Marco Pereira
Kearneysville,WV
Summary
Civil rights investigator with over 15 years of investigative experience, including 3+ years conducting Title IX investigations within an educational environment. Demonstrated expertise in neutral fact-finding, trauma-informed interviewing, evidence evaluation, and written investigative reports addressing alleged violations of Title IX and related nondiscrimination policies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Coordinator, Title IX
Loudoun County Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
- Conducts and manages Title IX investigations of student complaints; responds to and/or resolves issues including conducting interviews and gathering evidence as necessary.
- Prepares drafts of investigative summaries with findings of fact and recommendations for disposition of complaints and corrective actions.
- Advises students about options for initiating formal complaints alleging violation of Title IX; advises individuals seeking informal and formal complaint resolution. Refers inquiries that are not appropriate for investigation under Title IX to other institutional resources.
- Responds to inquiries from students, faculty, staff and administrators regarding rights and responsibilities concerning harassment or other discriminatory behavior in violation of Title IX.
- Facilitated successful collaborations between departments, breaking down silos and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Criminal Investigator – Major Crimes Detective
Leesburg Police Department
09.2014 - 05.2022
- 8 years of experience as a criminal investigator, specializing in major crimes, organized crime, and white-collar offenses.
- Led large-scale investigative teams to provide strategic guidance and training, ensuring effective case resolution.
- Executed comprehensive investigative procedures with a strong emphasis on effective evidence collection, detailed analysis, and proper preservation methods.
- Achieved thorough compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and protocols in criminal investigations. Maximized the use of advanced open source and proprietary technology tools and software to enhance the preservation, collection, and documentation of evidence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and forensic experts.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Harrison, NJ06-1998
Skills
- Civil Rights & Title IX Investigations
- Federal Nondiscrimination Laws
- Neutral Fact-Finding & Credibility Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Interviewing
- Investigative Report Writing
- Policy Interpretation
- Procedural Fairness & Due Process
- Confidential Case Management
Certification
- - ATIXA Member
- - K-12 Investigator: Foundations
COVER LETTER
- Dear Hiring Committee
- I am writing to apply for the Civil Rights Investigator position at the University of Arizona. I bring extensive experience conducting impartial investigations and a strong commitment to equity and compliance.
- Sincerely
- Marco Pereira
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deputy Coordinator, Title IX
Loudoun County Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
Criminal Investigator – Major Crimes Detective
Leesburg Police Department
09.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School