Katie Kinson is a dedicated and hard-working criminal justice professional with experience in law enforcement dispatching, insurance claims analysis, and homicide research. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University and is skilled in areas such as legal and medical terminology, Microsoft Office, written communication, and customer service. Her resume highlights current work as a 911 dispatcher collecting emergency call information and dispatching response teams, as well as previous roles analyzing insurance claims and conducting homicide case studies.

1. KATIE KINSON
11970 Bend River Road| Roscoe, IL
(815) 243-9571 | kkinson92@yahoo.com
A dedicated and hard worker with hands-on expertise in the diverse field of criminal justice and the law. Demonstrates
success with a working background in collecting and analyzing data, professionally presenting trends, and administering
leadership throughout multi-departmental organizations. Understands the importance of time management, personal
values, integrity, and teamwork. Skilled in collaborating with a diverse populace to meet and exceed operational and
professional objectives. Maintains a committed and unwavering passion for the law.
 Knowledge of Law and Courts
 Proficient Written Communication
 Excellent grammar and proofreading
 Exceptional Office Skills
 Fluent Medical & Legal Terminology
 Extensive Customer Service Training
 Accurately Types 70 WPM
 Literate in Microsoft Office
 Skillful Planner/Organizer
E D U C A TI O N & CR E D E N TI A L S
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Criminal Justice Sciences Major, Psychology Minor
Academic Honors Scholar, National Leadership Society, Dean’s List
P R O F E S S I O N A L E XP E R I E N C E
Winnebago County Sheriff, Rockford, IL May 2016 - Present
911 Dispatcher
 Answered emergency phone calls and administered medical instructions in life-or-death situations
 Gathered important, call-specific information to prepare Sheriff’s deputies for arrival on dangerous scenes
 Dispatched the appropriate emergency response team, including police, fire, and ambulance units, to distress
calls in a timely fashion
 Monitored the police units’ locations and ensured their constant safety via radio traffic
 Approved warrants and analyzed criminal records to pursue aggravated charges
 Collaborated with other surrounding police agencies, local and state, to best serve the public’s needs
Midwest Insurance Agency, Springfield, IL March 2015 – December 2015
Claims Analyst
 Monitored workers’ compensation liability claims, including verifying and updating information, reviewing
policies for coverage, and negotiating approved reimbursement
 Worked side-by-side with attorneys to conduct depositions, request medical records, and proceed to hearings and
trials before a workers’ compensation judge
 Responsible for issuing compensation payments, conducting investigations, and negotiating lien settlements
 Constructed and prepared a variety of legal documents
Center for Homicide Research, Minneapolis, MN December 2013 – April 2014
Homicide Research Intern
 Collected complete data sets on national homicide cases through a variety of comprehensive investigations
 Entered and statistically analyzed detailed case information in a private, live database
 Presented data trends through a series of formal presentations at the University of Minnesota
 Conducted and published an independent study on the existing correlations between homicide, suicide, and
expressive criminal responses
CE R TI F I C A TI O N S
Emergency Medical Dispatching Certification Completed August 2016
CPR & First Aid Certification, American Red Cross Completed June 2014