Selwyn Eccles Is a self-motivated individual with a Military, Law Enforcement and Information Technology background as a Business Systems Analyst and Project Manager. He is capable of working with and motivating small or large diverse groups of people. He is recognized for the ability to have an effective impact on organizational cultures.
Mr. Eccles was born on the island of Trinidad and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was eight years old. Mr. Eccles grew up in Boston and is a product of the Boston School System. He later attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Human Services, and a Masters degree in Education Policy, Research and Administration.
While enrolled at UMass as a full time student, Mr. Eccles worked part-time in Springfield, Massachusetts with Department of Youth Services (D.Y.S.) and Department of Social Services (D.S.S.) teenagers. After finishing school, Mr. Eccles continued to work with D.Y.S. and D.S.S. youth in the Fall River and New Bedford area of Massachusetts. In 1992 Mr. Eccles changed careers and started working in the Information Technology field. He worked on a software development project at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts for four years before continuing his career as an IT consultant. In 1992 Mr. Eccles also successfully graduated from the United States Army Reserves, 76th Division Drill Sergeant Leadership Academy at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Mr. Eccles worked as a technology consultant throughout the United States for many years. He consulted with state and federal government agencies, companies in the financial, automotive and health care sectors, to name a few.
After a twelve year career in Information Technology, Mr. Eccles relocated to the state of Florida, enrolled in a Law Enforcement Academy and became a Police Office. After a four year career in Law Enforcement Mr. Eccles relocated back to Massachusetts and reenlisted in the Massachusetts National Guard where he worked full-time as a Counterdrug, Counter Threat Finance Analyst. He was detailed to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Financial Investigation Team (FIT) in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Eccles is currently self-employed as a Private Investigator and is certified by the Massachusetts State Police Department.
His hobbies and interest include but are not limited to reading, writing, vehicle restoration, community service volunteer work, and leadership development among young people. Publications: Mr. Eccles has authored several Technical User manuals and developed complex project plans on topics such as Year 2000 remediation, Risk Management and Contingency Planning.
Mr. Eccles attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree in Education. Community Affiliations: Member of the Boston Alumni Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Member of Widow Son Lodge #28 (Prince Hall) Board Member, Central Boston Elder Services, Inc. (CBES).