Neilee Reay
Guelph
Summary
A skilled, passionate and results driven individual with a strong educational background and training in Forensic Science. Through work with the Office of the Fire Marshall as a Fire Assistant and currently as a Morgue Technologist with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Services, I possess a solid work background with Ontario Public Service under the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Posses a Honors Bachelors Degree, Graduate Certificate and expected Masters Degree of Forensic Science, contributing to my knowledge and understanding of forensic practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Morgue Technologist
Office of the Chief Coroner and Forensic Pathology
08.2024 - Current
- Integrate morgue activities with postmortem examinations, morgue organization, and management, quality assurance and inventory, fingerprinting deceased persons in varying states, and biological waste disposition.
- Receive evidentiary items and documents from the Provincial Dispatch Unit, sorting items and preparing items for appropriate distribution throughout the OFPS.
- Organize and ensure the cleanliness of morgue storage areas.
- Assist with data collection for the purposes of establishing positive identification.
- Coordinate evidence shipment, distribution, and chain of custody to experts (e.g., Forensic Odontologist, police services, etc.) to help establish positive identification.
- Coordinate and liaise with police agencies throughout Ontario
- Advise and release or intake bodies to/from individuals/agencies legally entitled
- Assist with postmortem examinations, under the Forensic Pathologist's direction by: retrieving/returning deceased persons from the morgue coolers, turning and lifting the deceased persons in the autopsy, collecting trace evidence, collecting personal effects
- Assist in the collection, distribution, and submitting of toxicology samples to CFS in Coroner Toxicology Cases
- Monitor incoming requests, from internal and external stakeholders, for records and digital evidence, complete and maintain required documentation and/or reports concerning the handling and processing of all digital evidence
- Ensure a high level of security, confidentiality, integrity and compliance with legislation, procedures, and court orders
Fire Assistant
Office of the Fire Marshal
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performing administrative duties in Fire Investigation reports following SOP directives
- Assist in the preparation of supplies for Fire Investigators
- Assist in filing of past cases to ensure all important information is present
- Assist in the shuttling of government assets
- Exposure to practices and regulations conducted by Fire Investigators, Forensic Fire Protection Engineers and the Emergency Preparedness Response Unit
- Knowledge of fire investigation protocols, including but not limited to, scientific methodology and systematic scene examination
- Assist in preparing documents to complete motion and FOI requests received
- Review of scene photos once received from invesitgators
- Maintaining inventory through Operative IQ
- Updating of cases and quality checks through FIRS
- Attend fire scenes to assist fire investigators and gain understanding of scene protocols and procedures
Back of House Supervisor
Royal City Foot Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw all back of house duties including inventory of medical supplies, cleanliness of the clinic, health and safety procedures, maintenance of equipment, train new staff and assist with interviews
- Delegation of tasks throughout the day to clinical assistants
- Perform therapeutic modalities on patients at request of practitioner
- Assist in surgeries, orthotic assessments, and biomechanical gait analysis exams at request of practitioner
- Perform a variety of administrative duties including answering the phones, responding to emails, booking of appointments, assisting patients in clinic, collect payment, file insurance claims, assist clinic manager and HR manager with various duties, assist clinical assistants when needed
- Ensure all standards are being met as outlined by The College of Chiropody within the clinic
Spa Receptionist
Elora Mill Hotel and Spa
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administrative duties such as responding to calls and emails, issuing insurance receipts, booking appointments, guiding guests throughout the spa, filing of old receipts, collecting cash and electronic payments
- Learned details of types of treatments and procedures in order to answer questions from spa guests.
- Handled sensitive client information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate supply levels for spa treatments and retail products.
- Facilitated seamless check-in and check-out processes, optimizing the overall guest experience.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
Remote12-2025
Graduate Certificate - Forensic Identification
Humber College
Toronto04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
Guelph04-2022
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working within a laboratory setting
- Experience with autopsy proceedings
- Forensic DSLR Photography and use of lighting techniques
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Axon Digital Evidence System, Fpath Forensic Pathologist Database, QuinC Coroners Database, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Experience with proper collection, handling and testing of evidence including bodily fluids and tissues, DNA, hairs and fibers, fire debris, gunshot residue
- Extensive background and knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
- Experience in collection and enhancement of fingerprints through powder, microsil casting and ALS photography
Timeline
Morgue Technologist
Office of the Chief Coroner and Forensic Pathology
08.2024 - Current
Fire Assistant
Office of the Fire Marshal
05.2024 - 08.2024
Back of House Supervisor
Royal City Foot Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2024
Spa Receptionist
Elora Mill Hotel and Spa
03.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
Graduate Certificate - Forensic Identification
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
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