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objective

seeking to utilize forensic psychology and counseling, behavioral, personnel evaluation and communications skills in a criminal justice organization assignment.

career profile

ø  upcoming m.s., forensic psychology.

ø  b.s., social psychology.

ø  a.s., social psychology.

ø  honors graduate in b.s. and a.s. programs.

ø  thorough understanding of determining mental status of individual under examination.

ø  knowledgeable in application of psychological theory and skills.

ø  strong capacity to aid in functioning of legal and criminal justice systems.

ø  ability to provide expert opinion in such areas as criminal behavior, child abuse and family issues.

ø  can utilize multiple techniques including interviews, examinations and intelligence testing.

ø  proficiency in evaluating psychological evidence and medical/personal histories.

ø  strong communication skills applicable to court testimony or aiding prosecutor investigations.

education

argosy university

master of science, forensic psychology, expected graduation date

high academics

 

park university

bachelor of science, social psychology, 2006

magna cum laude award

 

associate of science, social psychology, 2005

national dean s list

academic achievement of excellence

professional experience

ucsc, san jose, ca                                                                                                                     2008 c 2009

administrative coordinator

 

antelope valley college                                                                                                                 2007 c 2008

administrative assistant

 

dimondale adolescent care facility                                                                                               2006 c 2007

adolescent counselor

 

cabot patch kids llc                                                                                                                   2003 c 2006

assistant director                                                                                                                                          

volunteer experience

survivors healing center                                                                                              january 2010 c present

assist survivors of childhood sexual abuse through outreach activities.  design flyers, produce powerpoint presentations and handle email correspondence from clients, including providing suggestions on further actions

 

relay for life, north monterey county, ca                                                                                               2010

 

relay for life, lancaster, ca                                                                                                                   2008

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cover letter text

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a forensic psychology assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an upcoming m.s., forensic psychology and b.s./a.s. degrees in social psychology, with academic honors.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in criminal profiling, forensic evidence, interviewing, assessments, counseling and communication skill sets, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities. 

 

i am confident that i will continue to a valuable asset to your organization and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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