Gillian Smith
Grand Blanc
Summary
Detail-oriented medicolegal professional with six years of hands-on experience in death scene operations, decedent recovery, and morgue management. Expertise in maintaining chain of custody while collaborating with law enforcement and medical examiners under high-stress conditions. Committed to upholding biohazard and statutory protocols, ready to contribute knowledge and skills in a Medicolegal Death Investigator role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Body Removal Technician
Paradigm
Oakland County
08.2022 - Current
- Execute the secure recovery and transport of decedents from complex death scenes to designated morgue facilities under the direct authority of the Medical Examiner.
- Enforce and audit strict chain of custody protocols from the scene to the facility, guaranteeing meticulous, error-free documentation at every critical transfer point.
- Manage scene logistics to safely lift, position, and transport remains utilizing specialized equipment and rigorous safety compliance.
- Serve as a professional on-scene point of contact, coordinating directly with law enforcement officers, medical examiner investigators, and emergency personnel to preserve scene integrity.
- Mitigate exposure risks by strictly implementing high-level PPE standards and biohazard safety measures across all recovery operations.
Morgue Technician/Removal Technician
Heritage
Oakland County
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed morgue intake operations by rigorously verifying decedent identification, documenting physical metrics, photographing remains, and establishing baseline case logs.
- Monitored and regulated cooler storage facility layouts to ensure proper case placement, optimal environmental controls, and respectful handling.
- Maintained flawless database records detailing exact decedent locations and movements throughout the facility lifecycle.
- Oversaw facility sanitation and decontamination schedules for morgue and cooler spaces in strict compliance with state public health and OSHA safety standards.
Nurse Aide Support & Receptionist (OB/GYN Office)
Oakland Medical Center
Troy
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted clinical providers with patient intake preparation, vital sign collection, and thorough documentation of medical histories to ensure accurate patient records.
- Supported clinical providers with patient intake preparation, vital sign collection, and accurate documentation of comprehensive medical histories.
- Coordinated front-desk operations, managing high-volume phone intake, patient scheduling, and check-in workflows to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to information security guidelines, safeguarding sensitive medical records and HIPAA-protected communications.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
, AZ 04.2026 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester , NH 08.2023 - 01.2026
Skills
- Death investigation support
- Custody management
- Scene collaboration
- Morgue intake
- Body Recovery Techniques
- Biohazard compliance
- Sensitive environment navigation
- Case documentation
Additional Information
Valid chauffeur’s license with clean driving record.
Timeline
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
04.2026 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2023 - 01.2026
Body Removal Technician
Paradigm
08.2022 - Current
Morgue Technician/Removal Technician
Heritage
04.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Aide Support & Receptionist (OB/GYN Office)
Oakland Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2019