Diana French
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 30 years of experience in security and investigative roles, specializing in collaboration and communication within team-based environments. Proven expertise in coordinating investigations, sharing critical information, and delivering comprehensive reports alongside diverse stakeholders, including medical personnel and forensic experts. Exceptional observational skills developed through extensive cargo screening responsibilities, enabling the precise identification of potential threats and discrepancies. A strong work ethic, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to accuracy and integrity make this candidate an ideal fit for your office, ready to contribute effectively to the team’s mission.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
screening cargo specialist for Air Canada and Royal Jordanian
Commercial Freight Services
01.2023 - Current
- Security training requirement through Transportation Security Administration airport authority.
- Able to identify explosive device or components by using X-Ray, Explosive Trace Detection or physical searches
Investigator- part time
Livingston County Medical Examiner
01.2021 - Current
- Provide service on scenes for deaths within the jurisdiction of the medical examiner office such as natural, suicides, accidents, homicides and sudden deaths in children.
screening cargo at Detroit Metro Airport for explosive devices
Global K9 Handler
01.2021 - 01.2023
- K9 Handler experienced with screening cargo freight
- Review monthly Canine Explosives Training Aid audits and routine maintenance records for West Coast, Central and East Coast on handler compliance requirements.
- Assist site lead with blind audits
Pathology Manager
Western Michigan Homer Stryker Medical School (WMED)
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Pathology Manager - worked with the Medical Examiner's Office to provide experience as an autopsy assistant, knowledge in all Laboratories including histology, microbiology, toxicology and neuropathology
- Maintained autopsy assistant schedules, approved time off, ordered supplies as needed for WMED and Mecosta County
- Released remains to Funeral Homes and released evidence to Law Enforcement.
- Reviewed and approved cremation permits, perform LODOX imaging and portable X-rays as needed.
Manager of the Autopsy and Forensic Services MEI - III level
University of Michigan Department of Pathology
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Manager of the Autopsy and Forensic Services MEI - III level.
- Manage the autopsy service; Manage the Medical Examiner activity; use Lean tools in everyday activities including Huddles; Manage the on call schedules for both the ME investigators and autopsy assistants;
- Conduct yearly evaluation on employees; maintain working relationships with outside departments; customer service focus; supply educational needs to all staff residents and trainees
- Provide service on scenes for high profile deaths within the jurisdiction of the medical examiner office such as homicides and sudden deaths in children
- Assist as an autopsy assistant in the absence of an employee.
Investigative Coordinator
Investigative Coordinator Medical Examiner's Office Huron Valley Ambulance
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Coordinate schedules of investigators, as well as oversee the main function of the ME Office everyday activity
- Manage monthly meetings for continuing education and present on a bi-monthly basis
- Assist with pathological exams and daily investigations
- Computer and automated office equipment knowledge.
- Certified as a Basic EMT (expired)
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice Administration
Concordia University
01.1999
Associates degree - General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
01.1997
Skills
- Customer assistance
- Warehouse operations
- Hazardous materials handling
- Customs compliance
- Documentation management
- Cargo handling expertise
- Shipping documents preparation
- Cargo shipment inspections
- Cargo release approvals
- Customs requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- TSA security training for Dangerous Goods cargo Certification 2024-2028
- TSA security training to identify potential security threats Certification yearly
- American Board Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification 2004-present (#204)
Timeline
screening cargo specialist for Air Canada and Royal Jordanian
Commercial Freight Services
01.2023 - Current
Investigator- part time
Livingston County Medical Examiner
01.2021 - Current
screening cargo at Detroit Metro Airport for explosive devices
Global K9 Handler
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pathology Manager
Western Michigan Homer Stryker Medical School (WMED)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Manager of the Autopsy and Forensic Services MEI - III level
University of Michigan Department of Pathology
01.2007 - 01.2018
Investigative Coordinator
Investigative Coordinator Medical Examiner's Office Huron Valley Ambulance
01.1996 - 01.2007
Associates degree - General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice Administration
Concordia University
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