Courtney Quinones
Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Summary
A committed and motivated job seeker with a record of consistently meeting company needs through organized practices, ready to apply education and experience in the workplace. Adapting to new challenges to enhance the organizational brand. Seeking entry-level opportunities to utilize time management and organizational skills while contributing to company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crime Scene Investigator Internship
Fort Pierce Police Department
Ft. Pierce, Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Examined and documented evidence at crime scenes.
- Collected and analyzed fingerprints, DNA samples, bloodstains, and other trace materials.
- Prepared detailed reports of findings from crime scene investigations.
- Photographed crime scenes and collected relevant evidence for laboratory examination.
- Observed autopsies performed by medical examiners in order to determine cause of death.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Scanned images of physical evidence into digital format for archival purposes.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Performed evidence collection and documentation according to departmental protocol.
Administrative Assistant
LEP Weddings & Events
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Created content for various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
- Scheduled posts on a daily basis across all social media channels.
- Utilized mail merge feature to generate mass mailings with personalized information in each letter.
Wedding/Event Coordinator
The Barn at Oleander
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with brides, grooms, and families to plan weddings according to their wishes.
- Supervised setup and breakdown of event equipment onsite.
- Oversaw catering services during events to ensure high-quality food presentation.
- Facilitated communication between couples and vendors throughout the planning process.
- Recommended various styles of décor elements such as table linens, centerpieces, lighting fixtures.
- Developed contingency plans in case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Swept and mopped floors in order to maintain cleanliness.
- Vacuumed carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
- Emptied wastebaskets, emptied ashtrays and transported trash to disposal area.
- Replenished supplies such as towels, soap and toilet tissue in restrooms.
- Cleaned spills promptly to avoid any slipping hazards for customers or employees.
- Reported maintenance issues to supervisor immediately when encountered during cleaning process.
- Disinfected bathrooms including toilets, sinks, showers and tubs and countertops.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks and tidying storage shelves.
Cashier
Santas Christmas Tree Village
Port Saint Lucie, FL
11.2019 - Current
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Coach
Ultimate Allstars Cheer & Dance
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented choreography for competitive dance teams.
- Instructed classes in a variety of styles, including jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary and lyrical.
- Created lesson plans to accommodate the needs of all skill levels.
- Organized and managed studio rehearsals and auditions.
- Monitored students' progress to ensure they are meeting goals set by their instructors.
- Supervised warm-up exercises before each practice session.
- Provided feedback on technique and performance quality during rehearsals.
- Encouraged positive reinforcement among dancers to motivate them throughout class sessions.
- Scheduled private lessons with individual students as needed or requested by parents or guardians.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients, staff members, volunteers and sponsors.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during classes or rehearsals.
- Attended competitions as coach and choreographer for assigned teams.
- Collaborated closely with teachers regarding student placement within teams or classes.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Coached students in using video and social media storytelling to improve visual intelligence of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2024
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2023
High School Diploma -
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
Port Saint Lucie, FL05-2021
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene photography
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Crime lab procedures
- Photographic evidence collection
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Criminal Justice Information Services Security and Privacy Training
Affiliations
- Being active and working out
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors in High School
- Graduated with High Honors for my Associate Degree
- Invited/ joined to be a member of Alpha Phi Sigma at Indian River State College (The Criminal Justice Honor Society) in the top percent of my class.
Timeline
Crime Scene Investigator Internship
Fort Pierce Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
LEP Weddings & Events
01.2024 - Current
Coach
Ultimate Allstars Cheer & Dance
07.2021 - 06.2023
Wedding/Event Coordinator
The Barn at Oleander
01.2021 - Current
Cashier
Santas Christmas Tree Village
11.2019 - Current
- Criminal Justice Information Services Security and Privacy Training
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
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