Human Resources Open Source
Resume:
DAVID J. COHEN, CFE
**** ****** *****, *********, ******** 21403
ad1h3c@r.postjobfree.com
www.djcinvestigativegroup.com
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
DJC Investigative Group LLC, Annapolis/Baltimore, MD July 2013 - Present
Founder
Investigation of class action securities allegations for numerous national and international firms. Cases include representation of shareholders or defendants, depending on the matter at hand. Development of client base for consumer action cases, and signing up of clients for representation in merger/acquisition and compensation matters. Responsibilities also include performing locate searches and background checks for a variety of clients and defendants. Performance of resume database searches to locate potentially significant interviewees. Utilization of internet and open source databases to conduct background verification. Conducting asset investigations for judgment and investment purposes which entails researching property records, vehicle records and financial records. Conducting insurance investigations, namely Worker’s Compensation Surveillance and Claimant Background Checks.
Milberg LLP, New York, N.Y. September 2000 - June 2013
Investigator
Investigation of class action securities allegations on behalf of shareholders in efforts to attain discovery power; responsibilities include compiling documented evidence, researching and analyzing securities claims/statutes, performing company/defendant background checks, telephonically interviewing former company employees, third party references, and preparing internal memoranda. Performance of resume database searches to locate potentially significant interviewees, and operation of Lexis-Nexis software to conduct an array of database searches, concentrating on interviewee residence and assets including property, vehicle and financial records. Occasional supervision of investigative unit which entails responding to varied attorney requests. Focus on special projects concerning legal securities complaints and internal office matters.
United States Department of Labor-
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, New York, N.Y. April 1997 - September 2000
Investigator (Safety and Health) - Region II
Investigated job discrimination allegations pertaining to workplace safety and health; controlled strategic development and execution of investigative process with responsibility for conducting field investigations, compiling documented evidence, interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses, performing background checks, proposing and negotiating settlement agreements, researching and analyzing federal statutes and developing cases for judicial disposition. Performed supervisory duties involving reviewing division-wide case files for accuracy and responding to varied requests from clients, investigators and management.
Audited state discrimination programs including evaluating effectiveness of policies and techniques, and recommendation of modifications for improvement.
City of New York Human Resources Administration-
Office of Revenue and Investigation, New York, N.Y. June 1995 - April 1997
Fraud Investigator
Investigated fraudulent claims for welfare benefits; responsibilities included performing background checks (e.g., Social Security, credit card and motor vehicle), researching and analyzing financial records, conducting field investigations including interviewing of welfare recipients and identification of collateral information sources.
City of New York Department of Investigation-
Office of the Inspector General for Economic Development
and Special Assignments, New York, N.Y. January 1995 - May 1995
Observed all phases of organization and execution of investigation of criminal activities involving city agencies, including financial fraud, influence peddling and bribery; assisted with criminal investigations in various capacities including performance of background checks, analysis of financial records, organization of incident reports and interviewing of witnesses.
EDUCATION:
Baruch College - Continuing Studies Business Program, New York N.Y.
Certificate, Concentration: Accounting (GPA: 4.0) July 2000
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Graduate Studies Program, New York, N.Y.
Master of Arts, Major: Criminal Justice (GPA: 3.5/4.0) June 1998
Yeshiva University, New York, N.Y.
Bachelor of Arts - Yeshiva College, Major: History, Minor: American Studies June 1995
Honors: Dean’s List
Activities: Member of College Sociology and History Clubs
Associate of Arts - Isaac Breur College, Major: Judaic Studies June 1995
Honors: Dean’s List
Study Abroad: Jerusalem Torah College, Jerusalem, Israel 1991-1992
ASSOCIATIONS:
American Association of Professional Law Enforcement November 2000 - Present
Society of Professional Investigators November 2000 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners June 2000 - Present
American Society for Industrial Security February 2000 - Present
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association February 2000 - Present
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Association April 1999 - Present
LICENSES:
Private Investigator License: New York State August 2002 - Present
Private Investigator License: Maryland December 2006 - Present
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of Courtlink, Pacer, Lexis-Nexis, IRB Search/Accurint, Tracers Information Specialists, Locate Plus, Clear/Autotrak, WordPerfect, and Microsoft Word; Fluent in Hebrew
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