Jodi Leigh Brown

2980 1st Avenue Apt 2B, San Diego, CA 92103 USA

Tel: (619) 701-8229 Email: jodez2002@yahoo.com

Relevant experience

Cellmark Forensic Services, Abingdon, UK March 2010 - March 2014

• Responsible for timely and accurate bespoke DNA results reporting to customer

• Frequent in-depth examination and documentation of crime items for DNA recovery

requiring meticulous attention to detail

• Assessed items in order of priority according to forensic value and time constraints

• Trained colleagues in forensic record photography, item examination and DNA result

interpretation techniques

• Frequent routine and specialist DNA analysis using established DNA extraction,

quantification, PCR and capillary electrophoresis techniques in an ISO 17025:2005

accredited laboratory

• Adapted and learned quickly to test and implement new techniques for DNA analysis

• Utilized established software to perform high-throughput analysis of sequence data

• Performed quality assurance checks and created methods for process improvement

• Co-ordinated activities across various forensic labs in order to beat deadlines

• Provided verbal and non-verbal progress reports and results to colleagues and

customers requiring excellent communication skills

• Worked independently as a highly active member of the 24/7 on call response team

Education (Official World Education Services evaluation available on request)

• Independent design, execution and troubleshooting of thesis experiments requiring

self-motivation and dedication

• Enhanced communication skills through various scientific presentations in both

formal and informal settings

• Gained knowledge of NGS systems and their practical applications

MSc. Forensic Genetics, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK 2008-2009

Research Project: “Investigation into Low Copy Number (LCN) DNA Transfer at the Crime

Scene: Implications for Improved Anti-Contamination Measures” – novel experiment

designed to determine potential DNA persistence and transfer via examination gloves

BSc. (Hons) Forensic and Crime Scene Science - 1st Class, Bournemouth University,

Bournemouth, UK 2005-2008

Research Project: “The Stability of Juvenile DNA in Archaeological Remains” – an

investigation into the recovery and amplification of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA from 5-

6th Century human teeth using novel mitochondrial and nuclear primers

Further information:

• California Class C Driver’s license

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

References (Additional non-scientific references available)

1. Tom Mallory, Public Safety Officer & Online News Director. Address: The San Diego

Union Tribune, 350 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108-309. Tel: (619) 293-

1041 Email: tom.mallory@utsandiego.com

2. Andrew McDonald, Senior Reporting Scientist. Address: Cellmark Forensic Services,

16 Blacklands Way, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1DY United Kingdom. Tel: +44 1235

528609 Email: amcdonald@cellmark.co.uk

3. Dominic Monaghan, Senior DNA Intelligence Analyst. Address: Cellmark Forensic

Services, 16 Blacklands Way, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1DY United Kingdom. Tel: +44

1235 552983 Email: dmonaghan@cellmark.co.uk