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SUZANNE TAYLOR

Benbrook,TX

Summary

Experienced professional with a versatile background in healthcare fraud investigations, federal background checks, and broadcast news. Skilled in research, interviewing, editing, and communication. Proven ability to build strategic relationships, manage complex projects, and deliver impactful results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Content Editor (Assignment Editor)

WFAA/Tegna
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assigned reporters and photographers to breaking stories
  • Coordinated live shots and monitored law enforcement and EMS scanners
  • Built a network of sources and verified information for newsroom accuracy
  • Ensured adherence to ethical journalism standards

Senior Investigator (Remote)

Optum/UnitedHealthcare
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Investigated complex cases of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse
  • Maintained detailed case tracking and secured evidence
  • Collaborated with state/federal regulators and submitted reports
  • Ensured compliance with federal/state regulations

Freelance Assignment Editor

CBS News and Stations – KTVT
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Directed crews to breaking stories and managed live news logistics
  • Maintained contact with law enforcement and public officials
  • Documented verified facts using INEWS system

Speaker Coordinator

Real News Public Relations
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Matched public speakers to events, developed speeches and managed calendars
  • Maintained outreach with community groups and clients

Weekend Assignment Editor

KTVT CBS
12.2015 - 02.2018
  • Managed weekend newsroom operations and breaking news coverage
  • Coordinated news team assignments and collaborated with producers

Health Fraud Investigator Lead

Health Integrity (now Qlarant)
01.2009 - 11.2015
  • Supervised healthcare fraud investigations across multiple states
  • Referred cases to HHS-OIG and FBI
  • Analyzed claims, reviewed medical records, and conducted interviews

Fraud Investigator

TriCenturion
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Investigated fraud cases and performed background checks
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and compiled investigative reports

Field Investigator

US Investigation Services (USIS)
01.2002 - 07.2007
  • Conducted federal background investigations for national security clearance
  • Interviewed subjects and corroborating sources, prepared detailed reports

Education

B.S. - Broadcast Journalism

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX

Mass Communications

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

High School Diploma - undefined

Castleberry High School
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Detailed document analysis
  • Data accuracy assessment
  • Prioritization of deadlines
  • Experienced with various research tools
  • Proofreading expertise
  • Task prioritization
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective communication in cross-functional teams

Certification

Certified Fraud Examiner (10/2008- – 11/2015)

Awards

Stellar Award – CBS 11 (2017-12) Recognized for contributions to Doug Dunbar’s Snowball Express feature.

Timeline

Content Editor (Assignment Editor)

WFAA/Tegna
09.2023 - 06.2025

Senior Investigator (Remote)

Optum/UnitedHealthcare
03.2021 - 05.2023

Freelance Assignment Editor

CBS News and Stations – KTVT
03.2019 - 10.2019

Speaker Coordinator

Real News Public Relations
03.2018 - 03.2019

Weekend Assignment Editor

KTVT CBS
12.2015 - 02.2018

Health Fraud Investigator Lead

Health Integrity (now Qlarant)
01.2009 - 11.2015

Fraud Investigator

TriCenturion
08.2007 - 12.2008

Field Investigator

US Investigation Services (USIS)
01.2002 - 07.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Castleberry High School

B.S. - Broadcast Journalism

Texas Wesleyan University

Mass Communications

Tarrant County College

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