Mark Padilla Viau, https://www.linkedin.com/in/markviau1/

**** **** **** *****, ******, Utah 84040, Cell: 801-***-**** Email: ad0kqp@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Investigative/Audit/Compliance Executive with a proven track record of accomplishments and skills to lead and direct complicated investigations and financial reviews. Financial and Accounting professional who has organizational leadership skills, financial acumen, strategic business thinking, technically savvy business strength and experience with complex financial systems and programs.

SKILLS

Compliance

Investigations

Corporate Intelligence

Audits/Corporate Integrity

Financial Analysis

Litigation

Network Security

Protection Experience

Process Improvement

Entrepreneurship

Corporate Security

Public Affairs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• 2015-Present Freelance Consultant

Audit Manager/Supervisor, process improvement Manager. Consultant to initiate compliance, audit, investigations, internal controls and Entrepreneurial projects. Serves as a strategic partner to design and deliver people strategies and solutions, including workforce planning, leadership coaching, and organizational design. Compliance expert.

• 1997-2009 Federal Special Agent/Financial Analyst/Criminal Investigator, Audit Manager, FBI, Health & Human Services OIG, HUD OIG,

Lead Agent “Criminal Investigator” for complex national scope criminal and civil investigations.

Resulting in $92 million settlement (Columbia HCA) and $55 million settlement Fairbanks Capital. Emphasis on FinTech, Financial/White Collar crimes and compliance. Expert in investigations, auditing, compliance, risk advisory services, corporate security, Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, Securities Violations, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure, Counter terrorism, Cyber Security, Money Laundering, undercover operations, wire fraud, witness tampering, bombing investigations, defensive tactics, media analysis, interviewing/interrogation skills, Firearms proficiency. POTUS cabinet protection.

• 1998-2015 Field Grade Officer, Air National Guard, Audit Supervisor/ Manager, Compliance Manager, Public Affairs, Intelligence, Internal Affairs, Threat Assessment, Information Operations/Warfare. Network analysis, ComSec, OpSec, Homeland Security and Strategic Communications.

• 1992-1997 Audit Manager /Financial Analyst Air Force Audit Agency

Chief Financial Officers Act audits and compliance. Performance and Financial Audits.

• 1991-1992 Utah Legislative Audit Manager General. Performance and Financial Audits.

EXPERIENCE

Investigative Collection

Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records. Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.

Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.

Hands on, when necessary, to ensure timelines are met and quality products are produced.

A craftsman and resilient- is adaptable, takes action, exhibits tenacity, is action orientated.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

Questions the status quo.

Exceptional analytical skills and financial strategies.

Balances fiscal best practices and regulations/policies with department culture/mission and available resources.

Management

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Transparent and collaborative leader.

Politically savvy and high emotional intelligence.

A strong and enduring commitment to continuous improvement through business process reengineering, implementation of new technology, organizational change management and adherence to best practices.

Communication Skills

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Possess interpersonal skills that demonstrate versatile communication styles to affect positive outcomes, build rapport throughout the organization, and develop human potential.

Interacts effectively with others to accomplish the mission.

Entrepreneurial mindset that allows for creative outcomes.

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EDUCATION

Weber State University Masters of Professional Accountancy, MPAcc.

University of Utah B.S. Finance

Certified Fraud Examiner (former) and Certified Internal Auditor (license 23123) both by examination

FBI Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Executive Public Affairs Certification –Dept. of Defense

Squadron Officers School

Academy of Military Science

SPECIFIC TRAINING

FBI:

Core competencies: Collaboration, Communication, Flexibility and Adaptability, Initiative, Interpersonal ability, Leadership, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving and Judgment.

FBI Agent Training Program.

Networks and Networking For Agents and System Security and Exploitation.

Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, Kidnapping, Securities Violations, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure, Counter terrorism, Cyber Security, Money Laundering, undercover operations, wire fraud, witness tampering, bombing investigations, defensive tactics, media analysis, interviewing/interrogation skills.

Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC):

Federal Firearms Instructor Training Program.

Inspector General Public Corruption & Integrity Investigations.

Inspector General Undercover Operations.

International Banking and Money Laundering Training Program.

Honor Graduate –Inspector General Training Program.

President of the United States, Secretarial Protection Training Program.

Air Force Audit Agency

Professional Auditor Training School.

Intermediate Auditor School.

Communication School class.

Air National Guard

Fiscal Law Course.

Investigating Officer Course.

Defense Information School- Public Affairs Qualification Course.

Information Operations Fundamentals Course.

Squadron Officers School.

Information Operations Integration Course.

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