Experience

Illinois State Police Investigations

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Forensic Scientist III - Toxicology

  • Apr 2020 - Present

• Forensic Scientist II - Toxicology

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

• Forensic Scientist I - Toxicology

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

  The work performed is extremely diverse and utilizes a multitude of instruments and analytical chemistry techniques and principles with the primary purpose of analyzing bodily fluids for the presence and concentration of alcohol and other drugs. This entails sample preparation and analysis, writing and submission of reports, and frequent instrument maintenance.For the most part I analyze human blood and urine. Sample preparation ranges from quick liquid extractions to the more arduous solid-phase extractions. I utilize a whole slew of chemical reagents and analytical techniques to perform a variety of drug extractions and derivatizations. Depending on the analysis needed I have a variety of instruments at my disposal, all of which I am well acquainted with. I frequently utilize both gas and liquid chromatography paired with immunoassay techniques.Please contact if you'd like more detailed information on my day to day activities as I'd be happy to go into more scientific detail!

• Forensic Scientist Trainee

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  I completed the Illinois State Police statewide training program for Forensic Toxicologists in Springfield, IL at their training facility/laboratory. This training program entailed passing written, oral, and practical examinations in order to demonstrate my knowledge of the theory and instrumentation behind all of our laboratory procedures and analytical techniques. The training program was followed by six months of supervised casework. I completed the entire program in March 2016.



Deibel Laboratories

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chemist II

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Extensive experience with analytical chemistry and analytical equipment. My training specialized in the use of ICP-OES which I ran exclusively as a powerful analytical tool for the laboratory.• Gained valuable experience in a professional laboratory setting:o Diluting and creating solutions of various molarities and normalities for experimental checks and standards and quality control purposes.o The use of analytical chemistry equipment for the analysis of water activity, moisture values, pH readings, and testing for specific elements.o Daily and frequent recording, interpreting, and reporting of data.• Managed several analyses for a variety of elements for a multitude of clients. Multi-tasking, rigorous record-keeping and excellent time management were essential for meeting deadlines.



GreatPoint Energy

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern / Analytical Chemistry

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Experienced in wet chemistry, operating analytical equipment, and generating data through various instruments of various manufacturers.o Analysis of samples through the use of thermal conductivity detectors, infrared spectroscopy, and ICP-OES.• Well versed in maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instruments of various manufactures including LECO, Navas, Perkin-Elmer, and Elementar.• Attained strong familiarity and experience with sample preparation, testing and analysis, and general chemistry laboratory etiquette.• Trained and supervised other intern in all of the above.



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer Candidate

  • 2010 - 2012

  • Leadership training by the United States Marine Corps • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under extremely stressful conditions• Mental ability tested while under food and sleep deprivation • Leadership training by the United States Marine Corps • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under extremely stressful conditions• Mental ability tested while under food and sleep deprivation



Illinois State Police Investigations

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern / Trace Evidence

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Strong familiarity in working with evidence, data, and instruments in a professional forensic government laboratory environment.• Observed and learned from working professionals analyzing trace evidence:o Glass particles, gunshot residues, arson / explosive remnants• Gained excellent familiarity with laboratory test protocols including chain of custody and how to properly handle samples.• Intern project involved analyzing refractive index data of over 100 types of glass fragments as well as quality control and calibration of high-tech instruments