Joe W Walker
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
Passionate about Public Service since 2001, Dedicated almost two decades to this field. Started at the Public Defender's Office, gaining valuable experience and honing skills. Committed to serving the community, especially disadvantaged groups like farmers and marginalized demographics. Rooted in Public Service, aiming to make a positive impact on those in need.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-profit Regulatory Compliance Officer
Corporation for Community and Economic Development
07.2021 - Current
- Worked for the corporation for community economic development as the Federal and State Regulatory officer
- Served underrepresented communities in Farming and facilitated educational initiatives in funding disparities, fair housing and Civil Rights.
- Managed Southeastern Region for compensation to farmers previously denied USDA and SBA financial assistance.
Florida Office of Attorney General
Consumer Advocate
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked in AG Office of Consumer Affairs
- Initiated arbitration claims and consumer complaints and served as inter agency intermediary for all Florida agencies.
- Increased public trust in the Attorney General''s office by maintaining high ethical standards and consistently demonstrating sound judgment during decision-making processes.
- Investigated consumer protection cases.
Bilingual Resolution Agent
Arinso Northgate
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked for both active and retirees for the State of Florida
- Served as inter-department Open enrollment concierge and coordinated retiree set up, reinstatements and escalations for English and Spanish speaking employees and retirees.
Fulton County Office of Public Defender Bilingual Investigator/Interpreter
06.2006 - 03.2016
- Investigated felony cases
- Served as interoffice and court interpreter for Hispanic clients
- Worked in mitigation, pretrial analysis, alternative sentencing and drug court for clients
- Duties included interviewing of witnesses, subpoena service, forensics qualification, and crime scene investigation
- Served as inter-liaison to District Attorney’s Office
- Coordinated the Armed Career Criminal (18 USC 922(g)) interoffice committee with the Federal Defender’s Office and statewide Public Defender’s Offices.
Atlanta Municipal Public Defender /Bilingual Investigator
10.2001 - 05.2006
- Investigated cases for all misdemeanor offenses
- Served as interpreter for Hispanic clients
- Duties included interviewing clients, serving subpoenas, and crime scene investigation
- Headed interoffice Committee and coordinated meetings with MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund).
Credit Specialist Fraud Investigator
General Electric Company
08.1999 - 10.2001
- Increased customer satisfaction, resolving disputes and offering payment solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all credit-related activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
- Reduced risk exposure by conducting thorough credit analyses for new and existing clients.
Education
Juris Masters/Financial Compliance -
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - International Studies And Spanish
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA05.1992
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Documentation Review
- Regulatory knowledge
- Training delivery
- Compliance Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Florida Notary (# 1737251), Florida Remote Notary
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Law School Admissions Council Legal Analysis Boot Camp
- Law School Admissions Council Modern Law Practice Certification
Affiliations
- National Bar Association
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity , Inc.
Timeline
Non-profit Regulatory Compliance Officer
Corporation for Community and Economic Development
07.2021 - Current
Florida Office of Attorney General
Consumer Advocate
12.2020 - 07.2021
Bilingual Resolution Agent
Arinso Northgate
07.2018 - 08.2019
Fulton County Office of Public Defender Bilingual Investigator/Interpreter
06.2006 - 03.2016
Atlanta Municipal Public Defender /Bilingual Investigator
10.2001 - 05.2006
Credit Specialist Fraud Investigator
General Electric Company
08.1999 - 10.2001
Juris Masters/Financial Compliance -
Florida State University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - International Studies And Spanish
Morehouse College
Florida Notary (# 1737251), Florida Remote Notary
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
- Law School Admissions Council Legal Analysis Boot Camp
- Law School Admissions Council Modern Law Practice Certification
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