My career goals are to expand my knowledge of cybersecurity and to continue to learn and be involved with anti-trafficking work and organizations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LERE SAR Investigator II
Global Compliance Investigations, PayPal Inc
02.2023 - Current
Conduct investigations stemming from Law Enforcement requests and subpoenas
Knowledge and experience completing investigations for accounts located in PayPal’s European and United Kingdom jurisdictions in a timely manner
Experience working complex high-risk investigations including investigations related to terrorist financing, human trafficking and child sexual abuse material cases
Able to successfully prepare accurate drafts of Suspicious Activity Reports/STRs
Was one of the first investigators involved in LERE’s initial National Security Letter ring fence team
Trained on how to identify specific information relating to potential National Security threats
SAR Investigator
Global Compliance Investigations, PayPal Inc
12.2021 - 02.2023
Previously worked for PayPal between September2012 and June2019, started as a buyer risk fraud agent between September2012 and May2015, then worked in SAR Compliance investigations between May2015 and June2019
Knowledge on how to conduct a proper investigation including transaction analysis, gathering evidence, recognizing suspicious patterns of activity and use of online research tools in order to make accurate decisions
Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations relating to suspicious activity
Ability to work in a team environment
Able to adapt to change efficiently
Ability to multitask
Expert at time management in order to meet expectations
Knowledge of PayPal platforms Venmo, Xoom and PayPal Working Capital
Review investigators work and provide valuable feedback
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft word and Microsoft Excel
Program Accuracy Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
06.2021 - 11.2021
Reviews and assesses state assessments for case managers working in the foster care system
Provides timely feedback to better assist families involved in the foster care system
Expert at attention to detail
Extensive knowledge of the foster care system
Case Manager/Adoption Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
03.2020 - 05.2021
Mandatory reporter
Completes initial and ongoing assessments
Responsible for initial contact of children and subsequent placement
Develops and implements case plans and permanency goals with children and families
Determines and recommends services for children and families
Preparing families and children for reunification or other permanency objectives
Completes court reports and participates in court
Works collaboratively with different agencies and team members
Trained in identifying trauma and child development
Trained and understands family centered practice
Completes safety assessments and investigations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding Children and Family Services
Ability to maintain accurate records
Expert at handling confidential information
Operations Director and Grant Writer
The Set Me Free Project
06.2019 - 03.2020
Writing, researching and meeting deadlines for grants
Conducting interviews
Updating policies
Managing employees
Fielding phone calls
Critical strategic future planning
Networking skills
Ability to keep confidential information safe
Ability to keep accurate employee timecards
Keep accurate grant statistics and maintaining accurate records
Knowledge of anti-human trafficking and prevention work
Working with the community to expand anti-trafficking prevention knowledge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha
12.2016
Skills
Quick Decision making
Ability to multi-task
Great at being detail oriented
Quick learner
Self-Motivated
Self-Starter
Able to collect and interpret large sets of data
Ability to organize
Ability to conduct thorough investigations
Can work independently as well as in a team environment
Excellent written and oral skills
Ability to work under pressure
Meets deadlines appropriately and consistently
Critical thinker
Timeline
LERE SAR Investigator II
Global Compliance Investigations, PayPal Inc
02.2023 - Current
SAR Investigator
Global Compliance Investigations, PayPal Inc
12.2021 - 02.2023
Program Accuracy Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
06.2021 - 11.2021
Case Manager/Adoption Case Manager
Saint Francis Ministries
03.2020 - 05.2021
Operations Director and Grant Writer
The Set Me Free Project
06.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology