Investigator

Posted on: 2006-02-22

Valencia Robinson 224 W. Merrill Ave., Apt. C2, Rialto CA 92376 (951)536-9067 [email protected] OBJECTIVE Obtain fulltime employment as an investigator ACADEMIC EDUCATION John Jay College of Criminal Justice MA – Criminal Justice 2006 University of California, Riverside/Riverside/CA BS – Biochemistry 2004 GRADUATE COURSEWORK Research Design Method Using Comp. in Social Research Issues in Criminal Justice Constitution and Criminal Justice United States Intelligence Law, Evidence and Ethics Violent Crime Investigation Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Investigative Intern 10/2005 – 12/2005 I assist a private investigator with his casework twice a week. My duties entail secretarial work such as producing memorandums as well as providing the necessary assistance when in the field and during interviews. Investigative Intern 06/2005 – 08/2005 I performed a supportive role in current and ongoing investigations for New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services. My assignments have included transcribing interviews, organizing paperwork onto a comprehensive spreadsheet and assisting in an on-site investigation. Treasurer 04/2001 – 11/2003 A founding member and treasurer of an organization created for the purpose of having an organization for women that reflects the diversity and values of the student body and emphasizes the importance of community through community service. WORK EXPERIENCE Investigator Current I work for an investigation company that is contracted to investigate worker’s compensation claims. I am a surveillance investigator and an interview investigator. As a surveillance investigator I am required to continually observe a claimant without making them aware of my presence. As an interview investigator I am required to gather facts and pertinent information about the claim from co-workers and supervisors of the claimant. Organic Chemistry Adjunct 01/2005 – 12/2005 I taught undergraduate organic chemistry recitation to a class of 10 to 20 students four times a week for 90 minutes. Using a lesson plan, encouraging group participation and providing visual aid when necessary, I provided clarity and additional reinforcement of the lecture concepts to help prepare the students for their exams and laboratory experiments. Lab Assistant 09/2002 – 06/2004 I had a supportive role in lab maintenance and research projects that were being conducted. My duties in research projects required that I perform various biological investigative experiments, and my duties in lab maintenance required that I prepare and keep research equipment and products available. Tutor 09/2001 – 06/2002 I was part of an outreach program that provided one on one tutoring in reading, writing and mathematics. I would tutor a child from grades K through five for one hour in their problem area. My duties were to assess and develop specific lesson plans that catered to each student which required that I be animated, motivating and conceptually clear.