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Robert Sharkey

Robert Sharkey

Portland

Summary

Detail-oriented investigator with expertise in case strategy management, evidence analysis, and forensic investigation. Proven track record in leading complex investigations that drive impactful outcomes. A strong background in construction forensics and risk assessment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with stakeholders to build cases that address material failures and contractor liabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. Results-driven investigator specializing in client profiling and case management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and leadership in complex investigations, contributing to substantial project success and strategic planning. Seasoned Profiler with comprehensive background in psychological analysis, criminology, and forensic science. Strong ability to analyze data and behaviors for insight into individuals' characteristics or predictive patterns. Demonstrated success using investigative skills to create detailed profiles, with a strong know how to bring individuals or groups a great understanding of a need to move forward into a decision or direction which I'm wanting them to move into. Proven ability in cross-functional collaboration, communication, and problem-solving within high-pressure environments.

Detail-oriented investigator with expertise in case strategy management, evidence analysis, and forensic investigation. Proven track record of leading complex investigations that drive impactful outcomes. Strong background in construction forensics and risk assessment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with stakeholders to build cases addressing material failures and contractor liabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

Results-driven investigator specializing in client profiling and case management. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and leadership in complex investigations, contributing to substantial project success and strategic planning.

Seasoned profiler with a comprehensive background in psychological analysis, criminology, and forensic science. Highly skilled at analyzing data and behaviors to gain insights into individuals’ characteristics or predictive patterns. Demonstrated success using investigative skills to create detailed profiles, with a strong ability to guide individuals or groups toward informed decisions or desired directions. Proven ability in cross-functional collaboration, communication, and problem-solving within high-pressure environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Profiler / Investigator

Deep Insight PI/Construction Forensics
Fish Haven
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • As a PI: Provided critical information to support case building and client profiling for investment groups. With Construction Forensics: Led complex investigations involving material failures, manufacturer defects, and contractor liability, and contributed to case strategy management. Investigated structural failures in residential homes and collaborated with local counties on road projects. Position: Owner, Principal Investigator.

Owner Sharkey Commercial Diving and Recovery LLC

Sharkey Commercial Diving and RecoveryLLC
Fox Island
07.2010 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw and conducted dive operations encompassing recovery missions, salvage work, body and evidence recovery, heavy-lift vehicle and aircraft lift operations, mechanical tasks, dry well maintenance, intake and outfall inspections, dock inspections, and the design and installation of plugging and trash grates. Acted as an OSHA underwater commercial dive compliance trainer. Conducted underwater investigations, bathymetric (topographic) surveys, dock structure installation and repair, permit processing, and worked on both water and electrical systems for dock structures. Position: Owner/Principal Diver.

Owner/Operations diver

Underwater Restoration LLC
Gilbert
05.2003 - 12.2010

Specializing in underwater inspections, structural and dock repairs, underwater investigations, bathymetric (topographic) surveys, and the design and installation of plugging and trash grates. Position: Owner/Principal Diver.

Owner

Valley Remodeling and Design LLC
Gilbert
05.2003 - 06.2010
  • Responsibilities included drafting plans for permit submissions, managing the permitting process, overseeing additions and remodels, conducting reserve studies, and addressing rot and mold abatement for property management companies. Position: Owner/Principal Carpenter/Draftsman.

Owner/Diver/Principal Carpenter/Draftsman.

HDI LLC- Construction and Diving Inc
New Castle
04.1999 - 10.2003
  • Responsibilities included designing, inspecting, conducting reserve studies, building and repairing structures, drafting plans for permit submissions, managing the permitting process, installing and replacing concrete, and addressing rot and mold abatement. Position: Owner/Principal Carpenter/Draftsman.

Quality Control, Processor/Deckhand, Engineer

Glacier Fish Company
Seattle
04.1996 - 06.1999
  • Serving in roles such as Quality Control, Processor/Deckhand, Vessel Engineer, and Maintenance Diver. Todd Shipyard, performing vessel repairs in dry dock.

Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer EIT, Utility Locator

Cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Thuston County
Olympia, Lacey and Thurston County
04.1989 - 05.1996
  • Positions such as Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer EIT, Utility Locator, and Grant Writer, with responsibilities including information collections.

carpenter apprentice, journeyman carpenter, concre

Abbott Construction and Skinnigstad Construction
Seattle
07.1984 - 10.1989
  • Held positions including laborer, carpenter apprentice, journeyman carpenter, concrete lead, tilt-up building surveyor, site foreman, and was responsible for lumber takeoffs, layout, and logistics.

