Taylor Dunning
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About Me

The story behind the work — and why I never stop.

“I've been working since I was 17. At 30, I'm still just as motivated to learn and grow as day one.”

In my younger years, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful with my life — something that challenged me. When I discovered the Protection, Security & Investigations program at Loyalist College, I didn't hesitate. I went back to school, and it was the best decision I ever made. That diploma didn't just give me a career — it gave me direction.

My first real test came at Connor Homes, where I spent over six years as a Child and Youth Worker and Team Leader in a residential group home. I worked with youth facing serious challenges — Indigenous youth, kids with ODD, ADHD, FASD, and everything in between. That environment taught me crisis intervention, patience, adaptability, and how to stay calm when things get difficult. It's where I earned Employee of the Month, and more importantly, where I learned what it means to show up for people who need you.

From there, I moved into private investigation with Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation, where I've spent 7+ years leading insurance and corporate investigations — fraud detection, claim verifications, surveillance, and compliance audits. I also serve as a Dual Surveillance Supervisor at Shorelines Casino, where I'm a subject matter expert in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, gaming policy, and casino operations. I've been fortunate to be recognized there with both the Performer Award and Headliner Award.

On top of my investigation career, I own a web development company where I build websites and applications for clients. I taught myself to code because I genuinely enjoy building things, and I've been able to apply those skills in my investigation work — creating custom evidence management tools that helped my team process cases more efficiently.

Outside of work, I volunteer 7 hours a week to run Quinte Ball Hockey — an adult social league I started from scratch that's grown to over 300 lifetime players, making it the biggest in Belleville. I'm also a gym enthusiast and love sports, coding, expanding my knowledge, and following politics. I'm always working on becoming a better version of myself — there's always more to learn.

Taylor Dunning

What It's Like Working With Me

Skills get you the interview. Character gets you the career. Here's what my coworkers would tell you.

Team Player

I work best when I'm part of a team. I enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and helping the people around me succeed.

Reliable

If I say I'll do something, it gets done. Consistency matters to me — in my work, my commitments, and my relationships.

Motivator

I like to bring positive energy wherever I go. Whether it's the workplace, the rink, or a project — I try to keep morale up and people engaged.

Adaptable

From group homes to casinos to courtrooms — I've worked in a lot of different environments and I'm comfortable adjusting to new challenges.

Self-Driven

I taught myself to code, started a business, and built a hockey league — not because someone asked me to, but because I enjoy taking initiative and seeing what I can build.

Detail-Oriented

Investigation work taught me that small details matter. I carry that same attention to detail into every project and every role.

Skills & Certifications

Investigation

Fraud DetectionSurveillanceEvidence GatheringBackground ChecksForensic InvestigationFinancial Investigation

Security & Compliance

CCTV MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceCrisis InterventionIncident ReportingRisk MitigationCourtroom Testimony

Professional Skills

Interview & InterrogationStrategic CommunicationReport WritingCase ManagementDatabase ManagementInvestigation Planning

Certifications

Private Investigator LicenseSecurity LicenseAGCO LicenseFirst Aid CPR Level C + AEDWHMIS CertificateOACP CertificationCPI TrainingTCI TrainingCultural Training

Education

College Diploma in Protection, Security & Investigations

Law & Security

Loyalist College, ON — Graduated April 2016