JOHN W. GALVIN

Loudon, TN 37774 803.554.1131 E-Mail: JWGalvin3970@gmail.com

E-MAIL: JWGalvin3970@Gmail.com

CELL: (803) 554-1131

OBJECTIVE

Securing a Director’s position of an investigative unit in forensic based

financial, integrity and/or background investigations.

EXPERIENCE

Award winning cross functional industry leader with 30 years of skills

performing and directing investigations of external and internal crimes,

violations and conducting background investigations.

Demonstrated ability to:

Build and focus superior teams.

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Write reports and business correspondence and to work in a MS

Windows based operating environment.

Understand and use databased reasoning.

Think and come up with solutions and responses beyond that which is

rote or rule based.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Conducted hundreds of in-person, subject interviews to obtain factual

information. Located and obtained information from a variety of data based

record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent

facts.

Substantial experience in engaging with managers and representatives at

contractor facilities, various U. S. Government organizations, and law

enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative

working relationships.

Adaptive to changing situations and environments, able to operate in

different cultural settings and to connect with others. Strong verbal and

written communications skills and exhibited professional demeanor in all

situations.

Previously held top-secret clearance.

2012-2015 TIAA-CREF Charlotte, NC Director Internal Audit/Forensic &

Special Investigations

Oversight of all complex investigations of suspected fraud involving company

and customer assets, and of related internal integrity concerns. Responsible

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for team organization, assigning and reviewing cases from inception to

disposition. Demonstrated ability to understand concepts across multiple

disciplines. Highly successful in mentoring employee development and

expanding the unit’s vital industry contacts.

2010-2012 TIAA-CREF Charlotte, NC

Manager Internal Audit/Forensic & Special Investigations

Conduct complex investigations of suspected fraud involving company and

customer assets, and of related internal integrity concerns. Prepared

comprehensive reports for prosecutors and internal organizational review

regarding significant and highly sensitive fraud and employee integrity

investigations. Developed a specific familiarity with investigating fraud

associated with financial services products and services to include; annuities,

life insurance, mutual funds, and banking products/services.

2000–2010 United States Postal Inspection Service Various locations

Supervisory Inspector in Charge/Team Leader

Provided direction and leadership for the overall activities of complex criminal

investigations. Regular planning, conducting and managing complex

investigations involving multiple defendants, organized crime rings, cross-

border operations, and substantial financial loss or other significant adverse

impact.

Over ten (10) years of experience Program-level responsibility for organizing

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and monitoring complex sets of activities, people and resources over

extended periods of time. Well practiced in making final decisions on matters

affecting investigations. Proven talent for managing priorities, recommending

and implementing changes to work performance to meet objectives.

Experienced professional in the areas of identifying talent, conducting

interviews, hiring and termination decisions, performance appraisals and

development plans for direct reports.

1985–2000 United States Postal Inspection Service Various Locations

US Postal Inspector

Wide-ranging experience in the lawful acquisition, retrieval, review,

organization, analysis, and presentation of complex financial / business

records and background data. Responsible for multiple presentations of cases

for criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation, and extensive experience in

providing testimony at depositions, hearings, and trials. Significant and

effective experience in face-to-face and admission seeking interviews of

suspects, complainants and witnesses.

EDUCATION

1976–1981 CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY

■ B.A., History & Political Science ■ Completed while employed full time

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CERTIFICATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI)

Member- Institute of Internal Auditors

Member- International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)

Member- Insurance Security Association (ISA)

Member- Carolina Economic Crimes Investigators Group (CECIG)

Member- Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)