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Catherine Rowan Thompson

Grand Meadow,MN

Summary

Dedicated, multidiscipline, analytical, malleable, parsimonious statistically driven medi cal professional with over 10 years of leadership and supervisory experience with a proven track record. Currently studying a master’s program in genomics (Biology Department) at, Saint Joseph’s University-PA & Quality Assurance Assistant at, Mayo Clinic-DLMP. Cognizant of the ethical considerations when interacting with diverse persons in difficult situations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Assistant

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
10.2022 - Current
  • Observed worker performance to verify equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Investigated new technologies that could be used for better quality assurance processes.
  • Adhered to regulations and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Maintained database of known software problems and provided solutions when necessary.
  • Assists with the management of histology cases, and development of staff, and related tasks. Assists with oversight of and accountability for quality and service, regulatory compliance, work unit safety, strategic planning, document management, and developing and implementing new services.

Medicolegal Death Investigator

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
  • Investigate any death that falls under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner or coroner, including all suspicious, violent, unexplained, and unexpected deaths.
  • Locates/notifies next-of-kin or legal representatives of death and provide the basic level of “at-need” grief counseling to family members or those closely affected at the death scene; responds to inquiries from family members of the deceased, investigative agencies, the media, and the general public; helps facilitate organ donation in applicable cases.
  • Collects evidence at the death/crime scene, including medical history, medications, psychological state at the time of death, weapons, etc. to help determine cause and manner of death; secures photographs/video of scene, interviews family members, friends, and witnesses of the deceased.
  • Confers with the physician of the deceased to determine previous medical, psychological, or psychiatric history; obtains/reviews medical and dental records of the deceased, investigative reports from outside agencies and assists the Forensic Pathologists with the identification of deceased.

Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Department of Interior - Bureau Of Indian Affairs
Aberdeen, SD
05.2020 - 02.2023
  • Provide law enforcement and criminal investigation coverage of assigned area within 3,500 sq. mile Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation covering Sioux County, North Dakota, and Corson County, South Dakota.
  • Investigate death scenes to determine preliminary relevant to criminology or elements of a crime such as homicide, assisted suicide, overdose, elder abuse, child abuse that caused death of dependant.
  • Fluent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.
  • Proficient in Google Documents, search. Proficiently in fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, equipment inventory, and Watchguard camera setup/download.
  • Managed confidential informant networks used during investigations into criminal activities.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies by accurately investigating organized crime, homicide, fraud and other major crime cases while preparing, submitting, and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.

Military Police Officer

Department Of Defence
Groton, CT
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Managed confidential informant networks used during investigations into criminal activities.
  • Worked in undercover assignments to gather evidence, perform surveillance and monitor court-authorized wiretaps.
  • Conducted surveillance operations of suspects in a variety of environments.
  • Performed undercover operations in order to gather intelligence on criminal organizations.
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Provided security for high-profile individuals and events.
  • Protected national borders by investigating interstate crimes, international espionage and potential terrorist threats.
  • Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.

Force Protection Officer

Ohio Army National Guard
Columbus, OH
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft, and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
  • Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
  • Maintained logs of all incidents that occurred on premises including details of actions taken.
  • Inspected buildings for possible breaches in security protocol or hazardous conditions.
  • Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.

Security Forces Member

ESC-OHIO
Canton, OH
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Un-confidential: Access control, Safeguarding private & federal assets from theft, vandalism, or destruction.
    Deployable to any U.S. State and overseas capable in less than 24 hours.
    Confidential: Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Subcontracted independent (1099) contractor.
    Three-month contract assessments.

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC
2008 - 2008
  • Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
  • Investigated complaints from military personnel regarding alleged violations of UCMJ or other regulations.
  • Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
08-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
09-2022

Timeline

Quality Assurance Assistant

Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - Current

Medicolegal Death Investigator

Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Department of Interior - Bureau Of Indian Affairs
05.2020 - 02.2023

Military Police Officer

Department Of Defence
10.2018 - 05.2020

Force Protection Officer

Ohio Army National Guard
09.2017 - 09.2018

Security Forces Member

ESC-OHIO
09.2017 - 01.2018

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
2008 - 2008

Master of Science - Biology

Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Catherine Rowan Thompson