Kelsi McCaffrey
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Recent graduate of BCIT Bachelors of Technology in Forensic Science and Investigation with distinction. Multiple years experience attending crime scenes with the BC Coroners Service and various policing agencies. Working knowledge of forensic techniques and managing case files.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UBC Faculty of Medicine - Body Donation Program
Vancouver, BC
08.2024 - Current
- Managed cadaver files and documented physical and medical characteristics
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data to maintain detailed records of cadavers and prosecutions
- Conducted medical investigation to determine suitability for Body Donation
- Liaised with physicians and BC Coroners Service
- Biosafety and Chemical Safety certification
- Obtained serology samples from cadavers to identify infectious disease
Mental Health Worker
Portland Housing Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioural issues arose
- Collaborated with law enforcement and medical professionals under the Mental Health Act
- Conducted crisis intervention and supported vulnerable populations and offenders
- Supported and advocated for victims of crime
- Assessed client needs and recommended harm reduction strategies
Body Removal Agent
Global Transfer Services
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Attended high profile sudden deaths with the BC Coroners Service and policing agencies
- Managed detailed records of human remains
- Liaised with BC Coroners Service and various policing agencies to attend sudden deaths
- Maintained continuity practices for lockdown cases
- Abided by crime scene protocols when removing remains
- Trained new staff on homicide scenes, culturally sensitive scenes, and child deaths
Autopsy Scheduling Coordinator
BC Coroners Service
Burnaby, BC
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Scheduled and coordinated autopsies for the lower mainland
- Managed confidential and time sensitive cases while collaborating with coroners, forensic pathologists, body transport and funeral homes
- Rescheduling to prioritize homicide deaths and child deaths
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science and Investigation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None08-2024
Micro Credential - Forensic Nurse Death Investigation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, None08-2024
Diploma - Criminal Justice
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06-2020
Skills
- Working knowledge of forensic processes and procedures
- Mock trial experience presenting forensic evidence to a judge
- Worked 24 hour on call shifts with Global Transfer Services requiring variable working hours and extended shifts upwards of 18 hours
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and continuity of evidence
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system relating to offenders, victims and evidence
- Able to work with a team and train new employees
- Technically proficient with relational databases and softwares
- Report writing and presenting: skilled in creating concise, data driven reports to various audiences
- Ability to independently prioritize workloads
- Able to collaborate and communicate with various agencies
Timeline
Research Assistant
UBC Faculty of Medicine - Body Donation Program
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Portland Housing Society
10.2023 - 08.2024
Autopsy Scheduling Coordinator
BC Coroners Service
08.2022 - 01.2023
Body Removal Agent
Global Transfer Services
09.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science and Investigation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Micro Credential - Forensic Nurse Death Investigation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma - Criminal Justice
University of The Fraser Valley
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