KELSIE R. LEWIS

Salt Lake City

Summary

Investigative and analytical professional with more than four years of federal research, investigative, and intelligence-related experience supporting judicial and law enforcement decision-making. Experienced in collecting, reviewing, interpreting, evaluating, and integrating highly sensitive information from multiple federal, state, local, and private-sector sources. Conduct approximately 75 complex federal investigations annually involving financial crimes, criminal conduct, behavioral analysis, and risk assessment. Skilled in intelligence-style analysis, legal research, information integration, source evaluation, pattern identification, and preparation of comprehensive analytical reports used by senior decision-makers.

Investigation professional with solid foundation in uncovering and analyzing evidence to resolve cases effectively. Known for high standard of teamwork and results-driven approach, adaptable to changing requirements. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving, with reputation for reliability and collaborative efforts.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Presentence Investigator

UNITED STATES PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES

Salt Lake City, UT

01.2022 - Current

Independently conduct approximately 75 comprehensive federal investigations annually involving complex criminal, financial, behavioral, and organizational issues.
Receive, collect, review, interpret, and analyze highly sensitive information obtained from criminal history records, law enforcement databases, financial records, court documents, government agencies, collateral interviews, treatment providers, and subject interviews.
Conduct extensive investigative research and analysis involving complex federal offenses, including securities fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, embezzlement, identity fraud, and theft of government funds.
Collect, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate large volumes of information from multiple independent sources and assess the validity, reliability, and relevance of information to support federal sentencing recommendations.
Utilize Westlaw, federal statutes, sentencing guidelines, judicial opinions, public records, and investigative databases to conduct advanced legal and investigative research.
Analyze complex criminal, financial, behavioral, and organizational information to identify patterns, risk indicators, vulnerabilities, and relevant investigative findings.
Evaluate conflicting information, determine source credibility, and develop evidence-based recommendations supported by investigative findings and documented analysis.
Develop detailed analytical reports that synthesize information from numerous sources into clear, concise, and actionable products relied upon by federal judges and senior officials.
Coordinate information collection efforts among federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense counsel, treatment providers, and court personnel to ensure complete and accurate investigative findings.
Apply qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to assess risk factors, behavioral indicators, and criminal conduct patterns.
Maintain and utilize multiple federal databases, records systems, and research platforms to collect, organize, validate, and analyze investigative information.
Brief supervisors, court officials, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding investigative findings, analytical conclusions, and sentencing recommendations.
Manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously while meeting strict statutory deadlines and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Hours per Week: 40+

Co-op Student

UNITED STATES PROBATION

New York, NY

06.2021 - 12.2021

Assisted probation officers with collection, organization, review, and analysis of investigative information obtained from multiple criminal justice databases and records systems.
Conducted legal and investigative research to support pretrial and supervision operations.
Reviewed and evaluated information from multiple sources to identify relevant facts, assess case information, and support decision-making.
Assisted in preparing reports, memoranda, and other written products for judicial review.
Maintained sensitive records and case management databases while ensuring compliance with federal policies and procedures.
Supported investigative staff through information gathering, records review, database management, and analytical research.
Hours per Week: 40

Education

Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Boston, MA

12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Sociology, Health Policy

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Salt Lake City, UT

04-2020

Skills

Research & Intelligence Tools:
Westlaw, Legal Research Databases, Federal Court Records Systems, Criminal History Databases, Public Records Research
Data Analysis:
SPSS, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Statistical Interpretation, Information Integration, Trend Analysis
Software:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Analytical Capabilities:
Intelligence Analysis, Information Collection, Source Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Pattern Recognition, Vulnerability Assessment, Investigative Research, Technical Writing, Analytical Reporting
Analytical
Relationship building
Networking
Self-Directed

Websites

LinkedIn URL

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Observed numerous federal jury selections and jury trials, developing extensive familiarity with courtroom procedures, evidentiary issues, litigation strategy, and judicial decision-making.
Experienced in preparing written products for senior decision-makers under strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and confidentiality.
Extensive experience collaborating with federal, state, and local criminal justice stakeholders to collect, validate, and analyze sensitive information.

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