Dave Abdo
Zion Crossroads,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases. Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in [Industry]. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Investigator and Owner
PHYLEO Investigations, LLC
01.2006 - Current
- Evaluated existing workflows and implemented process improvements that increased team efficiency and productivity.
- Developed concept models, working collaboratively with IT to establish [Type] needs and specifications.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Utilized advanced technology tools to gather and analyze evidence, leading to accurate conclusions and recommendations.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to support company-wide initiatives or projects related to security or risk management.
- Conducted risk assessments for clients'' businesses or assets, providing actionable recommendations for mitigation measures.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in [Type] and [Type] cases.
- Managed complex cases with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and effective coordination of efforts.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Trained new investigators in company policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and quality of work across the team.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Conducted thorough investigations to achieve successful case closures and client satisfaction.
- Provided mentoring and guidance to junior investigators as they navigated their career paths within the industry.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Master of Arts - Information Systems
La Salle University
Pennsylvania09.1998
Skills
- Industrial Security Advisory
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Interrogation
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Ethical and honest
- Insurance fraud
- Collecting evidence
- Detailed report writing
- Undercover operations
- Records Management
- Courtroom Testimony
- Covert investigations
- Compliance Assessment
- Supervising investigations
- Subpoena management
- Collecting statements
- Evidence Gathering
- Video surveillance systems
- Background Checks
- Preparing for court
- Surveillance techniques
- Weapons Handling
- Firearms knowledge
- Court Testimony
- Undercover Investigations
- Credit card fraud
- Due diligence
- Incident Reporting
- Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
Timeline
Lead Investigator and Owner
PHYLEO Investigations, LLC
01.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Information Systems
La Salle University