Barbara Wood
Investigator / Process Server
English,IN
Summary
Accomplished professional conducting detailed investigations into criminal and civil activities. Skilled at compiling information for investigations and managing and organizing case files. Working knowledge of laws related to disclosure of information obtained during investigations. Accomplished Process Server for various law firms and companies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator
Frasco Investigative Services
Burbank, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided recommendations for improvements in existing anti-fraud systems and processes.
- Identified patterns of suspicious activity across multiple accounts or transactions.
- Maintained detailed records regarding investigations, including evidence collected and investigative techniques used.
- Collaborated with external agencies such as banks, credit card companies, law enforcement., when necessary.
- Participated in meetings with senior leadership team to discuss potential risks associated with current trends in fraud detection.
- Utilized various tools such as databases, software programs., to analyze large amounts of data quickly.
- Created reports detailing the results of investigations into suspected cases of fraud.
- Investigated and documented suspicious financial activity.
- Input information regarding fraud investigations into detailed reports for submission to clients.
- Analyzed and reviewed confidential and highly sensitive investigative material concerning various parties.
- Participated in group discussions with team members to develop new ways to combat fraud.
- Prepared, documented and assembled evidence for potential prosecution and civil litigation.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes including photographs, fingerprints, and physical samples.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
Process Server
Priority Legal Services
English, IN
02.2004 - Current
- Reviewed court documents and determined the appropriate parties to serve legal papers.
- Organized and tracked service attempts, as well as other process serving activities.
- Maintained records of all served documents in accordance with applicable laws.
- Notified clients of successful or unsuccessful service attempts.
- Performed skip tracing services to identify current address information for defendants in hard-to-serve cases.
- Utilized a variety of research tools including public records databases, internet search engines and social media networks to obtain pertinent information on potential defendants.
- Provided proof of service and affidavits.
- Operated as independent court runner and process server.
Private Investigator
Madison County PI
Jackson, TN
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Conducted surveillance on individuals suspected of criminal activity.
- Gathered evidence through interviews, research and observation.
- Surveilled suspects to obtain video or photographic evidence.
- Investigated cases involving missing persons, fraud, infidelity and other crimes.
- Compiled detailed written reports of investigation findings for clients.
- Assisted lawyers with trial preparation by providing expert testimony in court proceedings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05-2008
Skills
- Database researching
- Defendant tracking
- Court ordered summons delivery
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- MS Office proficient
- Legal Document Processing
- Legal Compliance
- Attorney Support
- Effective Multitasking
- Office Management
- Document Management
- Video surveillance systems
- Undercover Investigations
- Report Preparation
- Insurance fraud
- Interviewing witnesses
- Detailed report writing
- Background Checks
- Covert investigations
Certification
- Illinois PERK card
- KY Private Investigator License
- Previously Licensed in TN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Investigator
Frasco Investigative Services
11.2023 - Current
Process Server
Priority Legal Services
02.2004 - Current
Private Investigator
Madison County PI
10.2003 - 03.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Bethel University
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