Travis Investigations, Inc.
JAMISON TRAVIS
P.O. BOX 33281
Austin, Texas 78764
Qualifications
Experience in private investigation and extensive communications
experience including investigations, public relations, community
relations, media relations, marketing and fundraising
Education
1983 Rosary College River Forest, IL
1. BA, Communications/Sociology
Experience
1999 to Present Travis Investigations, Inc.
Principal/Licensed Private Investigator
. Plan, execute and conduct surveillance operations.
. Successfully acquire and professionally document evidence in
support of pre-trial litigation.
. Assist attorneys in locating assets, witnesses and their
statements, and various types of pre-trial
research for civil and criminal cases.
. Assist corporate clients in evaluating and pre-screening
potential new business relationships.
. Conduct background investigations for attorneys, private
individuals, and employers.
. Manage and coordinate the operations of a staff of ten
licensed investigators.
1996 to 1999 Investigative Solutions of Austin
Licensed Private Investigator
2. Developed new business and clientele.
3. Conducted surveillance concerning worker's compensation,
domestic, and criminal investigations.
4. Located defendants for interviewing.
5. Conducted criminal background checks for employers.
6. Developed knowledge of asset checks.
7. Wrote detailed investigation and surveillance reports.
8. Invoiced clients.
9. Knowledgeable of multiple databases.
1994 to 1996 Department of Neuroscience UT
Administrative Assistant
. Operated the telephone system for Dr. Creed Abel's office.
. Drafted various grant proposals
. Scheduled meetings
. Updated, maintained, and managed databases.
1990-1994 The Forum at Westlake Hills
Community Relations Director
10. Designed and implemented a community relations program,
resulting in a greater positive image for the Forum.
11. Coordinated, budgeted and supervised special events, including
media relations and promotions for the retirement community
and healthcare center.
12. Generated leads for the leasing staff.
1987 -1990 The Clairmont Retirement Community
Director of Marketing
13. Planned and implemented marketing and special events, which
included fund raising.
14. Responsible for writing, editing, photography, layout and
design for monthly newsletter.
15. Promoted community awareness of the Clairmont and developed
working relationships with agencies and organizations serving
senior adults.
16. Prepared and maintained annual budget for newsletter and
advertising.
17. Handled placement of all advertising.
18. Developed and maintained a mailing list of over 2,500 names
including all direct mail.
Additional Experience
1993-1994 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin
Member, Board of Directors
19. Chairperson -Grants; Co - Chair -Annual Campaign.
1991-1993 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Vice President, Advisory Council, 1992 -1993; Recognition
Committee Chairperson, 1992-1993; Publicity Chair-person/Member
Advisory Council, 1992
20. Solicited donations from Corporations for Recognition Luncheons
in 1991 and 1992.
21. Wrote and produced public service announcement for commercial
television stations.
22. Developed new brochure; photography and design Silver Time Soap
Opera/Public a access
23. Handled all public relations for television show.
24. Coordinated fundraising and grant writing.
1991 -1992 City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
Chaired Entertainment Committee
25. Coordinated volunteer recruitment and development for Senior May
Fair, 1990 and 1991.
26. Sold exhibit space to businesses and solicited donations from
national corporations.
27. Responsible for soliciting sponsors and donations from
businesses and individuals.
Free-lance photographer
Free-lance pastry chef