Investigations • Alternative Dispute Resolution • Immigration • Employment Recruiting
Street-wise, politically-correct, and culturally-sensitive visionary offering specialist-level knowledge of the recruitment process, plus 12 years of recent immigration and investigations experience, preceded by an illustrious law-enforcement career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; repeatedly chosen to collaborate on investigations with international embassy personnel in Syria, Kiev, and Moscow in order to address death threats against immigration staff and halt fraudulent activity perpetrated by corrupt immigration consultants. Conceptual talent for seeing "the big picture", pinpointing organizational objectives, and setting goals and priorities to achieve them. Advanced knowledge of legislation and statutes relating to law, police, immigration, customs, and security issues.
Solid interpersonal and presentation skills; able to forge strong community / agency / government partnerships, win unprecedented support, diffuse volatile situations, and communicate effectively and honestly with people from all walks of life. In-demand lecturer and media spokesperson; instructed "Organized Crime" subject matter at Lethbridge Community College, delivered talks on country-related trends at the Refugee Board, and interviewed for a CBC-produced documentary – entitled "Dream Merchants" – on fraudulent passports, other related documents, and corrupt immigration consultants that has run twice a year on "The National" since September 11, 2001.
Began career as a Police Constable and Detective with Dartmouth City Police; repeatedly tapped to collaborate on a wealth of investigations within the Detective Division based on proven "no-fear" attitude. Possess written and conversational ability in Spanish. Computer proficiency includes MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willing to travel, having visited such diverse locales as Thailand, Korea, Jordan, Germany, the U.K., Scotland, Cuba, Mexico, the U.S., the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. Committed to quality, integrity, documentation, and accountability to ensure the best opportunities for staff and employer success.
Law Enforcement
- Interviewing & Interrogation Practices
- Immigration Application Processing
- Refugee Application Screening
- Evidence Presentation
- Document Checking for Fraud
- Public & Media Relations
- Diplomatic Arbitration/Mediation/Conflict Resolution
- Search Warrant Preparation & Execution
- Court Brief Documentation & Police Report Preparation
- Emergency Planning, Preparedness, & Response
- Corrupt Personnel & Homicide Investigations
Human Resources
- Employee Skill Assessments
- Human Rights Training
- Foreign Employee Recruitment to Canada
- EI & Unemployment Processes
- Personnel Coaching & Empowerment
- Employment/Labour/Immigration Laws & Practices
- Exit Interviews
- Pensions, Benefits, & Claims Administration
Leadership & Management
- Team-Building & Leadership
- Staff Training & Orientation
- Network Development
- Business Plan Creation & Strategizing
- Strategic Partnership & Alliance Formation
- Public Speaking & High-Impact Presentations
- Goal-Setting & Incentive Planning
- Policy & Procedure Creation
UDACHE Inc., Milton
2008 – present
President
Founded this organization to conduct immigrant-based employment recruiting and match qualified candidates with deserving companies.
Humber Green Counselling, Etobicoke
2007 – present
Counselling Subcontractor – Arbitration / Mediation / Conflict / Human Rights
Capitalized on a networking opportunity to dispense vital information to employees who have experienced constructive dismissal and human rights issues.
Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, Toronto
2004 – 2007
Senior Investigator
Sought out by Board of Directors – based on credible R.C.M.P. service – during the Society's start-up phase to create operational systems pertaining to investigational protocol, complaint handling, and grievance resolution.
Significant Contributions:
- Played a pivotal role in resolving 75% of public complaints (i.e., 600 out of 800) against members without the need to escalate to a tribunal
- Launched the Investigations Unit and provided crucial guidance to 1 subordinate with a legal background
- Established Codes of Conduct to bring functional congruency amongst 1,700 members across Canada
- Consistently hailed by Supreme Court judges for thoroughness in interviewing techniques and evidence presentation
- Took the initiative to travel to a local Russian community centre, dispense advice to their immigrant population, and recruit Russian-speaking informants
- Continually selected for the role of Acting Corporal in designated candidate's absence
- Earned a host of commendation letters for unwavering community involvement and articulate evidence presentation
Humber College, Toronto
2007
Completed certificate program (with High Honours) in Immigration Law & Procedures, Administrative Tribunals, Legal Research, Professional Ethics, and Business Planning
University of Windsor – Faculty of Law, Alternative Dispute, Windsor
2006
- Attended Resolution Advance Workshop sponsored by Stitt, Feld, & Handy Group
University of Windsor – Faculty of Law, Alternative Dispute, Windsor
2005
- Attended Resolution Workshop sponsored by Stitt, Feld, & Handy Group
Earlier Professional Development
Athabasca University, Athabasca (Alberta)
- Completed select coursework towards Bachelor in Business Administration degree
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Completed a host of professional enhancement courses that focused on: Major Crime - Fraud - Leadership - Effective Writing & Presentations - Immigration Act Legislation
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Investigations • Alternative Dispute Resolution • Immigration • Employment Recruiting
Street-wise, politically-correct, and culturally-sensitive visionary offering specialist-level knowledge of the recruitment process, plus 12 years of recent immigration and investigations experience, preceded by an illustrious law-enforcement career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; repeatedly chosen to collaborate on investigations with international embassy personnel in Syria, Kiev, and Moscow in order to address death threats against immigration staff and halt fraudulent activity perpetrated by corrupt immigration consultants. Conceptual talent for seeing “the big picture”, pinpointing organizational objectives, and setting goals and priorities to achieve them. Advanced knowledge of legislation and statutes relating to law, police, immigration, customs, and security issues.
