1. Samantha Gissendaner
Crime Scene Specialist
sgissendaner@outlook.com
PERFORMANCE PROFILE
To obtain the opportunity to scientifically and efficiently identify, collect, and preserve evidence in
accordance to a Crime Scene Unit or Police Department’s specific procedures and protocols by
applying the knowledge, technical and analytical skills obtained throughout my college career.
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Class of May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Forensics and Investigative Science with Minor in Biology
Concentration: Forensic Examiner, 178 Credits Earned
Coursework Completed
Sci/Technology of Fingerprint Identification Introduction to Forensics
Latent Printing Arson/Explosive Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Forensic Quality Assurance
Forensic Photography Forensic Case Study Evaluation
Crime Scene Investigation 1 Law and Evidence
Crime Scene Investigation 2 Court Testimony
Professional Forensic Communications Biochemistry
Capstone – Shoeprint Collection/Analysis Molecular Genetics
Introduction to Microscopy Forensic Identification Internship
Certificates/Achievements
Professional Organization Attendance
AAFS Conference 2015, Orlando, FL
IAI Conference 2013, Charleston, WV – Poster Presentation on Phenolphthalein
Butler County Community College, Butler, PA Aug 2009 – 2011
Previous Studies in Criminology then Transferred to WVU
Dean’s List (4.0 GPA), Fall 2010
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Forensic Photography Certificate
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Certificate Ethics in Forensic Science Certificate
Sci/Technology of Fingerprinting Certificate Latent Printing Certificate
Digital Photography CFI Training Certificate Introduction to Evidence CFI Training Certificate
Investigating Fatal Fires CFI Training Certificate Evidence Examination CFITraining Certificate
DNA CFI Training Certificate Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations
Arc Mapping Basics CFI Training Certificate CFI Training Certificate
Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires CFI Training Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene CFI Training
Certificate Certificate
Dean’s List (4.0 GPA) Fall 2013 WVU Forensic Science Club 2011-2015
Student Government Safety Committee 2014 Volunteer in Forensic Summer Camp 2013
387 SteinerBridge Road
Valencia,PA 16059
(724)-766-2382

2. EXPERIENCE/WORK
Allegheny County Fire Marshal Dept. Pittsburgh, PA May 2014 – August 2014
Fire Marshal Intern, 450 hours completed
Photographed scenes ▪ Sketched and processed using 3D software ▪ Identified and packaged
evidence ▪ Reconstructed scenes ▪ Determined area of origin ▪ Documented scenes ▪ Developed
professional reports ▪ Obtained online certifications via Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) Trainer.
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV May 2013 – Dec 2014
Statistical Analysis of Firearms
Forensic Science Research Assistant
Obtained firearms safety and handling experience ▪ Photographed firearms and cartridge casings ▪
Entered cartridge casing into IBIS for correlation ▪ Correlations received placed into excel
spreadsheet for evaluation ▪ Reloaded casings using specific machinery ▪ Reshot cartridge casings ▪
Obtained information from IBIS to determine Bayesian Statistics and produce ROCR curves
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Jan 2015 – April 2015
Shoe Wear Impression Collection and Comparison
Forensic Science Capstone Project
Collected worker/builder boot wear impressions ▪ Utilized the Evident inkless pad with
chemically treated paper ▪ Documented using unique identifier which correlated to the donator’s
age, gender, shoe size, and brand ▪ Retrieved about 100 samples ▪ Utilized an A3 scanner to
compare sample population against an unknown partial bloody shoe print ▪ Presented findings to
students and faculty
Target Store Gibsonia, PA May 2009 – Oct 2014
Team Member
Cashier ▪ Retail ▪ Restock ▪ Overnight Inventory ▪ Teamwork Problem Solving ▪ Team Leader and
Trainer ▪ Determined most efficient method to complete Target’s company goals
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Problem solving Analyzing complex situations
Professional report writing Photographing
Applying scientific analysis to scene situations Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Obtaining Ten-prints and Major Case prints Public speaking as it pertains to science and law
Formatting and developing presentations Developing Latent Prints
Casting tool mark/shoeprint impressions Operating comparison microscopes
Operating IBIS (international ballistic integration
system)
Operating AFIS (Automated fingerprint
integration system)
Operating Hemospat for Bloodstain Reconstruction Arson Reconstruction
Analyzing and Interpreting GC-MS results Instructing peers on basic forensic practices
Analytical analysis Teamwork/Team building
REFERENCES Available upon request
I believe that when the mind, heart, and soul is set forth on a goal,
something greater can be achieved.