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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize forensic psychology, criminal justice, investigatory, psychological profiling and project management abilities and advanced education in a crime scene investigation/forensic psychology assignment.

 

career profile

ø  m.a., forensic psychology.

ø  dual b.a. degrees: criminal justice and psychology.

ø  over eight years of criminal justice and psychology background.

ø  career built in the investigative, academic, non-profit and city government sectors.

ø  certified alcohol/drug counselor.

ø  knowledgeable in investigations, court liaison and expert witness preparation.

ø  skilled in crisis and therapeutic interventions.

ø  strong background in clinical testing.

ø  expert in individual evaluation/diagnosis.

ø  originate grant applications and investigative reports.

ø  selected for college-level lecturer programs in criminal justice and social sciences.

ø  proven project manager.

ø  record of progression to positions of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  proven capacity in overseeing detective and security teams.

ø  extensive knowledge of all police functions and emergency management.

ø  broad-based training and professional development.

ø  skilled in supervision, team leadership, safety and training. 

ø  proficient in achieving investigative and criminal justice goals.

ø  outstanding competence in communications, presentations and policy/procedures.

ø  task force for new forensic courts.

professional experience

st. thomas aquinas college                                                                                                       2000 - present

adjunct professor

       recruited to prepare and facilitate multiple courses focusing on criminal justice and psychology.

       effectively prepare students with basic fundamentals of psychology research methods.

       deliver presentations focusing on introduction to criminal justice, parole and probation, police and society, general psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, behavioral disorders and treatment, counseling psychology, group dynamics, experimental psychology and perspectives of human sexuality.

 

foundation of hope                                                                                                                      2004 - 2007

assistant program director

       retained to oversee critical elements of at-risk youth program.

       directed and mentored staff to meet organizational objectives.

       planned and launched well-received educational and after-school juvenile programs.

       coordinated organizational endeavors with related outside agencies.

 

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resources for human development                                                                                               2002 - 2004

program/clinical director

       brought into organization to provide oversight for community-based housing agency supporting dually-diagnosed, chronically mentally ill individuals.

       in charge of staff supervision, financial control and strategic planning.

       developed and launched policies/procedures.

       authored insightful reports on organizational programs and productivity.

       delivered psychological counseling, behavior modification and skill acquisition plans.

       spearheaded effective training and therapy programs including psychometric principles of psychological assessment.

       planned and implemented effective 12-step programs.

 

dominican college                                                                                                                        2000 - 2004

adjunct professor/assistant director of night and special sessions

       hired to serve as lecturer in psychology area with focus on theoretical and research methods.

       delivered presentations analyzing general psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, behavioral disorders and treatment, counseling psychology, group dynamics, experimental psychology and perspectives of human sexuality.

       as assistant director, held critical campus management responsibilities, provided academic advisement and oversaw special session activities.

 

office of the prosecutor, jersey city, new jersey, investigative and legal divisions                        1998 - 2001

investigator

       responsible for gathering data and originating reports supporting criminal prosecutions.

       effectively assessed crime scenes.

       conducted research and fact-finding procedures.

       interviewed witnesses and organized testimony.

       coordinated with related law enforcement agencies concerning cases approaching trial status.

 

earlier background

prior to 1998, served as mental health therapist, rockland childrens psychiatric center, orangeburg, ny, and counselor, rockland counsel on alcoholism and drug dependence, inc.  in these assignments, built outstanding individual/group therapy, trauma abuse treatment, personality profiling, recreation, patient evaluation/diagnosis and crisis intervention skill sets.

 

education

john jay college of criminal justice, new york, ny

master of arts, forensic psychology, 1999

 

long island university/c.w. post university, brookville, ny

dual bachelor of arts, criminal justice and psychology, 1995

 

professional development

certified alcohol/drug counselor

national organizational of victim assistance training

certified forensic consultant, american college of forensic examiners

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a criminal justice/mental health assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a m.a., forensic psychology, dual b.a. degrees in criminal justice and psychology and over eight years of relevant experience in the academic, non-profit and governmental sectors.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in criminal justice, forensic psychology, investigations, crisis/therapeutic interventions, clinical testing and report origination, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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