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Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Private Investigator for a private organization who specialized in interviewing and documenting cases.
- Prepared case summaries for contracting company using own format. Prepared documents such as C240, C20, Workers Comp, etc.
- Interviewed and investigated more than 50 individuals, Spanish speaking and English speaking, and determined if their claim is true.
- Conducted over 30 hours of surveillance on individuals who claimed injuries from work or personal related accidents.
- Traveled to and from different cases using own personal vehicle.
- Used photographs from different cases and scenes to show evidence of report.
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Private Investigator
Conducted surveillance, researched, analyze, and investigated suspicious activity
- Prepared Activity Reports and Surveillance Reports within established time frames
- Secured necessary records and files to assure efficient and consistent reporting of investigations
- Communicated with adverse carriers and negotiated comparable negligence issues.
- Made recommendations for continuance or termination of surveillance
- Conducted covert operations
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Private Investigator
Conducted Domestic, Corporate, and Criminal investigations for clients by researching each case and preparing a detailed plan of execution, resulting in a 98% successful case-close rate.
- Assembled case evidence, testified in court, and prepared concise reports suitable for submission to government agencies, courts and insurance carriers in regards to workers comp claims and missing persons.
- Interviewed and obtained statements from claimants, witnesses and other individuals, allowing each case to hold merit in court and evidence to be processed more efficiently.
- Installed hidden video surveillance cameras, tracking devices, and debugging equipment for undercover investigations, providing authorities with conclusive evidence needed for charges to be filed.
- Compiled detailed documented reports on workers compensation claims, missing persons and child custody battles, allowing law enforcement to gather evidence and recommend further action.
- Spearheaded territorial search initiatives based on interviews and clues to narrow down missing persons possible location.
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Arts
Political Science
Private Investigator
Located missing persons by searching computer databases, public records, and other resources.
- Compiled information for investigations; managed and organized case files.
- Exposed fraudulent Workers' Compensation Claims
- Using a high level of confidentiality, interviewed witnesses and documented conversations
- Compiled reports and legal summaries for clients to be used in court cases.
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Private Investigator
Investigated insurance claims filed for a variety of coverage to include workers' compensation, general liability, disability, property and casualty, life and health care under close direct supervision.
- Maintained discretion in the observation and collection of facts related to a claim and the video documentation of any activity related to a claim.
- Interviewed persons known to be involved or having knowledge of a claim.
- Independently produced professional and fully detail reports which outline any activity on a claim.
- Testified to the collected facts obtained in any hearing or court of law as needed.
- Maintained an accurate and well-organized case.
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years at this job
Private Investigator
Investigated insurance claims filed for a variety of coverage to include workers' compensation, general liability, disability, property and casualty, life and health care under close direct supervision.
- Maintained discretion in the observation and collection of facts related to a claim and the video documentation of any activity related to a claim.
- Interviewed persons known to be involved or having knowledge of a claim.
- Independently produced professional and fully detail reports which outline any activity on a claim.
- Testified to the collected facts obtained in any hearing or court of law as needed.
- Maintained an accurate and well-organized case.
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Private Investigator
Supervised a four man field investigative team.
- Researched background information critical to individual cases.
- Deciphered information regarding an individual's criminal history, professional license, background, employment, liens and judgments.
- Provided professional video documentation of activities performed by an individual.
- Recorded reported and tracked all case related information via secured computer media upload.
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High School Diploma
Criminal Investigations
Private Investigator
- Conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations related to insurance fraud through surveillance, activity checks, and background checks.
- Obtain quality surveillance video, still photography, and recorded/written statements.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize case documentation to prepare and write concise and detailed investigation reports in a timely manner.
- Provide professional testimony in civil and criminal matters.
- Consistently met or exceeded company video percentage goals by 10% for the last 12 months and achieved investigator of the month 3 out of the last 12 months.
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Conducted field investigations related to insurance fraud to include surveillance and activity checks.
- Participated in requested depositions and courtroom testimonies.
- Completed accurate daily time and mileage reporting as well as monthly expense reporting.
- Documented subject surveillance to ensure legal standing in court.
- Licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.
