations. Planned

  organized & operationalized the first regional structure at TSA. As Regional Director for TSA Region 2 (Atlanta)

  directed TSA in the Southeast U.S. including 72 airports in eight states & two territories (USVI & Puerto Rico). Opened and staffed the new Regional office ahead of schedule & below cost. Led 24 TSA executives and 11

  000+ Federal employees in perfroming critical homeland security missions in the Southeast U.S.\n\nAs Regional Director in the Office of Global Strategies

  oversaw the development & promotion of effective transportation security in the Western Hemisphere while ensuring compliance with international (ICAO) & TSA standards. This was accomplished through international engagement

  regulatory compliance & capacity development in cooperation with 50+ countries & territories in the region. Served as the senior U.S. diplomatic liaison & subject matter expert for transportation security issues throughout the region.\n\n

  Regional Director/Federal Security Director/Deputy Federal Security Director

  Orlando

  Florida Area

  Responsible for the planning

  administration

  supervision and execution of all corporate business processes supporting 1200+ person workforce at Naval Air Warfare Center

  Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando

  FL. NAWCTSD is an organizational element of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) based in Patuxent River

  MD

  and operates as a Working Capital Fund

  with similarities to a private sector company

  generating more than $1.2 Billion in business annually. Current responsibilities include direct oversight of all security

  strategic planning

  information technology

  workforce planning

  human resources

  training

  cybersecurity

  business & financial management

  corporate communications

  facilities infrastructure and safety programs within the organization.

  Director of Corporate Operations

  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Spanish

  Legion of Merit

  Department of Homeland Security

  Southeast Area Nominee - Federal Security Director of the Year

  DHS/TSA

  Coast Guard Achievement Medal

  Multiple Awards

  U.S. Coast Guard

  Coast Guard Commendation Medal

  Defense Superior Service Medal

  Department of Defense

  Humanitarian Service Medal

  U.S. Coast Guard

  Civilian Employee Performance Awards

  Earned awards every year 2009-2018

  DHS/TSA & NAVAIR

  Meritorious Civilian Service Award

  Department of the Navy

  Commissioned as Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States

  President Donald J. Trump

  Presidential Unit Citation

  President George W. Bush

  Meritorious Service Medal

  2nd Award. Earned first MSM award in March 2003.

  U.S. Coast Guard

  Presidential Service Badge

  White House Military Office

• 1985

  Certified - DOD

  2000-2002

  Chief Information Officer

  National Defense University

  Orlando Economic Partnership

  Leadership Orlando

  2010-2011

  Valencia College

  Technical Certificate

  2011-2012

  Real Estate

  B.S.

  Government

  US Coast Guard Academy

  Department of Defense - Chief Information Officer (CIO) Certified

  National Defense University

  Information Resources Management College

  Maritime Law Enforcement Instructor

  U.S. Coast Guard

  Valencia College

  Associate Professor

  7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Facilitator

  FranklinCovey

  Florida BBQ Association

  BBQ Competition Judge

  Valencia College

  Digital Professor

• Orlando Economic Partnership

  LFCC - Combined Federal Campaign - Board Member

  Served on the Board for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). CFC is the largest workplace fundraising campaign in the country

  focusing on Federal government employees. As Board member

  provided strategic direction & administrative/operational oversight of annual campaign in Central Florida

  raising more than $1.2M annually for local & national charities from among 25

  000+ Federal employees.

  Heart of Florida United Way

  DHS Fusion Center - Governance Board

  Central Florida Intelligence Exchange

  Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) - Sunshine Zone 22

  Serve on the Board for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for the Sunshine Zone. CFC is the largest workplace fundraising campaign in the country

  focusing on Federal government employees. As Board member

  provided strategic direction & administrative/operational oversight of annual campaign in Central & South Florida

  raising more than $2.7M annually for local & national charities from among 75

  000+ Federal employees.

  Federal Executive Boards

  Board Member

  Camaraderie Foundation

  President

  The mission of the Federal Executive Association of Central Florida (FEA-CFL) is to maintain effective coordination and collaboration among Federal activities and programs in Central Florida to best support the Federal workforce in delivering critical services to the public. The FEA-CFL membership includes the heads of the Federal agencies and field offices from 29 counties in the Central Florida region

  which represents more than 52

  000 employees and nearly 100

  000 Federal retirees.

  Federal Executive Association of Central Florida (FEA-CFL

  Homeland Security

  Transportation Security

  Community Outreach

  Government

  Leading Change

  Change Management

  COOP

  Strategic Planning

  Public Speaking

  Law Enforcement

  Leading People

  Collaborative Leadership

  Result Oriented

  National Security

  Emergency Management

  Performance Management

  Leading Organizational Change

  Policy

  Leading Diverse Teams

  Collaborative Problem Solving

  Daly

  John

  Daly

  TSA