Trina Ellis
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Senior-level, detail-oriented investigator with strong leadership skills and history of experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Known for excellence in forensic analysis and investigation. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Dallas County Medical Examiner
07.2010 - 12.2023
- Assist with investigation of reported deaths to the Medical Examiner's Office, particularly as it applies to seeking, gathering, and documentation of pertinent circumstantial, historical, and other medicolegal data
- Photograph, collect, and preserve evidence at crime scene locations in order to aid the Medical Examiner in positively identifying the decedent, as well as determining cause and manner of death
- Communication to include next-of-kin death notifications, follow-up investigations with law enforcement, and medical history requests from family, physicians, and hospitals
- Process incoming and outgoing bodies in the morgue.
- Supported grieving families by providing clear explanations of investigation findings and offering guidance on next steps following a loved one's death.
Intern
Dallas County Medical Examiner
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Shadowed Medicolegal Death Investigators in daily duties and observed complete investigative process
- Maintained MECAP reports and fingerprinting
- Processed incoming and outgoing bodies
- Observed multiple facets of field agent operations to include death reporting, investigations, and attendance of death scenes.
Operations Senior
Best Buy
10.2005 - 09.2009
- Performed all facets of retail store management including customer relations, human resources, training, scheduling, merchandising, team sales, inventory control, research financial variances, and employee supervision
- Acted as hiring training coordinator for two years, facilitated NET, maintained all employee files as mandated by EPA guidelines, and assisted in theEPA audit
- Led team to provide superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility, effective communication, and innovation in resolving problems
- Developed and coached employees to maintain high levels of service and to meet department goals and standards
- Involved in all aspects of customer service and order entry including solving problems, processing orders and delivery, and working with customers to ensure fantastic service.
Nurse Tech
Texoma Medical Center
03.2005 - 07.2005
- Patient Care, Customer Service
- Assessed nursing needs of patient
- Initiated plan of care of nurse action
- Implemented and evaluated plan of care by nursing process.
Education
Masters of Art in Forensic Psychology - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Dallas07.2014
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2010
Associate of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Grayson County Community College
Denison, TX12.2006
Associate of Science in Forensic Science - Forensic Science
Grayson County Community College
Denison, TX05.2006
Skills
- Mentored junior investigators, imparting valuable knowledge and skills to enhance their professional development
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, providing vital information for criminal investigations
- Improved interdepartmental communication by establishing clear protocols for sharing case findings
- Assisted grieving families by providing timely and empathetic communication regarding investigation results
- Participated in relevant training programs to stay current on best practices within field of death investigation
- Developed strong relationships with forensic pathologists, facilitating seamless collaboration on complex cases
Certification
- D-AMBDI, American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePaid time off401k matchFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureAffiliations
- American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
Timeline
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Dallas County Medical Examiner
07.2010 - 12.2023
Intern
Dallas County Medical Examiner
09.2009 - 07.2010
Operations Senior
Best Buy
10.2005 - 09.2009
Nurse Tech
Texoma Medical Center
03.2005 - 07.2005
Masters of Art in Forensic Psychology - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Associate of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Grayson County Community College
Associate of Science in Forensic Science - Forensic Science
Grayson County Community College
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