Fraud Security Expert Witness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Expert  is the President & Owner of a Private Company located in Florida. Expert provides over 20 years of private practice experience as a criminologist specializing in financial fraud determination & prevention, safety & security consulting services, litigation support, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony to both Plaintiff (50%) and Defense (50%) attorneys. He is a 1995 graduate from the University of Central Florida who studied criminal justice, psychology, and health sciences in which Expert continues to work in private practice, teach, and share his knowledge with several professional associations, organizations, and corporate industries across the Country and Global. During his years attending UCF and eventually throughout his career, Expert  developed, examined, and analyzed his self-policing strategies, principles, concepts, methods, and philosophies relating to safety, security, and financial fraud protection to be an asset for society and to contribute in ways on reducing society’s crime rate. In addition, Expert is a noted speaker, educator, author, consultant, and expert witness with an extensive educational and professional background who has received numerous awards and continued recognition of his work nationwide.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Safety & Security Expert:

• Premises Liability
• Negligent Security
• Personal Injury
• Foreseeability Analysis
• Causation Assessments
• Standard of Care
• Workplace Violence & Bullying
• Wrongful Death
• Employment Screening Policies & Procedures
• Security Officer Policies & Procedures
• Private Investigator Ethics (Policies & Procedures)
• Civilian Use of Force

Fraud Examiner:

• Fraud Determination & Consulting
• Fraud Prevention & Compliance
• Assets Discovery & Recovery
• Litigation Support (Civil & Criminal Courts)
• Business Management
• Risk Management
• Inventory Loss (Prevention Strategies)
• Deception & Deceitful Behaviors
• Psychopathy within the Financial Criminal
• Behavioral Psychological Assessments
• Trial Assessments & Consulting

Safety & Security Expert Litigation Support: Assault, Battery, Rape, Slips, Trips, Falls, Burglary, Robbery, Accidents, Vehicle Accidents, Corporations, Businesses, Hospitals, Hotels, Motels, Strip Malls, Malls, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Apartment Complexes, Banks, ATM, Schools, University & College Campuses,  Airports, Train Stations, Public Events, Public Parks & Recreation Areas, Theme Parks, Restaurants, Bars, Night Clubs, Commercial Properties, Community & HOA Properties, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA, OSHA, Privacy Regulations

Fraud Examiner Litigation Support: Corporations, Small Businesses, Commercial & Residential Properties, Financial Institutions, Insurance Claims, Healthcare Facilities, Investors, Securities, Money Laundering, Civil & Criminal RICO, Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Safety & Security Consulting Services: Safety & Security Assessments, Business Management, Risk Management,  Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Safety & Security Audits, Assets Management, Security Officer & Management Analysis, Private Investigator Ethics & Analysis, Fraud Examiner Ethics & Analysis, Private Security Assessments, Crime Prevention & Awareness, Financial Fraud Prevention & Analysis, Crime Statistical Assessments & Analysis, Safety & Security through Environmental Design (Pre-Construction/Existing Commercial & Residential Structures)

Criminology Consulting Services: Behavioral Psychology Analysis (Detection & Determination of Deception and Deceitful Behaviors), Character Traits (Inner-Self) VS Fictitious Reputation Traits (Society’s View) Assessments, Psychopathy within the Financial Criminal, Crime Statistical Assessments & Analysis

EDUCATION

• B.S. – University of Central Florida – 1995 – Liberal Studies (Criminal Justice & Psychology)
• Minor: Health Sciences
• Oviedo High School – 1990
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Continuing Education (Financial Crimes & Analysis)
• American Society for Industrial Security – Continuing Education (Safety & Security)
• American Society of Criminology – Continuing Education (Crime Statistical Analysis & Theories)
• American College of Forensic Examiners – Continuing Education (Criminology & Behavioral Psychology)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Private Company (2014 – Present)
• Private Company (1999 – Present)
• Fraud Examiner & Safety-Security Consultant (1995 – 1999)
• Kinkos – 1999 (Copy Associate)
• Allied Security – 1999 (Security Officer)
• K-Mart Corp – 1998 (Department Associate)
• The Wackenhut Corp – 1995 – 1997 (Security Officer)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICE TITLES

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• American Society for Industrial Security
• American Society of Criminology
• American College of Forensic Examiners
• University of Central Florida Alumni Association
• University of Central Florida – Liberal Studies Chapter Member & Former VP
• University of Central Florida – Crim. Justice & Legal Studies Club Member
• American Criminal Justice Association – UCF Fraternity (’94-’95)

