Education and Professional Training

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice
• Certified Fraud Examiner (2004)
• Finding the Truth: Effective Techniques for Interview and Communication- Professional Training (2005)
• Document Examination Training Conference (2005)
• Advanced Handwriting Training Conference (2006)
• American Institute of Applied Science Question Document Training (2007)

Apprenticeship Served

• I have worked and studied under some of the nations most top Forensic Document Examiners such as James E. Steffen and Dr. Joe Alexander.  

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Investigation, development, and documentation of cases
• Research and analysis of leads to find potential fraud and abuse patterns
• Extensive public and private-sector insurance and healthcare knowledge
• Extensive legal knowledge
• The detection of fraud and forgery through Document examination
• Laboratory procedures
• Investigative microscope and photography
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience    

• Six years experience in fraud investigation
• Areas of focus:
• Medical records and claims reviews
• Medical billing pattern review
• On-site investigations
• Medicare beneficiary interviews
• Background investigations
• Fraud case preparation
• Anti-fraud reports
• Six years experience in insurance, legal research, and administration
• Areas of focus:
• Health insurance laws and statutes
• Statutory reporting
• Self-funded health plans
• Life insurance sales
• Bankruptcies and foreclosures

Professional Affiliations

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• Coalition of Handwriting Analysts International - Past Affiliate
• Indiana Paralegal Association - Past Affiliate
• National Federation of Paralegal Associations - Past Affiliate

Curriculum Vitae is available upon request