Kimberly Cardona

Created and developed curriculum to meet strategic demand's in Digital Forensics and Social Media Investigations.

• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Developed curriculum and instructed computer forensic investigations
• Developed and implemented final exam
• Created online access to the course
• Acted as a mentor
• Kept office hours to help students with questions and educational support
• Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines
• Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
• Implemented different teaching styles to meet the needs of diverse student population
• Designed exams, lecture material, and writing assignments
• Wrote and filed reports detailing course activities and student progress
• Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals
• Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress
• Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering all required topics and learning objectives
• Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression at the beginning of the semester
• Instructed students using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Digital Forensics and Social Media Intelligence.

• Develop and implement job specifications for social media investigations

• Interview, mentor, and supervise interns for NYSIC’s social media unit

• Develop standard operating procedures for under-cover intelligence investigations
• Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management
• Set up and image new and used under-cover MacBook pros
• Help create databases for school violence threats using Python and Java
• Successfully led key projects for State Police which resulted in the safety of law enforcement officers
• Assist NYSIC members with daily activities involving casework
• Liaison for local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies
• Coordinate ethically strong social media investigations related to terrorism, gang violence, school violence, and other threats to life.
• Gather intelligence using various sources to include NYSP, State & Federal law enforcement, and commercial databases, along with open sources.
• Research, test, and document processes of social media applications to best suit the needs of social Media Unit
• Assist with procurement of these applications
• Utilize and teach techniques in social media applications such as Media Sonar, Babel Street, Social Sentinel, Geofeedia, Tweetdeck, Twitterfall, Dataminr, Tableau, I2 Notebook, Tor, Google, Twitterfall, Pipl, and Maltego
• Provide onsite training to more than 100 New York State Police employees and outside agencies for social media investigations and undercover covert operations
• Assist with employment interviews as NYSP human resource representative
• Conduct background checks for all intern candidates

• Manage and supervise Human Resources Civilian Hiring Unit
• Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
• Contributed to civilian performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
• Conserved time and improved workflows by developing and implementing procedures
• Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
• Revised and implemented human resource panel presentation
• Improved customer service within New York State Police by quickly resolving issues to improve overall satisfaction.
• Oversaw and managed processes pertaining to posting jobs and did so by streamlining systems
• Organized New York State Police Promotional Ceremony
• Utilized O*NET Database
• Researched and reviewed processes to develop stronger analytical understanding

• Developed and instructed cybercrime and computer forensic course curriculum
• Developed and Instructed cybercrime course for autism students
• Developed and instructed information Security Policy and Procedure class
• Instructed on-line and In class

• Extensive experience with EnCase, BlackBag, Magnet Forensics, Access Data and Cellebrite forensics Tools
• Conducted acquisition, verification, analysis of digital evidence
• Conducted archival research and development contributing towards ASCLAD accreditation
• Developed Secondary and Vicarious Trauma Program for New York State Police which impacted Agencies in positive ways
• Provided court room testimony as expert witness
• Organized evidence for Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations
• Assisted with writing standard operating and chain of custody procedures
• Assisted with sworn members on scene previews
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports
• Conducted technical review of cases investigated by other unit members
• Counseled, mentored, assisted peers
• Proficient with Macintosh, Windows, Linux
• Appeared in court and testified under oath in Supreme Court for child exploitation cases.
• Deemed as Expert Witness