Janell Wagner

Experience

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  U.S. Office of Inspector General

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Criminal Investigator/Special Agent

  Investigated alleged violations of Federal Laws and Administrative Policy. Researched and identified applicable statues and policies. Conducted all phases of investigations including research, interviewing, report writing, document analysis, courtroom testimony, interagency coordination and presentation to the U.S. Attorney. Utilized automated and electronic equipment on a daily basis. Caseload covered 8 Western States.Completed Basic Criminal Investigators Training program (3 month Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; as well as many advanced training courses in areas such as: Interviewing, White Collar Crime, Computer Fraud Detection, Rico and Organized Crime, Insurance Fraud, Advanced Photography, Forensics, Criminal Profiling, Assessing Violence Potential and Advanced Interviewing amongst others. Show less

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  ABC Home Health Care Inc

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Compliance Investigator

  Hired as the Companies first Internal Compliance Investigator, assigned to work jointly with Internal Audit and Legal Divisions. Conducted research and investigations into fraudulent claims and practices in 18 states. Researched employee theft, fraud, Medicaid and Medicare contract compliance and computer security issues. Responsible for detecting weaknesses of internal policy, procedures and guidelines and recommending controls to ensure future compliance. Researched, trained and educated management and staff regarding pertinent laws. Gave small and large group presentations at the home office and in the field. Worked directly with Legal Department and Board of Directors. Special AccomplishmentsCompleted Certified Auditor Training and received designation as Certified Internal Auditor and Fraud Examiner. Show less

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  J. Hawkins and Associates

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Private Investigator-Legal Investigations

  Specialized in white-collar crime, Fraud and pre-trial sentencing Investigations. Duties included research, witness interviews, legal report writing, case updates, evidence gathering and control. Worked closely with Attorneys and Governmental Law Enforcement Agencies. Conducted all phases of daily administrative duties including contracts, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing and advertising. Used a variety of computer business software, including excel spreadsheets, word processing, investigative, research and graphics programs. Show less

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  Ramcor, Inc

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Program Manager

  Government designated Program Manager for the U.S. Treasury Department Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Responsible for successful transition of contract from previous long time contractor to a new bid winner. Performed all duties related to the day-to-day functioning of contract for training Federal Agents at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in areas of Interviewing, Court Room Procedures, Physical Tactics, Mock Trials.Interfaced with Government Officials and Law Enforcement Agents on a daily basis to coordinate role-playing efforts and schedules to ensure contractual compliance. Show less

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  ATT Wireless Inc

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Special Fraud Project Assistant-Auditing

  Researched and analyzed numbers and usage for possible fraud and non-profitability factors. Gathered, analyzed, input and maintained data in Excel and Access Databases. Interfaced with national field marketers and local team members to audit information on all existing specialized abbreviated numbers. Obtained contracts and assisted in decisions regarding profitability factors and deletion of over 3,000 non-productive numbers. Utilized databases and resources to gather information for over 10,000 ATTWS phone numbers nationwide. Show less

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  CMS

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Medicare Fraud Information Specialist

  Fraud Specialist for Centers For Medicare Services (CMS). Conducted fraud education for Medical Providers, Law Enforcement and Beneficiaries in 8 states. Liaison for CMS, Medicare Providers and Law Enforcement regarding Regional and National Fraud Issues. Responsible for all Networking and outreach activities including written and electronic materials, training, seminars, and one on one meetings. Assisted CMS Regional Office and Contractor Fraud units on Current Fraud cases as needed. Utilized a variety of Microsoft Office Software including, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Publisher. Show less

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  The Hawkins Group Legal Investigations

  Jan 2005 - now

  Mitigation Specialist, Criminal Investigator

  Owner and Principal of The Hawkins Group Legal Investigations. Experienced Investigator and Mitigatiin Specialist. Specializing in all phases of Fact Finding Investigations, Sentencing Advocate, Defense and Capital Mitigation.

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  J. Wagner Legal Investigations and Mitigation GA ; The Hawkins Group WA

  Apr 2005 - now

  Owner,Investigator and Mitigation Specialist