Sandra Petkov

About

Experienced CEO, Private Investigator, and Cyber Investigator with a strong background in legal and investigative fields. Skilled in managing and conducting investigations, quality control, and consultancy across various sectors. Extensive experience in the paralegal and private investigation industries. Expertise in cybersecurity, due diligence, risk management, and strategic business planning.

Experience

• Chief Private and Cyber Investigator · Rondesse2023-06-01 –

  Identify and probe financial fraud cases. Trace scams and identify perpetrators using digital forensic tools. Uncover fraudulent activities and hidden assets. Collect, analyze and disseminate data about potential cyber threats. Mitigate risks and manage day-to-day compliance activities.

• CEO and Founder · SPeye Investigations2022-11-01 –

  Conduct various investigations from due diligence, surveillance, cyber and fraud, OSINT, KYC, AML, social media, and asset searches. Prepare and submit reports to clients. Lead all data analytics and reporting concerning business performance. Build and maintain a robust and compliant operational structure.

• Director Of Investigations · Alias Intelligence2021-05-01 – 2022-10-01

  Helped launch a start-up company. Managed a team of over 25 domestic and international investigators. Delegated tasks and made sure that there were enough people and resources to complete them. Collaborated with C-Suite executives implementing policies and enforcing rules and regulations. Identified, evaluated and prioritized risks and maximized opportunities.

• Head of Quality Control Investigations · Alias Intelligence2021-05-01 – 2022-07-01
• Senior Investigator/Quality Control · Vcheck Global LLC2019-01-01 – 2021-02-01

  Oversaw and confirmed deliverables are complete and received by clients. Communicated with clients regarding inquiries and coordinated with client relations. Collaborated with other team members from Quality Control and our company to ensure client deadlines are met. Contributed to the betterment of the Quality Control team by presenting new ideas and innovations. Identified and assessed levels of risks and violations.

• Business and Account Manager · JP Beats Productions2014-01-01 – 2020-01-01

  Collaborated and negotiated with music executives, artists, clients, producers, lawyers, and other business professionals. Booked and attended venues and shows for clients. Prepared press releases and articles for radio stations and magazines. Reviewed, edited and analyzed business contracts.

• Investigator and Paralegal Specialist · U.S. Department of Justice2017-04-01 – 2018-12-01

  Maintained and managed civil and white-collar criminal cases. Collaborated and negotiated with challenging individuals. Identified and assessed defendants' level of risk and violations. Investigated and analyzed financial documents and disclosures. Attended depositions, hearings, conferences, and judgment-debtor exams.

• Supervisory Paralegal Manager · Baker Marquart LLP2012-04-01 – 2015-05-01

  Managed a team of seven paralegals and legal assistants. Performed document review and prepared documents for production. Drafted, revised and formatted legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and contracts. Assisted attorneys with all stages of trial preparation and attended trial.

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant · Bird, Marella, et al.2011-01-01 – 2012-01-01

  Assisted ten attorneys in civil litigation and white-collar criminal lawsuits. Performed state and federal court filings, including e-filings. Tracked dates, deadlines and calendared for attorneys. Drafted and revised documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.

• Litigation Assistant and Client Coordinator · Initiative Legal Group2007-08-01 – 2011-01-01

  Communicated with clients and resolved issues on a daily basis. Scheduled and conducted client meetings. Managed cases and presented findings and reports to attorneys.

Education

• University of California, Los AngelesParalegal Certificate
• UC IrvineBachelor's, Political Science
• Bureau of Security and Invesigative ServicesPrivate Investigator
• McAfee InstituteCertified Cyber Intelligence Investigator

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