Michelle Fox
Charlotte, Michigan, United States
****@*********.*** 440-***-****
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced professional seeking part time flexible employment as a supplement to my current role as a Forensic Death Investigator.
Experience
Adjunct Professor Medicolegal Death Investigations Olivet College
Jan 2020 - Present (3 years)
Instruct Criminal Justice/Forensic Science students in Medicolegal Death Investigations Chief Investigator
Office of the Medical Examiner/Sparrow Hospital
Jan 2019 - Present (4 years)
•Educates all MEIs (new and current) of all departmental policies
•Maintains training, safety, and service records for all MEIs.
•Ascertains all MEIs have the proper investigative and safety equipment to perform their duties.
•Serves as a resource for MEIs.
•Updates all policies and procedures by which the MEIs operate and ascertain the policies and procedures meet the needs of Sparrow and are compliant NAME accreditation requirements.
•Coordinates and ascertains all eligible MEIs are ABMDI registered and/or certified.
•Ascertains 24/7 coverage of MEIs in all counties served by Sparrow Forensic Pathology.
•Attends mass fatality preparedness meetings in all counties and districts.
•Works alongside law enforcement, funeral directors, and other agencies within each county.
•Manages release, transfer, or disposal of all evidence recovered by Sparrow Forensic Pathology.
•Directs In-House Investigators
Supervisor of Forensic Pathology and Office of Decedent Affairs Sparrow Health System
Jan 2019 - Present (4 years)
•Directs the day-to-day activities of Forensic Pathology department staff. Including training, counselling, evaluating staff performance.
•Develops and implements departmental objectives, policies, procedures and standards
•Assists in the preparation and administration of departmental budget(s); assures expenditures are within the approved budget(s).
•Monitors departmental compliance with related regulatory requirements and Hospital standards; initiates corrective action as needed.
•Investigates and resolves issues and concerns regarding Forensics operations and services.
•Participates on Hospital committees/task forces
•Supervises staff responding to all deaths occurring in healthcare facility
•Provides education to nursing and hospital personnel on all death related topics Michelle Fox - page 1
Forensic Scientist-Firearms/Toolmarks Laboratory
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiners Office/ Regional Forensic Science Laboratory May 2018 - Jan 2019 (9 months)
Microscopically examines cartridge cases, bullets, and cartridges from crime scenes and test fires Uploads into and reviews data from NIBIN, the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network while performing comparisons
Prepares findings and issues reports based on the results of the examination. Testifies in court as an expert witness
Accesses functionality of and performs test fires of firearms Ensures and maintains chain of custody utilizing LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) Creates forms and files with Microsoft Excel ensuring compliance with Laboratory regulations for lab efficiency
Oversees and educates Sheriff Deputies on a daily basis ensuring safe handling and firing range use Investigator 2
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiners Office
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Photographed, processed, investigated, and documented death scenes Overseeing, advising, guiding, and educating nine Investigator 1 personnel as well as five Morgue attendants
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards of Investigator 1 and morgue personnel Develops PowerPoint presentations for training purposes and presents lectures to law enforcement officers, investigators, medical examiners, attorneys, and medical staff worldwide Worked closely with multiple task forces and agencies to ensure proper investigation techniques are followed
Ensured proper release of remains while working with funeral homes and agencies regarding indigency and special circumstances
Worked closely with forensic pathologists and pathology assistants to ensure compliance of NAME standards and office policies.
Forensic Medicolegal Death Investigator 1
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiners Office
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Received death reports and made jurisdictional determinations Responded to, Photographed, processed, investigated, and documented death scenes Made on-scene determinations of circumstances surrounding the death Identified, researched, located, and notified decedents next of kin and physicians Located, packaged, and secured evidence related to cause and manner of death Reviewed medical charts, treatment plans, police reports, and EMS run sheets Interviewed law enforcement, medical staff, bereaved families and bystanders Utilized VertiQ computer reporting program, Microsoft office, and photography software Secured pathological, physical, and scientific evidence Provided proper identification of decedents while working closely with interoffice departments and outside agencies
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Undressed and processed decedents arriving from scenes or hospitals in preparation for and assisted with viewing and/or autopsy
Education
Tiffin University
Bachelors of Forensic Science and Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Technology
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
Bowling Green State University
Associates in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice/Police Science Jan 2010 - May 2012
Licenses & Certifications
ABMDI - AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATORS Issued Mar 2015 - Expires Mar 2025
Skills
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) • Epic • Microsoft Office • MDI Log • Verti Q Michelle Fox - page 3