Simone Richardson

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About Simone Richardson

Empathetic. Ethical. Evidence-Driven. As an Employee Relations Investigator, I bring more than two decades of experience navigating complex workplace issues with discretion, integrity, and procedural rigor. My investigative approach is guided by fairness, policy alignment, and a deep respect for human dignity—protecting organizations while empowering the people within them. CORE COMPETENCIES Employee Relations Investigations (HR, Discrimination, Harassment, Misconduct) Conflict Resolution & Workplace Mediation Regulatory Compliance (FMLA, ADA, ODP) Certified Investigations (Fraud, Abuse, Neglect – ODP Certified) Trauma-Informed Interviewing Policy Development & Ethics Enforcement Data-Driven Incident Analysis & Reporting HR Risk Management Multi-Agency Coordination Staff Training on Investigations & Reporting Protocols VALUE PROPOSITION I specialize in building cultures of trust through transparent investigative practices. Whether managing internal HR complaints, investigating Title VII violations, or addressing high-risk incidents with regulatory agencies, I lead with procedural accuracy, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to ethical outcomes. My cross-sector experience—from human services to compliance oversight—positions me to handle the most sensitive and high-stakes investigations with professionalism and discretion. INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Conducted 100+ complex investigations involving abuse, discrimination, policy violations, and HR-related concerns in coordination with the Office of Developmental Programs, Human Resources, and external regulatory bodies. Trained and led teams in trauma-informed interviewing and documentation practices aligned with state and federal law. Investigated and authored high-stakes compliance reports for county and state agencies involving fraud, neglect, and misconduct. Created corrective action plans and compliance protocols that lowered incident recurrence rates and improved organizational transparency. Built scalable systems for documenting and tracking investigations, maintaining confidentiality while supporting continuous improvement. CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING Certified Investigator – Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Interviewing Traumatized Victims – Completion 2021 Suicide Prevention, Conflict De-escalation, and Mandt System (Crisis Training) CPR, First Aid & Behavioral Crisis Support (Trainer Certified)