Professional Experience

DBA – Financial & Investigative Solutions
Sole Proprietor | September 2023 – Present

As a licensed Private Investigator (9346) and a Certified Fraud Examiner, I specialize in designing, developing, and delivering instructional content and consulting solutions for individuals and small businesses across Proactive Budgeting & Planning, Fraud Risk Assessment & Resolution, and Specialized Education.

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• Assisted a client in securing a 2024 Bureau of Justice Administration grant worth $375,000.

• Provided multiple Intellectual Property Theft related trainings to a State Police Agency, local law enforcement agencies, and a national conference.

• Developed a $40,000 debt reduction plan for a client, improving their financial stability, and custom-designed sophisticated finance and merch tracking job aids for another client’s U.S. and European tours.

Portland Police Bureau
Detective | November 2019 – August 2023

As a Detective, I led investigations into sex crimes, robberies, and property crimes, with a specialized focus on fraud. I also worked as a Homeland Security Investigations Task Force Officer (HSI-TFO) for the Oregon Intellectual Property Theft Task Force. I proactively pursued innovative investigative strategies, applying financial analysis to violent crime cases and enhancing interagency cooperation.

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• Led over 150 investigative cases spanning sex crimes, robberies, burglaries, and white-collar crime, requiring victim and suspect interviews, collecting evidence, writing and executing search warrants, and courtroom testimony.

• Collaborated with the FBI, HSI, IRS, USPIS, and different OIGs across various cases, including a nationwide moving scam with over 350 victims and millions in stolen property.

• Conducted an Intellectual Property Theft investigation that secured $281,628 in restitution for a dozen victim companies and was later featured as a case study in TFO Training.

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Portland Police Bureau

Officer | May 2008 – November 2019

As a District Patrol Officer with Central Precinct, I demonstrated unwavering dedication to community safety and public service. Beyond patrol duties, I self-initiated in-depth fraud investigations, collaborating with federal agencies such as the FBI and USPIS. My commitment to fraud prevention and education extended to developing impactful presentations and hosting seminars to empower businesses, law enforcement, and communities with fraud awareness and prevention strategies.

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• Responded to thousands of calls for service and conducted hundreds of investigations, showcasing a proactive and thorough approach to casework.

• Created a training presentation “How to Detect Internal Fraud and Embezzlement” for the Portland Business Alliance and collaborated with LifeLock to bring an ID Theft Seminar to Portland.

• Worked with the FBI’s Oregon Cyber Task Force, earning a Top-Secret clearance, and self-initiated to be a beta tester for dark web search tools developed as part of DARPA’s Memex Project.

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US Coast Guard
Petty Officer 2nd Class | September 1999 – August 2003

As a Petty Officer, I held progressively responsible roles, providing critical financial, logistical, and operational support to units and personnel. I managed multi-million-dollar budgets, implemented cost-saving measures, and trained team members on new systems, showcasing leadership and adaptability. My dedication to efficiency and precision contributed to successful operations and mission readiness across various assignments.

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• As a storekeeper for Group Ohio Valley, I provided financial and logistic support for six Coast Guard ships and support units. I analyzed and audited financial records where I discovered a billing error resulting in savings of $15,000. I designed complex excel budgets for 100% accurate fiscal records.

• As a storekeeper for ICS Cleveland, I served as a purchasing agent and supply manager, significantly enhancing proficiency and operational efficiency through cost savings measures with budget auditing and planning.

• As a non-rate on the Cutter Scioto, I was a lead crewmember, responsible for managing work duties and guard schedules for enlisted members.