Amanda Horton
Auburn,GA
Summary
Investigative specialist with 26+ years of experience in legal support, private investigations, law enforcement, business operations, case management, and operations management. Skilled in crisis management, complex investigations, and investigative research.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Investigator
Amanda P.I.
Auburn, GA
01.2008 - Current
- Investigate cases
- Maintain company website
- Operate GPS tracking devices
- Meet with clients and maintain relationships with them
- Complete investigative reports.
- Perform surveillance, searches, and investigations
- Work criminal cases for the Gwinnett County Indigent Defense.
- Supports attorneys in both criminal and civil cases.
- Perform insurance claims, fraud surveillance, and workers' compensation cases for numerous insurance companies.
- Process Serving
- Create and serve subpoenas
- Perform interviews and recorded statements
- Conduct investigations from start to finish
- Conduct Workers Compensation surveillance investigations
- SIU Investigations
- Conduct live and well checks.
- Prepare efficient reports and video documentation of events
- Experience with multi-line claims handling
- Conduct accident investigations for commercial vehicles
- Inspect commercial vehicles following claims and accidents
- Testify in court on the findings of said investigations
- Perform covert operations
- Operate covert equipment, surveillance equipment, and recording devices
- Manage and supervise all investigators
- Train investigators
- Proofread/Edit final work product prior to sending to the client
- Maintain invoices, contracts, and vendor agreements
- Work one-on-one with insurance adjusters and claim representatives.
- Perform investigations for defense teams and prepare files for trial.
- Gather any and all evidence available to assist with the investigation.
- Conduct debugging operations for automobiles and residences.
- Social media searches.
- Conduct thorough background checks.
- Corporate Investigations.
- Corporate fraud detection.
- Corporate non-compete investigations.
Finance Manager
Georgia Motor Company
Winder, GA
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Perfected all title work for the dealership
- Complete sales paperwork for the dealership.
- Complete total loss paperwork.
- Work with insurance companies on total loss
- Inspect salvage vehicles
- Work with State of Georgia salvage inspector for rebuilt titles
- Maintain all financial records with QuickBooks.
- Conduct skip tracing and repossessions.
- Maintain company books and records.
- Maintain company license, insurance, and document compliance.
- Conduct audits and P&E statements.
Police Officer
City of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Respond to 911 calls
- Investigate illegal activity
- Prepare concise documents for court
- Testify in court and maintain courtroom demeanor
- Locate wanted subjects
- Founder of the Quality of Life Unit
- Conduct interviews and interrogations
- Perform crime scene investigations
- Prepare thorough reports and evidence
- Work on a demanding time frame
- Developed Community Oriented Policing Projects
- Produced daily, weekly, and monthly goals and performance reviews
- Chosen to start up two units within the police department
- Attend autopsies
- Assist CID with street level crime waves
Police Officer
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
Athens, GA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Respond to calls for service via 911.
- Take police reports.
- Investigate crimes.
- Work in a team setting.
- Create problem-solving projects.
- Nominee for Officer of the Quarter.
- Arrested one of Athens' notorious serial rapists.
- Investigate crimes of all natures.
- Conduct accident investigations.
- Collect fingerprints.
- Maintain chain of custody for evidence.
- Obtain witness, victim, and suspect statements.
- Conduct DUI investigations.
- Interview victims and suspects.
- Conduct in-depth investigative strategies.
- Conduct sensitive interviews of rape victims.
- Work with the Sexual Assault Center as a female advocate for victims of sexual abuse
- Testify in court.
- Work in a team setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.1998
Honor Graduate -
Northeast Georgia Police Academy
Athens, GA01.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Frazer
- Dazzle
- QuickBooks
- Pinnacle
- Dropbox
- Zoom
- CLEAR
- TLO/Delvepoint/LexisNexis Proficient
- ORR requests
- Missing person cases
- Surveillance
- Fraud investigations
- Undercover operations
- Evidence collection
- Interview techniques
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Skip Tracing
Certification
- P.O.S.T. Certifications: Interviews and Interrogations Levels 1 & 2, Courtroom Testimony, Crime Scene Processing, Criminal Procedures, Media Relations, Accident Investigations, Report Writing, Criminal Law, Insurance Fraud Awareness, Traffic Law, Advanced Report Writing, Photography, Firearms, Officer Safety, Child Welfare, Family Violence, Safety Compliance, Building Clearing, Defensive Tactics
- Licensed Private Investigator State of Georgia PDE048634
- Licensed Private Investigation Agency State of Georgia PDC002421
- Member of the National Association of Private Investigators
- IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Competitor
- Certified in Boxing and Self Defense Techniques
Technologyskills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Frazer, Dazzle, iMovie, QuickBooks, Pinnacle, Dropbox, Zoom, LexisNexis, CLEAR, TLO, DelvePoint, ORR requests.
Affiliations
- Piedmont Circuit State Certified CASA
- State of Georgia Notary
- Barrow County School System Ambassador
- Barrow County School System Mentor
- NPC Bodybuilding Finalist
Timeline
Private Investigator
Amanda P.I.
01.2008 - Current
Finance Manager
Georgia Motor Company
01.2007 - 01.2018
Police Officer
City of Lawrenceville
01.2001 - 01.2007
Police Officer
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
01.1998 - 01.2001
- P.O.S.T. Certifications: Interviews and Interrogations Levels 1 & 2, Courtroom Testimony, Crime Scene Processing, Criminal Procedures, Media Relations, Accident Investigations, Report Writing, Criminal Law, Insurance Fraud Awareness, Traffic Law, Advanced Report Writing, Photography, Firearms, Officer Safety, Child Welfare, Family Violence, Safety Compliance, Building Clearing, Defensive Tactics
- Licensed Private Investigator State of Georgia PDE048634
- Licensed Private Investigation Agency State of Georgia PDC002421
- Member of the National Association of Private Investigators
- IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Competitor
- Certified in Boxing and Self Defense Techniques
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Honor Graduate -
Northeast Georgia Police Academy
Similar Profiles
Kelyn SaenzKelyn Saenz
Receptionist at P.I PawsReceptionist at P.I Paws
Jeffrey LitzJeffrey Litz
Terminal Manager/Transportation Dispatcher at P.I. & I. Motor ExpressTerminal Manager/Transportation Dispatcher at P.I. & I. Motor Express
Rümeysa IşıldakRümeysa Işıldak
Machine Learning & Prototype Engineering at P.I. Works, Inc.Machine Learning & Prototype Engineering at P.I. Works, Inc.