Michael Hollis
Investigator
Centerton,AR
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grant Writer
Horse, Sense And Healing; 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Org.
Buellton, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases such as Salesforce to identify potential income sources for our organization which serves veterans and first responders who are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress.
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to board of directors to promote funding program transparency
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Principal Qualified Manager: Private Investigator
The Hollis Group: Private Investigations
Ventura, CA
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
- Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
- Operated in full compliance with California laws covering interactions with individuals, records searches and allowable surveillance techniques.
- Investigated 120 cases per year.
Youth Services Case Manager/Investigator
Santa Barbara Police Department
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affected behavior and responses to situations.
- Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide expert testimony at court hearings/trails
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
Intelligence Analyst
Santa Barbara Police Department
Santa Barbara, California
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Gang Suppression Team
Santa Barbara Police Department
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Provided community presentations on gang awareness to local schools, businesses, emergency room hospital staff and youth organizations.
Patrol Officer
Santa Barbara Police Department
Santa Barbara, CA
10.2006 - 01.2009
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Conducted traffic and accident investigations.
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout/Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
Fort Irwin, CA
02.2001 - 05.2005
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Education
J.D. - Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA 09.1997 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Presentation Development
undefinedTimeline
Grant Writer
Horse, Sense And Healing; 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Org.
05.2019 - Current
Principal Qualified Manager: Private Investigator
The Hollis Group: Private Investigations
02.2019 - 02.2023
Youth Services Case Manager/Investigator
Santa Barbara Police Department
01.2014 - 06.2017
Intelligence Analyst
Santa Barbara Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2017
Gang Suppression Team
Santa Barbara Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2013
Patrol Officer
Santa Barbara Police Department
10.2006 - 01.2009
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout/Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
02.2001 - 05.2005
J.D. - Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
09.1997 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Francisco State University
08.1993 - 05.1996
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