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KAREN BROWN

Inglewood,CA

Summary

I would like to utilize my skills acquired through education and work experience in the area of human resources and related fields, in order to join a dynamic corporation with the possibilities of growth.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
07.2000 - 01.2024

Investigate allegations of Welfare Fraud on public assistance cases. Analyze cases to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to suspect criminal Welfare Fraud or perjury; prepare prosecution summaries and assists the prosecuting attorney in obtaining criminal complaints and prosecuting the case through the courts.

ELIGIBILITY WORKER II/LEAD WORKER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
12.1989 - 07.2000

Make eligibility determinations and authorize assistance amounts for a large number of CalWORKS participants. Interview CalWORKS participants to elicit eligibility-related information. Interpret policy and requirements of the various public assistance programs. Independently organize workload so that necessary case records and documents are processed and updated within specific time limits established by departmental regulations.



GENERAL CLERK

TRW SPACE & DEFENSE
10.1984 - 04.1988

Secretarial support to Contributions Manager, Performed complex clerical duties associated with TRW's Civic & Community relations and its philanthropy activities: reviewed and researched grant proposals, typed letters, memos, check requests, declined and logged surplus equipment on the Wang System. Distributed TRW matching gifts forms at the request of TRW employees and answered questions on this program. Maintained log of contributions monies and adjusted figures as monies were spent. Set up, and took minutes for Contribution Committee meetings. Worked on volunteer receptions and other community type receptions given by TRW.

Education

Associate of Arts - Political Science

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
06-1984

Skills

  • Typing - 50wpm
  • Microsoft Word
  • Email
  • Fax
  • Answer Telephones
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
07.2000 - 01.2024

ELIGIBILITY WORKER II/LEAD WORKER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
12.1989 - 07.2000

GENERAL CLERK

TRW SPACE & DEFENSE
10.1984 - 04.1988

Associate of Arts - Political Science

El Camino College