Compassionate professional dedicated to caring for victims and providing families with answers through research and investigation. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
NamUS registered public user
Clandestine Grave Recovery Investigation Course: Search methods, including aerial search, soil and botany indicators, grid search. Grave documentation, and demarcation. Evidence documentation and collection. Grave exhumation and remains documentation and recovery.
Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS)
Unified Victim Identification System (UVIS)
LiveScan Digital Fingerprinting System
Advanced fingerprinting: boil and powder, degloving, plaster.
Forensic photography
Certificate of Completion HIPAA Compliance
Mortuary lift systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Google applications
Disinfection procedures
Relevant equipment training
Trace evidence recovery
Evidence collection interpretation
Experience
02/2018 to Current
Forensic Pathology TechnicianOffice Of The Chief Medical Examiner, NYC – City, STATE,
Worked alongside medical examiner in medico-legal death investigations including pediatric, homicide, skeletal, and identified persons cases.
Led training of new personnel in Mortuary Department at Manhattan facility and supported training of new fellows in Pathology Department.
Trained new medical fellows in proper homicide and pediatric autopsy procedures, collecting of evidence, and chain of custody standards.
Trained new technicians on all aspects of autopsy procedures and working with them until proficiency was achieved.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and procedures, and helping to train team technicians in efficiency methods.
Served as supervisor of autopsy to support autopsy teams and ensure quality operations during regular and disaster scenarios.
Learned Administrator-on-Duty role; created reports, troubleshot issues and managed case assignments for technicians in the field.
Well-versed in major functions and reporting in UVIS/CMS database.
Fingerprinted decedents using Live Scan digital system and advanced techniques, including plaster casting, de-gloving and boil/powder techniques.
Acted as forensic photographer to document relevant findings in homicide and other investigations.
Eviscerated and reconstituted decedents for medical examiner.
07/2014 to 02/2018
Morgue and Autopsy TechnicianMorristown Hospital/Medical Examiner's Office – City, STATE,
Acted as first point of contact with families of decedents.
Managed decedents' cases in UVIS and EDRS systems.
Coordinated with decedent families, funeral homes, pathologists and pathology assistants to schedule and perform autopsies.
Created standard operating procedure checklist for all hospital autopsies.
Entrusted to travel to various hospital locations to assist pathologists in post-mortem examinations.
Trained interns and students in mortuary operations.
Accurately prepared death certificates for doctors’ certification, including pronouncement and cause of death.
Coordinated with funeral homes for the timely and proper release of decedents.
Maintained morgue, autopsy rooms, adjoining suites, and refrigerated storage to meet standards of Joint Commission.
03/2012 to 02/2018
Manager of Donor RelationsThe Akshaya Patra Foundation USA – City, STATE,
Directed social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic and visible spokesperson.
Coordinated and supervised creative donor acquisition, prospect research, corporate and foundation support, government relations and grantsmanship.
Established and deepened partnerships with different groups and businesses to enhance marketing effectiveness and strengthen funding streams.
Cultivated strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects and philanthropic community to keep institution's financial needs in forefront.
Planned, mobilized and managed development programs that attracted a 45% increase in grassroots donations, allowing sustainable expansion of services.
Conceptualized and launched nationwide Youth Ambassador Program which raised $150,000 in the first year.
Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage, boost revenue and enhance sales.
Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2011
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Northeastern University - Boston, MA, GPA:
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