Lainey Light
Forensic Scientist
Portales,NM
Summary
Having recently graduated from Eastern New Mexico University, I possess a B.S. in Forensic Science with a minor in Chemistry and a B.S. in Biology. I am looking to apply my skills and abilities to a challenging, growth-oriented position within a crime scene unit in a police department.
My attached resume shows the highlights from my years of professional experience.
I honestly believe that this job is what I was meant to do. It's the perfect match for my skills, experience, and interests.
My hands-on work experience has allowed me to hone the development of my inspection and observation and researching abilities. I am eager for the opportunity to learn from and contribute to your team by applying my critical thinking, motivation, and observation skills.
My previous experience working as In-Flight Refueler for United States Air Force, gave me years of professional experience working with all types of people and cultures. I have an excellent track record of performing much higher than was requested of me for my job and compared to my peers. My expertise in Inspection and Observation to ensure a safe flight and in-flight refueling operations make me a great addition to your team.
My focus, as an aspiring professional, is to utilize my skills in trial preparation support, making a positive impact on the overall organization. I enjoy compiling, organizing, and analyzing data, working in groups, and contributing to project strategies. I believe these skills will be valuable in a crime scene investigator or forensic scientist role while continuing to enhance the excellent reputation as a forensic specialist of a police department.
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Crime Scene Investigator or Forensic Scientist position. I am ready to help team achieve company goals by being a resourceful investigative professional using evidence analysis to illuminate complex cases. Perform thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. To be a detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
Please review my enclosed resume for additional details. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
I would love the opportunity to share more with you about my qualifications. Please contact me for more information.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Examiner Assistant & Chiropractor Assistant
Smith Chiropractic Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records
- Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines
- Reported significant changes in patient condition to facilitate advanced care
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office and clinic
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test resulted in medical records
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Social Services Worker
Spokane VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Updated patient records
- Assessed patient's needs using programs such as CPRS
- Informed patients of any changes and/or updates to their medical needs
- Coordinated patient care
- Focal point for patient crisis management.
In-Flight Refueler
USAF
11.2005 - 11.2011
- Performed in-flight refueling aircrew duties
- Checked forms for equipment status
- Performed visual and operational check of air refueling and associated systems and equipment
- Performed preflight, through-flight, and postflight inspections
- Accomplished preflight and post-flight records and reports
- Performed in-flight operation check of air refueling systems
- Directed receiver aircraft into air refueling position
- Operated in-flight air refueling controls and switches to safely affect contact between tanker and receiver aircraft
- Monitored control panel for proper operation of equipment during air refueling and advises receiver pilot of actions required too safely maintain position within the air-refueling envelope
- Kept tanker pilot informed as to progress of air refueling operations
- Performed emergency operations and procedures as required for emergency off-load and on-load of fuel
- Computed and applied weight and balance data, procedures, and techniques
- Ascertained fuel, personnel, cargo, and emergency and special equipment weight and distribution to compute aircraft weight and balance
- Ensured aircraft is properly loaded within safe operating limits and provides weight and balance data for computing takeoff and landing data
- Completed weight and balance forms for flight
- Prepared and verified load plans, directed cargo loading and unloading operations, and inspected aircraft load to ensure hazardous cargo compliance and weight and balance status of aircraft
- Ensured adequate safety and equipment and passenger comfort items are on board aircraft
- Instructed passengers in use of emergency equipment and emergency procedures
- Additional positions: Squadron and Wing Scheduler and OEF Planner
- Squadron Scheduler included duties such as ensure all personnel in the squadron has completed or is scheduled for completion of all training requirement for flight currency
- Wing Scheduler included duties such as creating building and scheduling all aspect of flight operations over the entire base and joint bases all over the US in need of air refueling operations
- OEF Planner duties included aided with planning and execution of 642 air refueling mission: 34 million lbs
- Of fuel offloaded to 2,900 receivers
- Also, precisely planned, and prepped deployed crews for OEF combat missions
- Awarded Boom of the Quarter three times (Jul-Sep 2007; Oct, refueled aircrafts while in-flight)
- Wing Scheduler: scheduled entire Air Force base flights
- Squadron Scheduler: scheduled all fliers to sorties and ground training to maintain full completion of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMAssociate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services -
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NMBachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2022
High School Diploma: General Education -
Portales High School
Portales, NM05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft (10 years)
- GDSS II program (9 years)
- CPRS computer program (4 years)
- Power Point (10 years)
- Excel (10 years)
- DNA Collection
- Evidence Collection
- Forensic Chemistry
- Ethical and Honest
- Calm in Crisis Situations
- Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
- Weapons Handling
- Specimen Preparation
- Project Requirements
- Study Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Evidence Collection Analysis
- Document Organization
- Interpret Test Results
- Chemical Identification
- Secure Biological Samples
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Forensic Science
- Collect Fingerprints
- Classify Evidence
- Critical Thinking
- Hazardous Evidence Handling
- Disinfection Procedures
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Creative Solutions
- Sharps Disposal
Certification
- Concealed Carry License, 01/18/2018, 04/06/2028
- Open Water Diver Certification and License, 03/06/2022, Permanent
- DOT Urine Specimen Collector, 10/18/2022, 10/18/2029
- BAT; Breath Alcohol Technician, 06/08/2023, 06/08/2030
- CPR/AED and BLS Certification through American Heart Association, 06/30/2022, 06/2024
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Additional Information
- International Association for Identification (IAI)
- Team CME Member (Certified Medical Examiner)
- PADI - Professional Association of Dive Instructors
- OEF Veteran
- OIF Veteran
- USAF Boom Operator aka In-Flight Refueler
- Airman of the Quarter July 2007
- Boom of the Quarter Awards, Received this award 3 times (Jul-Sep 2008; Oct-Dec 2009 and Jan-Mar 2011)
- Flight Safety Award December 2007 (During two combat sorties over Afghanistan our crew demonstrated superior airmanship when we safely executed air refueling missions without a functioning autopilot)
- 11 Air Medals
- 3 Meritorious Unit Award
- 2 AF Outstanding Unit Award
- 2 AF Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- 3 Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
- AF Longevity Service AF Training Ribbon
- BOI August 2006 KC-135 Boom Operation Initial Qualification
- BBO May 2006 Basic Boom Operator Qualification Training
- V8D March 2006 Water Survival Training, SV80
- SERE March 2006 Combat Survival Training Course
- BMT January 2006 Basic Military Training
- Motor Vehicle Certification July 2008 to Present US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card: Vehicles Qualified to Operate are as follows. SEDN/ SW/CA/PU/1.5, TRK MLTSP 1T DED, and FKLFT 10K AT 463L.
- Who's Who Among American High School Students 2000 to 2004
- National Honor Society Portales High School Chapter of the National Honor Society
- President's Education Award (Awarded the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement signed by President of the United States George W. Bush., 2002)
Research
Experimentation of Using Food Decomposition and Bacterial and Fungi Growth as a Source for An Accurate Estimation of Time of Death.
Hobbies
I enjoy playing all types of board and card games. I also enjoy folding laundry and polishing my boots while watching Seinfeld with my two dogs cuddled up to me. My favorite holiday is Halloween so I am perfectly fine working through Christmas.
Timeline
Certified Medical Examiner Assistant & Chiropractor Assistant
Smith Chiropractic Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Social Services Worker
Spokane VA Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
In-Flight Refueler
USAF
11.2005 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice -
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services -
Clovis Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry -
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology -
Eastern New Mexico University
High School Diploma: General Education -
Portales High School