Financial Investigator assigned to U.S. Attorney's Office Resume Example

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

• 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

• 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