senior litigation investigator Resume

Desired Industry: Legal	SpiderID: 104
Desired Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia	Date Posted: 8/4/2003
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: present
Desired Wage: 70,000+
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75%
Highest Degree Attained: JD	Willing to Relocate: No Preference

Objective:
An accomplished senior manager and investigator with proven experience in the daily managerial and financial operations of a company. Provide investigative and consultation services on security related litigation, not limited to, but including insurance defense, disability, premise and product liability, automobile accident litigation, personal injury, business and consumer litigation, EEOC, harassment and other civil complaints, corporate theft, shrinkage, and internal fraud. Over 20 years investigative and security experience encompassing both private and government sectors.

Experience:
EXPERIENCE
1994 to present Noland & Associates, Marietta, Georgia.
Associate Partner.
Manage the daily operations of the agency; provide final approval of all communications.
Serve as key decision-maker and liaison with regard to all legal concerns and major cases.
Provide consulting services to HR managers in the areas of civil complaint investigations.
Responsible for and coordinate complex civil and criminal investigations.
Extensive experience with felony criminal matters to include both personal and white-collar crimes.
Prepare all preliminary needs for expert use at deposition and/or trial to include expert testimony.
Consult with business managers in the implementation of dispute resolution.

1988 to 1993 Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), Atlanta, Georgia.
Security & Complaint Assistant GS-6.
Responsible for all daily administrative and technical operations of the office during off-peak hours.
Provided administrative, security, and logistical support during special events and high-profile cases.
Addressed complaints, inquiries, and emergency calls from the public and other legal agencies.
Monitored security of main and satellite offices; implemented appropriate actions upon breach.
Description of additional duties can be discussed on a very limited basis.
Recipient of the Exceptional Performance Award for 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.

1983 to 1987 United States Air Force (U.S.A.F.), Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota.
Security Specialist, Sergeant E-4. Received HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Responsible for developing and managing a safe and secure working environment to include incident/accident scene investigations and reporting.
Conducted safety audits and inspections; investigated all breaches of security and compliance.
Provided educational instruction in the areas of conducting interviews and counseling.
Developed training classes; prepared and conducted scholastic training meetings.
Ensured quality control, job knowledge and trained other supervisory personnel.
Received the Good Conduct Medal; Small Arms Marksman and Outstanding Unit Award.

Education:
1998 to 2001 John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, Georgia.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) August 2001.

1988 to 1992 Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) � Major in Criminal Justice, June 1992.

1983 to 1987 United States Air Force Technical Training Schools, various locations.
Security Specialist Academy; NCO Preparatory Course; received both physical and scholastic training in a variety of security-related courses.

Affiliations:
Worked for Special Olympics; Jaycees; and Civitan International.
Noland & Associates is an active member of the Georgia Association of Professional Private Investigators (GAPPI). www.gappi.org/

Skills:
Interviewing of friendly and adverse witnesses as well as interrogating suspects.
Conduct training classes on safety; compliance; security; and investigations.
Undercover investigations of all types and degrees.
Superior management skills including monitoring and evaluating employee performance.
Remedy of complaints/grievances (dispute resolution) from both employed personnel and clientele.
Train, monitor, and discipline employees when required.
Crime scene preservation and investigation.
Expert testimony at trial regarding all types of criminal and civil matters.
Accident/disaster scene security, preservation, and investigation.
Exceptional legal writing skills and experience conducting research at all levels and types.

Reference:
At the time of interview, will gladly provide a list of personal and professional references and allow any potential employer to review my portfolio of certifications and acclamations.

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Jeff Starnes
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