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Rhonda R. Fields

Columbia

Summary

Experienced Forensic DNA Analyst with a strong background in supervision, auditing, and grant management, seeking a second career opportunity following upcoming retirement. Proven leadership in laboratory operations, compliance, and program oversight.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant – DNA Database Department

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
03.1999 - Current
  • Supervise the DNA Database Department to include managing eleven personnel; writing and reviewing departmental manuals and validations; insuring compliance with statutory requirements, accreditation, agency, and the FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards, and completing budget and management reports, as required.
  • Serve as the South Carolina State CODIS Administrator. Duties include overseeing the laboratory’s CODIS network and security, and quality assurance of DNA profiles stored in the system.
  • Perform Forensic DNA Analyst duties, to include DNA analysis of database samples; technical reviews of data generated by other qualified analysts, upload approved profiles into CODIS; confirm and disposition CODIS matches and issue resulting hit letters in a timely manner; testify as an expert witness in court.
  • Manage the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program, including metric data collection for the DNA Database Department, application drafting, revisions, progress reports and participation in assessments.
  • Developed protocols, coordinated training, and oversaw the implementation of arrestee DNA collection for inclusion in the State DNA Database
  • Phone: 803-896-7383, Supervisor: Captain Emily Reinhart

Air Transportation Specialist, Senior Airman

United States Air Force Reserve
03.2010 - 03.2013
  • Operated the passenger terminal to include processing passengers for military aircraft flights, checking bags, and screening luggage and passengers for potential security threats.
  • Loaded military aircraft using heavy equipment
  • Address: Joint Air Force Base, Charleston, SC
  • Phone: 843-963-2055

Personnel Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class

United States Navy Reserve
03.2005 - 03.2010
  • Personnel Liaison Representative for assigned unit. Duties included: processing travel vouchers and communicating human resource related matters between the Human Resources Department and unit members
  • Fitness Leader for assigned unit. Duties included: Recording height and weight measurements and physical training metrics to document compliance with military standards
  • Phone: (803) 751-5256

Part-Time Supervisor

United Parcel Service
12.1999 - 03.2001
  • Supervised approximately 10 employees and oversaw ramp and outbound operations. Duties included: insuring compliance with FAA regulations, appropriate routing of packages, timely departure of aircraft, and proper completion of documentation.
  • Phone: (803) 822-8219

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
01.1998

Skills

  • Laboratory
  • Microsoft Office
  • Grant Management
  • Audit
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement

Timeline

Air Transportation Specialist, Senior Airman

United States Air Force Reserve
03.2010 - 03.2013

Personnel Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class

United States Navy Reserve
03.2005 - 03.2010

Part-Time Supervisor

United Parcel Service
12.1999 - 03.2001

Lieutenant – DNA Database Department

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
03.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Clemson University

Awards

Salutatorian of South Florence High School’s 1995 graduating class, Gold Wing Employee of the Month, United Parcel Service, Outbound Employee of the Month, United Parcel Service

Training

  • Currently qualified Forensic DNA Analyst
  • Completed FBI Quality Assurance Standards Auditor Training and participated in auditing three NDIS participating laboratories
  • Previous Crime Scene Investigator

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