PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eldertheft Forensics
Laramie, Wyoming (2005-Present)
Investigational accounting and expert witness services in civil and criminal cases in instances of financial exploitation of elderly and at-risk individuals. Interview victims’ family members and document misappropriation of funds and property. Prepare courtroom exhibits and provide expert testimony at trial. Assist attorneys with efforts to recover assets.
Multistate Research Project
Elder Financial Exploitation: Impact on Families (2013-Present)
Member of a multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers from six universities who seek to identify risk factors within families that increase the likelihood of later elder financial exploitation by relatives appointed as agents under power of attorney.
Rudisuhle Associates
International Development Consultant
Laramie, Wyoming (1981-2010)
Financial management adviser to bilateral and multilateral donor organizations in the areas of budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, infrastructure planning, cost control, loss prevention, social service delivery, public health, and anti-corruption. Experience covering more than 100 projects in 48 countries worldwide.
Bristol-Myers/Squibb Company
Mexico City, Mexico and New York, NY) 1976-1981
Financial Director, Central American Operations (1979-1981)
Responsible for accounting, budgeting and financial reporting for manufacturing and distribution facilities in a six-country area. Also held positions of Financial Services Analyst (1978-1979) and Internal Auditor (1976-1978)
E.S.O., Inc.
San Jose, California 1974-1975
Economic Development Specialist
Consultant to small businesses. Prepared feasibility studies and business plans. Supervised farm cooperative project.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Paris, France 1972-1973
Research Assistant, OECD Development Centre
Performed economic and statistical studies on export potential of African fruit products. Analyzed trends in the financing of agricultural research in Africa.