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Mark Parker

Eric Hawk

Maya AI

-	Oversee the daily operations and implement strategic initiatives.
-	Mitigate operational risks and optimize resources to meet the strategic objectives. 
-	Direct compliance program to ensure regulatory compliance with each country's local laws, including the UK's Anti-Bribery Act & the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act  
-	Cultivate relationships within government agencies: FDA, FTC, DHS, & private sector 
-	I serve as the contact person for our internal reporting concerns mechanism and investigate allegations of violations of our Code of Conduct

JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

•	Managed third-party vendors with $800K budgetary responsibility to conduct investigations into counterfeiting, piracy, & illicit trading throughout the Americas & Switzerland 
•	Interpreted investigation data to analyze & forecast trends
•	Developed strategic alliance global partnerships, US Customs, FBI, FDA, FTC, & DHS
•	Directed government relations, providing expertise regarding compliance & ethics to influence decision-making by lawmakers
•	Monitored ongoing performance of investigations & made improvements to effectiveness

Regional Director, Anti-Illicit Trade, Corporate & Fiscal Affairs

•	Recruited to lead global investigations into allegations of misconduct, white-collar crime, major theft/fraud, product diversion, due diligence, compliance/ethics issues, workplace violence, litigation support/intelligence, & compromise of proprietary information
•	Headed crisis management team, advising senior management on crisis response procedures & incident response
•	Established culture of trust & accountability that boosted compliance & reduced corruption
•	Implemented customized investigative strategies for high-profile, sensitive investigations while mitigating political & social ramifications through accurate documentation & evidence gathering

Global Senior Internal Investigations Manager & Regional Security Director

UNOPS

I was a member of the United Nations Pool of Professional Safety and Security and Investigative Experts.

Member - Pool of Experts

ICO-EUSR The International Civilian Office - European Union Special Representative

•	Managed >30 investigators & security professionals to ensure protection for European Union staff in Northern Kosovo in coordination with government agencies & NATO by conducting risk assessments & security audits to identify gaps 
•	Served as subject matter expert on security policies and procedures through training & awareness programs 
•	Developed enhanced investigation strategies to investigate counterfeit medications and products being offered to mission employees

Principal Security Advisor for North Kosovo

United Nations

•	Managed as many as 84 direct reports with $1.2 - $1.8M budget for security operations, including protocols for incident & crisis response management in Russian Federation, Kosovo, Serbia, Abkhazia, Georgia
•	Conducted threat & risk assessments while establishing procedures to minimize or mitigate impact or likelihood of threats 
•	Liaised among national security agencies, government officials, & senior UN officials to maintain effective working relationships 
•	Developed process improvements to mitigate threats & implement best practices
•	Investigated the availability of and source of counterfeit medications, apparel, films, and music in the various United Nations mission areas around the world

Principle Security Advisor and Liaison to NATO on Security Matters 

State of Florida

Held various Sworn Law Enforcement positions with increasing responsibility with Orange County, Florida, the State of Florida, and the City of Dade City. I began my Law Enforcement career in the corrections field, responsible for maximum-security facilities, and moved from there to being a fully Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with roles in special teams and investigations. 

While employed full-time as a Law Enforcement Officer, I also volunteered in the city of Saint Cloud, Florida, to conduct investigations into criminal actions and protect the public during a period of budget constraint for the city. 

In 1998 I was voted the Fraternal Order of Police Officer of the year.

I am extremely proud of the time I served the people of the State of Florida and only left that role to pursue an international Investigations and Law Enforcement position with the United Nations in high-risk mission areas worldwide.

Law Enforcement Officer

As Head of Security for the United Nations (UN) and in my experience as UN liaison to NATO on security matters in Northern Kosovo, I lived and worked in EMEA, APAC, and CIS+ Nations, where I leveraged my cultural agility and government relations expertise to direct global investigations, led Crisis Management Groups, and managed international incidents.  

I am internationally recognized as an expert in government relations with a specialty in Russian culture and the communication and conflict resolution methods of the Caucus region of the Russian Federation. In this region, I liaised with the Federal Security Service (FSB) and Russian Military Leadership on behalf of all United Nations Agencies, the World Bank, the US-AID, Save the Children, and the Embassy of the United States. 

I received the Medal of Freedom from the government of Colombia for my actions against illicit trade and collaboration with the government which led to the arrest of high-ranking members of a major organized crime group. I led high-risk rescue operations for diplomats in dangerous parts of Europe and trained the Armed Forces of NATO on executive protection protocols. 

I led a yearlong investigation into a terrorist attack on the United Nations in eastern Europe which led to the arrest and prosecution of members of the group. That investigation involved building relationships and working together with government authorities of the Russian Federation, The Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Abkhazia, Germany, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Sweden, and UN Leadership at the Secretary-General and Security Counsel Level. 
 
Areas of expertise include: International Conflict Resolution • Government Relations • Strategy • Team Building • Public Speaker • Inspirational / Motivational Speaking • Consulting • Relationship Building • Leadership • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Storytelling • Communications • Cultivating, Maintaining, and Engaging Trusted Relationships Directly with Key Officials

Global Security President

•	Direct compliance program to ensure regulatory compliance with each country’s local laws, including the UK’s Anti-Bribery Act & the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act  
•	Cultivate relationships within government agencies: FDA, FTC, DHS, & private sector 
•	Develop internal policies & position statements regarding compliance management
•	Identify risks to physical security for personnel & facilities, implementing risk mitigation strategies & educating stakeholders on travel-related security
•	Consult across cross-functional teams to ensure security, as well as to ensure regulatory challenges are addressed

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