AGUSTIN "GUS" GARCIA
2125 S.W. 23RD Terrace
Miami, FL 33145
TEL. (305) 859-7741
E-MAIL GARCORP17@AOL.COM


EDUCATION
June 1980 to KEAN UNIVERSITY
May 1982 Graduate History and Political Science Courses

January 1974 to KEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
May 1980 Major: Political Science and History
Minor: Public Administration and Spanish

September 1972 JERSEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Newark, New Jersey
June 1973

September 1971 to JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL, Elizabeth, New Jersey
September 1972

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE




March 1988 to GARCORP INTERNATIONAL
Present President / Ceo
Domestic and International Pharmaceutical and Medical
Security Consulting
Gaming Industry consulting.
Public Relations & Governmental Consulting for national and
international corporations.
National and international Political Campaign Consulting
Division.
National Consultant on Latin Media
Division for national and international events promotion
Recently created a National & International Telecom Division


June 2007 SOUTH FLORIDA AFL-CIO
To present Consultant

May 2008 Boriquin Clinics of Miami
To present Administrator of Community Relations & Project Development

January 2004 to Consultant
May 2008 City of Sweetwater
Florida

April 2003 to Vice President for National Marketing
Present Millennia Credit Card Services


March 2006 Consultant
September 2006 Florida State Democratic Party

December 1998 PL&P
to January 2001 Associate
Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Communications & Public
Relations


June 1997 to EQUITY MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
January 2000 Consultant
Development of International Markets with special emphases
on Latin America & Caribbean and Domestic Latin Market.

May 1994 to MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
October 1998 Executive Director / Consultant
Recruit and advise candidates, administer party business,
office administration, media development, training of staff and
spokesperson.

March 1993 to OFFICE OF DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER
June 1994 Chief of Staff

December 1988 to STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
March 1993 REGULATION
 Investigation Specialist
Overt and covert investigation of unlicensed medical activity
and Medicare / Medicaid fraud. Coordinated operations with
Customs, F.B.I., Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
State Attorney's Office and local Police Departments.

July 1987 to I.C.D.A. Miami, Florida
December 1988 Investigation Specialist
Specialization in Domestic and International security and
investigation. Included investigation of Criminal and
Financial cases handled by attorneys.

September 1980 STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF GAMING to March 1987 ENFORCEMENT
AGENT

EMPLOYEE LICENSING SECTION
REVOCATION AND EXCLUSIONS UNIT
Acquisition of Criminal Reports, Indictments, Court Records
as to suspend or revoke present employee licenses,
Investigation of co-defendants in a related case as well as
Law Enforcement.

SERVICE INDUSTRY LICENSING SECTION
Background Investigation of Corporate Qualifiers and
Officers, Domestic and International investigations of the
financial stability of a corporation, Reviews of Ledgers,
Accounts Receivable, and all Financial Documents.

EMPLOYEE LICENSING SECTION
Background Investigation of Casino employees, covering
the following areas: Personal Identifying Data, Citizenship
Data, Civil Suites, Criminal History, Investigatory
Proceedings, Motor Vehicle Data, Financial Stability,
Translation of Documents and Correspondence, and
temporary assignments to Hilton and Sands, Corporation,
Entity Investigations.

April 1977 to OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMAN RAYMOND J. LESNIAK,
September 1980 21ST DISTRICT, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Legislative Aide
Represented Assemblyman at functions, conducted public
relations, services for citizens in district, conducted
citizenship and voter drives, and informed the assembly on
the issues and priorities of the Hispanic community in
Elizabeth and Linden. Worked on the passage and approval
of Casino Legislation.

April 1978 to STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION INC.,
April 1979 Kean University of New Jersey
Treasurer
Administered the dispensing of funds to 38 funded groups,
with a budget of $565,000.00 a year, and enforced the
policies of the Finance Board of Student Government.


SPECIAL TRAINING AND COURSES

-State of Florida Health Care Fraud Workshop
-New Jersey & Florida Realtor Course
-Training Course Certifying Investigations in all Medical Professions and Fields
-IRS Investigative Course for Financial Investigation
-FBI and U.S.Attorney's Office of New York, Course on Asian Organized Crime
-New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Course on Casino Games

With additional courses, seminars, and training sessions on International Crime, Financial Crimes and International Gaming Rules.

SPECIAL SKILLS -Creation of Foundations -Development of Charitable Projects -Community Organization Programs -Lobbying -Problem Solving -Preparation of Materials -Goal Setting -Preparation of Publicity -Fluent in Spanish Communications -Development of Campaign & Voter Issue Approval -Skillful Petition Drive Expertise -Nationally & Internationally recognized Public Speaker
-Latino Motivational Speaker










National Latino Motivational Speaker- Has spoken at the following Universities and Colleges:

Arizona State
California State at East Bay
California State at Fulerton
College of New Jersey (Formerly Trenton State Collge)
Fresno State
Florida International University
Florida State University
Humbolt State University
Kean University
Montclair University
Penn State
Ramapo College
Rutgers University
Southeast Nova University
Stockton State University
Texas A&M
Texas Christian University
University of California at Berkley
University of California at Long Beach
University of Southern California-Los Angelos
University of Conn.
University of Eastern New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Austin
University of Pennsylvania
University of San Francisco
University of South West Texas

And dozens of High Schools, corporations and institutions.

