Department of Forensic Biology -Examination and DNA analysis of forensic evidence.-Provide courts with expert testimony of forensic analyses findings.

The research project I completed was in Analytical Forensic Toxicology. I developed a novel method for the detection and quantification of Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and seven of its metabolites, including phase I and phase II metabolites, in the biological matrix of placental tissue. The extracted samples were analyzed by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This method was successfully applied to authentic samples from newborns exposed to cannabis during pregnancy.

•Managed employee and guest credentials for the secured corporate workspace to prevent unauthorized access.•Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.•Maintained positive relations with the client as a representative of Allied Universal through professional customer service.

•Supervised employees in conducting pre-board airport security screening of persons, carry-on, and checked baggage.•Developed objective-based team building strategies for scheduling and rotation of personnel to carry out different tasks in various airport security checkpoint settings.•Mentored employees and facilitated their professional development for annual competency assessments.•Generated employee evaluations of their annual performance to identify areas needing improvement.•Participated in the development of standard operating procedures, strategic planning initiatives, and workforce planning to stay current with innovation in security equipment technology.•Prepared and presented various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that were germane to the counter-terrorism mission of the agency.•Developed incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers and superiors.

•Screened passengers through behavioral science methods at airport screening checkpoints.•Member of the Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) unit.

•Conducted pre-board screening of passengers, carry-on, and checked baggage.•Maintained performance standards through successful completion of annual competency assessments.•Volunteered to serve as a field training officer for the professional development of new-hire employees.