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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

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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
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