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United States

Work across the corporate licensing team to prepare entity applications across all verticals both domestic and international, and provide guidance on vendor licensing for both initial entry and renewals. Support external and internal business partners, communicate with outside counsel and regulators, and contribute to the global compliance and risk team.

Monitor and evaluate changes in laws and regulations in collaboration with AG, accounting, audit, field investigations, and technology to functionally adjust and create and implement new/updated policies and procedures. Assimilate and present compliance information to stakeholders to support informed decision-making. Conduct background checks and lead regulatory/criminal investigations of applicants. Plan and conduct training sessions for DAs regarding local law enforcement, criminal fillings, and technology implementation. Communicate with attorneys, companies, individuals, and other regulators on behalf of Sports Betting and Gaming while serving as a licensing liaison. Recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Gaming Award for Outstanding Individual in the Field by North American Gaming Regulators Association.Manage cross-functional staff of 3 cyber investigators, 6 investigators in charge of background checks, and 2 supervisors; serve as the Field Training Coordinator for the background unit.Managed regulatory investigation resulting in largest fine in the U.S. for the Sports Betting Industry at the time. Instrumental in implementing the Sports Betting unit and maintaining Colorado as a gold standard for Sports Betting in a complex and changing environment.Oversee and review background investigations and present confidential company backgrounds to Gaming Commission for review of Sports Betting licensure.Integral in developing and implementing the strategy and procedure for business licensure and ensure licensee’s compliance with Division regulations, ICMPs, and state law while identifying potential risks for the state Gaming industry.Trained and educated DAs and law enforcement about Mobile Betting, which expanded Sports Betting/Gaming jurisdiction state-wide.Implemented Colorado Gaming Law and managed licensing and disciplinary actions to over 500 licensed businesses, and perform strategic planning to ensure control of licensing and enforcement.

Planned and performed complex felony investigations, prepared search warrants, testified in court, coordinated and managed interviews, interrogations, and arrests to provide the community with accountability for major crimes. Acted as subject matter expert while investigating various criminal activities and testifying in court. Proactively responded to emergencies, serious crimes, and calls for service to provide protection to citizens and businesses in the community.Honored with Commander's Citation for demonstrating exemplary service, above and beyond the normal scope of duties, on a case involving a home invasion and attempted rape, which significantly impacted the community.Selected to participate in the specialized Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) to conduct unmarked and plain clothes investigations and sting operations.Supervised and monitored 80-160 inmates in an open jail environment to ensure a controlled and safe environment and provided courtroom security and conducted extraditions transporting inmates around the United States and Colorado.Participated in a wide range of security missions including SWAT Calls, cell extraction, extraditions, riot control, and other special operations while serving in the Special Response Team (SRT).

Delivered exceptional customer service while receiving incoming calls and providing guidance on consumer loan products including personal, home equity, motorcycle, auto, and RV. Managed loan paperwork for clients while serving as a loan officer at ENT service centers. Recognized as the top producing loan officer on the phone for several months.Tracked and submitted Personal Identifiable Information (PII) into system to identify individual qualification for loan application and performed due diligence on members.