Deborah Hawkins-Mattar
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Experienced professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Well-rounded Investigator with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills. Relentless professional known for working hard to determine risk levels. A well-spoken Fraud Investigator promoting exemplary talents in reviewing accounts and identifying issues.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Enforcement Investigator-Medicaid Fraud
Tampa Office Of The Attorney General-MFCU
3507 E. Frontage Road, Tampa, Florida 33607
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced case resolution rates through meticulous evidence collection and analysis.
- Streamlined report writing processes to improve accuracy, readability, and timeliness of information sharing.
- Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining detailed records for easy retrieval.
- Leveraged forensic accounting techniques to uncover financial crimes, contributing to perpetrator apprehensions.
Background Investigator
General Dynamics Information Technology
07.2019 - Current
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports
- Performed financial background checks
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed records
School Resource Officer
Hillsborough County School District
2920 N. 40th Street, Tampa. Fl 33605
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and trainings.
Detective
New York Police Department Special Victims Unit
06.2006 - 02.2018
- Investigate violent crimes each year, including sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence
- Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure
- Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques
- Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to the investigation
- Presented evidence at criminal trials
- Monitored parolees and parole violators within targeted areas
- Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns
Police Officer
New York Police Department-075 Precinct
12.1997 - 06.2006
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
Assistant Banking Center Manager
Bank of New York
01.1988 - 12.1997
- Increased new bank relationships within the local community by executing quarterly promotions
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals
- Oversaw a branch team consisting of 2 customer service representatives and 6 personal bankers
- Submitted loan applications to loan underwriter for verification and recommendation
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy
- Complied with regulatory requirements including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act
- Created reports on deteriorating trends and fiscal year end losses
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
LIU Post
Brookville, NY2002
Skills
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Detailed report writing
- Case Management
- Financial Fraud
- Insurance fraud
Timeline
Law Enforcement Investigator-Medicaid Fraud
Tampa Office Of The Attorney General-MFCU
06.2022 - Current
School Resource Officer
Hillsborough County School District
12.2020 - 05.2022
Background Investigator
General Dynamics Information Technology
07.2019 - Current
Detective
New York Police Department Special Victims Unit
06.2006 - 02.2018
Police Officer
New York Police Department-075 Precinct
12.1997 - 06.2006
Assistant Banking Center Manager
Bank of New York
01.1988 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
LIU Post