Destiny E Gurney
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Proficient in handling hazardous materials with care and identifying and testing evidence. Accurate and detailed with sound critical thinking skills. An excellent grasp of federal and state laws and court processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crime Scene Technician
Hendry County Sheriffs Office
09.2018 - Current
- Upheld strict chain-of-custody procedures for all collected evidence, minimizing risk of contamination or tampering throughout the process.
- Attended and examined scenes of crimes.
- Took pictures of crime scenes and specific evidence located at scenes.
- Collaborated seamlessly with fellow Crime Scene Technicians as well as local police departments during joint investigations.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while working under pressure in emotionally challenging environments.
- Preserved the integrity of crime scenes through proper application of scene protection protocols.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in training seminars, workshops, and conferences related to forensic science advancements.
- Played an integral role in solving complex cases through meticulous attention to detail during each step of the evidence collection process.
- Assisted medical examiners with post-mortem examinations when necessary, following appropriate safety measures at all times.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL12.2018
High School Diploma -
Countryside High School
Clearwater, FL06.2014
Skills
- Photography
- Fingerprint Processing
- Crime scene photography
- Decision-Making
- Organization
- Written Communication
- PPE use
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Evidence collection documentation
Accomplishments
- Received two Sheriff's Commendation Awards for exceptional performance of duties in an unusually effective manner.
- Received multiple commendation letters from the Sheriff's Office, as well as from Roger B. Handberg from the United States Department of Justice, and Chief Lewis from the Clewiston Police Department for work as both an Evidence Technician with the Sheriff's Office and as a Crime Scene Technician.
Certification
- Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations, CSI Academy of Florida - December 2019
- Fundamentals of Crime Scene Photography, Tritech Forensics- May 2022
- Buried Body and Surface Skeleton Workshop, Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute- December 2022
- 2023 Cold Case Homicide Training, Florida Sheriff's Institute- February 2023
- Member of Florida Division of the International Association for Identification- March 2023
- Crime Scene Investigations Workshop, Tritech Forensics- July 2023
Timeline
Crime Scene Technician
Hendry County Sheriffs Office
09.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
High School Diploma -
Countryside High School
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