Jerrie K. Anderson

 Dallas, Texas 75080

(972) 470-0877 • (972) 690-4954 • www.proinforesearch.com • p_i_r@sbcglobal.net

Summary of Qualifications

Imaginative, determined Private Investigator with lengthy research experience and knowledge of Internet tools effective in conducting background checks and additional investigations.

• Obtains hard-to-find information, beginning with miniscule details such as driver’s license number.
• Demonstrates diligence, attention to detail, and intuitive nature.
• Computer savvy, particularly with Internet and Microsoft Word.

Organized and experienced Administrative Assistant/Secretary with experience with computer and general office tools and machinery.

• Typing
• 10-key
• Appointment scheduling and maintaining records.
• Strong ability to multi-task and to deal with multiple departments.

License

Private Investigator’s License, # A14681, State of Texas 2007

Professional Experience

Professional Information Research, Dallas, Texas 2007-Present

Private Investigator/Co-owner

• Business start-up skills used to start this business.
• Developed all marketing material and service sales promotions.
• Indoor and outdoor sales.
• Formatting and typing all legal forms and sales proposals.
• Utilization of the Internet and telephone system to provide basic research reports on any subject.
• Provide pre-employment screening services to client’s including criminal background checks, social security and identity verification and professional and personal reference verification.
• Developed a research system to provide passive employee searches to clients.
• General background checks. Complete background checks on any one for any reason.

Sally White & Associates, Dallas, Texas 2001-2007

Senior Researcher 2003-2007

Researcher 2001-2003

• Researched community resources and employment opportunities for families relocating countrywide.
• Participated in departmental restructuring, including hiring new personnel and making procedural changes.
• Developed and implemented standard format for completed reports and initiated requirement of telephone verification of printed or Internet information.
• Consulted with client’s relocation counselor to determine type of services requested and client’s stated requirements, including distance from client’s address.
• Utilized Internet to locate service providers for transferred clients such as physicians, veterinarians, children’s activities, babysitters, maid services, education for special needs children, and elder care.
• Contacted providers to verify information and ask additional questions specified by each client; verified locations fell within client’s geographical restrictions.
• Created reports for client that included details for at least five contacts in identified area.
• Completed employment research, including verification of lists of potential employers by validating published telephone numbers and addresses.
• Located associations and networking groups.
• Provided licensing information for professional clients needing to transfer licensure from state to state.
• Contributed information that assisted entrepreneurial clients desiring to start businesses in their new locations.
• Fulfilled requests from company president to complete special projects.
• Earned recognition from upper management for creative thinking and ability to locate information.

General Information Services, Dallas, Texas 2000-2001

Supplemental Reporter

• Completed background checks for employment purposes, going beyond standard investigational procedures to locate information beyond scope of standard reporting.
• Expanded into new department along with two other reporters; earned opportunity because of capabilities and diligence as researcher.
• Obtained employment applications and verified information provided, including identity, Social Security number, U.S. work authorization, and driver’s license/DMV report.
• Verified education and included copies of diplomas in final reports.
• Contacted previous employers to verify work history and spoke to professional and personal references.
• Compiled information into easily accessible report and submitted to hiring representative for corporate client.

J&D Professional Services, Big Wells, Texas 1996-2000

Owner

• Contributed to startup of nonprofit community outreach center, which led to establishment of business that provided temporary secretarial and administrative assistance to local business owners.
• Opened offices for state and county, including Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District and Southwest Texas Rain Enhancement Association.
• Spearheaded development of procedures for new offices, including mission statements, office procedures, and guidelines.
• Handled licensing and permits, establishment of office locations, purchasing of equipment and supplies, and hiring of staff.
• Attended all Board of Director meetings and took and transcribed minutes.
• Established human resources functions and trained 14 employees to perform secretarial and clerical job responsibilities.

Education

Coursework, Weatherford Junior College, Weatherford, Texas