Project Manager Quality Assurance

JAMES “TROY” WINTON

**** ******* ****** **** • Knoxville, TN 37938

865-***-**** • ********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to apply my Master’s-level education/training as well as my sampling and analysis background to begin my career as a Forensic Scientist, Criminalist, DNA Analyst, Fingerprint Examiner, or Laboratory/Research Analyst.

FORENSICS INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Dedicated professional with advanced academic training in the field of Forensics supported by relevant experience supporting investigations by collecting and managing samples; evaluating technical/scientific data; performing field laboratory analysis of unknown samples; preparing technical reports; managing databases; ensuring strict compliance with safety and quality protocols; and interacting with clients and technical professionals. Technical proficiency with laboratory procedures/equipment/instrumentation, testing/analysis, and attention to detail in sampling, testing and presentation of data/findings. Commitment to maintaining compliance with regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality control standards. Offer the following knowledge developed from Master’s-level Forensic Science training:

• Fundamental concepts of toxicology as they relate to organ and tissue systems as well as information on

physiological, pharmacological, and toxic effects of chemical toxins and carcinogens.

• Identification and evaluation of biological evidence in criminal matters using DNA technologies.

• Basic knowledge of criminalistics in several evidence categories including glass, textile fibers, paint, fire debris,

explosives, firearms discharge residue, illicit drugs, and hair.

• Basic knowledge of crime scene investigation, latent prints, trace evidence, DNA analysis, forensic toxicology, and

death investigation.

• Quality assurance/control knowledge for producing sound scientific data using appropriate standards/controls,

written procedures, and method validation.

• Basic concepts of analytical chemistry involving drug and body fluid analysis including experience working with

spectrophotometry and chromatography equipment.

• Basic concepts of forensic serology as applied to the collection, preservation, and testing of samples/evidence.

• Experience preparing detailed reports to document laboratory findings, quality controls, and laboratory techniques

used during specimen analysis.

• Experience ensuring proper labeling and compliant storage to maintain integrity and purity of samples.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL

Master of Science, Pharmacy (concentration in Forensic Science), GPA: 4.0/4.0 (2009)

STETSON UNIVERSITY, Deland, FL

Bachelor of Science, Biology (1990)

Certifications / Training / Clearance:

• Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute (#1288641) (2009)

• OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (1990)

• OSHA 8-Hour Refresher (2010)

• U.S. Department of Energy “L” Security Clearance (1998, Inactive)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (1993 – Present)

Shaw Environmental, Inc. (Knoxville, TN, 2003-Present)

IT Corporation (Los Alamos, NM & Knoxville, TN, 1994-2003)

Hold leadership roles as a Project Manager and Environmental Scientist providing technical support on environmental investigation and remediation projects for Federal clients nationwide.

• Oversee project planning and execution, prepare work plans and technical reports, manage project budget and

quality, evaluate analytical data, and interface with client and regulatory stakeholders.

• Performed environmental sampling and analysis (including x-ray fluorescence analysis) and database management.

• Followed strict procedures/instructions and met quality standards to ensure a safe working environment.

• Maintained knowledge of environmental and Federal laws, including CERCLA, and RCRA.

PROJECT CHEMIST / SAMPLE MANAGER / PROJECT SCIENTIST (1990 – 1994)

OHM Corporation (Norcross, GA, 1993-1994)

Earth Resources Corporation (Ocoee, FL, 1990-1993)

Managed environmental samples and provided technical support in the field for the above environmental firms. Served as primary liaison with analytical laboratories maintaining high levels of quality assurance and sample integrity.

• Collected and coordinated shipment of environmental samples to analytical laboratory.

• Ensured proper packaging of samples for shipment, including adherence to chain-of-custody protocols, sample

preservation procedures, and labeling/manifesting.

• Managed sample records and maintained computer database with sample collection data and analytical results.

• Used mass spectrometry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analytical techniques to identify

waste compressed gases and volatile liquids.

• Performed Levels A and B personal protective equipment (PPE) work handling hazardous materials.

• Held additional roles as Site Safety Officer and Technical Writer.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat

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