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ELI D. KIM EDUCATION New England Law | Boston​ May 2019 Juris Doctor​ Boston, MA Bar admissions: Commonwealth of Massachusetts (November 2019-present)​ Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Procedure I • Charles H. Houston Honor Society - Certificate of Achievement • Dean’s List Fall 2015/2016/2017/2018, Spring 2016/2017/2018/2019 Northeastern University​ May 2007 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice​ ​ Boston, MA Honors: Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honor Society • Dean's List Lowell Police Academy November 2012 Massachusetts Police Training Council - Certificate of Completion​ Lowell, MA Honors: Combat Shooting Course Award - 1st Place • Certificate of Commendation - Excellence in Physical Fitness POLICE LEADERSHIP EDUCATION Front Line Leadership | Municipal Police Training Council June 2021 Certificate of Completion Randolph, MA First Line Leadership | International Association of Chiefs of Police​ Certificate of Completion June 2022 Lynnfield, MA S.W.A.T Team Leader Development | National Tactical Officers Association​ Certificate of Completion Nov. 2024 Revere, MA Master Leadership Trilogy Series | Leaders Helping Leaders Network​ Certificate of Completion​- Intentional Leadership​ March 2023 Certificate of Completion​- Servant Officer ​​ May 2023 Certificate of Completion​- Master Leadership ​ June 2024 Lynnfield, MA F.B.I - Law Enforcement Executive Development | Federal Bureau of Investigation Certificate of Completion​- Supervisor Leadership Institute March 2025 Certificate of Completion​- Executive Leadership Institute ​ April 2025 Lynnfield, MA LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE Somerville Police Department - Patrol Operations Division March 2021 - Present Sergeant - Patrol Supervisor ​ Somerville, MA • Act as first line supervisor for up to 12 patrol officers (Citywide and East Somerville District) • Coach, counsel and mentor patrol officers and offer general advice on legal matters and critical incidents • Respond to critical incidents and high level crimes to direct and organize an effective patrol response • Monitor calls for service and ensure the highest level of public satisfaction • Conduct death investigations on the overnight shift
Somerville Police Department - Traffic Bureau​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February 2023-2024 Sergeant - Traffic Detail Supervisor ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Supervise up to 30 officers on detail assignments and ensure compliance with traffic detail policies • Work with the civilian detail office to address issues in regard to traffic detail operations • Attend traffic management plan meetings with contractors to ensure proper flow of traffic and worksite safety • Attend weekly construction management meetings with city officials and contractors to discuss city construction projects • Manage, investigate and respond to citizen complaints in regard to officers on detail and traffic safety issues Somerville Police Department - Patrol Operations Division​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Nov. 2012 - Feb. 2021 Patrol Officer ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Ensure public safety through building community partnerships with an emphasis on problem solving • Act as a first responder to emergency situations within a designated city district • Compose official reports for: Criminal Complaints, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Arrest Incidents • Awards: Combat Cross Medal 5/14, Letter of Commendation 2/17 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE Somerville Police Department - Special Response Team​ ​ ​ ​ ​ June 2017 - Present SRT Team Leader/Operator​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Conduct critical incident management training: barricaded subjects, hostage rescue, active shooter, vehicular assault, anti-terrorism and other forms of high level response • Maintain a high level of physical fitness as set by departmental SRT standards • Respond to high level critical incidents when needed and provide standby services for potential incidents Somerville Police Department - Marine Boat Operations Unit​ ​ ​ ​ April 2017 - 2022 Police Boat Operator and Basic Crew Member​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Patrol Somerville waterfront property for special events and ensure boater safety • Participate in interagency search and rescue training, marine security and man overboard training • Provided interagency marine security for the 2017 Sail Boston Tall Ship events Somerville Police Department - Honor Guard​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 2015 - Present Honor Guard Member​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Provide funeral honors for fallen comrades; Participate in special city events, parades and ceremonies LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Somerville Police Department - Ice Hockey Team​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ April 2018 - Present Captain​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Somerville, MA • Led team to its first ever win in 19 years, vs. the Somerville Fire Department (2020 Guns and Hoses Game) • Organize department members into a cohesive team unit through esprit de corps, camaraderie and sports interest • Assign player payments, ensure player safety protocol and proper registration according to league guidelines • Manage team member’s grievances and provide an atmosphere for Officer Mental Health and Well Being CIVILIAN AND CORPORATE EXPERIENCE Zipcar, Inc.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ January 2012 - June 2012 Sales Representative - Business Sales Team ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Cambridge, MA • Achieved 122% of goal quarter 1, 2012 • Managed corporate sales accounts for 2 major territories: N.Y.C and Vancouver • Assigned activities/tasks to administrative associates and advised on client correspondence • Analyzed sales data and determined growth opportunity • Updated, tracked and managed accurate revenue entry into database
Marriott International - Northeast Sales Office​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ January 2010 - 2012 Regional Sales Manager​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Medford, MA • Achieved 159% of goal Q4 2010, 123% Q1 2011, 114% Q2 2011, 134% Q3 2011, 141% Q4, 2011 • Received 7 Sales Applause Awards 2011: 4/14, 7/13 (x2), 7/26, 7/28, 8/18, 9/15 • Top Booker in New England region, Q4 2010, Q3/Q4, 2011 • Company newsletter recognition: 7/5/11 ,8/9/11, 9/9/11 • Closed $3M in sales revenue 8/10 – 8/11 • Managed corporate group sales <= 100 peak room nights and 150 attendee programs • Coordinated with external acquisition/procurement managers to contract sales revenue • Maintained and manage key relationships for 8 primary/6 secondary full service hotels over 4 geographic areas (MA, NH, RI, CT) Sears Holdings Corporation​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ November 2008 - 2012 Loss Prevention Specialist​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Cambridge, MA • Investigate and analyze suspicious transactions; compose incident reports • Maintain accurate confidential records in company database • Monitor CCTV/Intellex DVS System, Access Control Panels and maintain Impression of Control • Develop and implement new shrink strategy reduction policies for high theft areas • Apprehend, interview and prosecute fraud/larceny suspect • Review, prepare and organize legal documents and evidence for trial • Act as liaison to local law enforcement