Crystal Villegas
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Motivated forensic professional with comprehensive background in crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis. Seeking to apply strong analytical skills, being meticulous for handling evidence, and a passion for forensic science to help investigate cases.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Forensic Technician II
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
06.2021 - Current
- Respond to crime scenes to document, collect, and preserve physical evidence
- Process crime scenes such as homicides, officer involved shooting, robberies, burglaries, rape, arson, and attempted crimes
- Assist in collecting, identifying, and developing latent fingerprints
- Assist with autopsies by documenting and collecting clothing or possible trace evidence
- Identify and locate evidence such as possible blood, trace, paint, and fibers at crime scenes and under laboratory conditions
- Use computer software to recreate a 3D diagram of crime scenes through FARO database
- Write reports and testify in court
- Conduct ride-alongs and group presentations for Sheriff Explorers
- Obtain and compare DNA profiles of individuals from buccal swabs, forensic samples, and unidentified decedents through the ANDE Rapid DNA database
- Assist in training new hires for Forensic Services Bureau
Sheriff Service Officer II
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assigned radios, spike stripes, tablets, shotguns, and ARs to deputies
- Logged deputies information and tracked vehicle assignments
- Dispatched patrol units for maintenance and repairs
- Coordinated for patrol units to get gas and washed
- Restocked and monitored inventory including supplies, report forms, drug kits, and fingerprint kits
Florist/Customer Service
East Lawn Florist
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Cleaned and organized the shop to maintain an efficient work environment
- Designed and delivered floral arrangements
- Managed phone inquiries and assisted customers with orders
- Processed customer information and order details
- Sorted monthly receipts and calculated total monthly sales
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Lakewood, CA2014
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Forensic Biology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA2020
Skills
- Excellent observational and recognition skills
- Ability to stay calm and remain focused in high stress scenes
- Knowledgeable of ANDE Rapid DNA processing to generate DNA profiles from buccal swabs, forensic samples, and bone/tissue
- Proficient with Nikon Z5 camera and tripod for documentation
- Proficient with FARO 3D Focus Laser Scanning
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Certification
Forensic Basic Photography
Timeline
Practical Shooting Incident Reconstruction
06-2025
Field Training Officer
06-2024
ANDE Sexual Assault Sample Pre-processing Training
05-2024
ANDE Advanced Human Remains Training
05-2024
ANDE Forensic Sample Collection
05-2024
ANDE Rapid DNA Identification
04-2024
ANDE Operational Training
04-2024
Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
07-2023
FARO
02-2022
Forensic Basic Photography
07-2021
Forensic Technician II
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
06.2021 - Current
Sheriff Service Officer II
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
10.2020 - 06.2021
Florist/Customer Service
East Lawn Florist
09.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Forensic Biology
California State University, Sacramento