Maritza Gonzalez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Scene Technician
Odessa Police Department
Odessa, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized specialized laboratory equipment to analyze evidence from crime scenes.
- Evaluated potential hazards present at each crime scene before beginning work.
- Implemented safety procedures while working with hazardous materials found at a crime scene.
- Organized and maintained an inventory system for all forensic supplies and materials.
- Examined crime scenes to obtain evidence for investigations.
- Analyzed laboratory findings and test results to classify substances, materials and other collected crime scene evidence.
- Operated photographic and video equipment to document evidence of crime scenes.
- Ensured that all evidence was stored properly according to protocol and chain-of-custody regulations.
- Documented and photographed physical evidence such as fingerprints, blood stains, tire tracks and footprints.
- Kept accurate records of evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Used crime scene equipment to identify, collect, forensically examine and preserve physical evidence.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Created sketches of and took photographs at crime scenes.
- Examined latent fingerprint evidence using various chemicals.
Apparel Associate
Academy Sports Outdoors
Lubbock, TX
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers with selecting apparel items that suited their needs and preferences.
- Sorted, folded, and organized merchandise on the sales floor for optimal customer access.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Processed returns and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived merchandise according to store guidelines.
- Operated cash register accurately to complete transactions quickly and efficiently.
- Replenished merchandise on sales floor as needed throughout the day.
- Greeted customers warmly upon entering the store and provided excellent customer service throughout their shopping experience.
- Identified potential theft by monitoring suspicious activity in the store.
- Organized promotional displays for seasonal events such as holiday sales.
- Offered additional assistance when necessary to help increase overall customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while working within tight deadlines.
- Assisted other associates in completing tasks during peak hours of operation.
Cashier
Food King Supermarkets
Lubbock, TX
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2023
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2021
Skills
- Fashion trends
- Stock replenishment
- Upselling strategies
- Store maintenance
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Promotions
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Product Merchandising
- Friendly and Helpful
- Decision-Making
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Crime scene photography
Timeline
Crime Scene Technician
Odessa Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Apparel Associate
Academy Sports Outdoors
03.2021 - 08.2024
Cashier
Food King Supermarkets
04.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Texas Tech University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College
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