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Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement
Private Investigator
Conducted visual surveillances from a vehicle for extended periods of time
- Obtained overt and covert documentation for insurance fraud investigations
- Prepared daily, detailed investigative reports
- Located subjects as necessary, conducted interviews and obtained recorded statements
- Performed civil and criminal records search
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year at this job
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Conducted covert surveillance and tailing operations to investigate fraudulent insurance claims
- Prepared and wrote detailed reports for clients use as testimony in civil court
- Conducted background investigations of individuals to obtain data on character, residency, and personal history
- Interviewed key witnesses and involved parties
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Conduct covert surveillance and field investigations with a concentration on insurance fraud.
- Responsible for surveillance, statements, activity checks, alive and well checks, accident reconstruction, witness canvass, subrogation, and vehicle inspections/photographs.
- Create observation and surveillance reports and uploaded the same promptly.
- Collect, verify and compile facts to initiate valid case files as assigned.
- Organize and conduct investigations through records research, witness interviews, and still and video surveillance.
- Increased case productivity and ranked among the top Investigators in the country.
- Received several commendations including "2009 Top Gun", an award given to top performer in the district with the highest production and video average.
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Leadership & Management
Managing Director / Private Investigator
Oversee all aspects of a private investigation business. Provide a broad range of confidential investigative services to national and international clients that include: civil; criminal; witness location; technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM); surveillance; security consultation. Collaborate with clients throughout the engagement cycle. Consult with executives on theft prevention strategies and avoidance of eavesdropping incidents during Board of Directors meetings.
- Investigated and solved numerous theft cases for large, global companies, including case that involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security in a U.S.-China issue.
- Conducted technical surveillance countermeasure investigations for multiple large computer/software companies in California and Texas.
- Provided executive security detail for several Top 100 corporations in Texas.
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Environmental Resource Management
Owner, Licensed Private Investigator
Conducted investigations of corporate crimes, insurance fraud, and infidelity for law firms, companies and individuals.
- Located hard-to-find individuals and hidden assets, and conducted surveillance.
- Supported law firms with child custody and divorce cases by collecting video and photographic evidence of subjects.
- Utilized undercover equipment, including high-definition body-worn video cameras, hidden cameras, and disguises to successfully acquire evidence of unlawful acts and fraud.
- Worked cooperatively with law enforcement and security agencies, and executives in support of criminal investigations and civil litigation.
- Managed and supervised all aspects of the company's operations, including advertising, recruitment, website design, equipment, and sales.
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year at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Conducts investigations related to insurance fraud to include surveillance, background checks, and written/recorded statements.
- Conducts thorough investigations/interviews to obtain witness and suspect fact statements related to various crimes against persons and property.
- Observed and participated in AOE/COE claims investigations including recorded statements. Participates in depositions and provides courtroom testimony as requested.
- Performs undercover surveillance operations without detection.
- Frequent travel required.
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Applied Science
Private Investigator
- Executed surveillance and conducted extensive research for investigations.
- Performed Lie Detection Examinations and Field Interviews.
- Located missing persons.
- Compiled professional correspondence and reports.
- Observed courtroom activities.
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
- Investigated and organized assigned cases on motor vehicle accidents and fraud
- Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Assisted individuals with insurance coverage for medical bills
- Conducted all aspects of vehicle and scene investigation including scene photography
- Interviewed witnesses/ victims and conducted written statements
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months at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Private Investigator
- Reviewed police reports and met with defendants to verify statements
- Performed undercover surveillance and took photographs
- Alerted appropriate personnel to suspects' locations
- Interviewed witnesses and prepared statements
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years at this job
Natural Resource Conservation Management
Private Investigator
Conducted thorough background checks and properly documented evidence.
- Monitored surveillance and retrieved evidence to present in court.
- Analyzed information based on legal matters and represented in cases of insurance claims and fraud.
- Operated investigations in ethical and legal ground and demonstrated knowledge of federal state and local law.
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Management
Liberal Arts
Private Investigator, Process Server and Marketer
Conducted and directed insurance fraud and domestic relations investigations utilizing mobile and stationary surveillance techniques.