NOTED SPEAKER, EDUCATOR, AUTHOR, CONSULTANT & EXPERT WITNESS

Safety-Security & Financial Fraud Prevention: Determination, Compliance, Consulting & Expert Witness
Speaking Engagements, Seminar Presentations & Continuing Education Programs Available
(Nationwide & Global: Associations, Organizations, Corporations, Business Owners & Investors)

EDUCATIONAL APPOINTMENTS & POSITIONS

• 2006 – 2008 The Knowledge Shop: Become Your Own Private Investigator (Instructor)
• 2007 – 2008 The Knowledge Shop: Protect Your Assets Before They Disappear (Instructor)
• 2012 – 2013 Oviedo Meeting Rooms/Learning Center: Numerous Courses (Instructor)
• 2007- 2013 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) Business & Construction Management’s     Academic Advisory Committee Board Member
• 2007 – Present  Certified for Continuing Education Programs for Florida Claims Adjusters
• 2009 – Present Certified for Continuing Education Programs for Florida Community Association Managers
• 12/2006 Central Florida Paralegal Association: Become Your Own Legal Investigator
• 02/2007 Southwest Florida Paralegals Association: Become Your Own Legal Investigator
• 05/2007 Volusia Association of Paralegals Chapter (NALA): Become Your Own Legal Investigator
• 05/2007 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Tampa Bay Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal and Locating Hidden Assets
• 07/2007 Jacksonville Claims Association: Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 07/2007 St. Paul Travelers Insurance (Tampa Office): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 07/2007 St. Paul Travelers Insurance (Tampa Office): Premise Security – Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Counsel
• 07/2007 Central Florida Paralegals Association: The Critical Challenge of Drafting Your Legal Documents
• 08/2007 Brevard Paralegal Association (PAF): Become Your Own Legal Investigator
• 08/2007 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Jacksonville Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal and Locating Hidden Assets
• 11/2007 CPCU Society Education Day (Central Florida Chapter): Premises Security – Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Counsel
• 02/2008 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA S.W. Florida Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 02/2008 Association for Accounting Administration: Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 04/2008 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Miami Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 04/2008 American Woman’s Society of CPA’s: Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 04/2008 National Association of Legal Assistance (Treasure Coast Chapter – PAF): Become Your Own Legal Investigator
• 06/2008 Jacksonville Claims Association: Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 09/2008 Paralegal Association of Florida (Pinellas Chapter): Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 09/2008 Central Florida Paralegal Association: Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 10/2008 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA N.E. FL. Chapter): Fraud Prevention – Applying Psychological Principles
• 10/2008 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Jacksonville Chapter): Fraud Prevention – Applying Psychological Principles
• 11/2008 Paralegal Association of Florida (Broward County Chapter): Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 11/2008 Institute of Internal Auditors (Central Florida Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 11/2008 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Central Florida Chapter): Financial Crimes – Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 03/2009 Paralegal Association of Florida (Boca Raton Chapter): Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 04/2009 American Society of Safety Engineers (West FL. Chapter): Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 05/2009 Volusia Association of Paralegals: Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 05/2009 Association of Property and Casualty Claims Professionals (Tampa, Florida): Private Security VS Public Policing
• 06/2009 Paralegal Association of Florida (S.W. Florida Chapter): Criminology – The 21st Century Criminologist
• 06/2009 Community Association Management Professionals (CAMP) – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 11/2009 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Central Florida Chapter) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 11/2009 Paralegal Association of Florida (Boca Raton Chapter) – Criminology: The 21st Century Criminologist
• 03/2010 Treasure Coast Community Association Managers (TC CAMS) – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 06/2010 Community Association Management Professionals (CAMP) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 08/2010 Miami Management, Inc. (Property Management Company) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 03/2011 Miami Management, Inc. (Property Management Company) – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 03/2011 Miami Management, Inc. (Property Management Company) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 03/2011 Community Association Management Professionals (CAMP) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 03/2011 Treasure Coast Community Association Managers (TC CAMS) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 06/2011 Palm Beach Community Manager’s Association (PBCMA) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 09/2011 First Southern Bank’s Education Day (Sponsor) for Community Association Managers – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 11/2011 Institute of Internal Auditors (N.E. FL. Chapter) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 11/2011 Institute of Internal Auditors (N.E. FL. Chapter) – Financial Crimes: Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 02/2012 Institute of Internal Auditors (S.W. FL. Chapter) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 02/2012 First Southern Bank’s Education Day (Sponsor) for Community Association Managers – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 03/2012 South Florida Condo & HOA Expo (Sponsor) for Property & Community Association Managers – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 03/2012 Tampa Bay Condo & HOA Expo (Sponsor) for Property & Community Association Managers – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 05/2012 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Tampa Bay Chapter: Computer Crimes Conference) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 10/2012 South Florida Condo & HOA Expo (Sponsor)  for Property & Community Association Managers – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 11/2012 Florida Institute of CPA’s (Sun Coast Chapter) – Financial Crimes: Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 11/2012 Continuing Education Matrix, Inc. (Marco Island-Collier County, FL Property/Community Association Managers) Education Day – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 12/2012 Paralegal Association of Florida (Boca Raton Chapter) – Become Your Own Legal Investigator

