619.288.3187
mr.armandking@gmail.com
Moreno Valley, CA. 92553
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
The National Institute of Justice (Research department of DOJ), University of San Diego, and San Diego Gang Intervention and Prevention Commission
Gang and Human Sex Trafficking Consultant 2014-Present
Provided consultation, and expert information for the groundbreaking study, “Measuring the Nature and Extent of Gang Involvement in Sex Trafficking in San Diego” .
Provided expert information to the Junior League of San Diego regarding human sex trafficking and gangs.
Provided Consultation
Consulted and provided a voice over recording for HST prevention project for Justice Ministries of Hawaii
Provided expert consultation for sex trafficking survivor legal advocacy group Free To Thrive.
Provide expert consultation to the Lynch Foundation for Children regarding human sex trafficking
San Diego County Proposition 47 Local Advisory Committee Member
November 17, 2016 - Present
Advisor to San Diego County on engineering the proposal for the Board of State Community Corrections requesting proposition 47 funding for the city of San Diego.
Community Advisory Board Member June 2016- June 2017
Advisor to San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. On-call adviser to District Attorney on issues pertaining to San Diego’s primarily but not limited to, African American population.
Expert Consultant June 2016 - July 2016
Provided consultation on gangs and sex trafficking to Federal Defense
Attorney John C Lemon.
USA vs Tony Brown / Rico Conspiracy/ Case No. 13cr4510-JAH
Expert Video Testimony August 11, 2016
Provided consultation and video testimony on gangs and sex trafficking to Federal Defense
Attorney Holly Sullivan .
USA vs Terrell King / Rico Conspiracy/ Case No. 14cr3537-01-BAS
San Diego Citizens Advisory Board on Police and Community Relations
February 27, 2017 - June 2018
Advisor to San Diego City Council on creating better relations between Police and community.
Policy recommendation and advisement
Chair of Racial Profiling ad hoc committee
Board of State and Community Corrections Executive Steering Committee
September 20, 2018 - Current
Advisor on the Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Program
Expert Consultation & Witness October 2018 - November 2018
Provided consultation on human sex trafficking to State Defense Attorney
Provided Trial Testimony on human sex trafficking case
Attorney Danielle Iredale
State vs Jewerl Tillis / Human Sex Trafficking / Case No. SCD275528
Expert Consultation & Witness March 2019
Provided consultation on human sex trafficking to State Defense Attorney
Provided Trial Testimony on human sex trafficking case
Attorney Jerry Schaffer
State vs Shandel Bentley / Human Sex Trafficking / Case No. 16CF3204
Expert Consultation & Witness February 2019 - March 2019
Provided consultation on human sex trafficking to State Defense Attorney
Provided Trial Testimony on human sex trafficking case
Attorney Danielle Iredale
State vs Jewerl Tillis / Human Sex Trafficking / Case No. SCD275528
Child and Family Strengthening Advisory Board Of San Diego
April 30, 2019 - November 2021
The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego appointed committee member
Advise on all foster care system related operations
Advise on all juvenile detention and probation related operations
Expert Consultant May 2019 - August 2019
Provided consultation on sex trafficking to Federal Defense
Attorney Hannah Labaree
USA vs Christopher Lawrence /Human Sex Trafficking / Case No. 2:17-cr-228 JAM
Expert Consultant October 2019
Provided consultation on sex trafficking to Federal Defense Attorney Aisha Dennis
USA vs David Wayne Mearis /Human Sex Trafficking / Case No. 4:19-CR-00524-s
San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention & Intervention April 2021-present
Appointed committee member by the San Diego Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe
Advise proper prevention and intervention of gang involvement
Discuss the realities of gang involvement
San Diego Mayor Black Advisory Board February 2021-present
Appointed advisory board member by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria
Advise on City issues pertaining to the African American community
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Public speaker 2013- present
Provide gang and human sex trafficking awareness, intervention, and prevention training for at risk youth at San Diego Public Schools and the Juvenile Probation Department
Provide gang and human sex trafficking awareness, intervention, and prevention training for adults as well as HST organizations.
Co-founder & Program Director of Paving Great Futures 2013- 2022
Provide financial literacy, job readiness, job training, entrepreneur training and responsible life skills for at risk individuals.
Creditable Messenger April 2014- Present
Working collaboratively with law enforcement, clergy, and community mentors to help reduce gang documentation and gang homicides.
HTTF Task force member (Lawyers Club) May 2015- 2020
Working together with San Diego attorneys, law enforcement , and victim advocates to help bring an end to human trafficking and aid any current or former victims.
QUALIFICATIONS
Community Mentor and Counselor
Conducts group sessions with young adults and juveniles on probation or incarcerated.
Public speaking in public and private venues on the dangers of gang involvement and human sex trafficking.
Private counseling sessions with SDPD cadetes.
Leads large groups on positive responsible life skills.
Conducts outreach activities for at-risk individuals throughout San Diego County.
Program Developer
Created and facilitated a successful culinary, hospitality, administration, management program for former gang members, pimps, sex trafficking victims, and felons.
Facilitated positive life reinforcement programs for youth between the ages of 12 and 17.
Created and facilitated a successful community leadership training program.
Created and launched free food program for homeless students at Bell Middle School
Created and facilitated a music program for at risk youth
Established a transferable skills training program for survivors of human sex trafficking.
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAININGS
Community Connections For Youth 2015 Program graduate
San Diego ATI Training Institute
Community Re-Entry Support Network 2015 Training
Live Well Communities 2016 Training
San Diego County Health and Human Services
National Conflict Resolution Center 2016 Training
Dealing With Families of Murder Victims 2016 Training
C.A.S.T and Compassion Project
The Art of Communication 2016 Training
National Conflict Resolution Center
Citizens’ Academy 2016 Training
District Attorney and Sheriff County of San Diego
Leadership And Civic Engagement Development 2017 Training
Center of Community Cohesion / Paving Great Futures
Introduction to Restorative Practices 2017 Certified
International Institute for Restorative Practices
Using Circles Effectively 2017 Certified
International Institute for Restorative Practices
The Art of Inclusive Communication 2019 Training
National Conflict Resolution Center
PUBLICATIONS
Big Romance Lil Finance Paradise Publishing February 2017
Raised In Pimp City Paradise Publishing September 2019
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2016 Citizens of Courage Award San Diego District Attorney
Certificate of Recognition California State Assemblymember Shirley Weber
Certificate of Recognition San Diego City Councilmember Myrtle Cole
2016 Amos Muhammad Award I Am My Brothers Keeper CDC
2016 Hope Rising Center For Justice & Reconciliation
Point Loma Nazarene University
2018 Certificate of Appreciation Mount Miguel High School Brother 2 Brother
2018 Community Jewel Award 26th Annual Kuumba Fest
2018 Seeds Of Hope Lynch Foundation For Children
2018 Congressional Recognition Congressman Ted Poe
2018 Citizen of the Year Omega Psi Phi
2019 Service to the Community H. Code
2019 Men Of Distinction Certificate 79th Assembly District
2021 Certificate of Recognition Mayor of Lemon Grove, Raquel Vasquez
2021 Certificate of Recognition Project A.W.A.R.E., Reginald Washington