Reliable manager skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over nearly six years of management performance.
Detail oriented with a strong understanding of background investigations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Paragon Investigations
09.2023 - Current
Remote position, covering Alaska, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.
Lead a team to achieve company goals and meet or exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
Provide daily direct and indirect to support to field investigators working a variety of contracts including DCSA and DHS.
Interact with Regional Vice President and various functional areas to address customer and company needs and ensure that customer expectations are met.
Continual mentoring of staff members, providing guidance and best practices for professional development and success.
Field Team Lead
Paragon Investigations (formerly SCIS)
07.2018 - 09.2018
Remote job. My territory included Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.
Trained and mentored new team members by relaying information on company procedures and investigative methodology and requirements.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition.
Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Guided the team through the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Field Investigator
SCIS
01.2018 - 07.2018
Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing urgent cases to meet deadlines without compromising thoroughness or attention to detail.
Worked independently scheduling and conducting interviews in the field, primarily on the DCSA contract.
Prepared detailed reports of investigation adhering to federal reporting standards.
Conducted training of new investigators and provided continual support in the form of mentoring.
Field Investigator
CACI/KeyPoint/USIS
05.2004 - 12.2017
Remote job.
Conducted background investigations primarily on the DCSA contract.
Managed caseloads effectively while prioritizing urgent cases to meet deadlines without compromising thoroughness or attention to detail.
Worked independently, scheduling and conducting interviews in the field and preparing and submitting written reports of investigation.
Assisted with integrity assurance investigations.
Trained and mentored new personnel. Provided ongoing mentorship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
Skills
Staff Management
Relationship building
Team Development
Interviewing
Report writing
Leadership
Background investigations
Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Area Manager
Paragon Investigations
09.2023 - Current
Field Team Lead
Paragon Investigations (formerly SCIS)
07.2018 - 09.2018
Field Investigator
SCIS
01.2018 - 07.2018
Field Investigator
CACI/KeyPoint/USIS
05.2004 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
LeTourneau University
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