AREAS OF TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

   •  Examination of numerous documents and cases
   •  Handwriting Identification and Comparison
   •  Altered Numbers and Documents
   •  Disguised and Anonymous Writing
   •  Autograph Authentication
   •  Suspect and Questioned Documents
   •  Erased Writing Detection
   •  Indented Writing Restoration
   •  Thin Layer Chromatography Ink Analysis and Comparison
   •  Ultraviolet and Infrared Examination
   •  Checks, contracts, wills, deeds, graffiti
   •  Typewriter Identification
   •  Latent Fingerprint Detection
   •  Expert Testimony
   •  Public Presentations
   •  Court and Laboratory procedures
   •  Identity Theft Issues
   •  Notary Public Validation
   •  White Out Text Recovery
   •  Medical and Insurance Fraud

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

   •  ECPI College of Technology; School of Computer & Information
      Science; Charlotte, NC (currently); Accreditation by the Commission
      on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) *
            º  Associate of Applied Science Degree in IT / Networking and Security Management
   •  School of Forensic Document Examination; Dallas, TX (2005)
            º  Certified in Forensic Document Examination
   •  American Institute of Applied Science; Youngsville, NC; (2005); Accreditation by
      Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)*
            º  Certified in Questioned Document Examination
            º  Certified in Fingerprint Recording and Latent Print Development
   •  Handwriting University; Dallas, TX (1998)
            º  Certified in Handwriting Analysis
   •  New York Institute of Photography; New York City, NY (1994)
            º  Certified in Photography
   •  Triangle Technical Institute of Technology; Pittsburgh, PA (1985); Accreditation by
       Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)*
            º  Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Architecture w/ CADD

* Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education

APPRENTICESHIP

   •  Apprenticeship training under Don Lehew; Accurate Forensic Lab, ABFE (2003-2005)

EXPERIENCE

   •  Examination of thousands of signatures in hundreds of cases worldwide
   •  FBI Citizens' Academy Alumni Association; Charlotte, NC; Assistant to President (2008-present)
   •  Forensic Analysis & Engineering Corporation; Raleigh, NC; Expert Consultant (2008-present)
   •  Forensic Document Laboratory, Inc; Charlotte, NC; President and Chief Examiner (2007-present)
   •  Forensics 101, Inc; Charlotte, NC; Instructor; Forensic Document Examination (2007-present)
   • Handwriting Services International; Charlotte, NC; Forensic Document Examiner and
      Director of Southeast Division (2004-2007)
   •  Starks Training Institute Inc.; Charlotte, NC (2003-present)
            º  Assistant to President
            º  Research, Media & Technical Support, Newsletter Editor
            º  North Carolina CCW Certification Course; Assistant Firearms Instructor and Range Officer
                to both private and government clients; ongoing bi-weekly
            º  Safety Awareness Classes; Guest Presenter, “Signature Self Defense”; ongoing monthly

PROFICIENCY

   •  Annually participated successfully in the Handwriting Identification proficiency testing program of the
      Forensic Expertise Profiling Laboratory at Latrobe University in Australia.  Results available upon
      request.  (2006-present)

SEMINARS/TRAINING

   •  National Correctional Peace Officers Foundation – Project 2000 XIII; Tampa, FLA.; “Gangs in Prisons”;
      training by Pat Bjorklund; CPO Foundation (6/15/02)
   •  School of Forensic Document Examination; Dallas, TX; training by Curt Baggett, Don Lehew, William
      and Katherine Koppenhaver (10/15-17/04)
   •  Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists; Pittsburgh, PA; “Questioned Documents Workshop”;
      training by Jeffrey Bell, Claudine Riggio, and Richard Vorder Bruegge; Image Analysis Unit, FBI
      Laboratory (5/18/05)
   •  School of Forensic Document Examination; Dallas, TX; training by Curt Baggett, Don Lehew, Reed
      Hayes, Michelle Dresbold, William & Katherine Koppenhaver, John Dorie, John McGuire (10/14-16/05)
   •  The 2007 Techno Forensics Conference; Gaithersburg, MD; hosted by the Institute of Computer
      Forensics Professionals (ICFP), the University of Fairfax, Maryland InfraGard and the National
      Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) (10/29-31/07)
   •  North Carolina InfraGard Chapter Conference; Microsoft Greater Southeast District;
      Charlotte, NC (11/14/07)

