Lara Brewer
Cheyenne,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented analyst leveraging extensive experience in evidence documentation and analysis. Skilled in enhancing collaboration with law enforcement and government entities to drive operational improvements and case success. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and ability to streamline evidence handling procedures.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Evidence Technician
Laramie County Sheriff's Department
Cheyenne, WY
05.2023 - Current
- Catalog and enter into computer system all incoming general, firearm, digital, valuable and drug evidence from deputies.
- Collaborated with District Attorney paralegals to gather digital evidence for court proceedings.
- Assisted in implementing packaging techniques for secure evidence handling.
- With guidance from the County District Attorneys dispose of evidence taken from scenes deputies enter into evidence.
- Verify and contact owners or families of evidence stored at Laramie County Sheriff's Department for return and or destruction.
- Attended court proceedings in response to subpoenas.
- Supported team by executing various tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
Background Investigator
Laramie County Sheriff's Office
Cheyenne, WY
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Conduct interviews with applicants in person and Skype.
- Contact via phone or email to verify Law Enforcement checks, relatives, neighbors and references, employment, credit reports, education and various other checks.
- Reviewed and opened new and lateral applications to ensure thorough evaluation of candidates.
- Ensured compliance by verifying waivers and Release of Information before proceeding with applications.
- Compiled detailed reports on applicants for review and submission to Hiring Specialist.
Executive Assistant
Cheyenne Regional Airport
Cheyenne, WY
09.2022 - 02.2023
- As an executive assistant, I manage scheduling, organization, reviewing, prioritizing daily tasks, answering and returning telephone calls and emails, maintaining and filing records.
- Coordinated Cheyenne Regional Airport board meetings and recorded minutes for future sessions.
- Organized airport conference room by reserving, setting up, and cleaning up for events.
- Pay bills in Bill.com for the Cheyenne Regional Airport and the Operations department.
- Assist with data input for new and old leases for the airport.
- Completed various assignments from executive management.
- Conducted inventory assessments to maintain stock levels.
Executive Assistant
Elwood Staffing
Cheyenne, WY
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintaining calendar appointments for staff.
- Prepare documents for staff review.
- Attended board meetings and transcribed meeting minutes.
- Manage accounts payable by verifying receipts against invoices, processing checks for deposits, delivering deposits to bank, and utilizing Bill.com to pay vendors and add customers.
- Maintain, scan and file documents and invoices.
- Ensured timely mail pickup and delivery to maintain communication.
- Provided customer service by answering telephones and addressing airport inquiries regarding car rentals, luggage, and airline information.
Front Desk Receptionist
Hotz Chiropractic and Zerona Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed patient check-ins and appointments efficiently at a chiropractic clinic.
- Answered phone calls and addressed patient inquiries professionally and courteously.
- Answered telephones and scheduled appointments, delivering exceptional customer service to chiropractic and Zerona patients.
- Scheduled appointments using electronic health record systems for optimal workflow.
Floral Processor
Boutique Unlimited
Cheyenne, WY
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Processed customer orders efficiently to ensure timely fulfillment for various occasions.
- Gained expertise in flowers, greenery, and plants to facilitate effective collaboration with flower designers.
- Maintained exceptional attendance record, consistently arriving on time and ready to contribute.
- Maintained excellent attendance record arriving on time to work.
Investigative Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Cheyenne, WY
05.2006 - 06.2020
- Collected information for criminal proceedings and conducted investigations, contributing to case resolutions.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Identified labels and secured evidence, ensuring compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation policies.
- Implemented criminal protocol for client and non-violent offenders, decreasing research time.
- Documented all relevant actions pursuant to investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies and local departments to enhance information sharing and coordination in investigations.
- Conducted training for new hires, providing essential information for successful integration.
- Complied with check and balance of purchase card.
Evidence Control Technician
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Denver, CO
01.1996 - 05.2006
- Seized, preserved, packaged, and maintained control of evidence for investigations, ensuring integrity of all submitted property.
- Maintained physical and administrative control of all property submitted by law enforcement to include federal, state, local and county.
- Executed computer entry and managed disposition of property to maintain accurate records.
- Facilitated effective communication with public and internal personnel to ensure clarity and collaboration in evidence handling.
- Computer database checks with NCIC, Lexis Nexis and other various other operational checks.
- Assisted with trial preparation with the United States Attorney's Office.
- Applied knowledge of regulations to ensure compliance.
File Assistant
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Denver, CO
12.1991 - 09.1996
- Administered gathering and preparation of incoming, outgoing and time sensitive files within strict deadlines and in alignment with specific needs and requests.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers which resulted in better retrieval efficiency.
- Maintained physical and computer based filing system.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents to maintain organized record-keeping.
- Followed up with staff and customers via phone and email to ensure completeness of case files.
- Worked with Special Agents (SA) to understand needs and provide team work for upcoming and ongoing case work.
- Managed processing of incoming and outgoing mail to facilitate timely operations.
- Maintained quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Adhered to all related federal policies and government regulations regarding data oversight and confidentiality to promote overall information security.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Paralegal Studies
Denver Community College
Denver, COSkills
- Information security
- Legal research and analysis
- Case management support
- Paralegal services
- Internal audits and compliance
- Filing and record keeping
- Office administration and management
- Transcription and proofreading
- Client communication strategies
- Evidence collection and storage protocols
- Data accuracy and integrity
- Critical thinking skills
- Investigation techniques and methodologies
- Attention to detail in documentation
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and support
- Time management strategies
- Problem solving abilities
- Biological evidence handling practices
- Crime scene processing techniques
- Evidence documentation and reporting
- Multitasking capabilities
- Report writing proficiency
- Active listening skills
- Research methodologies
Certification
Paralegal, Present
Additional Information
Hazmat training, Recurrent Hazmat training, OSHA training, EAP training
Awards
Attorney General Award, Exceptional Service in Indian Country.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Cheyenne Frontier Days
Accomplishments
- Attorney General Award for Exceptional Service in Indian Country
Timeline
Digital Evidence Technician
Laramie County Sheriff's Department
05.2023 - Current
Background Investigator
Laramie County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 04.2023
Executive Assistant
Cheyenne Regional Airport
09.2022 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant
Elwood Staffing
03.2022 - 09.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Hotz Chiropractic and Zerona Cheyenne
10.2021 - 03.2022
Floral Processor
Boutique Unlimited
09.2020 - 09.2021
Investigative Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
05.2006 - 06.2020
Evidence Control Technician
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
01.1996 - 05.2006
File Assistant
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
12.1991 - 09.1996
Associate in Science (AS) - Paralegal Studies
Denver Community College