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Education
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Certification
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Christa Davis

Southern Pines,NC
Christa Davis

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Canine Handler, excelling in K9 operations and explosive handling. Proven ability to maintain meticulous records and ensure safety protocols. Strong communication and problem-solving skills foster effective teamwork and successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

K2 Solutions
Southern Pines, NC

K9 Handler
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Certified with an assigned canine for employment.
  • Maintained training records and annual canine certifications.
  • Conducted searches as directed, with the assigned canine, at designated sites.
  • Responsible for conducting regular health assessments, grooming, and overall care for canines.
  • Maintain accurate records of training sessions, deployments, and canine health status.
  • Screened cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations.
  • Posted in designated areas with an assigned canine to prevent the unauthorized introduction of explosive devices or materials.
  • Basic knowledge of explosives and other IEDs, and the knowledge of safe handling of various explosives for the training purposes of canines.

Skamania County Sheriff's Office
Skamania, WA

Deputy Sheriff
11.2018 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Performed general patrol duties as a fully sworn patrol deputy, including routine preventative patrols, traffic enforcement in Skamania County, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service as needed, and completing detailed reports documenting criminal incidents to be used by the prosecution.

Clark County Medical Examiner's Office
Vancouver, WA

Autopsy Assistant
01.2014 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Assisted the doctors in performing autopsies.
  • Conducted an external assessment and inventory of personal belongings.
  • Prepared autopsy room with necessary instruments, setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Collect forensic evidence, and maintain the chain of custody as required by each case.
  • Collected, prepared, and delivered specimens for laboratory examination.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations.
  • Collected trace evidence for homicide and suspicious death investigations.
  • Documentation and processing of digital photographs.
  • Assisted with investigations by providing information or evidence.

Portland Funeral Services
Portland, OR

Removal Technician
05.2016 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Collected deceased individuals from private residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, and county morgues.
  • Operated company vans, coaches, and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Assisted embalmers and crematory staff in the setup and staging of remains.
  • Prepared vital statistics information for funeral directors.
  • Inspected premises to ensure safety of personnel and property during removals.

9 Round Kickboxing Fitness
Vancouver, WA

Trainer
01.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Deliver excellent customer service, member retention, and club cleanliness.
  • Maintain customer service with all members (current and prospective).
  • Provides constructive feedback and professionally interacts with guests and members.
  • Connects members to the correct activity, program, or workout that fits their skill set.
  • Mentors, personal trainers, and provides feedback, giving them tools to improve and develop sales and customer service skills.

Portland Cremation & Mortuary
Portland, OR

Removal Technician
10.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Collected deceased from private residences, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and county morgues.
  • Operated company vans, coaches, and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Assisted embalmers and crematory staff in the setup and staging of remains.
  • Prepared vital statistics information for funeral directors.

St. Francis Animal Hospital
Vancouver, WA

Veterinary Assistant
06.2013 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery, and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination rooms, or operating rooms.
  • Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
  • Administer anesthetics during surgery, and monitor the effects on animals.
  • Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.

Rose City Veterinary Hospital
Portland, OR

Veterinary Assistant
08.2009 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Experience in therapeutic laser applications.
  • Qualified radiation-certified professional in digital X-ray procedures.
  • Administer and manage patient medications and injections.
  • Adept at performing blood collection and IV placement procedures.
  • Prepare, monitor, and recover patients before and after surgery.
  • Provide medications, vaccines, and treatments.
  • Prepare and sanitize surgery suites, restrain, and handle patients.

Education

K2 Solutions Academy
Southern Pines, NC

Explosive Detection Handler Course from Canine Handler Course
02.2024

University Overview

  • Top Dog Award

Criminal Justice Training Center
Burien, WA

Basic Law Enforcement Academy
05.2019

University Overview

CJTC 720 hours

Texas Forensic Science Academy
Vancouver, WA

Medicolegal Death Investigation
03.2016

University Overview

  • Medical Education
  • (Online)

North Dakota University
Vancouver, WA

Medicolegal Death Investigation
04.2015

University Overview

  • Medical Education
  • (Online)

Apollo College
Portland, OR

Certificate of Animal Science from Veterinary Assistant
04.2006

University Overview

  • High Honors Award

Shasta College
Redding, CA

General Education
06.2005

University Overview

Sports Medicine Volunteer

Mark Morris High School
Longview, WA

Diploma
06.2004

Skills

  • Canine training
  • Record keeping
  • Explosive handling
  • Patrol operations
  • Emergency response
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • K9 operations
  • Patrol techniques
  • Firearms certification
  • Evidence collection
  • Report writing
  • Death investigation
  • Documentation skills
  • Forensic evidence collection
  • Participated in relevant training programs to stay current on best practices within the field of death investigation
  • Crime scene photography

Certification

  • Top Dog Award 2024
  • American Kennel Club Interview 2024
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Known Traveler Number (KTN)
  • Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
  • TSA Third-Party Caine-Cargo Certification
  • IPWDA Explosive Detection Certification
  • Basic Homicide Investigation 2022
  • Peace Officer Certification 2019

Timeline

K9 Handler

K2 Solutions
01.2024 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Skamania County Sheriff's Office
11.2018 - 11.2023

Removal Technician

Portland Funeral Services
05.2016 - 08.2016

Trainer

9 Round Kickboxing Fitness
01.2015 - 04.2016

Autopsy Assistant

Clark County Medical Examiner's Office
01.2014 - 10.2018

Removal Technician

Portland Cremation & Mortuary
10.2013 - 01.2015

Veterinary Assistant

St. Francis Animal Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2013

Veterinary Assistant

Rose City Veterinary Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2013

K2 Solutions Academy

Explosive Detection Handler Course from Canine Handler Course

Criminal Justice Training Center

Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Texas Forensic Science Academy

Medicolegal Death Investigation

North Dakota University

Medicolegal Death Investigation

Apollo College

Certificate of Animal Science from Veterinary Assistant

Shasta College

General Education

Mark Morris High School

Diploma
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