Alma Lovato
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Scene Technician
Santa Fe Police Department
Santa Fe, NM
05.2023 - Current
- Secure, document, and handle physical evidence in compliance with strict protocols to uphold chain of custody requirements
- Respond promptly to major crime scenes including property crimes, violent offenses, and death investigations to ensure thorough scene processing is completed
- Use professional camera techniques to document overall, mid-range, and close-up photography of crime scenes, evidence, and decedents when needed
- Compose detailed reports on scene processing, evidence handling, and photography conducted to further contribute to the legal process
- Provide Spanish interpretation during interviews and official communications to enable effective interaction between law enforcement and Spanish-speaking individuals
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to ensure thorough investigations.
Evidence Technician
Santa Fe Police Department
Santa Fe, NM
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained integrity of physical and digital evidence by organizing, cataloging, and securing items within a restricted-access evidence storage area
- Retrieved and logged evidence from intake lockers, ensuring proper documentation and chain of custody documentation
- Reviewed reports and body-worn camera footage to verify accuracy and prepare materials for court discovery
- Facilitate transfer of evidence to investigators and officers for laboratory analysis or judicial proceedings
- Track and document movement and disposition of evidence using department databases such as FileOnQ, Tracs, Axon
Records Technician/Electronic Monitor Officer
Santa Fe Municipal Court
Santa Fe, NM
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Entered and managed criminal case data, including defendant information, charges, and case status, while ensuring accurate case tracking and classification
- Prepared and processed legal documents, clearance notices, property release forms, summons, subpoenas, and bench warrants for judge approval
- Assembled and submitted case files to District Court and coordinated documentation with the Adult Detention Center and law enforcement dispatch
- Monitored defendant’s compliance with court orders and conditions of release
- Conducted Pretrial intakes and referrals
- Assisted with teen court
- Assisted with Drug Court compliance
- Oversaw electronic monitoring programs and systems by maintaining inventory, screening defendants for eligibility, and monitoring compliance—including alcohol and drug testing when needed
- Performed Spanish interpretation in court settings and supported daily administrative tasks
Fine Jewelry Consultant
Sears Company
Santa Fe, NM
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted customers in selecting fine jewelry pieces by providing recommendations based on style, quality, and budget requirements
- Performed diamond and inventory accounts to ensure high-value merchandise was secured and tracked
- Filed and organized jewelry documents such as repairs and service agreements, and maintained positive relationships with returning customers
General Manager
Blake’s Lotaburger
Santa Fe, NM
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Oversaw operations across multiple stores, ensuring consistency in quality, service, and company standards
- Hired and trained large teams of employees, promoting a positive work environment with the aim of reducing employee turnover
- Prepared performance reports and conducted audits to evaluate employee performance and customer satisfaction
- Monitored store budgets, labor costs, and financial reports to increase profits and help with more efficient restaurant operation
- Managed inventory for several units, optimizing stock to support sales and minimize waste
Education
Criminal Investigator Certificate - Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice, Foundations of Professional Investigation, Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Courts and Procedure, Corrections System, Public Speaking
Santa Fe Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Case management
- Data management
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Bilingual
Training And Certificates
- National Traffic Incident Management Training Program, 10/01/25
- LocalGov Training, 08/01/25
- ThermoFisher Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID System, 06/01/25
- TriTech Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 06/01/25
- FARO User Training and Certification, 11/01/24
- American College of Surgeons, 03/01/24
- Digital Video Retrieval Training (DIVRT) Federal Bureau of Investigation, 03/01/24
- TriTech Shooting Reconstruction, 05/01/24
- Bevel & Gardner Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 12/01/23
- Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy, 09/01/23
- TriTech Crime Scene Photography, 07/01/23
- TriTech Crime Scene Investigation, 07/01/23
- Investigating Infant and Child Death Certification, 05/01/23
- Gunshot Injury and Documentation Certification, 05/01/23
- Collecting and Documenting Evidence from the body Certification, 05/01/23
- Death Investigation Academy- Critical mistakes at a Death Scene, 05/01/23
- Determining Time of Death, 05/01/23
- Death Investigation Academy- Understanding Cutting and Stabbing Injury, 05/01/23
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute, 10/01/22
- Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement, 08/01/21
- BI Incorporated Training, 09/01/19
- New Mexico Judiciary Language Access Center, 04/01/16
Timeline
Crime Scene Technician
Santa Fe Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Evidence Technician
Santa Fe Police Department
06.2021 - 05.2023
Records Technician/Electronic Monitor Officer
Santa Fe Municipal Court
01.2016 - 06.2021
Fine Jewelry Consultant
Sears Company
09.2014 - 01.2016
General Manager
Blake’s Lotaburger
03.2012 - 06.2015
Criminal Investigator Certificate - Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice, Foundations of Professional Investigation, Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Courts and Procedure, Corrections System, Public Speaking
Santa Fe Community College