Alyssa Cole
Greenwood
Summary
I am a skilled forensic science technician with background in crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis. Experience includes gathering physical evidence, conducting scientific tests, and analyzing data to support criminal investigations. Strengths lie in attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to work under pressure. Contributed to solving complex cases through precise evidence handling and insightful analytical skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Scene Technician
City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
Greenwood
06.2020 - Current
- Presented investigative analytical methods and findings in court.
- Reviewed bloodstain patterns to determine bloodshed event details.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Analyzed samples, including body fluids, glass, paint, hair, and drugs.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings when necessary.
- Attended meetings with investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses or other parties involved in criminal cases.
- Prepared detailed diagrams of crime scenes using measurements and sketches.
- Conducted detailed forensic examinations of crime scenes and collected evidence for further analysis.
- Implemented safety procedures while working with hazardous materials found at a crime scene.
- Provided technical assistance in the development of courtroom exhibits used during legal proceedings.
- Used crime scene equipment to identify, collect, forensically examine and preserve physical evidence.
- Kept accurate records of evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Adhered to strict data confidentiality standards to minimize information breaches.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to develop investigative strategies and techniques.
- Applied techniques such as gas and high-performance liquid chromatography.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns in criminal activity.
- Developed protocols for proper documentation procedures while on site at a crime scene.
- Recreated crime scenes to determine how gathered evidence fits together.
- Adhered to established guidelines governing confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
- Transported physical evidence to appropriate laboratories for testing and analysis.
- Reviewed case files to prepare for court testimony regarding findings at crime scenes.
- Analyzed laboratory findings and test results to classify substances, materials and other collected crime scene evidence.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by supervisor or command staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University
Muncie, IN06-2028
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Evidence collection
- Forensic analysis
- Case management
- Self motivation
- Criminalistics Knowledge
- Multitasking capacity
- Hazardous materials handling
- DNA sampling
- Risk assessment
- Data documentation
- Expert testimony
- Interpersonal skills
- Firearms identification
- Trace evidence recovery
- Dental records
- Fingerprint identification
- Cybersecurity investigations
- Impression evidence analysis
- Crime scene photography
- Entomological studies
- Explosives investigation
- Ballistics recovery
- Next generation sequencing
- Relationship building
- Handwriting analysis
- Adaptability
- Microscopic examination
Timeline
Crime Scene Technician
City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University