Amanda Kimball
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic forensic professional with extensive experience at Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab, excelling in latent fingerprint examination and crime scene investigations. Proven leadership in mentoring colleagues and enhancing workflow efficiency, and delivering best outcomes for public safety. Recognized for delivering quality performance and fostering collaborative teamwork, while maintaining high standards in forensic analysis. Focus on employee wellness and positive outcomes through peer support and creating a healthy team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Latent Fingerprint Examiner
Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab
02.2017 - Current
- Perform examinations of friction ridge impressions submitted as evidence to the Metro Crime Lab; to include: analysis of the impressions, submission of prints in state and federal databases, comparison of evidence impressions to known standards, and submission of findings to stakeholders.
- Process items of evidence for the presence of friction ridge impressions, adhering to industry best practices and lab standard operating procedures
- Perform analysis of crime scenes specific to bloodstain pattern recognition and analysis, providing thorough and detailed evaluation of bloodstains, communicating conclusions accurately and transparently, and submitting findings to stakeholders.
- Continuing to serve the Lab as a crime scene investigator and maintain on-call status for the Crime Scene Unit.
- Maintain certification through the International Association for Identification in latent print examination, crime scene analysis, and bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Provide expert testimony in court, explaining findings to non-experts using clear and precise language to accurately and transparently report on my findings and the basis for the examination conclusions.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and maintain expertise in the field including conferences, workshops, courses, and newly published research and discipline standards.
- Provide clear explanations of decisions made during examinations, based on industry recommendations and best practices, enhancing transparency between stakeholders and my organization.
- Contributed positively to organizational reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and expertise in the role of Examiner, to both internal law enforcement customers and external customers in presentations and lectures to the public.
- Train recruits at Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso Count Sheriff's Office in concepts of friction ridge impression science, to include processing evidence for latent prints, basis of friction ridge identification, and capabilities of the Metro Crime Lab and latent print examiners.
- Act in a mentoring role to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization, in both latent print examination and crime scene investigation.
- Participate in the department's Peer Support role, which involves receiving a 40-hour training in mental health issues; PTSD recognition and support; substance abuse issues; acute, chronic, and vicarious trauma support; as well as other mental health and wellness-related subject matter. Be available on-call for critical incident response and support as needed. Attend regular meetings and trainings for peer support.
- Served as one of department's DIMS administrators, acting as a subject matter expert in use of the system, serving as liaison with the vendor, providing internal trainings and updates to the system, facilitating system upgrades and software fixes, and providing exceptional customer service to users through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Proficiency with all software systems used in the department to include LIMS (laboratory information management system), digital and evidence management systems, and other software programs as needed
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects, in various disciplines to include latent print examination, latent print processing, and bloodstain pattern analysis.
Adjunct Instructor
Pikes Peak State College, POST Academy
09.2021 - Current
- Teach Crime Scene Reconstruction courses, providing instruction to up to 20 students.
- Improve student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Use lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Consistently receive positive feedback from students regarding course materials and teaching style, through anonymous surveys submitted to the POST Academy director.
Crime Scene Investigator
Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab
06.2013 - 02.2017
- Documented crime scenes, through photography, notes, sketches, and laser scanning to ensure a thorough and detailed recording of the crime scene to enhance and preserve the investigation for stakeholders including law enforcement, district attorneys, and the community
- Attended forensic autopsies and documented, collected and preserved all evidence related to the autopsy
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information regarding the scene, collected all physical evidence associated with scene investigation.
- Collaborated closely with detectives, coroner staff, and forensic lab analysts to ensure quality scene investigations and evidence collection and preservation
- Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
- Contributed to team success by training new crime scene investigators on best practices in forensic science methodologies and techniques.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials recovered in reports to stakeholders
- Provided expert testimony in crime scene investigations, evidence collection and analysis, and complex scene analysis, to include shooting incident reconstruction and bloodstain pattern analysis.
- Followed all standard operating procedures for scene investigations
- Provided training to recruits for both the Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Office in best practices and methodologies for crime scene processing, documentation, and evidence collection.
Electronic Monitoring Operations Manager
Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures of the electronic monitoring programs, encompassing installation and management of hardware and associated software, compliance reporting, and collection of associated costs and fees.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes in both offender management techniques, communications with stakeholders, inventory management, and collection of program fees.
- Created positive and open working environment for employees, fostering open communication and employee well-being
- Experienced extremely low employee turnover
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements of programs to increase quality of services to stakeholders.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill operational requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets along with sales director
- Provided training to customers on all operations of electronic monitoring systems
- Supervise collections programs and collect program fees from participants
- Install and monitor electronic monitoring equipment for up to 50 offenders in various alternative to incarceration programs to include pretrial, probation, parole, and treatment court participants.
- Effectively communicate program compliance to stakeholders to include case managers, probation and parole officers, attorneys, and judges.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and monitoring daily progress.
- Defined key indicators for employees in regards to their performance measurement
- Managed employee schedules, ensuring coverage of all offices during sick time and vacations
- Received leadership award from employees in appreciation of my work as their supervisor, upon leaving the company
Assistant Store Manager
Borders Books, Inc.
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Emphasis Writing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 05-2003
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2012
Skills
- Quality performance in highly technical and complex forensic disciplines
- Mentoring colleagues
- Forensic expertise in both latent fingerprint and crime scene investigations
- Efficient workflow organization
- Leadership and supervision in criminal justice settings
- Peer support
- Constructive outlook
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective task management
- Crime lab leadership training participant
Certification
- Certified Latent Fingerprint Examiner
- Certified Crime Scene Analyst
- Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Pikes Peak State College, POST Academy
09.2021 - Current
Latent Fingerprint Examiner
Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab
02.2017 - Current
Crime Scene Investigator
Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab
06.2013 - 02.2017
Electronic Monitoring Operations Manager
Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems
02.2008 - 06.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Borders Books, Inc.
03.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Emphasis Writing
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Boston University
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