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Darren Laplante

Utica,NY

Summary

I possess foundational knowledge in criminal justice and financial crime investigation with profound knowledge is social media marketing. Having a positive attitude and a passion to help others is what helps me make a difference in my workplace. By giving respect to others and being eager to comprehend every day, helps me to be a great contribution to any employer I work for.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Crime Investigator

K2 Intelligence
Utica, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Work on engagements related to OFAC and KYC to detect and prevent money laundering and fraud.
  • Prepare SARs and analyze currency transactions reports while managing assigned tasks and cases.
  • Use strong investigative/analytical skills to formulate and clearly articulate a supportable decision.
  • Maintain education and knowledge with regard to BSA, AML/KYC/OFAC and Patriot Act regulations.

Founder/Creative Director

The Loft Tv
Utica, NY
09.2019 - Current
  • Create a platform for artists and creative to speak on their journey.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

OFAC Sanctions Analyst

Bank of New York Mellon
Oriskany, NY
09.2017 - Current
  • Efficiently investigate and clear potential OFAC concerns
  • Properly rule out OFAC concerns in daily incoming payments
  • Effectively help train employees in different tasks in the department
  • Constantly learn new tasks quickly in order to assist all areas in my department.

Intern

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office
Oriskany, NY
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assist Patrol Officers with enforcing laws and responding to emergencies
  • Help Correctional officers oversee individuals who have been arrested
  • Listen and take detailed notes on how emergency dispatcher’s handle calls.

Assistant Manager

Lids
Utica, NY
06.2015 - 03.2017
  • Produce sales gains, by providing customer service
  • Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS retail policies
  • Communicate with employees at all levels of the company
  • Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.

Education

BS - Criminal Justice – Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation

Utica College
05.2018

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Self-Motivated
  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Digital Marketing
  • Decision Making
  • MS Office
  • Web Analytics
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Retention Strategies
  • Marketing Collateral Creation
  • Content Management

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Financial Crime Investigator

K2 Intelligence
09.2021 - Current

Founder/Creative Director

The Loft Tv
09.2019 - Current

OFAC Sanctions Analyst

Bank of New York Mellon
09.2017 - Current

Intern

Oneida County Sheriff’s Office
05.2017 - 09.2017

Assistant Manager

Lids
06.2015 - 03.2017

BS - Criminal Justice – Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation

Utica College
Darren Laplante