Melissa Di Matteo is seeking a position in law enforcement where she can utilize her strong dedication to helping others. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science from Trent University where she gained experience in areas such as criminal law, crime scene investigation, and laboratory DNA analysis. She also has excellent communication, technical, and legal skills developed through coursework, research projects, and lab experience extracting and interpreting DNA evidence. Currently employed at Wendy's Restaurant, she is motivated to begin a career in law enforcement.

1. Melissa Di Matteo
179 Britannia Avenue, Bradford ON L3Z 1A4
melissa_dimatteo@hotmail.com
289-338-5452
Objective
To obtain a position in law enforcement within a team player oriented environment, where my
strong dedication to helping others can shine through.
Privacy Law ● Lab Experience ● Communication Skills
Legal Skills
 Understand the primary sources of law making
 Knowledgeable in criminal, civil and administrative law and comprehend how each work
individually and together
 Understand the various approaches and theories to the study and practice of criminology
 Examined the relationship between forensic investigations and legal concepts
 Researched numerous legislation pertaining to privacy laws to benefit youth emergency shelters
 Understand the various sources of crime and legal elements
 Comprehend issues raised and the questions asked by criminologists in their efforts to measure
and explain criminals and crime
 Provided testimony in a mock court setting
 Documented and processed artificial crime scenes
 Maintained detail oriented and precise notebooks
 Knowledgeable in the proper packaging of evidence and chain of custody requirements
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
 Exceptional communication skills directed towards conflict management and resolution
 Authored an in depth report regarding the protection of personal information of
homeless youth, initiating change in the City of Peterborough
 Excellent coordination with team members and supervisors
 Demonstrated ability to take constructive criticism in a positive manner
 Ensured co-workers complete their responsibilities in the appropriate order to enhance
customer service and ability to motivate employees to work at their optimum
 Mastered the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while accomplishing several
tasks at once
 Familiar with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

2. Melissa Di Matteo
melissa_dimatteo@hotmail.com
Laboratory and Technical Skills
 Recognized the importance of health and safety and its universal precautions
 Knowledgeable on the scientific method and its application in research
 Successfully extracted DNA and created a DNA profile
 Identified the contributor of DNA found at an artificial crime scene, based on DNA
evidence and subsequent calculations
 Interpreted DNA electropherograms in light of contamination and potential artifacts
 Proficient in various lab techniques, such as volumetric, gravimetric, and pipetting
 Operated various instruments, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
 Greater than 75 hours of lab experience
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science September 2011 - 2015
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
 Achieved the Dean's list for the years 2011 to 2015 and the President's Honour Roll
 Relevant coursework: the Criminal Code, Crime Scene Investigations, Criminology in
Forensics, and Laboratory DNA Forensics
 Conducted community based research relating to the legal obligations of shelters' staff -
YES Shelter for Youth and Families
Bachelor of Science in Biology September 2015 - 2016
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
 Achieved the Dean's List for the 2015-2016 academic year
Employment History
Wendy's Restaurant, Bradford, ON September 2008 - Present
 Crew Trainer
Additional Achievements
 Wendy's employee of the month for May 2014
 Received Trent's National Renewable Scholarship
 Wendy’s employee of the year for 2010
 Class G drivers license