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Work History
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Software
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Iglika Kolishka

Fraud Investigator
Sofia

Summary

Accomplished Consular Fraud Investigator at the U.S. Embassy, adept in legal knowledge and fraud prevention with a knack for analytical and creative problem-solving. Expert in handling high-pressure situations and multitasking, I've significantly enhanced fraud detection processes. My bilingual translation skills further complement my ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Consular Fraud Investigator

U.S. Embassy
04.1999 - Current

The full time Consular Investigator position is to go beyond simply confirming information provided by clients to developing information proactively from other sources and from direct observations off site. The findings and analysis can result in statutory ineligibles that bar a person from receiving a visa or U.S benefit. Fraud Prevention investigator may investigate questions of alien smuggling and of other criminal activities. The Fraud investigator is a documentary fraud expert (passports, ID cards, financial documents, etc.). The Fraud investigator advises Consular officers, trains new and continuing officers and Consular chief on fraud trends, including reading all types of Bulgarian documents. Develops, maintains, and presents training materials for consular section and local contacts, including law enforcement, government officials, travel agents, universities and other.

Translator

Freelancer
01.1998 - 04.1999

Simulations and written translations from English to Bulgarian and vice versa.

Education

No Degree - Tourism

University of National And World Economy
Sofia
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Egnlish Language High School
Silistra
04.2001 -

Skills

Legal knowledge

Law Enforcement

Fraud prevention

Freedom to act/take decisions

Resolves problems/situations encountered without assistance

Combination of analytical and creative thinking leading to fast resolution of critical situations

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Well developed interrogation skill both via phone and in person

Accomplishments

I've received the following awards at the U.S. Embassy:

· 2006 Meritorious Honor Award

· 2007 Certificate of Appreciation

· 2008 Franklin Award

· 2009 Franklin Award

· 2010 Leadership Award

· 2011 Franklin Award

· 2011 Extra Mile Award

· 2012 Localy employed staff of the year award

· 2013 Honor Award

· 2015 Honor Award

· 2022 Honor Award

· 2024 Mission Honor Award

Software

MS Office, Specialized consular applications and databases

Interests

Travel, art, reading, fashion

Timeline

No Degree - Tourism

University of National And World Economy
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Egnlish Language High School
04.2001 -

Consular Fraud Investigator

U.S. Embassy
04.1999 - Current

Translator

Freelancer
01.1998 - 04.1999
Iglika KolishkaFraud Investigator