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Vanessa Nilsen

Evidence Technician
Parker,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented Forensic Science graduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a forensic investigation concentration. Experienced in simulated crime-scenes, evidence collection, and firearm handling. Committed to applying my education and skills towards a career in criminal justice and forensic investigation.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Sales Representative

HomeSafe
Littleton, CO
06.2025 - Current
  • Make over 320 calls per day, and achieved the highest monthly sales in one month providing excellent customer service, particularly to overwhelmed or frustrated clients
  • Consistently maintain accurate records using modern office technology, including client addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other essential information.
  • Regularly stay up-to-date with evolving company policies and procedures regarding home warranty claims, coverage, and protected home systems and appliances.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Parker, CO
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in training new staff by teaching proper pharmacy procedures, protocols, and daily operations.
  • Consistently maintained accurate pharmacy medical records, carefully verifying up to 3 years worth of prescriptions on file and identifying potential drug interactions to promptly notify the pharmacist.
  • Maintained constant communication with pharmacists, physicians, insurance representatives, law enforcement officers, and other professionals regarding confidential patient medication records, prescription verification, and related inquiries.

Meat Department Clerk

King Soopers
Parker, CO
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Entrusted with training new employees on safe lifting techniques, identifying department-specific contaminants, preventing cross-contamination, and following safety protocols.
  • Safely handled and utilized sharp objects daily, consistently following proper handling, safety, and disposal procedures.
  • Independently managed the entire meat department for multiple shifts, handling over 30 customers per day, demonstrating adaptability and composure while handling high-pressure and challenging situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
03-2027

Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Science

Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Record keeping
  • Communication
  • Calm crises management
  • Safety protocols
  • Ethics and privacy

Certification

Focus Scanner User Certification

Timeline

Pre-Sales Representative

HomeSafe
06.2025 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
05.2024 - 05.2025

Meat Department Clerk

King Soopers
01.2023 - 03.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Science

Coastal Bend College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
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