Editor & Writer | Certified Résumé Writer | Retired FLEO
Storyteller for our Nation’s Protectors & Supporters | Skilled Editor and Writer | Certified Professional Résumé Writer | Retired Federal Air Marshal (FAM)
Dedicated to helping members of Government, Law Enforcement, Military, & GovCon advance their careers through my work with Norris Editorial & Writing Services (NEWS) and ESGI Potomac Recruiting (an executive search firm) while sharing stories on the need-to-know information relevant to homeland security through my work with GTSC’s Homeland Security Today.
ESGI Potomac Recruiting
District of Columbia
Providing comprehensive career development and transition support to ESGI Potomac executive clients through expert guidance on professional application materials, including executive résumés, cover letters, Board résumés, and LinkedIn profile optimization.
Certified Professional Résumé Writer
Norris Editorial & Writing Services (NEWS)
District of Columbia
Résumés • Executive Bios • LinkedIn Profiles • Ghostwriting • Copyediting • Proofreading • Speechwriting • Website Copywriting • In-House Style Guide creation, and more
Clients span all levels of experience from college graduates to senior executives, and encompass industries such as law enforcement, corporate security, military, generative artificial intelligence (AI), contract administration, non-profits, accounting, and numerous others.
Certified Professional Résumé Writer
Editor and writer for Homeland Security Today, January 2025 to present
Federal Air Marshal Service, Department of Homeland Security
District of Columbia
Provided covert law enforcement on domestic and international missions to detect, deter and defeat terrorist or other criminal hostile acts targeting U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers and crew. Certified Training Instructor in Firearms, Physical Fitness, Legal & Investigative, Reactive Shooter (FLETC); and certified GLOCK and SIG SAUER armorer.
Clearance: Top Secret
Special Assignments:
Training Instructor, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) Headquarters
Taskings Unit, Field Operations, FAMS Headquarters
Training Instructor, Washington Field Office
Public Affairs Officer, Office of the Director
Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches
May 2024
2024 Elite Circle Résumé Contest: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected for the categories of Student, Professional, Executive, and Federal.
Homeland Security Today
October 2025
New footage reveals how terrorist organization allegedly exploits humanitarian organizations for fundraising and political operations across Europe.
"Positioned for Impact" LinkedIn newsletter
September 2025
As an executive looking for a new role or board position, are you treating LinkedIn as more than a digital résumé? An effective LinkedIn profile can provide: Strategic positioning to influence job searching → Thought leadership that demonstrates business acumen → Engagement that builds relationships with decision-makers → Content that translates public sector wins into private sector value. If you're a senior leader or C-suite executive wondering why being active on LinkedIn matters, make sure you read the full article, so you're "Positioned for Impact" wherever you are in your career.
Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) — Arlington, VA
August 2024
WIFLE 2024 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 2 sessions: How to create an effective résumé, cover letter, narrative, and/or other documentation that showcases your experience and expertise, and meets the compliance requirements of an applicant tracking system (ATS). SES packages (résumé, ECQs, etc.) also will be covered for those that are at, or working to be at, the executive level. Free resources that can help will be reviewed, as well as the pros and cons of platforms like AI and LinkedIn (especially in regards to its uses within the law enforcement community and its security concerns). Finally, a brief discussion on transferring that law enforcement experience to the private sector after retirement will close out the session.