Seasoned criminal justice professional with over 20 years in criminal justice and banking fraud investigations. Expert in conducting complex investigations, analyzing evidence, and preparing comprehensive reports. Proven skills in interviewing, identifying fraud, and managing sensitive matters while upholding the integrity of investigative processes.
Work History
Child Protective Investigator
2 Years 2 Months
Florida Department of Children and Families | 08.2024 - Current
Investigate child abuse, neglect, and abandonment allegations through interviews, records review, and home visits.
Assess immediate safety risks and developed protective plans to ensure child welfare.
Document case findings in Florida Safe Families Network and maintained accurate investigative records.
Coordinate with law enforcement, schools, medical providers, and community partners on complex cases.
Interview children, caregivers, relatives, and collateral sources to verify information and identify safety concerns.
Prepare detailed investigative reports and present findings for dependency and judicial proceedings.
Apply state statutes, policy, and child protection protocols to determine service recommendations.
Assess the need for legal intervention, making recommendations to supervisors and collaborating with legal teams to ensure child's safety and wellbeing.
Prepare legal shelter petitions and other court documents for legal staffing.
Customer Care Fulfillment Consultant
9 Years 6 Months
Ally Financial | 01.2016 - 07.2025
Strive for first contact resolution.
Served as subject matter expert, assisting employees in problem-solving and addressing complex work-related issues.
Act as a subject matter expert while assisting employees in solving problems and helping with complex work related matters.
Partner with Gap Administrators as well as dealerships to ensure the customers GAP refund is processed within the turn around time effectively.
Pursued immediate resolution of customer inquiries during first contact to enhance service efficiency.
Take the lead with special projects, team meetings, as well as escalations for GAP refunds.
Partner with Gap Administrators as well as dealerships to ensure the customers GAP refund is processed within the turnaround time effectively.
Independently handled customer inquiries, including escalations via inbound phone calls.
Escalations Specialist
4 Years 2 Months
Citibank | 11.2011 - 01.2016
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Provide excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
Promote superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
Enhance productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Created and maintained a detailed database to develop promotional sales.
Respond to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Criminal Justice Internship
3 Months
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | 05.2009 - 08.2009
Assist coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.
Establish administrative work procedures to track staff daily tasks.
Observe, learn, and retain the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet
Observe strict confidentiality guidelines to properly secure information and data.
Accompany several patrol officers on their patrols and observe actions and responses to a range of calls and or situations.
Keep a detailed log of events witnessed and knowledge gained throughout internship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 12-2016
Skills
Child Safety Assessment
Abuse investigation
Case Review
Case documentation
Child welfare laws
Crisis situations
Conducting interviews
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Verbal communication
Leadership
Accomplishments
Received Employee of the Month May 2026.
Certification
Certified Child Protective Investigator , Florida Department of Children and Families -2 years.
Child Protective Investigator at Texas Department of Family and Protective ServiceChild Protective Investigator at Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
Child Protective Services Investigator at Washington State Department of Children, Youth and FamiliesChild Protective Services Investigator at Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)