1. Tarte, Melissa
Summary of Experience
Assertive and Enthusiastic individual that is an effective leader who has used proven methods to
streamline operations and activities successfully. Extensive knowledge in Photography, process
optimization, and task management with an unsurpassed work ethic.
Job History
Start Date End Date Employer Position
07/2014 N/A American Systems
Forensic material
Photographer
• Monitors Photographers activities and optimized procedures to streamline productivity.
• Created a Process in which a forensic lab gathered information from Photographic analysis only.
• Briefed higher management and officials of the new process created on a bi-weekly basis.
• Taking photographs at the required scale and detail according to lab standards.
• Adjusting photographs using imaging software for appropriate scale.
• Upload photographs and images into databases and digital files. capturing high resolution images
of latent prints on a wide range of complex forensic material associated with IEDs.
• Process images using advanced imaging hardware and software, prepare detailed notes of work
and preserve images on non-rewritable media. Maintain proper chain of custody of all forensic
material under examination.
• Consistently met and exceeded goals.
• Experience in: Planning and preparing documents for photography lab guidelines.
• Preparing briefings for visiting official's.
• Evidence management and control
• Preparing and opening small satellite photography labs.
• Meeting and exceeding goals with deadlines.
• Implement efficient team approaches and techniques to help minimize the imaging time.
• Knowledgeable in: work for the Intelligence Community (IC). Counter IED. Familiar with WMD.
07/2013 07/2014 American Systems Latent Print Photographer
• Process a wide range of complex forensic material using advanced physical and chemical
processes and light sources to include laser, alternate light source and reflected ultraviolet
imaging system (RUVIS). Recognize developed latent prints during each processing method and
preserve in manner to ensure that an image can be captured. Implement efficient team
approaches and techniques to help minimize the processing time of forensic material.
• Provide training and mentoring to technicians commensurate with education and experience.
Prepare detailed notes and reports of examinations and conclusions.
• Prepare detailed notes and reports of examinations and conclusions.
• Maintain proper chain of custody of all forensic material under examination.
• Ad hoc and administrative support as needed to fulfill mission.
• Experience processing forensic material for latent prints.
• Knowledge of forensic disciplines associated scientific theory, principles and practices.
• Experience in operation of forensic laboratories.
• Knowledgeable on criminal justice system rules of evidence and familiar with applicable federal
policies and procedures Strong leadership and keen analytical skills Knowledgeable of MS Office
Suite, Project and Visio.

2. • Familiar with systems used in retaining DNA, fingerprint and trace evidence.
03/2012 07/2013 Menards Full time Wall coverings
• Took on the position of Assistant manager when the manager became ill.
• While in this position I assisted in hiring, training and retaining employees.
• Set a Christmas sale which created optimal selling by setting up displays according to ad driven
sales.
• Reached goals consistently in selling, up selling and in customer service.
• Worked well with others in my own department as well as others.
• Cross trained in other departments so I could familiarize myself with other items we sold.
08/2009 02/2012 Ferris State University Custodian
• Student worker performing custodial duties around campus.
• Cleaned upperclassman resident halls.
• Independently completed tasks.
• Was sent with various groups to oversee work being completed in a timely manner.
08/2007 08/2009 Ferri State University Biology Teachers aid
• secretarial duties,
• light office duty
• Created tests for the Biology classes the professor taught.
• Graded tests for Physiology and Anatomy classes.
• prepared cadavers for incoming Biology students to view for study.
• Prepared various specimens for Biology classes to be viewed.
06/2001 06/2007 Radio Shack Management
• 2001- Recommended for the Assistant manager program due to leadership qualities.
• 2001- Given the opportunity to participate in the Hiring process of RadioShack employees.
• Efficient in employee management: recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining.
• I creatively created a positive work environment for my employees.
• Consistently kept my employees up to date on their progress, and gave them pointers on how to
improve their performance.
• I coached employees when needed.
• I consistently brought new ideas to the table to drive sales.
• 2003- Created the add-ons wall for cellular phones in which a customer could grab a bundle of
the most impotent needed accessories for their phone. Doing this boosted my accessory sales
above the goal I set for my team.
• Inventory management
• Theft management
• Customer relations
• Expert at problem solving
• Task management
• Process management.

