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Wanda Cordero

Maspeth,NY

Summary

6+ years of field investigative experience involving fraudulent insurance claims. Provided expert assistance to major insurance and construction corporations in investigative operations. Rewarded for keeping work percentage always above contractual requirements. Recognized skills in mentoring, providing concrete evidence, and leading in team projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Investigator

Root Investigations - Per Diem
05.2022 - Current
  • Collected documentation such as video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance efforts on subjects of interest.
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud, infidelity and child custody.
  • Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.

Surveillance Investigator

Unity Surveillance & Investigations, LLC
02.2022 - Current
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of interest for all types of fraud investigations.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Experienced in handling worker's compensation, motor vehicle and construction related claims.
  • Conducted preliminary desktop investigations prior to beginning surveillance efforts.
  • Generated detailed reports of surveillance observations and findings.

Hybrid Private Investigator (SIU &Surveillance)

Coventbridge Group - Contracted Under USDA
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Executed over 500 undercover investigations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under a company contract with the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Surveilled individuals with injury-related claims and obtained video documentation.
  • Conducted recorded statements for SIU claims
  • Located subjects of interest, reviewed background checks and vehicle locator reports as needed.
  • Conducted accident scene investigations
  • Appeared for surveillance related depositions and testimonies.
  • Licensed to conduct fraud investigations in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan and Washington States.

Private Field Investigator

Probe Services
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects for all types of investigations.
  • Searched computer databases, background checks, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
  • Appeared for surveillance related depositions and testimonies.
  • Generated detailed reports of surveillance observations and findings.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College
New York
2022

Criminal Justice Management & Social Sciences

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
2019

Skills

  • Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish (native spoken and written)
  • Professional Skills: Surveillance Operations, Undercover Investigations, Claims Investigation and Research, Information Verification, Case Preparation, Critical Thinking & Data Integrity
  • Strong written and oral communication

Timeline

Private Investigator

Root Investigations - Per Diem
05.2022 - Current

Surveillance Investigator

Unity Surveillance & Investigations, LLC
02.2022 - Current

Hybrid Private Investigator (SIU &Surveillance)

Coventbridge Group - Contracted Under USDA
09.2019 - 08.2022

Private Field Investigator

Probe Services
04.2017 - 08.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College

Criminal Justice Management & Social Sciences

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Wanda Cordero