SAM LAURETO
Houston,TX
Summary
Investigative Analyst with 10 years of experience in criminal intelligence analysis, fraud investigations, employee training, and data analysis. Decorated Air Force Reserves veteran with 15 years of military leadership and discipline, who adapts well in challenging circumstances and environments. Driven professional with high integrity, and a strong work ethic. A team player with a desire for continuous personal growth, a persistent goal setter, a self-motivator, and a skilled collaborator.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigative Specialist II Financial Crimes
Edward Jones
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Investigating transaction monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activity for internal fraud, anti-money laundering, and/or external fraud, resulting in an average of 400 alerts reviewed each month.
- Developed written documentation that summarized qualitative and quantitative analyses of fraudulent activity, with a 95% QA success rate.
- Conducting due diligence searches in various third-party and internal databases.
- Collaborates closely with the Member Support team to research and take action on user accounts, which resulted in a 15% decrease in false positives.
Security Forces Master Sergeant E-7
Air Force Reserves, Lackland AFB
11.2006 - 05.2025
- Mentors and maintains accountability of 10+ reservists within the unit to provide positive guidance for personal and professional development.
- Designed and implemented a job proficiency training program for 10+ reservists, with proven results, improving operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with command-level leadership to ensure a sense of unity among troops and supervisors.
- Engaged in strategic analysis, planning, and risk assessment for international personnel movement, leveraging classified data in a time-sensitive environment to ensure the success of missions when deployed as a Quick Reaction Force in Saudi Arabia.
- Executed anti-terrorism measures while recognizing and evaluating potential security hazards.
Investigative Analyst
Compass Strategy Solutions - Department of Justice
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 02.2023
- Conducted investigative research and analysis that involves locating and identifying people, businesses, vehicles, properties, and other assets using law enforcement networks and commercial databases, including CLEAR, eTrace, PACER, NCIC, FinCEN, CATS, DARTS, the Secretary of State, and more.
- Collaborated with federal agents supporting 50+ investigations on the development of probable cause to facilitate the creation of subpoenas, asset seizures, and forfeiture against targeted property and parties.
- Performed law enforcement organizational analysis, pattern and trend analysis, and financial analysis of FinCEN reports (CTRs, SARs, BSARs) in support of federal drug, forfeiture, organized crime, white-collar crime, and money laundering investigations.
- Acted as the Subject Matter Expert at the Houston Field Division for federal equitable sharing of nearly $9.2 million with local law enforcement agencies.
- Created communication strategies between the contractor, federal, and local law enforcement entities at the field division level, covering 300+ personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
DeVry University
Houston, TX02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business
DeVry University
Houston, TX06.2010
Affiliations
Honor Graduate, Air Force Leadership School, 2010
Professional Associations
American Corporate Partners
· Engaging and mentoring veterans by providing guidance on career and professional development
Westbury Super Neighborhood Civic Club
· Coordinate with local civic club in recognizing crime hazards covering 1,000+ households
Timeline
Investigative Specialist II Financial Crimes
Edward Jones
05.2023 - Current
Investigative Analyst
Compass Strategy Solutions - Department of Justice
09.2014 - 02.2023
Security Forces Master Sergeant E-7
Air Force Reserves, Lackland AFB
11.2006 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Business
DeVry University