Thulile Mthembu
Forensic Analyst
Durban
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Forensic Analyst
Forensic Science Laboratory
Amanzimtoti
02.2015 - Current
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate team members on new technologies and methodologies in forensic analysis.
- Trained new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
- Conducted thorough examinations of digital media, uncovering critical evidence for numerous high-profile cases.
- Maintained chain-of-custody integrity, ensuring admissibility of evidence during court proceedings.
- Trained new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
- Sifted and sorted through evidence and recorded findings.
- Strengthened collaboration with law enforcement agencies by providing timely and accurate forensic reports.
- Helped determine likely events at shootings by analyzing gunshot residue, bullet paths and blood spatter evidence.
- Carried out tests using scientific techniques and processes.
- Utilized advanced techniques to identify and analyze evidence.
- Provided expert witness testimony, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences.
- Followed strict laboratory safety procedures to ensure safety of personnel and evidence.
- Reduced evidence backlog by streamlining the analytical process and prioritizing high-impact cases.
- Identified characteristics of weaponry used and leveraged details to guide law enforcement in weapons tracking and identification.
- Compiled and maintained records of evidence and results of laboratory tests.
- Interpreted laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Managed a secure lab environment for maintaining sensitive equipment, preserving confidentiality and preventing unauthorized access.
- Prepared detailed laboratory reports and documentation of evidence collected.
- Attended and examined scenes of crimes.
Teacher
Nhlange Secondary School
Kwazulu-Natal
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Education
Certificate - Basic Project Managemt
University of South Africa
Kwazulu-Natal03.2018
Honours - Educational Management
University of South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal 06.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal 06.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Zululand
KwaZulu-Natal 05.2011
Skills
Handwriting Analysis
undefinedTimeline
Forensic Analyst
Forensic Science Laboratory
02.2015 - Current
Teacher
Nhlange Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Certificate - Basic Project Managemt
University of South Africa
Honours - Educational Management
University of South Africa
Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of South Africa
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Zululand
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