Team
"Teamwork makes the dream work." – Anonymous
managing member & HR consultant
Dr. Patrick K. Collard
Dr. Collard and his business partner founded the company in 1991. He has been a trusted, evidence-based HR practitioner and employment background check professional for over 30 years. Dr. Collard’s responsibilities include FCRA compliance, quality assurance, human resources, technology, and client relations.
He enjoys weightlifting, yoga, swimming, movies, sartorial styles, horology, and dining at San Diego restaurants.
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Doctor of Management
University of Maryland - Global Campus
Dissertation - Recruiting the Untapped Talent Pool of Hiring a Candidate with a Criminal Record: A Systematic Review -
Master of Human Resources & Employment Relations
Penn State University
Concentration: Employment & Labor Law
Thesis: Minimizing Discrimination in Recruiting, Interviewing, and Screening -
Bachelor of Arts
Penn State University
Major: Law & Society -
Certifications
FCRA Advanced Certificate (PBSA)
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Associations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)
Phi Kappa Phi -
Office
San Diego, CA
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Contact Information
1-888-462-2251, Ext. 83
member & controller
amy A. Schmidt, MST, CPA
Ms. Schmidt and her business partner founded the company in 1991. She is responsible for client accounts, company financials, budgeting, and forecasting.
She enjoys festivals, bicycling, tennis, DIY home projects, and gardening.
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Master of Science - Taxation
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee -
Bachelor of Business Administration
Marquette University
Major: Accounting -
Licensing
Certified Public Accountant -
Associations
National Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Beta Alpha Psi -
Office
Brookfield, WI -
Contact Information
1-888-462-2251, Ext. 84
research manager & sr. researcher
Jodie Rivera
Ms. Rivera has been with the company since 2007. She is responsible for our Research Network and performing key in-house searches for our top clients.
She enjoys her dogs, swimming pool, and traveling to her daughter’s NCAA volleyball competitions.
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Key Searches Performed
Federal Criminal and Federal Civil
U.S. and International Education and Employment Verifications -
Certifications
FCRA Basic Certificate (PBSA) -
Associations
Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) -
Office
San Diego, CA -
Contact Information
1-888-462-2251, Ext. 80
drug screening expediter & sr. researcher
Louree Burriss-Yap
Ms. Burriss-Yap has been with the company since 2012. She is responsible for expediting our client’s drug screening and performing specific in-house searches for our top clients.
She enjoys traveling, sports, volunteering, and reading.
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Key Searches Performed
FACIS® | Federal + 50 States
International Criminal
National Sex Offender Registry
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Certifications
FCRA Basic Certificate (PBSA)
Advanced Paralegal Certificate (CSU-San Marcos) -
Associations
Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) -
Office
San Diego, CA -
Contact Information
1-888-462-2251, Ext. 88
Marketing & Public Relations
Joelle L. Garfinkel
Ms. Garfinkel has been with the company since 2000. She is responsible for our company’s marketing, public relations, website content, and social media accounts.
She enjoys cooking, yoga, healthy eating, and wine.
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Bachelor of Arts
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Major: English
Emphasis: Copyright, Editing, and Publishing -
Certifications
University of San Diego School of Law
ABA-Approved Paralegal -
Office
San Diego, CA
virtual client success manager
Sonia
Like Cher, Madonna, and Beyoncé, our virtual client success manager, Sonia, only needs one name. Sonia is a tireless member of our team. She helps with our YouTube channel and website.
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Background Checks
Video definitions of searches we offer and how it effects your company. -
Human Resources
Video answers to HR questions that are specific to California. -
Website Answer Bot
Answers FAQS for background checks and human resources.
