Monica Melchor
Marietta, Georgia ***** 770-***-**** **********@*****.***
Forensic Professional
Reliable experienced Administrative Specialist skillful in securing evidence and property, preserving chain of custody, proper documentation, and communication with law enforcement, medical personnel, and civilian victims.
Skilled in problem resolution, evidence collection, storage of multiple types property, and Biohazard material processing. Experienced with receiving, storage, and release of human remains and personal effects. Knowledgeable in preserving a professional bearing while handling difficult situations in a respectful and reliable manner. Expert in clerical duties, data entry, scheduling, customer service, and regulations related to evidence and investigation.
Evidence Management & Collection
Crime Scene Processing
Chain of Custody
Documentation & Data Entry
Fingerprinting, Videotaping, & Photography
Bio-Hazard & Human Remains Processing & Handling
Integrated Ballistics Identification Systems (IBIS)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Traces
Communication & Time Management
Reception & Maintenance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fulton County Police Dept, Atlanta, Georgia
Property and Evidence Technician/Administrative Specialist
2015 - Present
Coordinate securing of evidence and property, scheduling appointments for pick-up, and validating of stolen items while keeping crime victims appraised of item status. Maintain file systems including scanning files for the District Attorney's Office and preparing many types of evidence for release and storage. Responsible for handling Biohazard evidence, keeping sign-in and out log, and running ATF Traces.
Only Civilian with clearance to work multiple positions throughout building.
Appointed Disaster Response Team Leader with the responsibility to evaluate the building and contact authorities.
Lead person for building maintenance problems responsible for contacting maintenance and coordinating response.
Fulton County Medical Examiner, Atlanta, Georgia
Morgue Attendant
2008 - 2015
Properly handled human remains and personal effects while preserving chain of custody and proper documentation. Preformed clerical and data entry duties, answered phone during nonbusiness hours, and communicated with Forensic Pathologist and Medico-legal Investigator. Cleaned and maintained refrigeration units and night quarters of morgue attendant.
As nighttime attendant with little or no supervision needed to manage all building operations.
Lead person for communicating with grieving family during a stressful time.
Implemented a procedure for routing phone calls more efficiently.
City of Atlanta Crime Lab, Atlanta, Georgia
Intern
2010 - 2010
Set up and maintained evidence filing system, filed bullet casings and fragments, and worked with the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS).
Performed tagging and maintenance of firearm vault making location of property and evidence easier.
Created many processed and procedures to aid in lab operation procedures.
Zep Manufacturing, Atlanta, Georgia
Customer Service Representative
2006 - 2008
Moved quickly from part-time to full-time.
Provided customer service while answering product and service questions. Maintained customer accounts and recommended products aligned to customer needs.
Worked in several different positions within the company.
Created good working relationships with sales representatives and co-workers.
Albany State University, Albany, Georgia
Resident Assistant
2002 - 2004
Helped residents and coordinated student information groups while directing them to suitable referrals. Explained and enforced rules and relations, preserved orderly environment, and promoted programs for student development.
Albany Police Department, Albany, Georgia
Intern
2003 - 2004
Processed and collected evidence from crime scenes including lifting fingerprints, videotaping and photographing of evidence, keeping chain of custody, and preparing proper documentation.
Internal Revenue Service, Chamblee, Georgia
Customer Service Representative
1991 - 2001
Examined returns, set up payment plans, changed addresses, adjusted accounts, and answered tax questions.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science Albany State University, Albany, Georgia
Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
Certificates
Fingerprint Classification Certificate CPR Certificate
GCIC Certified
Training & Development
ATF Trace
Professional Associations
Forensic Science Club - President
Awards
National Dean's List