PRESENTATIONS

   •  "The Making of a Forgery"; Starks Training Institute Inc. in assoc. w/ CPI Security; Charlotte, NC;
      ongoing bi-weekly ( 2004 - present)
   •  "The Making of a Forgery"; HSI’s Forensic Document Examiners conference; Dallas, TX (10/17/04)
   •  "Forgery and Protecting Your ID"; Rotary Club of Southpark; Charlotte, NC (2/16/05)
   •  "Forgery and Protecting Your ID"; Monroe Rotary Club; Monroe, NC (2/24/05)
   •  "Forgery and Your Signature"; Union West Rotary Club; Indian Trail, NC (3/24/05)
   •  "Forgery and Your Signature"; Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg; Cornelius, NC (3/30/05)
   •  "ID Theft and Your Signature"; Credit Professionals International; Charlotte, NC (3/31/05)
   •  "Forgeries and Identity Theft;" Gastonia East Rotary Club; Gastonia, NC (4/25/05)
   •  “Forgeries and Identity Theft”; Charlotte North Rotary Club; Charlotte, NC (5/23/05)
   •  “Forgeries and Identity Theft”; Gastonia Kiwanis Club; Gastonia, NC (6/7/05)
   •  “The Making of a Forgery”; Credit Professionals International NC State conference; Charlotte, NC
      (9/17/05)
   •  “Photoshop and Questioned Document Examination & Analysis”; HSI’s Forensic Document
      Examiners conference; Dallas, TX (10/16/05)
   •  “Forgery Proof your Signature”; Top of the Week Rotary Club; Charlotte, NC (3/20/06)
   •  “Medical and Prescription Fraud”; North Carolina Hospital Volunteers state conference;
       Greensboro, NC (9/12/06)
   •  “The Making of a Forgery: Your Signature and ID Theft”; North Carolina Paralegal Association’s 22nd
       Mid-Year Seminar & CLA/CP Review Course state conference; Cary, NC (9/16/06)
   •  “Forensics 101 Inc Science Program and Document Analysis”; Union County School’s
       Teacher Conference; Professional Development Center; Monroe, NC (8/21/07)
   •  “How to Spot Forged Documents"; Senior Choices Summit; Shepherds Center of Charlotte; hosted
       by Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church; Charlotte, NC (11/13/07)
   •  “You Are What You Write”; Just for Teens Program; Main Monroe Library;
       Monroe, NC (11/15/07)

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

   •  Photographic Equipment:
            º  Minolta Maxxum 5 SLR camera w/ 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Macro lens
            º  Minolta Dimage Z1 Digital camera
            º  Minolta X370 SLR camera w/ 50mm f/3.5 Macro lens
            º  Testrite CS-2 copystand and lights
            º  Infrared film developing facility
   •  Microscopes:
            º  Meiji EMZ-5TR Trinocular 7-45X Stereo zoom microscope & boom stand w/ fluorescent light ring
            º  Bushnell 10X Stereo microscope
            º  MiScope MiSC-IR infra red 40-140X digital microscope / camera
   •  Analysis:
            º  Sirchie Indented Writing Restoration Kit
            º  Sirchie Erased Writing Detection Kit
            º  Sirchie Master Questioned Document Kit
            º  Sirchie FX8B Forensic Optical Comparator
   •  Lighting:
            º  Porta-Trace 10”x12” light table
            º  Inova X5 UV light
            º  Longneck Illuminated Magnifier
            º  Leica L2 fiber optic light source
   •  Computer and Software:
            º  Dell XPS410 desktop computer
            º  Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv6245us notebook computer
            º  Canon PIXMA MP460 scanner/printer/copier
   •  Misc:
            º  NinhydrinHT pump spray
            º  FUMMETTE Iodine Fuming
            º  Thin Layer Chromatography analysis materials and components
            º  Variety of measuring devices, templates, filters, reticles and magnifiers

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

   •  North Carolina InfraGard Chapter of the FBI’s National InfraGard Organization
   •  National Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
   •  NRA Business Affiliation
   •  North Carolina Sheriff’s Association
   •  North Carolina Association of Private Investigators
   •  I choose to not join any document examiner associations that are fee-based memberships
       or exclusive “invitation only” and “grandfathering” organizations

LIBRARY

   •  “How to Become a Dangerous Expert Witness” by Steven Babitsky, Esq. & James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
   •  “The Questioned Document Examiner and the Justice System” by Dr. Ray Walker
   •  “Questioned Documents Second Edition” by Albert S. Osborn
   •  “Handwriting Identification: Facts and Fundamentals” by Roy A. Huber and A. M. Headrick
   •  “Document Examiner Textbook” by Jess Hines
   •  “Forensic Handwriting Identification: Fundamental Concepts and Principles” by Ron Morris
   •  “The Business of Document Examination Second Edition” by Katherine Koppenhaver
   •  “Attorney’s Guide to Document Examination” by Katherine Koppenhaver
   •  “How to Qualify as an Expert Witness” by Katherine Koppenhaver
   •  “Questions for Document Examiners for Court and Deposition” by Katherine Koppenhaver
   •  “How to Excel During Depositions” by Steven Babitsky, Esq. & James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
   •  “How to Excel During Cross-Examination” by Steven Babitsky, Esq. & James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.
   •  “Barron’s Law Dictionary” by Steven H. Gifis
   •  “Disputed Handwriting” by Jerome B. Lavay
   •  Issues of “Forensic Magazine” by various contributors
   •  “Barron’s Law Dictionary” by Steven H. Gifis
   •  “Criminal Justice” by Dennis Hoffman
   •  “The Physician's Desk Reference to Prescription Drugs: 7th Edition” by Thompson PDR
   •  “Techno Security’s Guide to E-Discovery and Digital Forensics” by Jack Wiles
   •  “Techno Security’s Guide to Managing Risks” by Jack Wiles
   •  “Essential Computer Security” by Tony Bradley
   •  “Cyber Crime Investigations” by Anthony Reyes

