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MICHAEL ANTHONY MENESE

Auburn,Alabama

Summary

I have over 16 years of combined experience in Law Enforcement, Private Investigations, SIU and Covert investigations, and managerial experience with extensive training in the Department of Corrections, Private Investigations, and Security fields as well as Federal Contracting and criminal investigations. I acquired the tactical skills necessary to ensure public and inmate safety and secure and maintain order during riots, including maintaining the integrity of the uniform and the rights of the inmates and the public. I also have conducted several investigations both overt and covert into criminal, domestic, murder, and arson cases among others., repossessions, garnishment of wages, and lost relatives, etc. My training has equipped me with the knowledge to meet any challenge that may arise in adverse conditions and areas of operation that require immediate action. I have extensive training in hand-to-hand combat, and defense tactics, including disarming an attacker, gun retention, threat assessment, and crisis management. I have been trained in firearms, including small arms and assault rifles. As a licensed Private Investigator, I have provided surveillance for various Private Investigative agencies as well as Narcotics agencies, at the local, state, and federal levels and international investigations. Gathering and providing data regarding the sale and distribution of Narcotics and Firearms, proving or disproving infidelity and fraud, be it insurance or otherwise. I have conducted recorded statements, and gone undercover to obtain covert video and statements regarding a wide array of cases. I currently supervise several investigators in a few different states. My duties currently include obtaining updates from the field, assisting with scheduling, client contact, and obtaining re-open on cases. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Well-regarded offers a clean driving history and a strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors, and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care. Careful School Bus Drivers are attentive to road rules, school schedules, and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and an understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating the bus safely and controlling student behavior.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims/Fraud Investigator

Coventbridge Group
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed detailed background checks on individuals suspected of fraudulent activity to gather critical information needed for successful investigations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients affected by fraudulent activities, addressing their concerns while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting both company reputation and client privacy.
  • Developed strong relationships with external partners, including banks, credit bureaus, and other relevant organizations for improved collaboration in combating fraud.
  • Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files.
  • Identified potential risks by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing transaction patterns.
  • Kept current with industry best practices and attended professional development events to maintain expertise in fraud investigation techniques.
  • Played a key role in the design and implementation of employee awareness campaigns, raising company-wide understanding of the importance of fraud prevention.
  • Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
  • Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
  • Served as a mentor to junior investigators, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Enhanced internal communication by providing regular updates on current fraud trends and emerging threats.
  • Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.

Intel/Spec. Ops-CLASSIFIED

Anti-Assault Systems
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation across departments.
  • Enhanced employee performance with focused training programs, coaching, and mentoring initiatives.
  • Balanced competing priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment through open communication channels, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Boosted operational efficiency by implementing cost-effective strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and implementing appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Licensed Private Investigator

Woodall and Broome Investigations
2016 - 2022

Special Needs Bus Driver

Coweta County School System
Current - 08.2021

Licensed Investigator

EDT Investigations, Inc.
2019 - 2021

Owner

Marino Group Investigations, LLC
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Dir. of Investigations

C-3 Defense, Black Spear investigations
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Enhanced investigation efficiency by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
  • Directed undercover operations for intelligence gathering purposes, resulting in actionable leads for ongoing cases.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, maintaining company integrity and reducing potential liabilities.
  • Streamlined investigative processes for more accurate and timely case resolutions.
  • Developed rapport with local, state, and federal law enforcement entities to facilitate cooperative efforts in solving cases that crossed jurisdictional lines.
  • Analyzed trends in incident reports to proactively identify areas of concern within the organization.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality throughout investigations, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure.
  • Presented detailed investigative findings to senior leadership, guiding decision-making processes related to personnel actions or legal matters.
  • Verified proper documentation of investigations according to best practices and standards and tracked cross-references to final report.
  • Reduced case backlog by prioritizing high-impact investigations and delegating tasks effectively.
  • Utilized cutting-edge technology tools including digital forensics software during cybercrime investigations which helped trace illicit activities back to their source.
  • Assisted HR departments with employee misconduct cases, conducting unbiased interviews and assessments leading to fair outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented guidelines and practices for conducting effective investigations and properly applied due process principles.
  • Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring they were equipped with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
  • Mentored junior investigators, providing guidance on best practices and effective strategies for successful outcomes.
  • Deployed surveillance equipment strategically to gather critical evidence in challenging cases.
  • Managed cross-functional teams on sensitive investigations, fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among departments.
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to security measures as part of preventative efforts against potential threats or incidents within the organization.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Led a team of investigators to successfully close complex cases, promoting a safer work environment.
  • Improved departmental organization with the implementation of a comprehensive case management system.
  • Conducted investigations for high priority and complex cases where assigned team required support.

