Lara C. HOOVER

P.O. Box ***, Tempe AZ ***** 480-***-**** adbx4t@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

Department of Justice certified crime and intelligence analyst with extensive criminal justice experience in both government and the private sector. Areas of expertise include critical evaluation of raw data to extract essential details, establish previously unidentified leads, and produce actionable information; the ability to simplify complex material – whether via written report, oral presentation, or charts – such that it can be understood by a variety of audiences; and more than twenty years of establishing and maintaining successful collaborations with colleagues, business partners and customers. Consistently highest productivity among my workgroup, with high quality work product. Recent, transferrable, and directly relevant experience with proprietary procedures and systems, to include internal records management systems and compliance databases. Key Skills and Proficiencies

Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations to investigations

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sensitive, and confidential information with professionalism and tact

Proficient in completing clear, concise, and thorough reports

Meticulous attention to detail

Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and customer service Relevant Experience

State of Arizona Investigative Analyst Mar. 2013 - Present Office of Child Welfare Investigations (OCWI)

Provide investigative and analytical support to child abuse, neglect, and homicide investigations

Conduct complex research and summarize findings verbally and in writing in a timely manner

Develop visual representations of complex operational data to organize and simplify relationships and processes

American Express Compliance Analyst Oct. 2010 – Feb. 2013 Financial Intelligence Unit

Review complex documents and other information to reveal evidence of criminal activity

Research involved entities to identify involved parties, relationships, and history

Complete comprehensive and accurate documentation in accordance with federal reporting guidelines

Relevant Experience - continued

Scottsdale Police Department Intelligence Analyst Sep. 2007 – Sep. 2010

Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-agency task force to identify cross-jurisdictional crime trends and address criminal activity by repeat offenders and street gang members

Research, investigate, analyze, and organize information on subjects to detect crime patterns and identify offenders

Create reports, charts, bulletins, and presentations of investigative findings Scottsdale Police Department Police Teleserve Specialist Jan., 2005 – Sep., 2007

Conduct investigations via telephone, including identifying and contacting victims, leads, and witnesses with efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality

Perform investigative analysis of information to establish elements necessary for prosecution

Complete thorough, accurate, and detailed reports

Serve as Field Training Officer (FTO) and Officer in Charge (OIC) in unit supervisor’s absence, to include review and approval of reports and recruitment and training of new personnel

Education

University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ (Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration) Commencement 05/09/2020; Anticipated graduation 08/10/2020

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ (General Studies) Certifications/Titles

Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst, California State University, Sacramento State

Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card #EF00230260, Arizona Department of Public Safety

General Instructor, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training

Security Guard Instructor/Trainer #1717148, Arizona Department of Public Safety

Security Guard License #1632195, Arizona Department of Public Safety

Notary Public, Commission #329811, Arizona Secretary of State Awards

OCWI Challenge Coin, awarded for participation in special project (2020)

ProEM, Special Recognition and Thanks (S.T.A.R.) Award (2015)

University of Phoenix Teaming Up for Education Scholarship (2015)

State of Arizona, PRIDE on the Spot Award (2014)

Unit Excellence Award, Office of Child Welfare Investigations (2011)

Scottsdale Police Chief’s Award for Excellence, Team Award: Crimes Against Persons/Gang Investigations Unit (2010)

Scottsdale Police Chief’s Award for Excellence, Supervisor of the Year (2000)

Scottsdale Police Chief’s Award for Excellence nominee, Police Aide of the Year (1996)

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