AUTUMN D. WELSH
Phoenix,MD
Summary
Hardworking and driven candidate looking to take my career to the next level. Extensive experience working to protect and advocate for children in the criminal justice field, as well as communicate and work with different levels of law enforcement. Passionate about using analysis and critical thinking to solve problems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst I, CyberTipline
National Center For Missing & Exploited Children
06.2023 - Current
- Review and process child exploitation reports and make available to law enforcement
- As of the current date, have conducted background research and processed over 6,000 reports from Electronic Service Providers (ESPs)
- Directly assisted in processing reports that have led to 5 separate arrests to date
- Work closely daily with liaisons from government agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and the military
- Monitor and maintain electronic files on reports and cases within the CyberTipline database
- Perform open-source queries for technical assistance requests to aid law enforcement
- Contact state and local police departments to ensure high priority cases are being handled in a timely manner
Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Assigned to two children to advocate for and mentor throughout their time in foster care
- Attended court hearings and wrote case summaries to aid when I spoke on behalf of the children in my case and ensure their best interests were expressed in court
- Conducted thorough assessments of the children's' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address the children's needs and formulate tailored support strategies
Intern
University of Maryland Psychology Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Navigated and maintained a scheduling database for therapists and their clients
- Connected with other local clinics and campus resources for clients to have exceptional referrals
- Generated weekly social media posts on three different platforms for over 1,000 viewers
- Researched best psychology practices and created infographics to inform clients and students
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes
- Managed social media accounts to boost company visibility, generating increased interest from prospective clients
Lead Investigator
University of Maryland Crime Laboratory, CCJS
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for directly overseeing a team of 8 students and their work in UMD’s mock crime laboratory
- Learned analytical skills in fingerprinting, tool mark analysis, ballistics, questioned document analysis, and proper handling of a crime scene and death investigation
- Collected and preserved mock evidence and photographs to aid in our investigation
- Conducted thorough investigations to present a detailed and scientifically accurate case report
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials
Intern
Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted in-depth research to write case summaries for financial fraud, homicide, animal abuse, elder abuse, and other serious crimes
- Took detailed notes during court hearings for the Assistant State's Attorney to use
- Assigned to an ongoing murder investigation where I was responsible for reviewing 200+ hours of jail calls
- Assisted in the preparation of multiple court proceedings
- Gained valuable insight into state laws and regulations through diligent observation of courtroom proceedings
Education
BA - Psychology, Criminology/Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05.2023
Certificate - Human-Computer Interaction For UX Design
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MADual Enrollment - Criminology And Sociology
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Writing
- Efficiency
- Organization
- Microsoft365
- RStudio
- SQL
- SPSS
- Beginner in Python
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Analyst I, CyberTipline
National Center For Missing & Exploited Children
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA
10.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Investigator
University of Maryland Crime Laboratory, CCJS
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern
University of Maryland Psychology Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2022
Intern
Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office
08.2019 - 03.2020
BA - Psychology, Criminology/Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, College Park
Certificate - Human-Computer Interaction For UX Design
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dual Enrollment - Criminology And Sociology
Community College of Baltimore County
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