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FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR ASSIGNED TO U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Profile

Certified Public Accountant and retired Senior Special Agent with 31 years of experience in forensic accounting, complex fraud investigations, asset identification and forfeiture. Experienced in providing testimony as Subject Matter Expert for financial and asset forfeiture laws.  Extensive experience in interviews and interrogations, trial preparation, report writing, and evidence gathering. Independent worker with strategic thinking and problem solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and respected leader among peers and supervisors.

Highlights
  • CPA
  • Advanced Financial Analysis Experience 
  • Forensic Accounting Skills
  • Asset Tracing, Identification, and Forfeiture Experience
  • Subject Matter Expert for Financial Crimes
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Provided Expert Witness Testimony in Various Court Proceedings
  • Subject Matter Expert on Immigration Laws
  • Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills
  • Experienced in Interviews and Interrogations
Accomplishments

In addition to criminal case load, served as Acting Group Supervisor, Asset Forfeiture Coordinator, Undercover Operations Program Manager, Coordinator for Human Rights Violations and War Crimes, Benefit Fraud Coordinator, and Special Agent Recruiter.

Experience
Forfeiture Support AssociatesAtlanta, GAFinancial Investigator assigned to U.S. Attorney's Office07/2017 to Current
  • Assist prosecutors in reviewing and analyzing financial records obtained during investigations to determine the source and flow of funds, conduct complex financial analysis of records, and demonstrate the interplay among related accounts
  • Trace criminal proceeds, identify forfeitable assets and funds, and develop legal theories for forfeiture
  • Assist prosecutors with the financial component of their preparation for hearings, court proceedings, and depositions
  • Provide testimony at trial explaining complex financial analysis findings in a clear, easy to understand manner
  • Prepare exhibits, graphs, charts, and summaries to assist prosecutors in the effective presentation of financial evidence in hearings, court proceedings, and depositions
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    Department of Homeland Security InvestigationsAtlanta, GASpecial Agent06/1992 to 06/2017

    Criminal Investigator Responsibilities (25 years):

    • Attended Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 06/22/1992, graduated Criminal Investigator Training Program in 11/1992
    • Focused on complex fraud, corruption, and human trafficking investigations
    • Regularly conducted high-risk criminal arrests and search warrants
    • Executed numerous undercover operations and managed informants
    • Conducted thorough, detailed interviews of witnesses and victims and recorded sworn statements
    • Expert in leading interrogations and taking proffers
    • Routinely provided testimony in various court proceedings, including U.S. District Court, U.S. Magistrate Court, Federal Grand Jury, Immigration Court, and various state proceedings
    • Provided expert witness testimony in U.S. District Court
    • Analyzed complex documents and records for evidentiary value
    • Prepared affidavits and indictments
    • Experienced in trial preparation, including preparation of court exhibits and witness coordination
    • Obtained successful convictions from all indicted investigations
    • Routinely selected to lead enforcement operations by peers and management

    Forensic Accounting Experience (25 years):

    • Specialized in forensic accounting methods to identify and develop evidence supporting criminal findings
    • Conducted detailed financial analysis of bank records, wire transfers, supporting check and deposit detail
    • Prepared spreadsheets and utilized analysis software to identify patterns in financial data
    • Reviewed state and federal tax returns
    • Obtained additional financial records including credit reports, loan applications, investment accounts
    • Located and identified associated businesses and reviewed business records
    • Reviewed currency transaction reports, including SAR's, 8300's
    • Testified as Expert Witness and provided expertise as Subject Matter Expert on forensic accounting techniques and financial matters
    • Prepared court exhibits explaining complex financial transactions in easy-to-understand terms for juries
    • Experienced with non-traditional financial institutions including unauthorized money remitters, Hawalas, and Black Market Peso Exchange
    • Presented forensic accounting case studies and money laundering classes to other agents
    • Mentored agents in learning forensic analysis skills
    Asset Forfeiture Coordinator Responsibilities (10 years):
    • Served as Asset Forfeiture Coordinator in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama
    • Supervised all asset seizures and forfeitures conducted in the four state area
    • Conducted asset tracing to locate and identify property subject to forfeiture
    • Reviewed lienholder information and performed asset valuations to determine value of forfeiture to government
    • Provided guidance to fellow agents on asset forfeiture case law and forfeiture procedures
    • Issued seizure warrants for bank accounts, investment accounts, and life insurance policies
    • Filed lis pendens notices against real property
    • Contacted lienholders, advertised seizures, provided legal notices during seizure process
    • Negotiated money judgments and fines in exchange for return of assets
    • Assessed true ownership of asset, including refuting innocent owner defense and nominee name claims
    • Determined forfeiture potential of assets as proceeds or facilitating property
    • Conducted title record searches and public record searches to identify asset ownership and valuation

    Undercover Operations Program Manager Duties (3 years):

    • Supervised DHS Certified Undercover Program
    • Conducted monthly audit of Undercover Program
    • Managed $2 million budget
    • Presented high profile case summaries to Director and other DHS executives
    • Handled undercover financial transactions (laundered money) as part of covert operations
    • Obtained executive approval for sensitive circumstances relating to undercover operations
    • Managed undercover identities and business records relating to covert "storefront" businesses

    Group Supervisor Responsibilities (3 years):

    • Supervised agents
    • Oversaw investigations and reviewed reports
    • Responsible for liaison with other federal, state and local authorities
    • Provided guidance and advice to agents
    • Reviewed investigative leads and assigned cases
    • Prioritized investigative needs and maximized use of resources
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    Ernst & YoungAtlanta, GAStaff Accountant12/1990 to 06/1992
    • Worked as account auditor
    • Conducted analysis of bank records, inventory, accounts receivable, and other accounts
    • Ensured financial records of clients were fairly represented to stockholders
    • Reviewed invoices, work orders, and other supporting documents to ensure financial transactions were recorded properly
    • Served as auditor for different industries, including service, manufacturing, charitable/non-profit, and city government
    • Compiled audit findings into comprehensive report
    ​
    Internal Revenue Service, Criminal InvestigationsAtlanta, GACo-op Student/Special Agent12/1987 to 12/1990
    Education
    Bachelor of Science:Accounting1990Auburn University, Auburn, AL

    Graduated Summa Cum Laude with 4.0 in Accounting/3.85 overall

    Passed Certified Public Accountant Exam in first attempt prior to graduation

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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • Forfeiture Support Associates
    • Department of Homeland Security Investigations
    • Ernst & Young
    • Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations

    School Attended

    • Auburn University

    Job Titles Held:

    • Financial Investigator assigned to U.S. Attorney's Office
    • Special Agent
    • Staff Accountant
    • Co-op Student/Special Agent

    Degrees

    • Bachelor of Science : Accounting 1990

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