Accomplished Professional as a Financial Crimes Investigator with over 10 years of experience in monitoring financial transactions and referrals to detect and investigate various types of financial crimes. I collaborate with law enforcement, financial institutions, and other internal departments to safeguard the integrity of our financial systems and protect our customers' interests. I am passionate about preventing financial crimes and promoting ethical banking practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
MBO Partners
04.2025 - Current
Transaction reviews.
Writing and inputting Suspicious Activity Report’s (SAR) as needed.
Review of fraud claims.
Associate II, Financial Crimes Investigator
First National Bank Omaha (FNBO)
04.2015 - 04.2025
Monitored financial transactions to detect and investigate financial crimes.
Writing and inputting Suspicious Activity Report’s (SAR) as needed.
Completed fraud review on incoming and outgoing wires.
Conducted Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Reviews.
Collaborated with law enforcement, financial institutions, and internal departments to combat financial crimes.
Associate, Corporate Investigations
Synergy Services Corp (First National Bank)
05.2014 - 04.2015
Monitored daily transactions and employee referrals for potential BSA/AML and fraud violations.
Complete thorough investigations and collaborate with FNBO staff and law enforcement to ensure compliance.
Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving potential risks.
Call Center Manager
First National Bank
10.2009 - 05.2014
Developed staff through coaching and leadership to meet current and future goals in a team environment.
Identified and resolved problems, prepared action plans, and created workflow processes for loan origination.
Worked within a multi-state team and hired employees for multi-level troubleshooting and service.
Recovery Specialist
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2009 - 10.2009
Review outstanding claim to determine potential coverage and develop course of action.
Interpret the facts of the loss in conjunction with the customer's feedback to establish settlement arrangements.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to assure the recovery of damages in a timely manner.
Maintain all claim documentation for accuracy and recovery.
First National Bank
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2001 - 05.2008
Branch Manager/AVP
Managed branch operations to enhance customer service and drive sales growth.
Employee scheduling, and performance reviews to ensure operational efficiency.
Conducted compliance audits to uphold policies and regulations, and mentoring staff.
Provided support for other branch services, including account openings and customer inquiries.
Senior Loans by Phone Representative
Managed consumer applications via phone and internet, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
Scheduled loan closings and maintained positive customer relationships
Collaborated with internal departments to streamline processes and enhance customer experience
Senior Personal Banker
Processed Consumer and Business Loans, application through closing
Managed loan processing for external Brokers, maintaining strong relationships
Provided support for other branch services, including account openings and customer inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
05.1997
Skills
Financial Crimes Investigations
Nasdaq Verafin
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) writing and filing
Communication
Due Diligence
Ethical and Honest
Self Motivated
Timeline
Investigator
MBO Partners
04.2025 - Current
Associate II, Financial Crimes Investigator
First National Bank Omaha (FNBO)
04.2015 - 04.2025
Associate, Corporate Investigations
Synergy Services Corp (First National Bank)
05.2014 - 04.2015
Call Center Manager
First National Bank
10.2009 - 05.2014
Recovery Specialist
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
05.2009 - 10.2009
First National Bank
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2001 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management