Tabatha Rutland
Northport,NY
Summary
As forensic professional, brings wealth of experience in handling and processing evidence with precision and integrity. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in evidence collection, cataloging, and maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Nolan Funeral Home 5
New York, Northport, New
York
06.2022 - Current
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
TASC NY Unified Court
T, S, EAC Family Court
Central Islip, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Supervise visitation in custody cases
- Report weekly updates on each participant to the judge
- Facilitate transportation for safe visits for the child.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Executive Assistant
William Jay Valone
Huntington, NY
01.2010 - Current
- Performed various administrative tasks, such as typing documents and answering telephone calls
- Maintained case history records and prepared reports.
- Aggregated, managed and reported firm's liquidity risk.
- Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
- Provided necessary information for action to Board of
- Trustees
- Organized and maintained files and databases in confidential manner
- Handled sensitive information requiring high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Intern, Medical Examiner
Suffolk County, Office
Hauppauge, NY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Enhanced the reputation of the Medical Examiner''s Office by consistently providing accurate, timely, and professional services to all stakeholders.
- Streamlined case management for increased efficiency and timely reporting of results.
- Served as a liaison between the Medical Examiner''s Office and other government agencies for effective data sharing.
- Optimized autopsy workflow by implementing digital imaging technology for enhanced visual documentation and record-keeping purposes.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to maintain accreditation standards within the Medical Examiner''s Office.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, providing critical input during homicide investigations.
- Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.
- Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
TABATHA RUTLAND GOED, Juvenile Probation Officer
Vision Quest
Centerport, Orlando, NY, FL
02.1998 - 06.2002
- Recognized hazardous situations and implemented corrective measures
- Supervised individuals with specialized needs and monitor compliance with conditions
- Patrolled assigned areas and reported any problems.
- Remained objective and wrote comprehensive reports.
- Developed continuous monitoring of compliance metrics and indicators
- Escorted offenders in transit and during temporary leaves.
- Enforced all institutional policies, rules, procedures and regulations
- Reported violations of supervision for appropriate action.
- Handled confidential information in discretionary and responsible manner
- Interacted with law enforcement, community professionals and parents
- Investigated and compiled accurate incident reports.
- Observed and documented individual and group behaviors on daily basis
- Took necessary action and alerted proper authorities in emergency situations
- Provided court with verbal and written testimony and recommendations
- Anticipated hostile behavior of juveniles and resolved conflicts.
- Advocated for alternatives to detention when appropriate, emphasizing the importance of community-based interventions over punitive measures.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Medicine Candidate
University Of Florida/ College Of Medicine
Florida01.2024
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science Candidate, Criminal Justice
American Academy McAllister Institute
New York, NY02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Science
Farmingdale State College
New York, NY01.2020
A.S - Paralegal Studies
June 2020
Coursework Interned Central Islip CourtInterned Crime LabExtracurricular Activities Perverted Justice Profile Writer - undefined
Suffolk Community College
Ph.D. - Applied Sciences
University of Miami
North Miami, FL01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.1996
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Courtroom etiquette
- Research
- Child advocacy
- Legal research
- Document filing
- Legal compliance
- Body preparation
- Mortuary operations
- MS word, excel, and outlook
- Embalming techniques
Accomplishments
- Probation Officers training
- Professional Crisis Management trainer
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Nolan Funeral Home 5
06.2022 - Current
TASC NY Unified Court
T, S, EAC Family Court
08.2021 - Current
Intern, Medical Examiner
Suffolk County, Office
01.2018 - 05.2018
Executive Assistant
William Jay Valone
01.2010 - Current
TABATHA RUTLAND GOED, Juvenile Probation Officer
Vision Quest
02.1998 - 06.2002
A.S - Paralegal Studies
Coursework Interned Central Islip CourtInterned Crime LabExtracurricular Activities Perverted Justice Profile Writer - undefined
Suffolk Community College
Ph.D. - Applied Sciences
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida
Master of Science - Forensic Medicine Candidate
University Of Florida/ College Of Medicine
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science Candidate, Criminal Justice
American Academy McAllister Institute
Bachelor of Science - Science
Farmingdale State College
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