Dhamar A. Tapia Quezada
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Bachelor of Arts graduate in Criminal Justice with professional experience in case management, victim advocacy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Experience working alongside supporting forensic initiatives through volunteer service. Recognized for professionalism, detail-oriented work, and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RISE Labor Trafficking Case Manager/Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force: Labor, Co-Chair
Signs of Hope RISE
Las Vegas, NV
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as a co-chair of the Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force Labor Committee, working alongside law enforcement and community partners to strengthen anti-trafficking efforts
- Respond to the RISE 24/7 Crisis Hotline and provide immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource coordination for victims over the phone and in person
- Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation for labor and sex trafficking investigations and victim services
- Utilize bilingual Spanish communication to facilitate interviews, provide interpretation, and improve communication with victims and partner agencies
- Certified volunteer and crisis advocate
- Completed over 50 hours of victim advocacy and crisis intervention training
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Human Services
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada05-2025
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Victim Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Resource Coordination
- Records Management
- Confidentiality
- Professional Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
Volunteer Experience
- Clark County Coroner's Office: assisted with organizing John/Jane Doe case files using identifying information and evidence documentation, and created public-facing missing person materials to support investigative awareness efforts
- International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME): represented the Clark County Coroner's Office during the annual IACME conference, assisted with community outreach regarding forensic pathology and medicolegal death investigations, and attended educational presentations led by forensic pathologists and crime scene professionals to expand knowledge of forensic practices
Timeline
RISE Labor Trafficking Case Manager/Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force: Labor, Co-Chair
Signs of Hope RISE
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Human Services
University of Nevada, Las Vegas