- Managed client relations, including interacting with and consulting clients concerning ongoing investigations.
- Served sensitive court documents, inclusive of subpoenas and summons'.
- Assisted in marketing endeavors, including presentations at conventions, expositions and grass roots efforts
- Conducted personal interviews with claimant's on behalf of insurance agencies to discuss receipt of benefits.
- Testified in legal venues ranging from Worker's Compensation Commissions to Circuit Court courtrooms as a fact establishing witness.
- Combined critical problem solving skills with a fastidious knowledge of and adherence to legal protocol.
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Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Private Investigator
Investigate workers compensation and insurance fraud cases by obtaining video of the claimant's daily activities
- Generate detailed client ready investigative reports to include specific daily activities and recommended next steps in the investigation process
- Coordinate and maintain communication with law enforcement officers, clients, and others to obtain assistance in conducting investigations
- Experienced in using standard investigation techniques to obtain valuable information including pretexting and interviewing
- Proficient in conducting surveillance in a variety of settings including rural, urban, public transportation, inside retail stores, bars, and restaurants
- Trained to appear and testify in court hearings
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Conduct surveillance, pre-surveillance, background, Internet and public information research
- Claims and SIU investigations
- Public records, court records, registered business entity records, property records searches
- Witness, claimant and insured statements
- Accident and post accident scene photo documentation
- Covert and overt video documentation in a range of difficult environments
- Summarized client updates and detailed timeline and document analysis reports
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Public Administration
Private Investigator
Conducted surveillance for insurance fraud cases around the entire Unites States
- Cases included worker's comp/ insurance fraud, grand theft auto, and infidelity
- Used state of the art equipment to monitor subject's activities throughout investigations
- Conducted investigations of alleged or suspected violation of the law
- Obtained professional skills for detailed report writing, documenting, and background checks
- Used logical surveillance and undercover activities/operations for various cases to be solved
- Obtained professional different defensive driving techniques with mobile surveillance on subjects
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Licensed (or state equivalent) in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia.
- Specialize in video (standard and covert) surveillance on insurance claims.
- Write extensive, detailed reports on all cases worked.
- Complete weekly production and expense reports.
- Obtained over 3,500 minutes of individual's activities over the past year.
- Investigator of the Month for August and October.
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year at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Assist in conducting accident scene investigations and insurance fraud investigations
- Video surveillance
- Create weekly schedules for up to six investigators
- Provide daily and detailed reports on Microsoft Word of all investigations
- Locate individuals by conducting computer database / Internet / Social Media research, and cold calls to associated residences if applicable
- Effectuate proper service of Summons, Complaints, Subpoenas
- Obtain statements (written/recorded) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, etc.
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years in workforce
year at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
Assist in conducting accident scene investigations and insurance fraud investigations
- Video surveillance
- Create weekly schedules for up to six investigators
- Provide daily and detailed reports on Microsoft Word of all investigations
- Locate individuals by conducting computer database / Internet / Social Media research, and cold calls to associated residences if applicable
- Effectuate proper service of Summons, Complaints, Subpoenas
- Obtain statements (written/recorded) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, etc.
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years at this job
Criminal Justice
Private Investigator
- Conducted investigations in cases of long term disability and worker's compensation
- Prepared written, detailed reports as well as compiled personally captured video for clients
- Contacted Clients in order to fulfill specific surveillance requests
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years at this job
Certificate
Criminal Justice
Research / Writing I
Private Investigator
- Provided surveillance in worker's compensation, personal injury, and liability claims
- Wrote investigative reports
- Conducted fixed, mobile and covert surveillances and field interviews
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Sociology
Private Investigator
- Obtained video surveillance of claimants for insurance investigations, 2.500 minutes of submitted film in 2013
- Prepared in-depth written reports on claimants’ daily activities and movements
- Prearranged surveillance locations, routes and points of contact based on the given claimant’s background and history; the location’s environmental factors and logistical concerns
- Developed practical methods of confirming a claimant’s identity when in question (This is also known as pretexting)
- Collaborated with colleagues on multi-agent investigations to efficiently observe and record claimants’ activities
- Worked in many different environments; traveled all over Texas and the southeastern United States
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