3. Education
Institution Major Degree Year Started Year Completed
Ferris State
University
Forensic Biology B.A.S. 2007 2012
University of
Phoenix
Criminal Justice A.S. 2005 2006
Skills
Skill Years Used Proficiency
Photo shop 5 6 / 10
Excel 2003, 2007, and 2010 5 6 / 10
Proficient in Windows, MS Word
and Outlook, competent in Excel.
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5 6 / 10
Communication - verbal & written 10 10 / 10
e-Learning
Completed Courses
Course Name Completion Date
Q4 2015 Privacy: Top Secret Ingredients 10/8/2015
Q3 2015 - Time & Labor Charging: Keeping Track 7/13/2015
New Employee Orientation 6/11/2015
Q2 2015 - Gifts & Entertainment: Face the Music 4/9/2015
Code of Business Ethics & Conduct 2015 1/28/2015
Q1 2015 - Accurate Record-Keeping/Fraud Expense Reporting -
Credit Card Shuffle
1/28/2015
Ethical Moments - Bribery: Gifts from Suppliers Q4 2014 10/29/2014
Ethical Moments - Conflicts of Interest: I've Got Connections Q3 2014 7/15/2014
Ethical Moments Confidential Information: Loose Lips Q2 2014 4/23/2014
Code of Business Ethics & Conduct 2014 2/24/2014
Ethical Moments Social Networking: Just Having Fun Q1 2014 2/3/2014
Ethical Choices: Thinking Things Through Q4 2013 11/11/2013

4. Code of Business Ethics 2013 8/3/2013
Ethical Moments Confidential Information: A Little Bird Told Me Q3
2013
8/3/2013
Ethical Moments Financial Integrity: A False Charge Q2 2013 8/3/2013
Doing Business with the Federal Government: Compliance Overview
(2013)
7/24/2013
Training Details
Programs
FISH System: Forensic comparison and process management system- 2013- Present
Forensic Advantage training-2014
LIMS: Lab Information Management System- 2013-Present.
Photoshop-2013-Present
Excel-2013- Present
Microsoft Word-2013-Present
IEDEAS Data Capture (Cataloguing backlog for electronic devices) 2014-Present
Expert-0214-Present
Weat-2014-Present
Management Skills
Project Management Experience
2014-2015 Opening the Sterling va Photography lab that only provided Photography analysis projects to
Electronics technicians.
2014-2015 Creating the best practices (S.O.P) for the Sterling Va Photography lab. 2014- Creating a
best practices (S.O.P) for the Lorton photography lab location.
Task Management Experience
2014-2015- Involved in the planning process of opening a stand alone Photographic analysis lab that
involved looking at forensic devices.
2014-2015- consistently tracked metrics for the plan of opening a Photographic analysis only lab to make
sure it would be a success.

5. 2014-2015- Creating standard operating manual for Photographic analysis only lab. 2013-2015- Beta
tested a program that created efficiency among the laboratories.
Personnel Management Experience
2001-2003- Efficiently ran a team of Eight at The Salem Crossing RadioShack store in Salem Crossing
Va. 2001-2003- Recruited, Trained and Retained employees. 2001-2003- Conducted team building
meetings for employees to help them reach their goals more efficiently. 2001-2003- Time sheet and
payroll management. 2014-2015- effectively carried the Team lead position temporarily for the
photographic analysis lab when it opened.
Miscellaneous
Awards
Award Year Received
TS clearance 2014
Additional Information
2014- Present Beta testing photographer for the IEDEAS Data Capture program, which is a cataloguing
tool for projects for trending purposes.
2015- Present I took the IEDEAS tool that was tested at the home laboratory and built a process for
photography analysis only based around this program for a satellite laboratory, which exceeded goals and
expectations consistently.
2015- Present Updating the Photographing portion of the Standard procedures of operations.
2014 –Present Created a visual aid folder for other photographers to follow while shooting anything that
may come through the lab.

6. 2014-2015- Creating standard operating manual for Photographic analysis only lab. 2013-2015- Beta
tested a program that created efficiency among the laboratories.
Personnel Management Experience
2001-2003- Efficiently ran a team of Eight at The Salem Crossing RadioShack store in Salem Crossing
Va. 2001-2003- Recruited, Trained and Retained employees. 2001-2003- Conducted team building
meetings for employees to help them reach their goals more efficiently. 2001-2003- Time sheet and
payroll management. 2014-2015- effectively carried the Team lead position temporarily for the
photographic analysis lab when it opened.
Miscellaneous
Awards
Award Year Received
TS clearance 2014
Additional Information
2014- Present Beta testing photographer for the IEDEAS Data Capture program, which is a cataloguing
tool for projects for trending purposes.
2015- Present I took the IEDEAS tool that was tested at the home laboratory and built a process for
photography analysis only based around this program for a satellite laboratory, which exceeded goals and
expectations consistently.
2015- Present Updating the Photographing portion of the Standard procedures of operations.
2014 –Present Created a visual aid folder for other photographers to follow while shooting anything that
may come through the lab.