Thomas W. Raftery III, CFE, (FBI Retired)

Experience

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  McMaster-Carr

  Nov 1983 - Sept 1988

  Sales Development Manager

  Managed 11 member staff involved in all sales/marketing activities for 8 states, $50 million territory. Developed policies to achieve sales growth projections established by senior management. Instituted guidelines to improve customer awareness and service by monitoring order patterns, utilizing aggressive pricing strategies, and expediting delivery on orders which increased sales volume by 20% yearly. Implemented aggressive "know your customer" program which increased customer contact by staff to more effectively service customer base. Prepared performance reviews and made performance based salary increase recommendations to senior management. Made personnel recommendations to senior management.As Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager, managed 14 member staff and a receivable balance of $9 million monthly. Responsibilities included preparation of financial reports, development/ implementation of credit/collection policies, and legal issues such as adherence to FTC regulations. Led internal audit team and interfaced with external auditors.Participated in first phase of management training program with exposure to all aspects of the company. Assisted in the training of new employees, performed marketing research and transportation studies, and conducted departmental audits. Show less

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  FBI

  Sept 1988 - Jun 2010

  Special Agent

  Assigned to Oklahoma City Division from 1/89 to 10/90 on public corruption/governmental fraud squad. Developed Group I Public Corruption Undercover Operation (UCO).Assigned to Newark Division - Headquarters City Public Corruption Squad from 10/90 to 5/95. Developed major Group I UCO. Lead agent on another major public corruption investigation involving 6 other agents. Case Agent on Governmental Fraud Group I UCO.Responsible for all public corruption investigations in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties.Also experienced in the investigation of other criminal matters to include Anti-Trust , bank fraud, stock fraud, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, kidnapping, bank robbery, bankruptcy, health care, and terrorism.Primary Relief Supervisor with 8 years experience overseeing a squad responsible for all white collar crime and terrorism investigations in 3 counties.Case Agent on a highly successful major undercover operation targeting public corruption on the federal, state, and local levels in NJ and other states. Responsible for all aspects of the investigation. Responsible for reporting to all levels of management.Attended Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, for leadership and management training, June 2009. Show less

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  Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2011

  Special Agent

  GS 15 conducting investigations of corruption, contract fraud, and money laundering involving the use of Afghanistan Reconstruction funding in a high threat level environment. Identify problems in the contract process and make recommendations to senior government officials.Conduct fraud awareness training for U.S. military and other government agencies contracting officers.Coordinate money laundering investigations with U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, other U.S. and Afghan agencies, to include Afghanistan's Financial Investigative Unit, FinTRACA.Evaluate and develop law enforcement capacity and make recommendations to senior government, law enforcement and criminal justice officials for improving civilian policing.Liaise with various U.S. military units, law enforcement and other government agencies, as well as various international law enforcement agencies. Show less

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  TR3 Consulting Group, LLC

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  President

  TR3 Consulting Group LLC is a full service firm, licensed in the State of New Jersey, which provides investigative, intelligence, and security consulting services.tr3consultinggroup@gmail.com

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  Delaware River Port Authority/Port Authority Transit Corp.

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2014

  Inspector General

  Independent watchdog for a bi-state Authority operating four bridges, a police department, a river ferry, a high speed transit line, and real estate holdings. Corporate officer with reporting responsibility to the Audit Committee, and Chairman and Vice Chairman, Board of Commissioners. Responsible for establishing the new Office of Inspector General. Developed policies and procedures, hired staff, and developed budget for the department.Managed department charged with conducting investigations of violations of law and Authority policies, coordination of external auditors, conducting internal audits, and operation of whistleblower hotline. Developed procedures and policies to deter fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. Issued reports of findings and make recommendations to Audit Committee, Board of Commissioners, management and the public for policy changes and operational improvements. Managed project to establish and implement reforms adopted by Board of Commissioners impacting entire Authority. Responsible for ensuring compliance with reforms, policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Developed and enforce Ethics Policy for Authority. Responsible for evaluating and managing risk to Authority.Interfaced with Audit Committee, Board of Commissioners, Governors’ offices, as well as law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Coordinated yearly financial and bi-annual performance audits. Show less

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  The Falcon Consulting Group

  Oct 2014 - now

  Founder and Managing Partner

  The Falcon Consulting Group, International, LLC d/b/a The Falcon Consulting Group (“Falcon”) is a U.S. based firm serving clients globally in the areas of business integrity and compliance, safety and security, investigations threat assessment and due diligence. Formed in 2014 and staffed by former federal and state law enforcement personnel and accountants, Falcon assembles the best team of experts based on the needs and industry of the client. Falcon is strategically positioned to provide our clients with exceptional services efficiently, economically, and with complete confidentiality.Falcon consists of former federal special agents, state law enforcement officials, and accountants strategically located throughout the U.S. Falcon members enjoyed exceptional careers in federal and state law enforcement and have experience in a wide range of disciplines. Show less

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  Metro One LPSG

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2023

  Advisory Board Member