Experience

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  Apollo Managing General Agency

  • Special Investigations Manager Apollo Insurance

    • Mar 2024 - Present

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  Kemper Services Group

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Special Investigator

    • Aug 2017 - Mar 2024
    • Dallas, Texas

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  W Hotel

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Director of Risk (Security)

    • Feb 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Dallas, Texas

    Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary or other staffing-HR related actions• Determine Security and Safety requirements necessary to ensure hotel property, employees and guest are protected against theft, crime and threats• Instructed Self Defense Classes for Hotel Employees• Arrange and provide special security services for special events and executives• Conducted Interviews and Investigations, submitted cases to local Law Enforcement• Conducted Security and Safety (OSHA) Audits

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  Albertsons

  • Dallas, Texas

  • District Loss Prevention Manager

    • May 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Dallas, Texas

    Company Down Sized:•Investigate internal and external issues, working closely with Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Legal• Responsible for protecting company assets to include, property against theft, illegal entry and illegal activities• Performed audits, prepare and submit required reports for management review• Conduct Anti Money Laundering Audits• Responsible for Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, etc.) for 32 stores • Conducted investigations regarding Human Resource issues, including sexual harassment, workplace violence, wages, etc. and , submitted cases to local Law Enforcement

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  InterContinental Hotel

  • Addison, TX

  • Director of Loss Prevention

    • Apr 2013 - May 2014
    • Addison, TX

    • Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary or other staffing-HR related actions• Determine Security and Safety requirements necessary to ensure hotel property, employees and guest are protected against theft, crime and threats• Performed duties as “Manager on Duty” • Arrange and provide special security services for special events and executives• Conducted Interviews and Investigations, submitted cases to local Law Enforcement• Conducted Security and Safety (OSHA) Audits

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  Navistar

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Loss Prevention Manager

    • Mar 2009 - Apr 2013
    • Dallas, Texas

    Company Closed Plant:•• Responsible for the security of employees and Military Controlled Vehicles• Directed and supervised a team of 52 security officers• Experienced in developing and conducting security related training • Ability to evaluate Security and Loss Prevention issues/conflict and to use sound judgment to make timely decisions to resolve conflicts • Responsible for ITAR (Export) Compliance and Training • Conducted Interviews and Investigations, submitted cases to local Law Enforcement• Developed and Maintained an Emergency Response Team• Conducted Security and Safety (OSHA) Audits including New Site Security Risk Assessments• Knowledge of applicable criminal law and experience in investigative techniques • Managed and administered employee drug screening (random and annual).• Trained employees on; Active Shooter Awareness, Medical Response, Evacuations • Responsible for Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, ProWatch, etc.) • Responsible for Monthly, Quarterly reports• Prepared and submitted annual budgets

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  Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies

  • Dallas Texas

  • Special Investigator

    • Feb 2007 - Jan 2009
    • Dallas Texas

    • Responsible for investigating fraudulent insurance claims• Conducted sworn statements and examinations under oath.• Responsible for assisting in training adjuster in insurance fraud.• Responsible for Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual SIU reports.•

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  Unitrin Insurance

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Manager Special Investigation Unit

    • Feb 2000 - Mar 2007
    • Dallas, Texas

    • Established and maintain the SIU budget. • Responsible for Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual SIU reports.• Completed Unitrin’s required Managers / Supervisor’s course, including Target Interviewing for new employee hiring. • Responsible for assisting in training adjuster in insurance fraud.• Conducted sworn statements and examinations under oath• Developed and implemented a Fire Affidavits for Unitrin Insurance.• Assisted in over a 5 Million Dollars worth of savings over the past year.• Developed and implemented a number of TDI (CE) training courses.

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  Tarrant County Sheriff's Department

  • Tarrant County

  • SGT - Patrols, Auto Theft, Warrants

    • Jan 1994 - Nov 2000
    • Tarrant County

    • Performed Patrol / Warrant duties• Conducted (employment) background investigations • Completed Incident/Accident Reports• Provided leadership and training to a staff of 47 personnel

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  U.S. Navy

  • NAS Dallas

  • Chief Criminal Investigator

    • Apr 1979 - Apr 1999
    • NAS Dallas

    • Conducted multiple concurrent investigations on criminal offenses committed by military personnel, civilian employees• Directed and supervised a team of 9 investigators and provided guidance and training to a 45 – person patrol department• Enforced Military Law, U.S. Magistrate Law, and Department of Defense Regulations.• Prepared detailed reports for senior personnel.• Worked closely with Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies and Insurance Agencies• Developed and implemented a new Field Training Officer program • Implemented the Command Magistrate program and developed training requirements for the Base Police Department• Evidence Custodian – Collected, prepared and stored all evidence, was fully accountable for chain-of-evidence preservation