Tracy Ashley
Granbury,TX
Summary
Accomplished Forensic Scientist and Administrative Officer with a proven track record at Texas DPS Crime Lab. Successfully enhanced lab productivity by excelling in analytical chemistry and adhering to SOPs for Good Laboratory Practice. Built strong interpersonal relations and provided expert testimony, contributing to operational excellence and team success. Thrive in challenging situations and excel at coordinating with various teams as a self-motivated Forensic Scientist. Possess thorough knowledge of regulations governing forensic testing, safety measurements, and different chemicals, ensuring utmost accuracy and precision in work. Excellent observational skills enable the safe operation of forensic testing equipment, further enhancing quality of results obtained.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Scientist II
Texas DPS Crime Lab
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Analyzed biological samples for alcohol analysis
- Consistently completed casework quota for 26 counties over the state, including backlog from other labs.
- Prepared solutions and reagents as needed for lab work
- Handled Technical and Administrative reviews and peer review of lab casework
- Maintained lab and lab equipment, maintenance and inventory supply
- Maintained data control charts, validation/verification on equipment
- Testified in court as needed
- HSGC, LIMS, ISO 17025
Intern
Texas DPS Crime Lab
05.2017 - 08.2017
Constructed and implemented a standardized in-house chemical drug database, through wet chemistry analysis and research, for identifying drugs to compare with evidence received for analysis from the TXDPS; additional local departments, and other departments throughout the state resulting in increased lab productivity.
Administrative Officer
Bra-De Oil & Gas, Inc.
10.2004 - 02.2011
- Responsible for all operations of an oil and gas leasing and operating company
- Hire and supervise employees
- Provide corporate structure, legal negotiations, filing taxes, AR/AP
- Execute mineral leasing contracts; production record keeping
- Distribute revenue payments and collections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major Chemistry Minor Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF PERMIAN BASIN
Odessa, TX05-2018
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
12-2019
Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Laboratory testing procedures and methods
- SOPs for Good Laboratory Practice
- Expert testimony
- Instrumentation, methods and techniques for forensic laboratory
- Interpersonal relations
- Data report writing
- Maintain lab equipment/records
- HSGC - verifications, validations
Certification
- Forensic Analyst License, Texas Forensic Science Commission, Expired
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 288098, Current
Personal Information
Title: Forensic Scientist
Timeline
Forensic Scientist II
Texas DPS Crime Lab
02.2020 - 09.2021
Intern
Texas DPS Crime Lab
05.2017 - 08.2017
Administrative Officer
Bra-De Oil & Gas, Inc.
10.2004 - 02.2011
- Forensic Analyst License, Texas Forensic Science Commission, Expired
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 288098, Current
Bachelor of Science - Major Chemistry Minor Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF PERMIAN BASIN
Certification - Pharmacy Technician
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
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