EXPERIENCE

Wells Fargo (Wachovia) - Charlotte, NC

Senior BSA/AML Analyst - Financial Intelligence Unit
2008 to Present
*Manage team of FIU Analysts ensuring compliance with bank and regulatory guidel
ines regarding BSA Suspicious Activity Reporting
* Provide guidance to internal FIU analysts regarding investigative techniques a
nd risk issues affecting the Bank
* Effectively communicate through written and oral communications with FIU Analy
sts and Management
* Research, analyze, and investigate customer activity for potential AML-related
suspicious activity and make recommendations for Suspicious Activity Reporting
* Use transactional and customer records, external data, publicly-available info
rmation, and other available information to prepare and thoroughly document fact
ual and impartial findings in an accurate and timely manner
* Compile data, and maintain necessary records and files to ensure efficient and
consistent reporting
* Excellent understanding of the BSA regulations and FinCEN guidelines with unde
rstanding of reputation, legal, and regulatory risks affecting the Bank
* Maintain knowledge of current schemes associated with money laundering, terror
ist financing, fraud, and financial crimes
* Contribute BSA/AML consulting, expertise, and support for projects and initiat
ives across organization
* Expert knowledge of bank information systems and case management systems with
proven ability to quickly learn new systems and programs
* High level of technological acumen to perform Internet and database research a
nd quickly learn new technologies
CIT Commercial Services - Charlotte, NC
Assistant Vice President, Senior Field Examiner
1998 to 2008
* Successfully perform collateral audits and written reports for prospective an
d existing clients in 33 states, Canada, and Central America for in-house asset-
based loan facilities
* Forensic analysis and monitoring when fraud is suspected
* Conduct complex and high-risk fraud investigations to assist the recovery of B
ank assets and legal recourse
* Effectively prepare and present findings to internal management through writte
n and oral communications
* Assist portfolio managers with problem loans by being on customer's site to as
sist in the monitoring and liquidation process
* Effectively manage several audits/projects simultaneously while mentoring and
training new staff

EDUCATION
Utica College - Utica, NY
MS in Economic Crime Management
2003 to Present
* Nearing completion of advanced degree in economic crime management. Degree com
bines the areas of management, technology, legal analysis, analytical skills, an
d a knowledge and understanding of economic crime from a global perspective
* Program consists of study of all types of economic crimes such as corporate cr
ime, computer crime, identity theft and fraud, embezzlement, money laundering fo
r terror and drug financing, and trademark and copyright infringement
University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
BA in Russian Studies
1992 - 1996
* Successfully earned bachelor's degree in Russian studies displaying proficienc
y in language skills
* Studied Russian language, literature, and culture with emphasis on contemporar
y issues such as organized crime
* Participated in overseas study program in Moscow, Russia in summer of 1995
* Earned Minor in Business Administration in addition to Bachelor's degree

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
* CAMS: Accredited as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by the Associ
ation of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (www.acams.org)
* CFE: Accredited as a Certified Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners (www.acfe.com)

Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request.