Michael Lott
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
Experienced Investigator with extensive background in many areas of Criminal investigations. Seeking a Private Investigation, Background Investigator or SIU investigator position with a company that will enable me to utilize skills developed from past work experience.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator (E-commerce)
Five Vines Candle Company, LLC
Port St. Lucie, FL
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
Business Co-Owner/Operator
Royal Court Fine Fragrance, LLC
Lafayette, LA
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Developed and monitored internal control systems.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Designed, managed and maintained company website by writing content, directing video designs and designing email, HTML and in-text email promotions.
- Led startup and opening of Royal Court Fine Fragrance and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Collaborated with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance company's mission and objectives and promote revenue, profitability and growth.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
Criminal Investigations Detective
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.1997 - 01.2013
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Performed undercover work in person or through remote communications such as telephone calls.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Maintained high case clearance rate by efficiently managing investigations, interrogations and evidence collections.
- Investigated activities such as property crimes as well as major crimes including shootings and stabbings to build solid cases for criminal prosecution.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Read and evaluated case reports from each detective to assess accuracy and completeness.
- Produced and pursued leads on continual basis.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
- Attended autopsies and took detailed notes on information relevant to case investigations.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
- Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips, receiving information and initiating investigation for speedy resolution.
- Adhered to agency standards and legal requirements when installing cameras and recording devices.
- Investigated multiple criminal acts per week, including Misdemeanor and Felony acts.
- Liaised with legal staff, Broward States Attorney,s office and other federal law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Delegated assignments, set schedules and approved time requests.
- Served as Officer In Charge (OIC) when immediate supervisor was on leave.
Deputy Sheriff
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.1989 - 09.1997
- Maintained safety at large and small public events by closely monitoring attendees, providing situational awareness and good judgement.
- Decreased process discrepancies by 100% through accurately preparing and submitting documentation for district attorney prosecution cases.
- Drove patrol vehicle to monitor 36-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely for eight years.
- Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Decreased crime and security incidents for residential and business through community outreach and self initiated activity
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Boosted community safety, performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
- Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for thousands of cases.
- Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
- Reduced process lags through effectively training new deputies on criminal law, procedures and best practices.
- Drafted thousands of incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
Education
UAG FAA Part 107 License - UAG FAA Part 107 Certification
Dart Drones, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2019
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews & Interrogation
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Fort Lauderdale, FL10.1998
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Licensed Private Investigator in the state of Florida
- Law Enforcement Background
- 14 years experience in Criminal Investigations
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Proper planning, execution and closing of case/project
- Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Independent and reliable
- Leadership and managing abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator (E-commerce)
Five Vines Candle Company, LLC
06.2019 - 05.2022
Business Co-Owner/Operator
Royal Court Fine Fragrance, LLC
10.2013 - 01.2017
Criminal Investigations Detective
Broward County Sheriff's Office
10.1997 - 01.2013
Deputy Sheriff
Broward County Sheriff's Office
06.1989 - 09.1997
UAG FAA Part 107 License - UAG FAA Part 107 Certification
Dart Drones, LLC
Reid Method of Criminal Interviews & Interrogation
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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