Experience

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Pacific Northwest Chapter #45

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Director/Director-at-Large

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Seattle, Washington, United States

• Legal Risk Manager 2

  • Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  Seattle, Washington, United States Identifying, containing, and resolving time sensitive and high impact escalations around product authenticity (counterfeit, trademark, copyright), fraud, legal, and safety issues. Performing incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation. Analyzing escalations from various sources within Amazon and determining possible root causes. Resolving high… Show more Identifying, containing, and resolving time sensitive and high impact escalations around product authenticity (counterfeit, trademark, copyright), fraud, legal, and safety issues. Performing incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation. Analyzing escalations from various sources within Amazon and determining possible root causes. Resolving high impact escalations using data (SQL, data dashboards, pivot tables) Lead collaborative efforts across multi-disciplinary teams on high impact escalations through final resolution. Serving as subject matter expert and liaison to legal personnel and provide evidence to defend Amazon from legal claims. Provides adhoc bulk data queries using SQL for legal requests. Represent and prepare Amazon witnesses for arbitration hearings. Take leading role in drafting and presenting deep-dive documents, including responses to senior executives and Correction of Errors (COE) reports. Analyze existing policy and process gaps, and develop scalable solutions to close them.



U.S. Small Business Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Fraud Special Agent

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2021

  Greater Seattle Area I work at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General. We investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in SBA programs in addition to conducting code of conduct investigations regarding SBA employees. Most Americans have become acutely aware of the SBA since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 the SBA was authorized to make or guarantee over $1 trillion in loans to assist small businesses economically impacted by the pandemic through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)… Show more I work at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Inspector General. We investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in SBA programs in addition to conducting code of conduct investigations regarding SBA employees. Most Americans have become acutely aware of the SBA since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 the SBA was authorized to make or guarantee over $1 trillion in loans to assist small businesses economically impacted by the pandemic through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. 1. I've led joint investigations resulting in over $21 million in cost avoidances and recoveries - saving American taxpayers dollars from entering the hands of bad actors. 2. Reduced time to bring cases to prosecution by 50% by being organized, early planning, and allowing team members to work in their strength zones. Show less



Drug Enforcement Administration

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Fraud Analyst

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

  Greater Seattle Area The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is an arm of the U.S. Department of Justice charged with dismantling drug trafficking organizations affecting America and our borders. At the DEA I held two positions, Records Examiner Analyst and Financial Analyst. I assisted DEA Special Agents with identifying, seizing, and forfeiting assets purchased with drug proceeds or used to facilitate drug trafficking. 1. Identified a personal residence valued at over $1,000,000 that was purchased with… Show more The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is an arm of the U.S. Department of Justice charged with dismantling drug trafficking organizations affecting America and our borders. At the DEA I held two positions, Records Examiner Analyst and Financial Analyst. I assisted DEA Special Agents with identifying, seizing, and forfeiting assets purchased with drug proceeds or used to facilitate drug trafficking. 1. Identified a personal residence valued at over $1,000,000 that was purchased with illicit funds. Worked closely with Pierce County, WA prosecutors to seize the property for forfeiture to the government. 2. Conducted financial analysis of a business records leading to the successful recovery of over $500,000 in assets. 3. Identified opportunities to conduct illicit drug cases by prioritizing the financial investigations and "following the money". Changed the culture and mindset of investigators on how to best conduct investigations. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • May 2003 - Feb 2008

  Greater Seattle Area I served just under 5 years active duty with the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Officer. I served two combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2004 and 2007. From 2004 - 2005, I was an Assistant Intelligence Officer for an Infantry Company comprised of over 150 soldiers. I gathered and disseminated intelligence which drove many successful combat operations in Iraq. I led the covert intelligence gathering efforts which resulting in increased security for our soldiers on… Show more I served just under 5 years active duty with the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Officer. I served two combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2004 and 2007. From 2004 - 2005, I was an Assistant Intelligence Officer for an Infantry Company comprised of over 150 soldiers. I gathered and disseminated intelligence which drove many successful combat operations in Iraq. I led the covert intelligence gathering efforts which resulting in increased security for our soldiers on the ground. From 2005 - 2007, I was the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program manager responsible for leading a team of UAV pilots and mechanics. I deployed my Team to Iraq and we were recognized by now 4-star General Townsend as being the best UAV Platoon in theatre. Show less