1. Kathleen Paulson
2411 Eileen 248-980-3591
Waterford Township, MI 48328 kathleenpaulson81@gmail.com
Forensics Technician/Private Investigation
New graduate brings in depth knowledge of homeland security and emergency management policy and
research,in addition to forensic science and criminology.
EDUCATION ANDRELEVANTCOURSEWORK
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice July 2015
Kaplan University
Masters of Homeland Security and Emergency Management January 2017
Kaplan University
RELEVANT COURSES
Criminology & Crime Prevention
Crisis Negotiation
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry
Criminal Investigation I and II
Specialized criminal Statutes and Complex
Investigations
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Planning for WMD and Mass Casualty Crisis
Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis
Crisis and Emergency Management
Fundamentals
Homeland Security Policies, Principles,
Procedures,and Plans
Planning and Operations in Crisis and
Emergency Management
Crisis Intervention
ACADEMICHONORS AND AWARDS
GPA – 3.90/4.0
Awarded Academic Honors- President’s and Deans List 2013-2017
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EXPERIENCE
Burlington Coat Factory (Auburn Hills, MI) 2010-2012
Merchandise Manager
Lead the merchandising, women’s sportswear,men’s, and women’s accessories team.
Managed a team of 20-50 associates,including managing the entire store.
Managed schedules, payroll, and budget.
Recruited, trained, interviewed, hired, and terminated employees.
Provided annual as well as 90-day performance reviews for employees.
Assisted in apprehension, interviewing, and reporting of internal and external theft and fraud.
Managed all money going in and out of the story.
Worked with law enforcement in interviewing and report writing for theft and fraud
investigations.
Worked with Corporate Security to ensure policies were implemented and followed.
2. Skechers (Auburn Hills, MI/Clinton Township, MI) 2005-2008
Store Manager
Provided customer service and training on customer service.
Maintained visual presentation
Managed sales, payroll, and budget.
Completed employee schedules.
Performed daily inventory as well as a yearly inventory with an outside vendor.
Tracked,monitored and recorded all shipping invoices as well as shipment.
Hired, trained, interviewed, terminated, and issued all annual reviews as well as disciplinary
actions.
Performed promotions of associates to managers.
Managed a team of 8-15.
Assisted in the opening of new stores as well as training of employees.
Contributed to a team effort and accomplished related results as required.
Maintained confidential information.
Managed all money and banking deposits.
Estee Lauder/Marshall Field’s (Troy, MI) 2001-2005
Counter Manager/Shoe Lead
Developed and maintained clientele.
Organized store events for both areas.
Maintained repeat clientele and ensured associates developed relationships with clientele.
Trained new beauty advisors and associates,administered disciplinary action, and performed
interviews.
Managed scheduling, budget, and payroll for specific departments.
Performed closing procedures for entire store.
Established relationships with vendors.
Burdines (Fort Myers, FL) 2000-2001
Sales Manager
Managed the Women’s and Intimate Apparel departments.
Established relationships with vendors and participated in sales meetings to establish new
relationships.
Organized training programs with associates to ensure product knowledge and customer service
techniques.
Held sales meetings at other stores to assist in their training.
Managed both locations of the store which were on opposite ends of the mall.
Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, MI) 1992-2000
Parking Supervisor
Directed traffic at three venues, DTE Music Theater,Meadowbrook Music Theater,and the Palace
of Auburn Hills.
Managed money that was coming at different entrances,managed the cashiers and the traffic
directors. Worked with the accounting department and accompanied them at the end of the ingress
procedure into the venue to ensure their safety and the monitor the money.
Directed traffic for egress,worked with law enforcement to assist them on major roads and
freeways,and set up traffic lanes to assist with outgoing traffic.
Operated Palace vehicles to use for loading pylons and saw horses in redirecting traffic.
Worked with local towing company to report any issues with vehicles being illegally parked or
broken down.
Worked in the office during the day to manage schedules and maintain equipment for future
events. Performed clerical duties and assisted the Head of Traffic and Parking.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Internet Research Microsoft Power Point
