Kristine Beardsley
Richmond,KY
Summary
Seasoned criminal justice professional with years of diverse experience to include digital forensics, crime scene processing, investigations and social media exploitation (OSINT.) Skilled in sharing my skillsets training individuals across many subjects.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Facilitator
Eastern Kentucky University
03.2026 - Current
- Monitored course activity in Canva and followed up on missing participation.
- Responded to student questions with timely guidance on assignments, deadlines, and course expectations
Account Executive
Magnet Forensics
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Worked remotely managing sales pipeline through Salesforce, maintaining accurate forecasting and opportunity progression in my four state AOR
- Conducted product demonstrations tailored to digital forensics and investigative workflows needed by agencies I covered in my AOR
- Collaborated with software engineering team to align software function and capabilities with customer needs
- Developed account plans supporting expansion, renewal, and cross-sell opportunities
Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
07.2001 - 02.2022
- Assisted agents by supporting their cases with digital evidence extraction and analysis
- Worked with US Attorneys' offices of both Eastern and Western Michigan training over 1500 state and local officers on how to use Social Media in investigations
- Conducted complex criminal investigations involving firearms trafficking, explosives violations, and arson-related offenses
- Coordinated with federal, state, and local partners on joint enforcement initiatives
Detective
Michigan State University
05.1995 - 06.2001
- Enforced campus, state, and federal laws through patrol, traffic control, and proactive community engagement
- Community Officer for the University Apartments
- Crime Scene Tech
- Field Training Officer
- Detective for the research areas
Loss Prevention Manager
Lord and Taylor, A Division of May
09.1991 - 05.1995
- Managed store security operations to minimize loss and protect merchandise
- Investigated internal theft incidents, documented findings, and conducted interviews
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify suspicious activity and support apprehensions
- Interviewed, hired and trained loss prevention personnel
Education
Master of Arts - Adult And Continuing Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06-1991
Skills
- Digital forensics
- Investigative techniques
- Intelligence analysis
- Investigative expertise
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene processing
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Online Facilitator
Eastern Kentucky University
03.2026 - Current
Account Executive
Magnet Forensics
02.2022 - 10.2025
Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
07.2001 - 02.2022
Detective
Michigan State University
05.1995 - 06.2001
Loss Prevention Manager
Lord and Taylor, A Division of May
09.1991 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - Adult And Continuing Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University