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Emmett Smith
Accomplishments
Over 10 years of experience performing research and investigative services for various
corporations
Researched and investigated individuals for law firms
An expert in fraud detection, identifying relationships, and California Law
Strong communication and written skills
Professional Experience
Research Manager–Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC, Clarksburg, MD ▪ October 15– Present
Develops research reports on technologies and investigative methods to be used in DHS and
Intelligence solutions
Sets policies and practices for gathering research on market conditions, competitors and
organizational trends.
Analyzes and presents gathered research to sales, research and development, and
management.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Manages multiple tasks and completes the tasks on time
Provides consistent management of client engagements (including client management, proposal
design, planning, questionnaire design, project team management, cost control, analysis and
reporting) and manages other members of the project team in the analysis of findings; the
development of conclusions and recommendations; and the creation of client presentations that
deliver a linear, evidence-based story on the topics in focus
Builds and nurtures client relationships, establishing a reputation as a thought leader and
managing expectations assertively and confidently. This also includes working with other
members of the management team to ensure that clients experience consistent, best-in-class
customer care and that projects are run in a proactive and efficient manner
Supports other members of the management team in the preparation of research proposals and
capabilities presentations, attending business development meetings and writing white papers
and articles
Utilizes innovation to surpass basic solution development
Collaborate across teams at weekly meetings
Fraud Manager–HP Tech Consultants, Herndon, VA ▪ February 2015– October 2015
Developed and implemented of best-in-class fraud detection analytics that leverages real time
customer and transactional data.
Developed an extensive set of customer segments, profiles and behavioral attributes and
leverage these in fraud prevention strategies and rules in Fraud detection platform.
Worked closely with Business Technology, Decision Management and Infrastructure teams to
prioritize and push forward projects that will enhance the attribute set and data sources available
for fraud decisioning on Fraud Management System
Developed account level as well as device level decision frameworks to support business
strategies working closely with a broad range of business partners.
Identified and explored new approaches and data sources to support improvements to existing
and new programs.
Developed effective strategy performance tracking ensuring that strategies are performing as
expected and feedback learnings into strategy and / or policy changes in a timely manner.
2. Established strong effective working relationships with a range of business partners, particularly
operations, HP Network and other Credit Risk Management partners.
Promoted a risk-aware culture; ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management
practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
Lead Investigator/Owner–TNT Inc., Riverside, CA▪ Jan 2003 – February 2015
Provided investigative service to California Law firms, such as Debra Smith, Attorney-At-Law
Located subjects of assigned investigations
Conducted covert observations of the subject, both stationary and mobile surveillance
Recorded subject activity on video utilizing a video recording device
Preparing written descriptive log of observations (Surveillance Plan)
Uploaded video evidence and surveillance report
Filed court documents
Served process documents to individuals
Software Skills
Microsoft Office and MindManager Software
Education
Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree – Everest University, Phoenix, AZ ▪ 2018
Criminal Justice Associate’s Degree– Everest University, Phoenix, AZ ▪ 2011