James Farrow

6206 Wailes Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 749-1569
E-mail: jf77acc4@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: A position where my managerial experience, education,
research,
And communication skills would be beneficial and utilized in an I
Growth-oriented environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate
And long-term goals; ensure smooth work-flow and meet

Operational deadlines.
Developed interpersonal and communication skills, having dealt
With a diversity of professionals, clients, and staff members.
Member ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) An
International organization dedicated to the prevention, detection,
Deterrence and investigation of fraud in business and government.
Recent training courses: Fraud Prevention, Understanding the Basics
Of Fraud Examination, and Introduction to Fraud Examination.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cory First Choice, Virginia Beach, VA. 10/03-Present.
Account Manager

* Integral member of management team involved in goal planning,

forecasting, evaluation, and problem solving.
* Lead and provided guidance to independent contractors.
* Train, supervised, and evaluated office staff.
* Maintain Operations Budget.
* Other duties included Billing, commissions, Reports, expense
reports, terminations, property damage, vehicle maintenance,
accidents, hiring contractors, and settling claims.
New England Retail Express, Virginia Beach, VA 6/1990-12/2003.
Assistant Warehouse manager.
Responsible for delivery of client furniture, receiving merchandise,
Organizing warehouse and inventory.
Strayer University, Newport News, VA Campus, 9/01-6/05.
Adjunct Professor-Part-time: Taught courses in Political Science,
and Economics. Planned Lectures, and presented lectures to students
On Politics and Economics. Researched and compile specialized
Materials for outside reading assignments to stimulate class
discussions.
Black Stone Detective Agency Norfolk, VA 1995- 1997.
Worked part time as a Private Investigator.
SOS Investigations Virginia Beach, VA 1996- 1998.
Part time on call basis as a Private Investigator.

EDUCATION
Old Dominion University Graduate School, Norfolk, VA.
Masters in Economics Program 9/1984-5/1989. 27 Graduates
Credits.
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA.
B.A. in Political Science with Emphasis in Public Administration 1984.
Alpha College of Investigations, Virginia Beach, VA. Certificate 1993.
Licensed Private Investigator State of Virginia 1996- 1998.
Courses in Private Investigations, Public Record search,
Interviewing, and Criminal and Civil Investigations and Law.
MILITARY

US Army Infantry, Schofield Bks. HI 1977-1981.

Honorable Discharge 1981.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.