As a bilingual investigator and lawyer with two bachelor’s degrees and over 30 years of experience, I’ve tackled everything from fraud to corruption and more in regulatory investigations, consistently delivering a 100% resolution rate. My deep commitment to compliance, anti-corruption laws, and conflict of interest standards has shaped my career, and I’m ready to bring that same laser-focused dedication to Weatherford’s Legal/Compliance & Investigations Group. I’m passionate about upholding the Code of Business Conduct while continuing to learn, grow, and help drive Weatherford success.
• Strategic Vision: Guided the company through major strategic changes that led to a 30% boost in efficiency and a 25% cut in operational costs.
• Crisis Management: Took charge during critical moments, ensuring the company stayed on track and minimizing the impact of unexpected events.
• Team Leadership: Built and led a dynamic team of over 50 people, creating a supportive work environment that increased team performance and loyalty by 40%.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Revamped risk management and compliance processes, reducing regulatory issues by 50% and improving audit results.
• Innovation: Championed new technologies and practices in the insurance field, which improved customer service and retention rates by 35%.
• Client Relations: Developed strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, resulting in a 20% rise in new business and a 15% increase in existing accounts.
• Operational Excellence: Improved operational procedures and embraced data-driven decisions, leading to more accurate and efficient processes.
• Financial Oversight: Managed budgets and financial planning, consistently achieving profit growth and aligning with both company goals and industry standards.
• Distinguished Leadership: Progressed from Criminal Investigator to Chief Commissioner over a 20-year tenure, leading and inspiring teams across multiple regional criminal investigation offices. Supervised and guided over 200 employees, including latent print technicians and new hires, significantly enhancing team effectiveness and operational productivity.
• Broad Crime Investigation Expertise: Conducted thorough investigations into a wide range of crimes including homicides, robberies, thefts, disappearances, drug-related offenses, kidnappings, and rapes. Specialized in banking crimes, such as electronic fraud, credit card cloning, duplicate checks, and transfer scams.
• Advanced Criminology Techniques: Applied diverse branches of criminology and police intelligence to complex investigations. Utilized forensic interviewing techniques to obtain admissions of guilt and conducted meticulous face-to-face interviews with suspects, witnesses, and various stakeholders.
• Strategic Undercover Operations: Successfully organized and executed undercover surveillance operations, collecting critical evidence and contributing to major case resolutions.
• Professional Court Testimony: Delivered clear and professional testimony in criminal proceedings, providing expert insights to support case evidence, establish timelines, and reinforce investigative findings.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials. Prepared detailed case reports, including allegations, interview transcripts, and physical evidence.
• Innovative Data Management: Developed and implemented systems to support investigative applications through the collection, integration, and management of data, enhancing overall investigative efficiency and accuracy.
• Effective Collaboration: Worked closely with federal agencies and other law enforcement bodies on joint investigations, fostering interagency cooperation and optimizing investigative outcomes.
• Training and Mentorship: Led training programs for new hires and existing staff, including interviewing officers for promotions and guiding them through detective unit operations. Successfully trained over 50 latent print technicians, improving skills and job performance.
• Evidence Preservation: Implemented rigorous procedures to mark off crime scenes and control access, ensuring the protection and integrity of evidence from tampering or loss.
• In-Depth Case Research: Conducted extensive research on criminal cases, leading investigations to determine the appropriate course of action and ensuring thorough resolution of complex cases.
Bilingual Detective & Legal Expert: Fluent in English and Spanish, with 20 years of experience in criminal investigations, legal compliance, and fraud detection, helping protect businesses and communities with integrity
Director of Oil & Gas Operations: Successfully led operations in the oil and gas industry, optimizing efficiency by 30%, while fostering a culture of transparency and ethical leadership
Insurance Industry Leadership: Directed a major insurance company’s compliance and investigations team, achieving a 100% success rate in resolving complex cases, while mentoring and developing talent within the organization
Criminal & Financial Investigations: Managed and solved high-stakes cases, including homicides, fraud, and banking crimes, with 100% resolution rates, providing closure to victims and ensuring justice
Empathy-Driven Leadership: Focused on nurturing team growth and creating an inclusive work environment, leading to 50% increased productivity and employee satisfaction
Strategic Planning & Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams in oil & gas, insurance, and criminal investigation sectors, driving a 50% increase in productivity while fostering innovative problem-solving and empowering team members
Effective Crisis Management: Led through high-pressure situations, such as financial crises and legal investigations, with a 100% track record of resolving issues efficiently and humanely
Global Experience: Led investigations and compliance operations with 10-25%