Education

Associate of Arts - Forensics And Fraud Investigation

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
04-2007

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
03-1992

4 Year Journeyman Apprenticeship - Modern Carpentry, Concrete, Tilt-ups, Structural

Abbott Modern Carpentry Journeyman Apprenticeship
Seattle, WA
03-1989

2 Year Design in Concrete - Concrete Design, Placement,

Concrete Tech
Seattle, WA
01-1989

Skills

  • Case management
  • Evidence analysis
  • Forensic investigation
  • Data collection
  • Risk assessment
  • Client relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Report writing
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration

courses and certifications

2014 Micro Certified Mold Inspector CMI

2013 Body language and human behaviors.

2009 Technical writing, contractual law, drafting of legal documents-principles and practices

2008 Forensic study group/Joe Navarro: Body language and mannerisms

2008 Dive Rescue International: Certified Underwater Investigator

2008 FEMA emergencies support function public works and engineering ESF #3

2008 FEMA emergency support function ESF #9 search and rescue

2007 IANTD Public safety diver, Advanced Public safety diver (body and evidence recovery)

2007 IANTD Heavy Lift Operations

2007 IANTD Homeland Bridge and piling inspections

2007 IANTD Court Testimony

2007 IANTD Contaminated Water Procedures

2007 IANTD Body Language Principles and Practices

2007 TPC training systems Industrial rigging #318 principles and practices

2007 FEMA Hazardous materials handing

2007 TPC training systems certified arc welding operations

2007 TPC training systems certified in nondestructive testing

2007 TPC training systems certified chemical hazard OSHAs hazard

2007 Brownies BLT surface supplied procedures. (Hookah)

2007 ASNT Nondestructive testing principles

2006 TPC training systems certified energy losses in buildings

2006 TPC training systems certified welding principles

2006 TPC training systems certified water and wastewater

2002 Kaplock surveying technologies. Certified underwater Bathymetry and shore topographer.

1983-1998

LSAW Land Survey association of Washington

WA-JARPA (Joint Aquatic Resources) and SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) permitting.

Evergreen State College Environmental Impact Studies

Evergreen State College Technical Writing Principles and practices

South Puget Sound Community/Evergreen College Urban Devloment/ Planning and Development, Thurston County

Washington State University Project Management Principles and Practices

South Puget Sound Community College Ecology Science Studies, City of Lacey

Washington State University Economic Impact Studies, City of Olympia

Tacoma Community College, Traffic and Accident Control, City of Olympia

Concrete Tech, Concrete Compositions, Design and Placement

Tacoma Community College Human Resources

Evergreen State College: Human Behaviors and Personality Disorders

Tacoma Community College Microsoft Office and Word

Boss Testing Concrete Laboratory Testing/Destructive Efforts, Abbott

Abbott, Load Testing Design and Function

University of Washinton, Blood Born Illness/Pathogens

Abbott, Building Structural Mechanics and Principles

South Puget Sound, Flagging and Traffic Control for Construction and Accidents

South Puget Sound, Sewer Gases and Testing, City of Olympia

Tacoma Community College, USGS Mapping/GPS and Lidar Testing and Collections

Timeline

Client Profiler / Investigator

Deep Insight PI/Construction Forensics
02.2023 - 07.2025

Owner Sharkey Commercial Diving and Recovery LLC

Sharkey Commercial Diving and RecoveryLLC
07.2010 - 11.2023

Owner/Operations diver

Underwater Restoration LLC
05.2003 - 12.2010

Owner

Valley Remodeling and Design LLC
05.2003 - 06.2010

Owner/Diver/Principal Carpenter/Draftsman.

HDI LLC- Construction and Diving Inc
04.1999 - 10.2003

Quality Control, Processor/Deckhand, Engineer

Glacier Fish Company
04.1996 - 06.1999

Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer EIT, Utility Locator

Cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Thuston County
04.1989 - 05.1996

carpenter apprentice, journeyman carpenter, concre

Abbott Construction and Skinnigstad Construction
07.1984 - 10.1989

Associate of Arts - Forensics And Fraud Investigation

Ashford University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bates Technical College

4 Year Journeyman Apprenticeship - Modern Carpentry, Concrete, Tilt-ups, Structural

Abbott Modern Carpentry Journeyman Apprenticeship

2 Year Design in Concrete - Concrete Design, Placement,

Concrete Tech