POSITIONS HELD June 2008 South Florida Fundraising Chairman
To Present U.S. Congressman Albio Sires, 13th Congressional Dist., NJ

January 2008 National Co-Chair Latino Leadership Council
To Present Hillary Clinton for President

January 2006 Finance Committee Member
Present U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, New Jersey

May 2003 to Director of International Affairs for the Democracy Movement Present 2000 to Present National Chairman of Lambda Theta Phi Foundation


July 2005 to Trustee of Solidaridad Inspiracion Amistad Community Foundation,Inc.
Sept, 2007 and First National Chair

January 1992 Finance Committee Member
To 2006 U.S. Congressman Robert Menendez

August 2000 Florida Delegate to the National Democratic Convention
November 1998 DEMOCRATIC STATE SENATORIAL CANDIDATE 34TH DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA
State District Court due to election fraud against our campaign. Lost by 301 votes out of 65,000 cast in a district 56% Republican and 35 % Democrat. The Senator who was given the seat was indicted on 32 Federal counts and just finished serving five (5) years in jail.
October 1997 DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
to January 2001 National Co-Chairman Speaker's Trust
1994 to FOUNDER IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENTAL Present AFFAIRS FOR MOVIEMENTO DEMOCRACIA (DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT) June 1994 State Of Florida Democratic Party to 1998 Regional Coordinator 1994 to Coordinator of Lambda Theta Phi National Latin Fraternity Present Expansion 1998 Project as National Founding Father mostly Northeast and Southeast United States August 1992 to OPERATION MIAMI October 1992 Coordinator for South Florida Directed and delivered three New Jersey National Guard plane loads of supply as well ten trailer trucks of relief supplies to victims of Hurricane Andrew. Numerous other positions held with several Federal, State, County and city officials in New Jersey. Served in both elected and appointed capacities. Have also appeared on television and radio interviews - national and international. (Hundreds of interviews). Numerous debate panels on local and national media regarding social and political issues.

HONORS
2006 Award of appreciation for presentation of Chivalry and Brotherhood seminar at the National Convention of Lambda Theta Phi in Austin Texas

2006 Award of appreciation for presentation of Candidate Forum and Debate at the National Convention of Lambda Theta Phi in Austin Texas

2005 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Board of Lambda Theta Phi for Service, Leadership, Commitment and Contributions to the Fraternity for over the past 30 years

2005 Award of recognition and appreciation for continued dedication and commitment to the Hispanic Community by HACE the Hispanic Association of College Employees of Kean University, Union, New Jersey.

2003 Award for Dedication and Service on the National Board of Lambda Theta Phi as Foundation Chair

2002 Honored by the Democracy Movement for his courageous defense of Freedom of Speech and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 1997 Proclamation Declaring Agustin "Gus" Garcia Day from the City of Miami 1997 Citation of Merit President of the Borough of the Bronx 1997 Letter of Recognition Senator Bob Graham 1997 Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Award for Outstanding Work In Reaching Out To All Communities And Activism In Defense Of Human Rights 1992 Award of Recognition from The Democracy Movement 1992 Award of Appreciation from Lambda Theta Phi National Board 1991 Mark of Excellence Award State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation
1982 Outstanding Hispanic in Casino Law Enforcement La Tribuna Newspaper 1982 Outstanding Young Man in America 1981 Outstanding Alumni Award from National Board of Lambda Theta Phi 1981 Award of Outstanding Merit for Contribution to the Cuban Exile Cause, Cuban Committee of Kean University 1980 Award of Merit, Student Government of Kean University
1980 Award for Dedication for service during two years as President Lambda Theta Phi, Alpha Chapter 1980 Outstanding Student Award from Miller High Life 1979 Treasurer Award of Kean University Student Government 1979 Medal of Honor, Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity 1979 Perfect Attendance Award, Student Government of Kean University 1979 Outstanding Delegate Award, Harvard Model United Nations, Boston 1978 Assistant Treasurer's Award of Kean University Student Government 1978 Award of Merit, Puerto Rican Organization of Unity Through Development 1978 Award of Recognition from Lambda Theta Phi for Outstanding Contribution to Hispanic Community
1976 Award of Merit, Student Government of Kean University
1972 Certificate of Merit from the Cuban Lions Club of Elizabeth, N.J.
1971 Diploma of Honor from Cuban Freemasons
HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVITIES: Has organized and taken part in four civil rights against Federal Government in which all four court challenges were successful on international human rights. Numerous rescue missions in the Florida straits of Haitian boat people and Cuban rafters. Plaintiff in Miami case that unseated elected Mayor for voter fraud (dead voters) first time in U.S. history. Involvement in internationally recognized case of Elian Gonzalez. (First civil rights activitist gassed morning of raid by INS raiders.
Involvement in voting rights on fight Florida Presidential ballot for 2000 on behalf of Vice President Gore.
GOVERNMENT BOARDS SERVED 2000 Board member to the City of Miami Community Relations Board 1997 PRESIDENTIAL RANK REVIEW BOARD U.S. Office of Personnel Management Washington, D.C. Distinguished counsel to that body reflect a substantial contribution in the Federal workforce.