Finance expert with extensive experience in dealer services and fraud prevention. Proficient in managing enterprise risk and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Adept at conducting quality control and training programs to enhance team performance. Recognized for effective red flag reporting and fraud policy development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Operations Quality Control Analyst II
FLAGSHIP CREDIT ACCEPTANCE
12.2018 - 08.2025
Company’s SME for identity theft/synthetic identities, sovereign citizens and document fraud
Administered Point Predictive’s fraud tool, aided in vendor relationship and ensured effective utilization for company
Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, including Secret Service and FBI, to support criminal investigations
Served as SME providing testimony in trial proceedings and Legal document/exhibit review
Researched and facilitated Dealer Oversight meetings, presenting investigative findings and risk mitigation strategies
Researched and facilitated Executive-level meetings for default cases, highlighting trends and operational risks
Researched and prepared monthly deck materials for Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk meetings
Created and managed the company’s Bad Actor/Red Flag, collaborating with the Data Science team to generate analytical reports in SQL that tracked suspicious patterns in application data
Led review process for escalated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) cases for company and corresponding SARs
Contributed to the creation and maintenance of compliance and training documentation for ID theft and fraud
Executed dealer buybacks in response to contract breaches and fraudulent activity
Conducted ad hoc pre- and post-funding fraud reviews, creating and maintaining a detailed log of investigations
Participated in systems and compliance testing implementations to ensure controls were effective
Supported delinquency reviews, identifying patterns and contributing to risk detection
Proposed and implemented process improvements based on findings from testing and operational reviews
Collaborated with impound, titling, and insurance fraud team to ensure comprehensive fraud detection
Participated in industry fraud conferences to stay current on evolving threats and investigative techniques
Senior Quality Control Analyst
EXETER FINANCE
10.2017 - 10.2018
Reviewed and refined quality control reports submitted by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Managed and tracked disputes from originations testing, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
Participated in candidate screening and interviews for departmental hiring, reviewing resumes and assessing fit
Trained new departmental hires, providing onboarding support and policy education
Helped lead the Quality Control segment of company-wide new hire training
Acted as a liaison to clarify policy and procedural questions for outsourced QC teams and the Funding Department
Collaborated on the development and testing of a new Dealer Review scorecard, enhancing risk assessment capabilities
Investigated Dealer Agreement breaches through originations reviews, escalating violations for buyback or litigation
Solely identified the company’s largest potential buyback investigation — over $2 million in fraudulent loans
Quality Control – Credit Review Analyst
SIERRA AUTO FINANCE
07.2015 - 09.2017
Conducted quality control reviews of originations and collections operations for compliance and identify emerging business risks
Performed daily audits of underwriting decisions and policy execution, producing reports for the CEO and executive leadership
Conducted early payment default reviews to detect fraud or compliance breaches, escalating cases for loan buyback recovery
Investigated Dealer Agreement violations through originations reviews, leading to over $1 million in buyback collections in 2016
Credit Review Fraud Analyst (Dealer Operations)
EXETER FINANCE
07.2013 - 07.2015
Conducted operational reviews and generated detailed reports for senior officers to assess the health of credit, funding, and collections, identifying emerging trends, best practices and business risks
Created executive-level reports to communicate findings and support strategic decision-making
Investigated Dealer Agreement breaches and led buyback recovery efforts for violations including early payment defaults, fraud, powerbooking, and deferred down payments
Analyzed pre- and post-funding referrals for potential fraud, including ID Theft and document fraud
Contributed to criminal investigations resulting in charges against dealership personnel for fraudulent activity
Resolved identity theft and Better Business Bureau complaints through direct interviews with customers, law enforcement, and third-party entities
Supported policy development and updates related to bankruptcy procedures, ensuring alignment with legal standards
Participated in industry fraud conferences to stay current on evolving threats and investigative techniques
Bankruptcy Legal Specialist and Auditor
GM FINANCIAL (AMERICREDIT)
02.2006 - 07.2013
Sole departmental QC auditor responsible for reviewing employee account handling to ensure accuracy, timely litigation filing, and adherence to compliance and call quality standards
Investigated and successfully litigated cases involving impound and title fraud, protecting company assets
Conducted in-depth reviews of accounts for fraud indicators, bad faith filings, and dealer agreement violations
Managed accounts involved in bankruptcy proceedings and similar legal filings
Assessed accounts and prepared litigation files based on case urgency and legal deadlines
Maintained communication with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and minimize litigation cost
Collaborated with legal teams to interpret bankruptcy reform laws, particularly around bad faith filings; contributed to successful litigation outcomes in Florida circuit and appeals courts for Chapter 13 cases
Completed formal and on-the-job management training, enhancing leadership and operational oversight capabilities
Helped design and led training programs, developed instructional materials, and supported compliance audits
Updated departmental policies for total loss, impounds, and substitution of collateral, improving operational consistency
Collector
DAIMLER CHRYSLER FINANCIAL (MERCEDES BENZ DIVISION)
06.2004 - 11.2005
Handled accounts 1-120 days delinquent (front-end and back-end collections)
Resolved delinquency on business and personal accounts for both leasing and retail
Offered, prepared and executed deferments for qualifying accounts
Prepared and executed cures, and worked with repossession vendors to resolve late-stage accounts
Recognized and escalated accounts involved in known-fraud rings, suspected of credit bust-outs, synthetic ID’s, and fraudulent business accounts
Nominated and served as Ambassador for new hires (mentoring program)
Education
Business Information Systems
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT COMMERCE
Commerce, Texas
01.2004
General Studies
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Hurst, Texas
01.1999
Skills
Compliance and fraud prevention AML/BSA regulations Investigation and reporting ID theft detection Risk management strategies Testing and assessment GLBA/TILA/FCRA compliance CFPB/BBB/FTC oversight