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Experienced investigator specializing in employee relations and conflict resolution.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, values integrity, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

With over two decades of experience in employee and labor relations, I have honed my skills in conflict resolution, investigations, and personnel security. My current role as an Employee and Labor Relations Contractor allows me to lead investigations into employee complaints, streamline resolution processes, and enhance employee satisfaction. I am passionate about improving workplace communication and utilizing advanced negotiation techniques to foster a positive work environment.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex investigations for various federal agencies, including the intelligence community. My expertise extends to conducting background checks, fraud examinations, and crisis management. I have collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies to gather critical information and support legal proceedings, ensuring that justice is served. My leadership experience includes training teams, developing policies, and implementing tracking systems that drive efficiency and effectiveness in investigative operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Employee and Labor Relations Contractor

Current

Undisclosed

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led investigations into employee complaints and disputes, streamlining complaint resolution processes, improving inter-departmental communication, and enhancing employee satisfaction scores. Delivered conflict resolution training, including interviews and mediation, and collaborated with legal counsel on employment law matters. Utilized advanced negotiation techniques and predictive analytics to r

Conflict Resolution Médiation Employment Law Negotiation Predictive Analytics Labor Disputes Engagement Survey Participation

Current

Contractor

Current

Undisclosed

Jan 2000 - Present (25 years 5 months)

Conducted personnel security and suitability adjudicative investigations for the intelligence community and federal agencies, including interviews, research, analysis, and report writing. Coordinated and managed multi-faceted investigations, including background checks, fraud examinations (financial, contract, insurance), counter-terrorism, intelligence work, and crisis management. Liaised with lo

Personnel Security Adjudicative Investigations Intelligence Community (IC)Interviewing Research Analysis Research Report Writing Background Checks

Assistant Chief Investigator

Inspector General's Office

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Managed and led investigations into abuse, fraud (financial, bankruptcy, contract), waste, and misconduct. Trained and supervised teams and informants, conducted interviews, surveillance, undercover operations, and raids. Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to gather evidence and worked with the U.S. Attorney to build cases for prosecution.

Investigation Fraud Informant Management Interviewing

Director of Investigations

Department of Procurement Services

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Initiated and led a newly formed unit, conducting over 100 investigations involving fraud (financial, contract, forgery). Worked with the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office on investigations that resulted in debarment or prosecution. Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and tracking systems for the unit.

Unit Leadership Fraud Investigation Fraud Forgery FBI Collaboration U.S. Attorney'S Office Collaboration Policy Development

Supervisor

Chicago Police Department

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a team of 25 investigators handling over 200 cases, including excessive force, misconduct, and deaths in custody. Coordinated investigations, prepared depositions/testimonies for criminal trials, and implemented new procedures to streamline operations. Acted as the on-call supervisory shooting specialist and was involved in high-profile cases and disciplinary actions.

Team Management Investigation Excessive Force Deaths In Custody Depositions Testimonies Criminal Trials Disciplinary Actions

Investigator

Heritage Investigations, Inc.

Jan 1995 - Dec 1996 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted asset, criminal, background, and undercover investigations, and gathered intelligence through interviews and database research.

Asset Investigations Investigation Interviewing

Director of Investigative Services

AIS, Inc.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Directed and supervised a team of 20 investigators, completing over 400 successful investigations related to asset tracing, criminal investigations, fraud, and more. Developed policies to promote business development and client liaison, while also overseeing extensive research and reporting.

Investigator Supervision Investigation Policy Development Business Development Research Reporting

Senior Investigator

NEI, Inc.

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999 (1 year 11 months)

Led teams in conducting asset investigations, insurance fraud cases, and workers’ compensation fraud through interviews, surveillance, and undercover operations. Produced detailed reports and helped develop investigative strategies.

Team Leadership Asset Investigations Workers' Compensation Fraud Interviewing

Senior Associate

Kroll Associates, Inc.

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year 11 months)

Managed and completed investigations in asset tracing, cybercrime, corporate security, fraud, and embezzlement. Led teams, conducted interviews, and liaised with law enforcement to assist in legal proceedings. Developed investigative strategies and supported deposition/courtroom preparation.

Cybercrime Fraud Embezzlement Team Leadership Interviewing