PUBLICATIONS

   •  “Protect Your Identity: Make Your Signature Forgery Proof”; co-authored with Taylor Morgan;
      Handwriting University newsletter (4/19/05)
   •  “The Exemplar”; Editor-in-Chief, Handwriting Services International corporate newsletter for
      Forensic Document Examiners; published quarterly; Dallas, TX (2005-2007)
            º  Articles written for “The Exemplar”
                  • Case File (1/06)
                  • Don't Be A Victim (3/06)
                  • Need Records in a Snap? (6/06)
                  • Check Washing Experiment (9/06)
   •  “Protect Your Signature”; Article for “World Wide Wisdom”; Resource website
      www.worldwidewisdom.net (7/00)
   •  “Science of Handwriting”; Article for “Handwriting Explore” (5/00)
   •  “Who Are You Dating?”; Article for “Metrolina Singles Magazine” (11/99)
   •  “Handwriting and Health”; Article for “Whole Health News” (10/99)

MEDIA

   •  “Aging with Attitude”; Time Warner Cable Channel 21; Topic: Forgery and Wills
      (Recorded 7/19/06, Airdate 10/14/06)
   •  “The Leader” newspaper; Bio Article (9/00)
   •  “Independent Tribune” newspaper; Bio Article (4/99)
   •  “National Law Journal; Handwriting analysis used to aid jury selection,” research interview
       for article written by Vesna Jaksic (2/15/07)

PARTIAL CLIENT LISTING

   •  U.S. Department of Justice; Federal Bureau of Prisons (Numerous cases)
   •  U.S. Government; Federal Public Defenders Office
   •  North Carolina Paralegal Association; Raleigh, NC
   •  Aramark CTS; Charlotte, NC
   •  Sierra Mortgage and Realty; Charlotte, NC
   •  Aylward Family Law; Charlotte, NC
   •  Olsen Law Offices; Charlotte, NC
   •  The Britt Law Group, PC; Phoenix, AZ
   •  Lewis & Roberts, PA; Raleigh, NC
   •  Modica & Dowden, LC; Baton Rouge, LA
   •  Collins & Maready, PA; Jacksonville, NC
   •  Lewis & Daggett; Winston Salem, NC
   •  Stokes, Lazarus & Carmichael, LLP; Atlanta, GA
   •  Shuford, Hunter & Brown, PA; Charlotte, NC (Numerous cases)
   •  Global Village Market Holdings, Ltd; Nassau, Bahamas
   •  Sherrill & Emehel, PA; Charlotte, NC
   •  Law Offices of Java O Warren, Atty; Charlotte, NC
   •  Lindsey & Schrimsher, PA; Charlotte, NC
   •  Marsh Law Firm; Charlotte, NC (Numerous cases)
   •  Atkins Law Offices, PA; Gastonia, NC
   •  Starks Training Institute, Inc; Charlotte, NC
   •  Graphics by Design; Gastonia, NC
   •  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Springfield, MA
   •  Smith Consultants; Tampa, FL
   •  Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC; Springfield, MA (Numerous cases)
   •  Credit Professionals International; Charlotte, NC
   •  North Carolina Hospital Volunteers; Greensboro, NC
   •  Buckley & Zopf; Claremont, NH
   •  Sullivan County Attorney; Newport, NH
   •  Flowers, Martin, Moore & Ditz, PA; Shelby, NC
   •  Weaver Bennett & Bland, PA; Mathews, NC
   •  Pikeville Medical Center; Pikeville, KY
   •  Precision Components; Mint Hill, NC
   •  House Com, Inc.; Charlotte, NC
   •  SoldUSA Auctions, Inc.; Matthews, NC
   •  Grier, Furr & Crisp, PA; Charlotte, NC
   •  Homewatch Caregivers; Charlotte, NC
   •  Gold Medallion Homes, LLC; Monroe, NC
   •  Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker, LLP; Winston-Salem, NC
   •  Khot & Associates, PLLC; Raleigh, NC
   •  Compass Group USA, Inc.; Charlotte, NC
   •  C L Collins Bonding, Inc.; Raleigh, NC
   •  Numerous businesses, organizations and individuals throughout United States and Europe