JOHN W.

GALVIN
Loudon, TN 37774 803.554.1131 E-Mail: JWGalvin3970@gmail.com

E-MAIL: JWGalvin3970@Gmail.com
CELL: (803) 554-1131

OBJECTIVE
Securing a Directors position of an investigative unit in forensic based
financial, integrity and/or background investigations.
EXPERIENCE
Award winning cross functional industry leader with 30 years of skills
performing and directing investigations of external and internal crimes,
violations and conducting background investigations.
Demonstrated ability to:
Build and focus superior teams.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Write reports and business correspondence and to work in a MS
Windows based operating environment.
Understand and use databased reasoning.
Think and come up with solutions and responses beyond that which is
rote or rule based.

QUALIFICATIONS
Conducted hundreds of in-person, subject interviews to obtain factual
information. Located and obtained information from a variety of data based
record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent
facts.
Substantial experience in engaging with managers and representatives at
contractor facilities, various U. S. Government organizations, and law
enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative
working relationships.

Adaptive to changing situations and environments, able to operate in

different cultural settings and to connect with others. Strong verbal and
written communications skills and exhibited professional demeanor in all
situations.
Previously held top-secret clearance.

2012-2015 TIAA-CREF Charlotte, NC Director Internal Audit/Forensic &

Special Investigations
Oversight of all complex investigations of suspected fraud involving company
and customer assets, and of related internal integrity concerns. Responsible
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for team organization, assigning and reviewing cases from inception to

disposition. Demonstrated ability to understand concepts across multiple
disciplines.

Highly successful in mentoring employee development and

expanding the units vital industry contacts.

2010-2012 TIAA-CREF Charlotte, NC

Manager Internal Audit/Forensic & Special Investigations

Conduct complex investigations of suspected fraud involving company and
customer assets, and of related internal integrity concerns. Prepared
comprehensive reports for prosecutors and internal organizational review
regarding significant and highly sensitive fraud and employee integrity
investigations. Developed a specific familiarity with investigating fraud
associated with financial services products and services to include; annuities,
life insurance, mutual funds, and banking products/services.
20002010 United States Postal Inspection Service Various locations

Supervisory Inspector in Charge/Team Leader

Provided direction and leadership for the overall activities of complex criminal
investigations. Regular planning, conducting and managing complex
investigations involving multiple defendants, organized crime rings, crossborder operations, and substantial financial loss or other significant adverse
impact.
Over ten (10) years of experience Program-level responsibility for organizing
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and monitoring complex sets of activities, people and resources over

extended periods of time. Well practiced in making final decisions on matters
affecting investigations. Proven talent for managing priorities, recommending
and implementing changes to work performance to meet objectives.
Experienced professional in the areas of identifying talent, conducting
interviews, hiring and termination decisions, performance appraisals and
development plans for direct reports.
19852000 United States Postal Inspection Service Various Locations

US Postal Inspector
Wide-ranging experience in the lawful acquisition, retrieval, review,
organization, analysis, and presentation of complex financial / business
records and background data. Responsible for multiple presentations of cases
for criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation, and extensive experience in
providing testimony at depositions, hearings, and trials. Significant and
effective experience in face-to-face and admission seeking interviews of
suspects, complainants and witnesses.

EDUCATION
19761981 CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY
B.A., History & Political Science

Completed while employed full time

CERTIFICATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI)
Member- Institute of Internal Auditors
Member- International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)
Member- Insurance Security Association (ISA)
Member- Carolina Economic Crimes Investigators Group (CECIG)
Member- Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)