Through years of practicing the art of communication, leadership, and public service, Del has influenced the behaviors of tens of thousands of youth, young adults and public service professionals. He remains committed to delivering dynamic and interactive educational experiences beyond the podium to change the thought patterns of his audiences and empowering communities. Del integrates his compelling life story of difficulties and thought-provoking experiences demonstrating that behaviors and life choices are not linear but are instead an equation of how one sees opportunity beyond their heredity and environment, shifting his own expectations and performance through staying true to servant leadership values, and beliefs.
It isn’t just about his profession. He firmly believes his career of trust is more of a vehicle to reach and help many. It is his ability of story telling his life experiences that conveys a message of cohesiveness, partnership, and connection that bridges people together to find common ground and achieve higher forms of stability in life.
Growing up in a low-income part of south Los Angeles with 2 siblings, raised by a single military veteran mom, Del was met with harsh societal realities commonly portrayed in the mainstream news media. It was with his social and economic experiences coupled with witness to several events that showed the worst of humanity that Del pursued a lifestyle and dedication to a career of public service especially for those who seek positive role-models demonstrating that even through adversity, anything is possible.
Work Experience
Harbinger Horizon LLC, Founder – January 2016 to Current
California
Harbinger Horizon LLC is a management consulting firm that provides strategic advisory and leadership development services to organizations. Harbinger Horizon LLC works with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. With 24 years of learning workplaces and communities through public service, the firm's services include strategic planning, organizational design, talent management, leadership development, and change management. One of the key areas of expertise for Harbinger Horizon LLC is helping organizations to develop and implement strategies for growth and innovation. The firm's consultants work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth and to develop strategies that are aligned with the organization's mission and values.
Another area of focus for Harbinger Horizon LLC is leadership development. The firm offers a range of programs and services designed to help individuals and teams develop the skills and competencies needed to be effective leaders in today's complex and rapidly changing business environment. To date, I provide presentations and compliance training to approximately 160 cities/counties and 15 businesses at an average rate of 4 courses a week. Courses consist of audience sizes ranging from 10 to 350 employees.
Overall, Harbinger Horizon LLC is a consulting firm that provides strategic advisory and leadership development services to help organizations thrive and succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Technical Training Deputy Sheriff – December 2016 to Current
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Los Angeles, CA
Advanced Training Officer assigned to the Training Bureaus Professional Development Unit. Lead instructor and curriculum developer/designer for the department’s workplace harassment prevention training. The responsibility of my position is to promote the department’s Policy of Equality, educating its 18,000 sworn and professional department members on workplace harassment and the departments campaign to maintain a respect-based leadership workplace, free of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and abusive conduct. I facilitate state and federally mandated training to sworn personnel, professional staff, and volunteers within Los Angeles and Orange County. Course development is to ensure the department maintains compliance with State Assembly Bill 2053, Assembly Bill 1825 and Federal Government Code 12950.1.
· Professional Development Unit: Workplace Harassment Prevention curriculum developer and facilitator; Lead Instructor
· Law Enforcement Leadership Development Institute Facilitator
· Department Academy Recruit and Professional Staff Facilitator
· Lead Facilitator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
· Liaison to Los Angeles County Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative (ARDI)
· Instructor and course developer for several P.O.S.T. law enforcement curriculums
· Lead Technical Administrator for the departments learning management training system (LMS)
Emergency Operation Incident Management Team Officer – October 2014 to Current
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Los Angeles, CA
Tactical Planning Officer for the Sheriff’s Department’s Emergency Operation Bureau. The Tactical Planning Unit’s primary purpose is to support Incident Commanders in the areas of disaster preparedness and mutual aid coordination and response. The Tactical Planning Unit coordinates the emergency response of personnel and equipment to assist Sheriff Stations and independent police agencies in the management of large-scale events, be they natural disasters, man-made catastrophes, or pre-planned or spontaneous public gatherings likely to overwhelm the initial responding agency. To date, I maintain numerous qualifications and certifications in the field of Incident Management with a knowledge base of the US government’s National Response Plan for nationwide incidents, civil disturbances, WMD complex Hazmat training, FBI 12 step evidence collection procedures, and event planning.
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, April 2008 to December 2016
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Los Angeles County CA
Custody Officer, October 2006 to April 2008
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Lynwood CA
Reserve Deputy Sheriff, September 2006 to April 2008
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Compton CA
Campus Safety Cadet, January 2002 to June 2003
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department - LA Community College District
LASD Explorer (Volunteer youth program), October 1999 to January 2006
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department - Lennox Sheriff Station & STARS Center
Educational Background
Masters of Arts Degree: Organizational Leadership, University of Massachusetts
Graduate Human Resource Certification, University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Organizational Leadership, Brandman University
Associate of Arts Degree: Administration of Justice, East Los Angeles College
State of California DOJ – Commission on Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Advanced Education Certification
State of California DOJ – Commission on Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Academy Level II Intermediate Instructor Certification
FEMA Basic Instructor Certification, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
State of California DOJ – Commission on Peace Officers - Standards & Training (POST) Basic Certification
State of California DOJ – Commission on Peace Officers - Standards & Training (POST) Intermediate Certification
State of California DOJ – Commission on Peace Officers - Standards & Training (POST) Advanced Certification
Standards & Training (POST) Academy Instructor Certification
Standards & Training (POST) Academy Instructor Certification
WMD HAZMAT TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
WMD HAZMAT Evidence Collection Course PER-201 HEC (FBI 12 Step Program)
Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE PER-260
WMD Hands-On Training Course PER-262
WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders AWR-103
Radiological Emergency Response Operations PER-904
Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents PER-272
Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning, and Response Actions (WMD/All Hazards) MGT-360
WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures PER-264, LEPM
WMD Law Enforcement Response Actions PER-265, LERA
Pandemic Planning and Preparedness (MGT-900, P3)
Incident Response to Terrorism Bombings, New Mexico Tech, Socorro New Mexico
CIVIL DISTURBANCE CERTIFICATIONS
Managing Civil Actions In Threat Incidents Command MCATI MGT-300
Managing Civil Actions In Threat Incidents Protester Devices PER-202
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM CERTIFICATIONS
ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (Law Enforcement specific)
ICS-200 for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS-400 Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents
IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-00800 National Response Plan (NRP)
IS-00008.A Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow
IS-00015.A Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
COMPLETION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUMS
IS-00139 Exercise Design, Emergency Management Institute
IS-00208 State Disaster Management, Emergency Management Institute
IS-00230 Principles of Emergency Management
IS-00240 Leadership & Influence
IS-00241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-00242 Effective Communication
IS-00235 Emergency Planning, Emergency Management Institute
IS-00244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS-00275 Role of the Emergency Operations Center in Community Preparedness, Response & Recovery, Emergency Management Institute
IS-00035.18 entitled FEMA Safety Orientation 2018
IS-00106.18 entitled Workplace Violence Awareness 2018