Conner Gibbons
Adams,NY
Summary
Fraud prevention, asset protection, and security professional with experience conducting complex internal and external investigations, identifying fraudulent activity and financial loss patterns, maintaining regulatory and federal compliance, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Experienced in reviewing transactions for suspicious activity, investigating cash and payment-related fraud, identifying organized criminal activity, documenting investigative findings, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and federal, state, and local law enforcement. Proven ability to assess high-risk situations, respond quickly to potential loss, lead investigative and security teams, and maintain sound judgment during sensitive and high-pressure situations. Seeking to apply investigative, fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management expertise in a financial-services environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Manager
Northeast Shared Services
Syracuse, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct investigations into suspected internal and external fraud, theft, organized retail crime, and other economic criminal activity to identify loss patterns, points of compromise, and opportunities for prevention.
- Review internal transactions and operational activity for indicators of employee and customer fraud, including till skimming, cash theft, rewards-card abuse, and other fraudulent activity.
- Review Western Union transactions for suspicious patterns and indicators associated with fraud, money laundering, human trafficking, potential terrorist financing, and other illicit uses of money-transfer services.
- Analyze transactional and behavioral patterns to identify potential criminal activity and escalate high-risk situations for appropriate action.
- Investigate gift-card scams and other fraud schemes, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing preventative measures designed to reduce organizational exposure and financial loss.
- Develop and implement fraud-prevention and loss-mitigation measures based on identified vulnerabilities, investigative findings, and emerging fraud trends.
- Work with internal stakeholders to communicate investigative findings, recommend corrective actions, and strengthen controls designed to prevent recurring fraud and loss.
Armed Nuclear Security Team Lead
Constellation Energy
Oswego, New York
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintained compliance with federal security requirements, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards within a highly controlled and security-sensitive environment.
- Prepared and maintained Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other required documentation relating to security concerns, suspicious activity, and potential threats.
- Conducted assessments and investigations of suspicious activity while maintaining accurate documentation and appropriate escalation procedures.
- Maintained operational preparedness and ensured security measures remained effective and compliant with applicable federal requirements.
- Served as a member of a 12-person response team responsible for responding to security incidents, evaluating threats, and implementing appropriate response measures.
- Exercised sound judgment in high-risk situations requiring rapid assessment, escalation, communication, and coordinated response.
Assistant Director of Security
Allied Universal Security Services
Syracuse, New York
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Directed security operations and investigations for a major retail and entertainment complex while managing a staff of approximately 65 security personnel.
- Conducted and oversaw internal investigations involving retail partners, employees, customers, theft, fraud, and other incidents requiring investigative follow-up.
- Investigated external theft and organized criminal activity in coordination with retail partners and internal stakeholders.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing, investigations, and coordinated responses.
- Worked directly with retail partners to identify loss trends, investigate incidents, assess vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to reduce theft and fraudulent activity.
- Reviewed incident information and investigative findings to identify recurring patterns and opportunities for improved prevention measures.
- Managed sensitive incidents and escalations while maintaining professionalism, sound judgment, and focus during difficult or high-pressure situations.
- Led, trained, and supervised a 65-person security operation, ensuring personnel followed established policies, procedures, and response protocols.
- Coordinated responses to significant incidents and ensured appropriate documentation, communication, and follow-up.
- Strengthened relationships between property security, retail partners, and law enforcement agencies to improve information sharing and collaborative crime-prevention efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY05-2020
Skills
- Wicklander Zulawski Certified
- Fraud investigation
- Risk assessment
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Security operations
- Crime analysis
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
Timeline
Asset Protection Manager
Northeast Shared Services
09.2025 - Current
Armed Nuclear Security Team Lead
Constellation Energy
11.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Director of Security
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Le Moyne College