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Skills

  • DNA sequencing analysis
  • Ballistics recovery
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Accreditation and compliance management
  • Problem resolution
  • Budgets
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Legal documentation and case preparation
  • Operational improvement
  • Team building

Work Experiences

  • Clarified case direction.
  • Appointed head forensic scientist for category.
  • Conducted high-profile case reviews.
  • Conducted forensic research on cutting-edge Microsoft Excel.
  • Assisted in understanding complex DNA results.
  • Explained category and method lab tests and analysis procedures in court as an expert witness.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Boosted department case resolution rates.
  • Collected and analyzed forensic evidence from diverse crime scenes across Phoenix, accurately determining relevant crime factors.
  • Collaborated with the legal team to provide scientific support in the preparation of exhibits, increasing the conviction rate by 79% for evidence-based cases.

Summaries

  • Adept at generating accurate, court-admissible results.
  • Achieved over 28% conviction success rates.
  • Analytical Forensic Scientist.
  • Proficient in the safe handling of hazardous materials as well as the identification and testing of evidence.
  • Analyzed forensic evidence from diverse crime scenes.
  • Forensic Scientist is a multi-talented Forensic Scientist who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Achieved significant contributions to case resolutions.
  • Adhered to legal standards for forensic findings.
  • Within Biotechnology, senior Forensic Scientist and outstanding performer in project management and budget management.
  • Advanced skills in mass spectrometry.

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led multidisciplinary team in high-profile crime scene reconstruction using digital forensic mapping technology.
  • Implemented new crime scene processing methods that eliminated contamination risks and reduced time spent on-site by 44%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive forensic database, improving interagency collaboration and data retrieval times by 32%.
  • Led initiative to integrate process into forensic processes, driving technological innovation that reduced error rates by 25%.
  • Collaborated with team of 13 in the development of category.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement, attorneys, and specialists to ensure chain of custody was intact, leading to successful prosecution in 21% of cases handled.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Led investigation on 18-year-old cold case using advanced DNA testing, contributing to breakthrough evidence that closed the case in 2017.
  • Enhanced laboratory productivity by introducing Tableau to streamline sample analysis, achieving 53% faster turnaround times.

Affiliations

  • National Forensic Science Technology Center
  • Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
  • United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Network
  • American Statistical Association (ASA) - Forensic Science Interest Group
  • The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS)
  • Toastmasters
  • National Institute of Justice (NIJ) initiative
  • Crime Scene Investigator Association (CSIA)
  • Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT)
  • Lions Club

Certifications

  • Certified Forensic Laboratory Scientist (CFLS)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Certified Forensic Toxicologist (CFT)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Digital Forensics Incident Response (DFIR) Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

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