Workers Compensation Investigator Expert Witness

Education

California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, June 1995

Work Experience

Investigation, Northridge, CA
Investigator, November 2004 – Present

• Maintain multiple investigative files, primarily regarding with workers’ compensation, domestic and criminal cases.
• Locate, interview relevant parties, and research information to obtain leads on subjects.
• Conduct video surveillance and obtain personal information while undercover, and at times with additional investigators (private and public).
• Review and analyze cases and provide recommendations.
• Provide extensive and detailed reports to management regarding a subject’s level of activity; and provide verbal updates to clients.
• Provide video snapshots and video streams to supervisors.
• Brief and coordinate with other investigators.
• Present video recorded evidence to attorneys and provide testimony to various Workers’
• Compensation Appeals Boards.
• Meet strenuous deadlines.

Horsemen Investigations, Huntington Beach, CA
Supervisory/Investigator, October 2001 – October 2004

• Managed multiple investigative files regarding worker’s compensation and domestic matters.
• Conducted surveillance and obtained personal information on subjects.
• Wrote daily, detailed reports regarding a subject’s level of activity.
• Supervised five investigators; managed casework for each, ensured prompt deliverance of reports, and coordinated work schedules. Provided training on proper surveillance, report writing and company procedure.
• Presented recorded video as evidence and provided testimony to various Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards.

Maye Investigations and Security, San Dimas, CA
Investigator, May, 1997 – August, 2001

• Assisted in Arising Out of Employment/Cause of Employment (AOE/COE) interviews.
• Conducted surveillance on workers’ compensation cases; researched case information,   interviewed relevant parties to locate subjects and determine subject’s activities.
• Testified at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards.
• Reviewed and analyzed cases.
• Provide detailed reports to management regarding a subject’s level of activity.
• Briefed and coordinated with other investigators.

Bartell Investigations, Glendora, CA
Investigator, May, 1996 – May, 1997

•  Assisted in AOE/COE interviews.
•  Wrote daily, detailed reports regarding a subject’s level of activity.
•  Surveyed insurance fraud related cases.
•  Obtained a full-time position while undercover to collect information in a criminal case.
•  Assisted attorneys in obtaining interviews from witnesses of a crime scene.
•  Presented video recorded evidence to attorneys and medical doctors.
•  Worked with attorneys to prepare for trial and provided testimony to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards.

Associations and Awards

• Investigator of the Year, Specialized Investigation, 2007
• Dean’s List, 1994, 1995
• Certificate of Merit, US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Licenses

• Department of Consumer Affairs

Skill

• Fluent in Spanish
• CPR Certified
• Systems: Mac OS X, Windows 1995-XP
• Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Movie Maker, iMovie
• 45 WPM

References

Available upon request.