Solid interpersonal and presentation skills; able to forge strong community / agency / government partnerships, win unprecedented support, diffuse volatile situations, and communicate effectively and honestly with people from all walks of life. In-demand lecturer and media spokesperson; instructed “Organized Crime” subject matter at Lethbridge Community College, delivered talks on country-related trends at the Refugee Board, and interviewed for a CBC-produced documentary – entitled “Dream Merchants” – on fraudulent passports, other related documents, and corrupt immigration consultants that has run twice a year on “The National” since September 11, 2001.
Began career as a Police Constable and Detective with Dartmouth City Police; repeatedly tapped to collaborate on a wealth of investigations within the Detective Division based on proven “no-fear” attitude. Possess written and conversational ability in Spanish. Computer proficiency includes MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willing to travel, having visited such diverse locales as Thailand, Korea, Jordan, Germany, the U.K., Scotland, Cuba, Mexico, the U.S., the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. Committed to quality, integrity, documentation, and accountability to ensure the best opportunities for staff and employer success.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Law Enforcement
- Interviewing & Interrogation Practices
- Immigration Application Processing
- Refugee Application Screening
- Evidence Presentation
- Document Checking for Fraud
- Public & Media Relations
- Diplomatic Arbitration/Mediation/Conflict Resolution
- Search Warrant Preparation & Execution
- Court Brief Documentation & Police Report Preparation
- Emergency Planning, Preparedness, & Response
- Corrupt Personnel & Homicide Investigations
Human Resources Leadership & Management
- Employee Skill Assessments
- Human Rights Training
- Foreign Employee Recruitment to Canada
- EI & Unemployment Processes
- Personnel Coaching & Empowerment
- Employment/Labour/Immigration Laws & Practices
- Exit Interviews
- Pensions, Benefits, & Claims Administration
- Team-Building & Leadership
- Staff Training & Orientation
- Network Development
- Business Plan Creation & Strategizing
- Strategic Partnership & Alliance Formation
- Public Speaking & High-Impact Presentations
- Goal-Setting & Incentive Planning
- Policy & Procedure Creation
CAREER SYNOPSIS
UDACHE Inc., Milton
2008 – present
President
Founded this organization to conduct immigrant-based employment recruiting and match qualified candidates with deserving companies.
Humber Green Counselling, Etobicoke
2007 – present
Counselling Subcontractor – Arbitration / Mediation / Conflict / Human Rights Capitalized on a networking opportunity to dispense vital information to employees who have experienced constructive dismissal and human rights issues.
Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, Toronto
2004 – 2007
Senior Investigator
Sought out by Board of Directors – based on credible R.C.M.P. service – during the Society’s start-up phase to create operational systems pertaining to investigational protocol, complaint handling, and grievance resolution.
Significant Contributions:
- Played a pivotal role in resolving 75% of public complaints (i.e., 600 out of 800) against members without the need to escalate to a tribunal
- Launched the Investigations Unit and provided crucial guidance to 1 subordinate with a legal background
- Established Codes of Conduct to bring functional congruency amongst 1,700 members across Canada
- Consistently hailed by Supreme Court judges for thoroughness in interviewing techniques and evidence presentation
R.C.M.P.
Edmonton / Lethbridge / Calgary / Halifax / Toronto
1978 – 2004
Police Constable
Hand-picked by Superintendent – based on the successful investigation of a high-profile case involving Dartmouth’s first-ever murder of a police officer – to perform general police duties, initially in one of the Province of Alberta’s high-crime areas. Periodically supervised up to 3 investigators.
Significant Contributions:
- On numerous occasions, participated on high-profile and cross-functional joint forces that included Immigration and Pearson International Airport’s Special Squad to aid other law enforcement agencies – such as INTERPOL and the F.B.I. – in conducting surveillance on suspected national and international criminals
- Appointed as R.C.M.P. representative to assist the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Committee in training their employees and addressing any legal ramifications
- Selected by Commanding Officer of “K” Division to set up Alberta’s Rural Crime Watch to alert people living in rural areas of the necessity in identifying potentially-dangerous criminals
- Picked by the Commanding Officer of Ontario to serve on the provincial weapons task force and the organized crime unit
- Empowered newly-hired police constables who have since furthered their careers in homicide / immigration investigations
- Consistently selected to conduct politically-sensitive investigations regarding corrupt government personnel
- Took the initiative to travel to a local Russian community centre, dispense advice to their immigrant population, and recruit Russian-speaking informants
- Continually selected for the role of Acting Corporal in designated candidate’s absence
- Earned a host of commendation letters for unwavering community involvement and articulate evidence presentation
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Humber College, Toronto 2007
Completed certificate program (with High Honours) in Immigration Law & Procedures, Administrative Tribunals, Legal Research, Professional Ethics, and Business Planning
University of Windsor – Faculty of Law, Alternative Dispute, Windsor
2006
Attended Resolution Advance Workshop sponsored by Stitt, Feld, & Handy Group
University of Windsor – Faculty of Law, Alternative Dispute, Windsor
2005
Attended Resolution Workshop sponsored by Stitt, Feld, & Handy Group
Earlier Professional Development
Athabasca University, Athabasca (Alberta)
Completed select coursework towards Bachelor in Business Administration degree
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Completed a host of professional enhancement courses that focused on: Major Crime • Fraud • Leadership • Effective Writing & Presentations • Immigration Act Legislation
ROBERT G. KEWLEY
Toronto, Ontario
| Landline: | 905-875-5496 |
| Fax: | 905-875-5496 |
| Cellphone: | 416-268-3519 |
| Email: | robertkewley@sympatico.ca |
