Technician Assistant
Resume:
Ashley R. Zahn
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412-***-****
Cell: 412-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, PA
Graduated: May 11, 2008
Bachelor of Science
• Major: Forensic Science
• Minor(s): Biology, Chemistry
• Related course work: chemistry, biology, genetics, organic chemistry, quantitative
analysis, instrumental analysis, biochemistry, anatomy, microbiology, computer
programming I, law and evidence and forensic science and the law
• Related science instrumentation: Beginner’s knowledge using NMR, IR (with ATR
attachment), UV-VIS, gel electrophoresis, Raman, HPLC, AA, bacteria (known and
unknown) testing and observing SEM
INTERNSHIP
Summer Term 2007:
3 credits
Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office
Position: Intern
Worked sixteen hours per week during the summer term, learned the about the different aspects
of investigation and autopsy from shadowing forensic investigators and autopsy
technicians/pathologists.
Duties: knowing the basic aspects of investigation to answer/take phone calls, file papers, and fill
out paper work, also learning and observing the basics of an autopsy to fill out paper work and
assist on autopsies.
EMPLOYMENT
October 2008 – Present
Technician, Specimen I
Quest Diagnostics
• Duties: Moved from Temporary agent to full-time employee, duties remained the
same.
June 2008 – October 2008
Technician, Specimen I – Temporary Agent
AEROTEK
• Duties: Receive specimens, process data information from requisition, send
specimens to appropriate laboratory i.e. chemistry, microbiology, immunology, etc.
Analyze unclear test requests on requisitions from clients with minimal or no lead
assistance.
June 2006 – June 2008
Cutting Counter/Stock Personal
Jo-Ann Fabrics, Robinson, PA
September 2004 – April 2005
Cashier/Front End/Video Personal
Giant Eagle, Waynesburg, PA
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
• Student Senate Representative – 2 years (2004-2006)
• Student Senate Secretary – 2 years (2006-2008)
• Student Activities Board Member – 3 years (2005-2008)
• Student Activities Board Chair – 1 year (2006-2007)
• Intramural Softball – 1 year (Spring, 2006)
• Forensic Science Club – 2 years (2004-2006)
• Student Orientation Leader – 3 years (2004-2007)
• Fiat Lux Mentor – 1 year (2006-2007)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Kid’s Café - Waynesburg, PA
Volunteer
o Tutored children from grades 1-6
o Cooked dinner
• St. Ann’s Church – Waynesburg, PA
Volunteer
o Preparing meals
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Work well with others, able to work with the public, well versed with maintaining composure when
working with difficult customers, able to acclimate well to change, intermediate skills with
computers (well versed with Microsoft Office programs)
OTHER APPLICABLE EDUCATION/TRAINING
Waynesburg College- Mock Crime Scene Competition
• Fall- 2005- Volunteer/Crime Report Assistant
• Spring- 2006- Volunteer/ Kit De-Briefing
• Fall- 2006- Volunteer/ Role Player
• Fall 2007- Team Leader
• Spring 2008- Workshop Speaker – Fingerprints
Mock Surveillance- Fall-2005
Mock Raid- Fall-2005
Mock Pre-Trial- Fall-2006
• Motion to suppress evidence
o Alleged an out-of-court identification should be suppressed because line-
up/photo-array was unnecessarily suggestive
Mock Trial – Spring-2008
REFERENCES
Mrs. Pat Bristor
Associate Dean of Students
Waynesburg University
51 West College Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
********@**********.***
Mr. David A. Calvario
Dean of Students and Director of Center for Service Leadership
51 West College St.
Waynesburg, PA 15370
********@**********.***
Mr. John McIlwain
Lecturer, Criminal Justice Program/Retired ATF Agent
Waynesburg College
51 W. College Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
********@**********.***
Mr. Edward Strimlan, M.D.
Deputy Chief of Operations
Phone: 412-***-****
Fax: 412-***-****
Email: *********@***************.**
Mrs. Marietta Wright
Instructor of Biology
Waynesburg University
Department of Biology
Waynesburg, PA 15370
*******@**********.***
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