Field Supv. (FAC)

Ethos Risk Services
01.2016 - 2018
  • Reduced misplaced documents by maintaining a clean and organized filing area, ensuring proper storage of important files.
  • Adhered to company policies and government regulations regarding data oversight and confidentiality to promote overall information security.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
  • Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
  • Conducted quality checks on scanned documents to review for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by quickly fulfilling requests for specific documents from clients or other departments.
  • Used image scanners to convert forms, receipts and reports into electronic format.
  • Identified and classified documents or other electronic content according to characteristics such as security level and function.
  • Contributed to smooth office operations by staying current on organizational changes that required updates to existing filing systems.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive documents, protecting client privacy and company reputation.
  • Prevented data loss by backing up critical electronic files using cloud-based services or external hard drives regularly.
  • Trained new employees on proper filing procedures and protocols, promoting consistency across the organization.

Correctional Officer

Coweta County Prison
01.2002 - 01.2003

Correctional Officer/Detail

Carroll County Prison
01.2001 - 01.2002

Licensed Private Investigator

Millennium Investigations, Inc.

Licensed Private Investigator/Process Server

Peach State Investigations, Inc

Education

East Coweta Hight
Sharpsburg, Georgia
06.2000

Skills

  • Evidence Gathering
  • Accident reconstruction
  • Legal Research
  • Surveillance
  • Records Research
  • Background Checks
  • Interview techniques
  • Undercover operations
  • Insurance Claims
  • Social media investigations
  • Video Surveillance
  • Fraud investigation
  • Report Development
  • Court Testimony

Certification

  • Previous POST-Certified Corrections Officer
  • Licensed Private Investigator
  • Previously Licensed and Certified Strike and Tactical Officer
  • Completed requirements for Certified DNA Examiner
  • Trained in Cell Phone Forensics and Recovery
  • Conducted multiple SIU Investigations
  • Federal Contractor

Professional Accomplishments

  • Georgia Public Safety Training Council - I achieved basic standards for a Correctional Officer in the state of Georgia.
  • Georgia Secretary of State - I am licensed Private Investigator, having met the standards set forth by the Georgia Secretary of State.
  • Certified Corrections Officer through the Georgia Safety Training Council.
  • Ordained Minister and Christian Counselor
  • Successfully Passed Requirements to obtain and maintain a GDOT CDL License with Passenger and Bus Endorsements.

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Special Needs Bus Driver

Coweta County School System
Current - 08.2021

Claims/Fraud Investigator

Coventbridge Group
09.2022 - Current

Intel/Spec. Ops-CLASSIFIED

Anti-Assault Systems
01.2020 - Current

Owner

Marino Group Investigations, LLC
01.2019 - 05.2020

Field Supv. (FAC)

Ethos Risk Services
01.2016 - 2018

Dir. of Investigations

C-3 Defense, Black Spear investigations
01.2014 - 01.2018

Correctional Officer

Coweta County Prison
01.2002 - 01.2003

Correctional Officer/Detail

Carroll County Prison
01.2001 - 01.2002

Licensed Private Investigator

Woodall and Broome Investigations
2016 - 2022

Licensed Investigator

EDT Investigations, Inc.
2019 - 2021

Licensed Private Investigator

Millennium Investigations, Inc.

Licensed Private Investigator/Process Server

Peach State Investigations, Inc

East Coweta Hight
  • Previous POST-Certified Corrections Officer
  • Licensed Private Investigator
  • Previously Licensed and Certified Strike and Tactical Officer
  • Completed requirements for Certified DNA Examiner
  • Trained in Cell Phone Forensics and Recovery
  • Conducted multiple SIU Investigations
  • Federal Contractor
MICHAEL ANTHONY MENESE