Karen L. Davis
Greensburg, PA 15601
abiebw@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE A position as an adjunct Criminal Justice teacher. I believe I can help
students gain insight and perspective in understanding the field through
my experience and knowledge of law enforcement.
WORK EXPERIENCE l.e.f. Consulting January, 2010 to present
Consultant Harrisburg, PA
• In the process of creating a consulting business with a partner.
• Will be a liaison between law enforcement agencies, architectural
firms, and contractors to achieve an efficient and safe operational
facility.
• We can develop a new, modern facility or renovate an existing
facility.
• We can handle a project from concept, through financing, to design,
construction, furnishing, occupancy, and commissioning.
• M. A. thesis: “Defending the Defenders: Protecting Law
Enforcement Facilities”.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers May, 1998 – Present
Bookseller Greensburg, PA
• Responsible for customer service.
• Development of merchandise displays.
• One of the top sellers of B&N membership cards.
• Was Musicseller of the month for the Pittsburgh district (September,
2008).
New Stanton West Auto/Truck Plaza
Payroll and Personnel Smithton, PA
• Responsible for computerized ADP payroll for 125 employees.
• Experienced in health insurance, workman’s compensation, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, and PA Lottery receipts.
• Assisted employees with their compensation benefits.
Mon-Valley Council of Governments
Detective Belle Vernon, PA
• Served in the Major Crimes division that assisted Monongahela-
Valley Communities belonging to Council of Governments in
solving crimes. Responsibilities included initial crime scene
investigation through court appearance.
• Promoted from Juvenile Officer and Police Officer.
• Act 120 certified.
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EDUCATION Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA
M.A. in Criminology May, 2010
G.P.A. 4.0
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA
B.A. in Criminology
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PROFESSIONAL Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) member – presented
ASSOCIATIONS paper at Annual Meeting, Boston, 2009.
CERTIFICATIONS Act 120 certified through the Pennsylvania State Police Southwestern
Training Center. Qualified in firearms, physical fitness, traffic law,
criminal law, and emergency medical training. Trained on the subject
of police procedures by the top law enforcement agency in the state
of Pennsylvania.
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