Donald Blanton
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Dedicated to the continued growth and success of the Gaston County Library System.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
North Carolina Medical Examiner
North Carolina Office of the State Medcial Examine
07.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between the Medical Examiner''s Office and other government agencies for effective data sharing.
- Assisted grieving families by providing clear communication regarding postmortem findings while demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
- Conducted thorough external examinations to determine cause of death, assisting in solving complex criminal investigations.
Medical Examiner Investigator
Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office
07.2021 - Current
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Strengthened professional relationships with local hospitals, funeral homes, and coroner''s offices to facilitate seamless case management.
- Communicated effectively with grieving families, providing explanations about death determinations in a compassionate manner for better understanding.
- Increased efficiency in evidence collection through proper utilization of photography, sketching, and note-taking techniques at scenes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
Education
No Degree - Certificate - Public & Nonprofit Management Academ
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2023
No Degree - MeckEmerge - Leadership Training
Meclenburg County Leadership Program
Charlotte, NC05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Gaston College
Dallas, NC06-1989
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Detailed report writing
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Certification
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators - Diplomate
- International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners
- North Carolina Appointed Medical Examiner
- National Funeral Directors Association
- International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association - Crematory Technician
- Former North Carolina Paramedic
- Former North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem Training
- Former Volunteer - Dallas Rescue Squad
- Former Volunteer - Chapel Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Timeline
North Carolina Medical Examiner
North Carolina Office of the State Medcial Examine
07.2023 - Current
Medical Examiner Investigator
Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office
07.2021 - Current
No Degree - Certificate - Public & Nonprofit Management Academ
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
No Degree - MeckEmerge - Leadership Training
Meclenburg County Leadership Program
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Gaston College
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