AMY BURGER
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Recent college graduate with a strong passion for forensics, backed by extensive lab experience gained through coursework and part-time work. Possess a good understanding of police department operations and procedures, acquired during an internship opportunity. Eager to apply skills and knowledge in a forensic lab setting to help investigations and criminal justice efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Prescott Valley Police Department
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Observed patrol officers as they responded to emergency calls and incidents during two ride-alongs.
- Helped with community outreach programs, which helped promote crime prevention initiatives.
- Participated in a roundtable exercise for an emergency where an incident command would need to be implemented to understand the skills and communication needed to properly work through these situations.
- Observed the evidence unit in the collection and processing of evidence, as well as the search of a vehicle.
Biology Laboratory Technician
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Maintained the biology labs and the prep room.
- Maintained and inspected laboratory safety equipment.
- Took inventory of chemicals, kits, and cultures.
- Ensured all chemicals were properly labeled and stored.
- Disposed of damaged or leaking inventory properly.
- Calibrated scales, approximately once a week, using a standard.
- Ensured first aid kits were up to date and not missing any supplies.
- Trained new team members on safety practices, equipment usage, and laboratory techniques.
- Followed proper lab cleaning procedures.
Peer Tutor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Writing and Design Lab
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Worked as a part of the marketing/events team to put on outreach events at least once a month.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance writing skills and comprehension for students.
Instrumental Analysis and Trace Evidence Laboratory Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw lab work conducted by students to ensure safety protocols were being followed and answered questions when possible during the lab, once a week.
- Assisted the professor with prepping lab materials for the next week, as well as cleaning up the lab from the current week.
- Worked with and prepared samples for the following instruments: ATR-FTIR, GC-MS, NMR, and the Microplate Reader
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintained the chemistry labs and the prep room.
- Maintained and inspected laboratory safety equipment.
- Took inventory of the chemical inventory.
- Ensured all chemicals were properly labeled and stored.
- Disposed of damaged or leaking inventory properly.
- Calibrated scales, approximately once a week, using a standard.
- Followed proper lab cleaning procedures.
Teacher
Growing Steps Childcare and Learning Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained and led classroom activities.
- Served breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children.
- Changed diapers multiple times a day.
- Worked with ones, twos, threes, fours, and kindergarten-aged children.
- Maintained classroom hygiene
Cashier/Cook
Sodexo
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in all areas of the kitchen, including the grill, the prep area, and the fryers when needed.
- Ran the front of the house when working in the role of cashier, and supervised a closing shift once a week.
- Processed customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Delivered good customer service by addressing questions and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the checkout area to ensure a clean and efficient environment.
- Trained new cashiers on using the system and best practices for efficiency.
Teacher's Aid
First Southern Christian School
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted the principal and the teachers with various jobs and projects that needed to be done around the school before school started, and at the start of the school year.
- Observed the children during recess and lunch to ensure the safety of the children and that they were behaving according to school standards.
- Escorted children to and from the building where lunch was held and the school building.
- Helped with after-school care and ensured all children were properly checked out.
Temporary Task Employee
Ulta Beauty
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the setup of a new store, including sorting all the products by brand and stocking the products according to the display diagrams.
Sales Representative
Vanguard Industries East, Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained merchandise both on the sales floor and in the storage cupboard, as well as keeping track of the inventory.
- Assisted customers in locating the product needed and ensuring they had the correct items.
- Worked closely with management.
- Kept a clean and visually aesthetic work environment.
- Checked labels on merchandise and corrected any wrong labels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Lakenheath American High School
Brandon, Suffolk United Kingdom06.2021
Skills
- Hard working
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptable
- Quick learner
- Attentive to details
- Organized
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, 2022-08-01, 2028-08-01
- Food Handlers Certificate, 2022-09-01, 2025-09-01
Timeline
Intern
Prescott Valley Police Department
01.2025 - 04.2025
Biology Laboratory Technician
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
01.2025 - 04.2025
Instrumental Analysis and Trace Evidence Laboratory Assistant
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
08.2024 - 12.2024
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - College of Arts and Sciences
01.2024 - 04.2024
Peer Tutor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Writing and Design Lab
11.2023 - 04.2025
Teacher
Growing Steps Childcare and Learning Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier/Cook
Sodexo
09.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher's Aid
First Southern Christian School
08.2022 - 08.2022
Temporary Task Employee
Ulta Beauty
06.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Representative
Vanguard Industries East, Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
High School Diploma -
Lakenheath American High School
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