Experience

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  Talcott Resolution

  • Windsor, CT

  • Manager, Corporate Security | Investigative Services

    • Jun 2018 - May 2022
    • Windsor, CT

    Developed Talcott Resolution security strategy and programs upon sale and separation from The Hartford which includes physical security, employee protection, workplace violence, and crisis management. Works collaboratively with Enterprise Risk Management to recommend enhancements to business continuity plans. Subject matter expert for all pertinent security and investigative issues including trends, new technology and best practices. Oversees the Emergency Preparedness Program including evacuation and shelter in place procedures. Developed the Investigative Services Unit which investigates internal misconduct and third-party insurance fraud matters.

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  The Hartford Financial Services Group

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • Senior Investigator, Internal Audit - Investigative Services

    • Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    Team Lead on large loss, detailed and time-sensitive third party fraud investigations. Team Lead for Special Investigative Unit (SIU) and Internal Audit/Investigative Services collaboration on major insurance fraud incidents. Investigated internal misconduct and workplace violence incidents and third party insurance fraud.

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  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  • Technical Advisor

    • Nov 1983 - 2007

    Managed Surveillance and Technically Trained Special Agents, Radio Technicians, Computer Specialists, and Language Translators. Supervised electronic surveillance for criminal and foreign counterintelligence investigations. Technical Instructor at Quantico, Virginia. Member of FBI’s Crisis Management Team. Chair of the National Technical Advisory Committee. Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) certified. Held Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances.

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  Portage County Sheriff's Department

  • Ravenna, Ohio, United States

  • Detective Captain

    • Oct 1977 - Nov 1983
    • Ravenna, Ohio, United States

    Managed 12 Detectives and investigations of complex and violent crime resulting in successful prosecutions with significant prison terms and restitution. Conducted Internal Affairs investigations. Coordinator - Portage County Investigator’s Association. Ohio Peace Officer Academy instructor. Member - County Dive Rescue Team.

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  United States Army

  • Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States

  • Military Police Officer

    • Oct 1974 - Oct 1977
    • Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States

    Enforced and investigated allegations of misconduct involving violations of Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).