Pete Harvey

Experience

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  Pennsylvania State Police

  Aug 1992 - Apr 2015

  Vehicle Fraud Investigator - Trooper FIrst Class

  Investigations:- Faulty vehicle inspection investigations and Official Inspection station operations- Vehicle sales tax fraud- Vehicle title and registration fraud- Full agent and messenger fraudulent practices- Unlicensed vehicle dealer activity- Auto salvage yard practices- Auto auction practices- Odometer fraud/rollbacks- Tampering with vehicle identification numbers/verification- Annual and spot inspection of school buses- Led undercover sting operations.- Insurance fraud- Auto Theft investigations-conducted chop shop investigation.- Possess a certification as a CDL - certified inspection mechanic for all classes of vehicles- administrated school bus inspection program, more than ten years and 5000 plus inspections.-facial recognition software for fraudulently obtained credentials/one in the same, legacy and duplicity cases.-subject matter expert - Erie Co Court- vehicle safety inspection program, process and execution of PENNDOT titles and forms, vehicle equipment standards, forensic inspection of vehicles and parts. - assisted departments in for forensic inspections pursuant to criminal offenses as well as traffic crashes. -Author – regulations, test exams for the VFI program and PSP Bureau of Training and Education,-certified as a subject matter expert: written several regulations and follow up revisions in concert with statutory changes.- certified instructor by the municipal training academy - collegiate level of instruction.- Instructor for the PENNDOT regulated client services for the basic and advanced agent services training.-creation, implementation and maintenance of the of highway assistance program of the PSP roadside assistance program.- Affiant of largest PSP criminal investigation surrounding fraudulent salvor activity- 5 simultaneous search warrants and the recovery of 1143 stolen vehicles.- Erie Police Dept. Criminal Investigation Division. The largest scale financial crime case in EPD history. Show less

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  Erie Insurance Group

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Executive Consultant

  I was tasked to evaluate several areas of Erie Insurance structure: Claims, FNOL, Salvage vehicle process, Branch, Corporate, Auto theft, Fraud investigation and training. I was assigned an adjuster number and system user ID. I used the CMS system along with interviews with employees to ascertain data in order to compile a comprehensive evaluation and final report.

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  Bentley Tree Care

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Operations Manager

  As the operations manager at Bentley Tree Care I was involved in every facet of operation at the company from the office to the stump grinder. I am still considered a trustee of the company and well respected for my accomplishments. I was tasked with work place safety, training, scheduling, EEO compliance, logistics, employee performance evaluation, career development, work safe practices-compliance as well as customer satisfaction. My responsibilities also included fleet maintenance while maintaining a budget. I ran every piece of equipment when called upon, but understood that more capable hands were always the best choice when available. Show less

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  West County Auto Inc.

  Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Manager

  My responsibilities at West County Auto were to streamline the business operations, organize the systems used for billing, bring receivables up to date, implement proper practices for complying with Commonwealth of PA regulations, evaluate workforce and address efficiency. Evaluate common practices and insure they were in agreement with the company goals and objectives. I was also tasked with exploring revenue streams and enhancing profitability. I was given the responsibility of quoting all jobs and assigning a price point that best fit our matrix. I have been able to satisfactorily complete my goals and objectives and continue in the capacity of Manager. In addition I also provide coverage for all facets of the light and heavy duty recovery/towing operations as needed. I am capable of operating every piece of equipment from the heavy duty wrecker to a skid steer, forklift, dozer or backhoe. Show less

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  Self-Employed Contractor

  May 2018 - now

  Private Consultant
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  Erie County Technical School

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Vocational Education Teacher - Vehicle Mechanics, PA State Inspection, PA Emissions

  Instructed high school students in basic and advanced automotive repair.