Richard Hawks
SIU Fraud Investigator
Midlothian,Virginia
Summary
Effective Fraud Investigator with established analysis, communication and interviewing talents. Known for great decision making and solutions-oriented problem-solving. Expert in Interviewing and Netmap link analysis use.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
SIU Fraud Investigator
National General Insurance Company
Midlothian, VA
02.2016 - Current
- Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files.
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
SIU Fraud Investigator
Elephant Insurance
Midlothian, VA
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files.
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
SIU Fraud Investigator/National Training Director
AIG World Investigation Resources
Midlothian, VA
03.2004 - 03.2010
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 10,000 employees each year.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Cornerstone Software.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
SIU Fraud Investigator
Integon Insurance
Winston Salem, North Carolina
03.1995 - 03.2001
- Conducted prompt and thorough investigations on referred files.
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination.
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
Police Officer
Winston Salem Police Department
Winston Salem , NC
07.1991 - 03.2001
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
Education
No Degree - History Teacher Education
Radford University
Radford, VA 1984.08 - 1985.12
Associate of Science - Police Science
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA 01.1986 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV 08.1988 - 05.1989
Skills
Effective communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Civil investigations
Insurance fraud
Education and Training
Certification
Fraud Claims Law Specialist
Timeline
SIU Fraud Investigator
National General Insurance Company
02.2016 - Current
SIU Fraud Investigator
Elephant Insurance
07.2012 - 02.2016
SIU Fraud Investigator/National Training Director
AIG World Investigation Resources
03.2004 - 03.2010
Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation
02-1997
Fraud Claims Law Specialist
01-1996
SIU Fraud Investigator
Integon Insurance
03.1995 - 03.2001
Police Officer
Winston Salem Police Department
07.1991 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Bluefield State College
08.1988 - 05.1989
Associate of Science - Police Science
Wytheville Community College
01.1986 - 06.1988
No Degree - History Teacher Education
Radford University
1984.08 - 1985.12