Yveth M. Chin
Cypress,CA
Summary
Aspiring Clinical & Forensic Psychology Professional Expert with a strong background in victim advocacy and crisis management. Experience leading teams in high-pressure environments while providing trauma-informed support and resources to individuals in need. Committed to facilitating recovery through effective communication and collaboration among diverse professionals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Prevention & response victim Adv
U.S Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided 500+ hours of victim advocacy and support to Sailors impacted by sexual assault, ensuring continuity of care throughout medical, legal, and administrative processes.
- Served as the initial POC for crisis intervention, assessing immediate safety concerns, emotional well-being, and medical needs while providing trauma-informed support.
- Coordinated care and acted as a liaison between victims and multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, legal personnel, victim advocates, and command leadership.
- Accompanied victims to medical examinations, legal consultations, interviews, and court or administrative proceedings, providing continuous emotional support and advocacy.
- Educated victims on Restricted and Unrestricted Reporting options, clarifying reporting procedures and available support services to promote informed decision-making.
- Connected victims with medical, mental health, legal, and community resources while assisting them in developing short- and long-term recovery plans.
- Followed up regularly with clients to monitor progress, assess needs, and provide additional resources and referrals to support recovery.
- Maintained accurate and confidential case documentation and administrative paperwork, ensuring compliance with Navy SAPR program requirements.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and upheld ethical standards while advocating for victims in highly sensitive and emotionally complex situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure timely service coordination and comprehensive victim-centered care.
Hull Technician / Firefighter (HT)
United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Led and trained teams of 20+ personnel in maintenance, emergency response, and shipboard operations, enhancing team readiness and effectiveness
- Instructed and enforced firefighting, safety, and security procedures, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations
- Responded to onboard emergencies including fires, flooding, and hazardous conditions
- Performed complex welding, brazing, metal fabrication, pipefitting, and structural repairs to shipboard systems
- Conducted maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of piping, mechanical, and structural components
- Maintained operational records, maintenance logs, and repair documentation to support accountability and facilitate seamless operations
- Ensured compliance with Navy standards for safety, damage control, and ship integrity
- Acquired and upheld Secret Security Clearance through rigorous background checks and assessments.
- Functioned as Point of Contact for SAPR program, leading outreach and education initiatives.
Crime Analyst Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Palmdale
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Conducted basic analytical reviews to identify crime patterns, trends, and geographical clusters
- Coordinated with officers and investigative personnel to ensure accuracy and consistency of crime data
- Supported crime analyst by collecting, organizing, and maintaining police and criminal activity data
- Prepared summary reports, charts, and crime bulletins for investigative and patrol operations
- Assisted in creating "six-packs" for investigative identification procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA06-2026
Minor in Law And Society -
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice for Transfer
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA06-2024
Associate of Science - Psychology for Transfer
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA06-2024
Skills
- Crisis management expertise
- Crisis response & stress management
- Team training and supervision
- Interpersonal leadership skills
- Maintenance & shipboard repair
- Welding, pipefitting & fabrication
- Adept in problem-solving, critical thinking, and operational decision-making
- Research literacy with strengths in data collection, analysis, and documentation
- Organized, reliable, and committed to high standards of excellence in academic, military, and professional settings
- Dedicated to service-oriented work, community engagement, and supporting roles
- Self-management & independent work
- Independent task management
- Motivated future PhD/PsyD candidate with strong interest in mental health, public service, and forensic psychology
Certification
- Domestic Violence Counselor/Intimate Partnership Violence
- Psychological First Aid (disaster/ Trauma)
- Stanford suicide Prevention
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated reporter
- Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers
- AFFF Operator (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam firefighting operations)
- Damage Controlman
- Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Navy)
MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and emotional support to 100+ foster children, assisting with mental health coping skills, life skills, educational encouragement, and emotional stability with consideration of their high level of care in collaboration with the wrap around teams
- Supported youth experiencing trauma, instability, and transitions within the foster care system
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Toys for Tots, Volunteer, Approximately 24 hours per week, 3 weeks per year, Assisted in distributing toys, clothing, and food to low-income and underserved families during the holiday season, Managed age-specific toy sections and guided children in selecting gifts, Supported community efforts to provide hope, connection, and holiday assistance to struggling families, Contributed to meal distribution for individuals experiencing food insecurity, 4 years
- Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, Volunteer, Approximately 24 hours per week, 2 weeks per year, Trained and supervised new assistants during memorial events, Helped visitors locate names of loved ones, service members, and POW/MIA individuals on the wall, Provided compassionate support to veterans, families, and community members processing grief and loss, Gained valuable insight into military mental health, trauma, and community healing, 4 Years
INTERESTS
Forensic psychology, military mental health, crisis intervention, community service, legal psychology, veteran advocacy, and future graduate research. Drawing, Writing, Reading, cars
Timeline
Sexual Assault Prevention & response victim Adv
U.S Navy
01.2018 - 04.2021
Hull Technician / Firefighter (HT)
United States Navy
04.2017 - 04.2021
Crime Analyst Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
05.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, San Diego
Minor in Law And Society -
University of California, San Diego
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice for Transfer
San Diego Miramar College
Associate of Science - Psychology for Transfer
San Diego Miramar College