INVITED LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

• 04/2006 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Fraud and Security Protection
• 09/2006 Kiwanis Club (New Tampa Chapter) – Fraud and Security Protection
• 04/2007 American Society for Industrial Security (Ft. Lauderdale Chapter) – Premise Security: Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Counsel
• 05/2007 Plant City Bar Association – Criminology: The 21st Century Criminologist
• 06/2007 American Society for Industrial Security (Miami Chapter) – Premise Security: Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Counsel
• 07/2007 North Tampa Chamber of Commerce – ID Theft Prevention & Detection
• 10/2007 CPCU Society (South Florida Chapter) – Financial Crimes: Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 10/2007 American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter) – Premises Security: Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Counsel
• 10/2007 American Society of Women Accountants Joint National Conference – Financial Crimes: Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 11/2007 I-Trade FX, LLC – Offshore Fraud Prevention & Detection
• 01/2008 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Safety & Security Psychological Principles for Construction Management
• 02/2008 Seminole Community College – Financial Fraud Prevention & Awareness within Educational Institutions
• 05/2008 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA – N.E. Florida Chapter) – Financial Crimes: Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
• 08/2008 Rotary Club of Lake Mary – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 09/2008 International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (Central Florida Chapter) – Private Security VS Public Policing
• 11/2008 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Safety & Security Psychological Principles for Construction Management
• 11/2008 American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter) – Private Security VS Public Policing
• 01/2009 Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA- N. Central FL. Chapter) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 01/2009 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Safety & Security Psychological Principles for Construction Management
• 03/2009 University of Central Florida (College of Health & Public Affairs) – Criminology: The 21st Century Criminologist
• 05/2009 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Applying the Basic Safety & Security Model in Accident Investigations for Construction Management
• 05/2010 International Assoc. of Special Investigation Units (South FL. Chapter) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 09/2010 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 09/2010 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Fraud Prevention: Applying Psychological Principles
• 10/2010 Strayer University (Orlando Campus) – Criminology: The 21st Century Criminologist
• 11/2010 Everglades University (Orlando Campus) – Safety & Security Psychological Principles for Construction Management
• 10/2011 University of Central Florida Mentoring Knight Program – Criminology: The 21st Century Criminologist
• 04/2012 American Society for Industrial Security (Miami Chapter) – Reducing Safety & Security Claims
• 04/2012 American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter) – Psychological Principles for Workplace Violence
• 08/2012 Attorney Breakfast Club (Broward County Chapter) – Growing Your Law Practice by Working Smarter Not Harder
• 08/2012 Attorney Breakfast Club (Dade County Chapter) – Growing Your Law Practice by Working Smarter Not Harder

T.V.-RADIO POSITIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA BROADCASTS

Available Upon Request

PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES

Available Upon Request

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• Certificate of Appreciation – Kiwanis Club of New Tampa
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Society for Industrial Security (Ft. Lauderdale Chapter)
• Certificate of Appreciation – Volusia Association of Paralegals (NALA)
• Certificate of Appreciation – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Jacksonville Chapter)
• Letter of Appreciation – Brevard Paralegal Association (PAF)
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter)
• Letter of Commendation – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA S.W. Florida Chapter)
• Letter of Appreciation – Association for Accounting Administration
• Speaker Appreciation Plaque – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Miami Chapter)
• Letter of Appreciation – American Woman’s Society of CPA’s
• Certificate of Appreciation Plaque – International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (Central Florida Chapter)
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter)
• Letter of Appreciation – Paralegal Association of Florida (Boca Raton Chapter)
• Letter of Appreciation – University of Central Florida (College of Health & Public Affairs)
• Certificate of Appreciation – Volusia Association of Paralegals
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Society for Industrial Security (Space Coast Chapter)