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Katy Esquivel Wilkerson

Winchester,CA

Summary

Precise Background Investigator with complete understanding of principles, techniques, and procedures of background investigations. Skillful collecting, compiling and analyzing facts and resolve problems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Very detailed oriented and eager to put 12 years of experience to work again.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Veteran Caregiver

VA San Diego Healthcare System
04.2014 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Transported veteran to events and activities, medical appointments and personal errands.
  • Provided 24-hour care for veteran with post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder, as well as multiple physical disabilities.

Research Analyst Level II

TruView BSI LLC
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Dispatched criminal and civil searches to the appropriate vendors.
  • Conducted online searches on county level and statewide level.
  • Conducted federal searches through the Pacer database.
  • Analyzed court results to ensure they were within federal and state reporting guidelines.
  • Conducted medical sanctions searches.
  • Verified professional licenses.
  • Conducted professional and personal references.
  • Conducted online searches through NCDB and local sex offender databases.
  • Participated in data mining activities to uncover insights from various sources.
  • Participated in meetings with the clients to ensure they were pleased with their background package.
  • Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.

Due Diligence Investigator

VCheck Global LLC
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Used database searches such as LexPro, Nexis, Tracers, etc. to narrow search parameters of subject as well as aliases.
  • Conducted real estate searches including DataTree, county assessor and other databases.
  • Conducted civil and criminal database searches.
  • Conducted background searches on companies, LLC's, Inc.'s, trusts, etc.
  • Generated full due diligence report for client including credit reports.

Head Certified Service Dog Trainer

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Employed positive reinforcement with animals using praise, positive reinforcement and voice rewards.
  • Educated owners about Federal and State laws protecting their service dog team.
  • Conducted interviews screening potential disabled veteran clients.
  • Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
  • Led team of 10-12 volunteers training dogs, as well as organizing a social meal time for the veterans during our sessions.

Secretary to Board of Directors

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Provided recommendations on board of directors group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
  • Presided over meetings of company board of directors each month.
  • Maintained all documents including, but not limited to client files, ledgers and meeting minutes.
  • Organized non-profit events such as fundraisers and promotional events.

Public Records Researcher

HireRight, Inc.
09.2005 - 12.2015
  • Searched computer databases, public records or other resources to compile information for background screening.
  • Conducted criminal and civil searches within public and private county, state and federal databases.
  • Contacted court clerks for additional information regarding case details.
  • Uploaded all located case information into OpTool System in real time.
  • Mastered and owned Colorado Statewide BISI search.
  • SSN and address verification using Accurint and Tracers.
  • Conducted National database searches such as, but not limited to NCDB.
  • Trained new researchers on county and statewide database searches.

Background Investigator

Employment Check, Inc.
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Searched computer databases, public records or other resources to locate private and public information for background screening purposes.
  • Conducted interviews with professional and personal references.
  • Contacted county courts for case information.
  • Traveled to local county court offices to conduct microfiche research.
  • Conducted LexisNexis database searches.

Classified Subsitute

Ontario-Montclair Unified School District
01.2001 - 06.2003
  • Held long-term aide position at Euclid Elementary School assisting with classroom monitoring and working in the Principal's and Vice Principal's offices.
  • Assisting in the Resource Center including, but not limited to filing, creating spread sheets to track student information, setting up for school events and tracking school inventory.
  • Worked directly under Reading Coordinator.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Education

Certification - Service Dog Apprenticeship

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack
Oceanside, CA
09.2018

No Degree - Math

Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CA

No Degree - Math & English

Chaffey Community College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cucamonga High School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Report Preparation
  • Background Checks
  • Due diligence
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Ethical and honest
  • Data Collection
  • File management
  • Training and mentoring

Additional Information

References:

Hilary Smart 661-233-2968

Donny Broock 909-241-9388

Jennifer Esquivel 909-633-4529

Timeline

Research Analyst Level II

TruView BSI LLC
02.2023 - 07.2024

Due Diligence Investigator

VCheck Global LLC
01.2022 - 07.2022

Head Certified Service Dog Trainer

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack
06.2017 - 03.2020

Secretary to Board of Directors

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack
06.2014 - 03.2020

Veteran Caregiver

VA San Diego Healthcare System
04.2014 - Current

Public Records Researcher

HireRight, Inc.
09.2005 - 12.2015

Background Investigator

Employment Check, Inc.
07.2003 - 09.2005

Classified Subsitute

Ontario-Montclair Unified School District
01.2001 - 06.2003

Certification - Service Dog Apprenticeship

Sherri's Project: Wounded Warrior Pack

No Degree - Math

Rio Hondo Community College

No Degree - Math & English

Chaffey Community College

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cucamonga High School
Katy Esquivel Wilkerson