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Lana Gibson

Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Visalia
1
Language
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented professional specializing in evidence collection and preservation. Supports law enforcement by delivering critical case information while maintaining chain of custody through strong organizational and forensic skills. Knowledgeable in legal and procedural standards, ensuring reliability and accuracy in all tasks.

Work History

Field Evidence Technician

5 Months
Tulare County Sheriff's Department | 06.2026 - Current

- Delivered evidence to the Department of Justice in Fresno to support legal investigations.

- Presumptively testing narcotics found on suspects or the scene of a crime.

- Processing crime scenes by collecting evidence, photographing, and storing evidence properly.

-Processing vehicles for DNA, Fingerprints, and overall photographing.

-Documenting autopsies

-Properly packaging evidence after it has been collected from a scene.

Intern

1 Year 3 Months
Tulare County Sheriff's Office | 03.2025 - 06.2026

- Shadowed field evidence technicians during crime scene call-outs to learn evidence handling protocols.

Attended autopsy sessions to observe procedures and document techniques.

- Presumptive Narcotics testing for drugs found on the scene.

-Viewing autopsies and learning the different methods of photography.

Sales Associate

1 Year 10 Months
Ross Dress for Less | 08.2024 - 06.2026
  • Guided customers in product selections, improving their shopping experience.
  • Assisted customers with product selections, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
  • Organized sales floor, ensuring effective merchandise presentation and inviting atmosphere.
  • Tended to the fitting rooms, allowing customers to try the product before purchasing.

Restaurant Hostess

9 Months
Strings Italian Cafe | 03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Greeted and seated guests to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance first impressions.
  • Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements and minimize wait times.
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to bar or waitstaff.
  • Took initial drink orders and efficiently relayed information to bar or waitstaff for prompt service.

Education

High School Diploma

El Diamante High School | Visalia, CA | 05-2024
  • Graduated with 4.5 GPA
  • 5 years of Spanish; Graduated with biliteracy
  • 4 years of Honor Roll
  • 4 years of AP Classes
  • CSF Lifetime member
  • 4 years of Advanced Orchestra
  • President of Advanced Orchestra and Spanish Club

Associate of Science - Administration of Justice

College of The Sequoias | Visalia, CA | 05-2026

-Criminal Justice Major

-President's List

-Administration of Justice Club

-Work Experience Program

Skills

Crime scene analysis
Crime scene photography
Impression analysis
Controlled substance identification
Substance identification
Photographic documentation
Biological evidence processing
Bloodstain analysis
Vehicle examination
Problem-solving
Time management
Teamwork

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Training

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Field Evidence Technician

Tulare County Sheriff's Department
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Intern

Tulare County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
08.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Restaurant Hostess

Strings Italian Cafe
03.2023 - 12.2023Read More

El Diamante High School

High School Diploma
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College of The Sequoias

Associate of Science from Administration of Justice
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Lana Gibson