Alice de Vitry d’Avaucourt
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SO14 6UG United Kingdom 0044 743*-******
EDUCATION
MSc Maritime Archaeology
University of Southampton, UK (Sept 2017-Sept 2018)
BSc Forensic Science (Hons): 1st class degree
University of Kent, UK (Sept 2014-July 2017)
British Section OIB Diploma, Scientific Section
Lycée International de Saint Germain-en-Laye, France (2007-2014)
SKILLS
Laboratory/Research
-UV-Vis
-FTIR
-NMR spectra analysis
-Some experience with HPLC and GCMS
-IRMS
-Distillation, titration and purification
Languages
-French (fluent)
-English (fluent)
-Spanish (intermediate)
Technical experience
-Identification of human and faunal remains
-Forensic evidence recovery, including fingerprint detection
-Ballistics : trajectory/ velocity calculations, analysis of impact
-Forensic scene management
-Practice court examination as an expert witness on soil analysis
-Use of baselines, drones, laser-scanners, RTK GPS
Computer skills
-Word, Excel, Powerpoint
-E-FIT facial composite software
-ArcGIS (ArcMap 10.5)
-CloudCompare
-3D modelling usingAgisoft Photoscan and RealityCapture
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
-Introduction to Biochemistry and Drug Chemistry
-Inorganic Chemistry, Fibres & Microscopy
-Knowledge of UKAS accreditation and ISO/IEC standards (17025, 17020)
-Firearms and Ballistics
-DNA Analysis & Interpretation (+bloodspatter analysis)
-Digital Forensics
-BSc research dissertation: ‘Development of latent fingerprints using Marfey’s reagent : A study of amino acid reactions’ (1st class result)
-Forensic Archaeology
-Law of Evidence for Forensic Scientists
-Forensics Expert Witness skills
-Individually negotiated topic : ‘A comparative FTIR study of the degradation of pre-conservation leather samples from the London wreck’
-Current Master’s dissertation on the analysis of 13C isotopes in sediments of a submerged forest: research on the possibility of a fluctuating estuarine/terrestrial environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
French <=> English translator and transcriber
University of Kent : Tizard Centre (Jun-Aug 2017)
Business School (May-Aug 2017)
Registry, Corporate Comms Dept (Nov-Dec 2016 ; Apr-May 2017)
Law lecturer (Oct-Nov 2016)
d2X Expertise (IT project and operation management company) (Jul 2014-Oct 2016)
Sailing instructor
SEMVIE Nautisme: Ecole de voile de Boisvinet, France (Jul-Aug 2014-2018)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Development Officer (2017-2018) British Universities Sailing Association (BUSA)
President (2016-2017) University of Kent Sailing & Windsurfing Club
Race Captain (2015-2016) University of Kent Sailing Team
1rst Year Representative (2014-2015) University of Kent Sailing & Windsurfing Club
French Powerboat licence (permis mer côtier) and French Dinghy Instructor qualification (CQP AMV)
PADI Advanced Open Water certification : Nitrox and Drysuit specialties
Attendance : Forensics Europe Expo, Security and Counter Terror Expo and UK Security Expo (2016)