Bureau Veritas Group

Laboratory Analyst

Sure Science Consulting

I have driven 30,000+ kilometers (18,000+ miles) and 2000+ hours as a Class 2 Licensed Driver in the Canadian province of Alberta. I am qualified and competent to drive any bus, dump truck, 3-axle and 2-axle vehicle other than a semi-truck.

Professional Driver

I combine my skills in Forensic Science, Analytical Chemistry, Statistical Analysis, and Public Speaking to gather, analyze, and explain complex information in both spoken and written formats.

Forensic Scientist | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Science Communicator

I created, published, and staged keynotes, courses, and copy for clients in Research & Development, Forensic Science, Higher Education, and more. Some highlights include:

• Delivering a 30 minute keynote address to the attendees of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 21st Annual Graduate Student Symposium under the theme “Links, Bridges and Corridors”. 
• Delivering a guest lecture on latent prints visualization to 30 undergraduate Forensic Science students of the University of the Cordilleras in the Philippines 
•Copy editing 200 pages of a book draft for a social science researcher
• Copy editing one 5000 word research manuscript for an academic journal. This paper was later accepted for publication. 
• Authoring a technical report on the laboratory techniques to chemically develop and digitally enhance latent prints for the St. Kitts and Nevis Police Force.

Project Consultant

I privately tutored one college level Physics student in 2019, providing her additional instruction in her Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Unit 1 Physics course. She went on to attain a Grade III on a VII point scale (Grade I being the highest). Altogether I've privately tutored around 50 individuals at high school, community college, and university levels. I also tutored full-time professionals undertaking work related training. I had one student who was a police officer on a work related course which required Algebra. I assisted him in learning the Algebra skill-set and he successfully completed the course, later receiving a promotion in rank.

STEM Tutor | Science Educator | Math Instructor

SOUTHLAND Transportation

I picked up, inspected, and drove buses to mechanics, dealerships, and suppliers for servicing. I also test drove buses before and after servicing, and composed reports on vehicle conditions and performance.

Maintenance Shuttler

I safely located, picked up, transported, and droped off 13 students (ranging from grade 4 to grade 9), between their homes and their school. 

Each of my students had specific learning support needs and I kept that in mind when praising them for positive behaviours and when redirecting them from negative behaviours.

School Bus Driver | Student Delivery Specialist

Radiant Journey

I created and conducted bespoke workshops to help productive teams address social and professional challenges. 

In my first project with the company I delivered a 45 minute workshop on Mitigating Burnout to remote employees of a woman led small business in the US. At the end of that session two workshop participants wrote anonymous reviews affirming the positive impact of my session and complimented me on how well I facilitated the workshop.  

I collaborated with my colleauges to co-design and co-deliver workshops on career readiness, leadership development, and…just check out our website www.radiantjourney.org to see all our programs, I’m proud of what we accomplished in my time there 😊

Workshop Facilitator | Career Coach | Trainer

Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum  

I conducted interactive presentations on innovators from diverse cultural backgrounds to schools and organizations. I presented to audiences of over 100 persons on various platforms including Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. I also designed, revised, and delivered visually engaging presentations using Prezi and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Facilitator | Featured Speaker | Course Instructor

I collaborated with other members of the Publication Team to compose articles on outstanding Canadian Inventors that represented the fulsome cultural diversity of the country.

Contributing Writer

Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force

I created and maintained a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in Microsoft Excel. This saved the agency from spending upwards of US$10,000 on a commercial LIMS. I also conducted chemical treatment on over 150 items of physical evidence (exhibits) in order to develop latent prints. Additionally, I supervised four Forensic Laboratory Officers in the chemical treatment of at least 100 other exhibits. Together, my staff and I developed over 500 latent prints using laboratory chemicals and equipment.

Laboratory Manager | Technical Leader | Quality Assurance Manager ISO 17025 & 9001

I was the first Fingerprint Examiner to make an identification from a latent print developed by chemical treatment at our laboratory. This was in connection with a recovered illegal firearm believed to have been brandished during a robbery where a police sergeant was shot and killed. I also developed a print on a recovered car that was stolen by four burglar-rapists. Additionally, I entered over 200 inked tenprint cards into the AFIS National Database, clearing a two-year backlog of tenprint cards and entering at least 100 new individuals into our National Database.

Fingerprint Examiner | Latent Print Examiner | AFIS Technician | Peer Reviewer

I secured, photographed and examined over 500 crime scenes, including the 2017 high profile murder of 17 year old Leanna Napoleon. I was the Note Taker in the CSI team that exhumed her decomposing body. Napoleon’s brother: 19 year old Brandon Lee Wells was arrested and charged for the murder along with 18 year old Travien Liddie and 19 year old Ivan Phillip. I was called to testify as an expert witness at the Preliminary Inquiry. Wells and Liddie were later convicted at trial; Phillip pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact. Additionally, I interviewed investigating officers, victims, and suspects at scenes to gather intelligence to formulate forensic strategies for evidence collection and preservation. Most notably, I recovered latent fingerprints off the window of a burglarized vehicle despite rainfall at the location. The prints were later identified to an individual who was arrested and charged for the offence.

Crime Scene Investigator | Crime Scene Manager | Team Leader | Photographer | Expert Witness

I examined several recovered firearms ranging from .22LR Smith and Wesson revolvers to a 7.62 x 39 caliber Zastava semi-automatic rifle. I also examined hundreds of rounds of ammunition and test fired examined firearms and ammunition in order to obtain samples for comparison microscopy. Additionally, I conducted comparisons of bullets and cartridge cases to identify firearms used in related crimes. I also did a comparison for a case where one semi-automatic pistol recovered by the police was linked to a previous murder. One individual was later charged for this offence.

Forensic Services Technician | Firearms and Tool Marks Examiner | Comparison Microscopist 

I assisted Crime Scene Investigators as the official Note Taker at several scenes. I also completed double cast cloning of ballistics evidence for a backlog of 60 cases. Furthermore, I operated LiveScan to collect the fingerprints, photographs, tattoos, height, weight, and other identifying particulars of close to 50 individuals. Additionally, I assisted with ninhydrin and superglue processing of a few items of physical evidence to develop latent fingerprints.

Intern Forensic Services Technician | Chemical Processing Specialist

Poinciana Naturals

I assisted the Founder with product design, particularly a signature lemongrass scented oil for the five-star Kayanjet FBO Services Private Terminal at the R. L. B. International Airport. This product went on to become our best-seller, contributing over US$1000 to our first year's revenue. I also developed prototypes and conducted trials to experimentally determine the best formulas for products. Additionally, I provided the owner of Majestic Limousine Service with a unique lemongrass scented oil to enhance his company's brand.

Co-Founder | Business Partner | Chemist

Virginia Commonwealth University

I conceptualized, designed and conducted an independent research project where I determined that burned safety, strike-anywhere, and waterproof matches display physical and chemical characteristics that form forensic signatures that can be used to determine their functional class and commercial brand. First I analyzed the burned matches using stereomicroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Next, I analysed my data using principal component analysis (PCA), Gower dissimilarity, non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS), and analysis of similarity (ANOSIM). Lastly, I authored a scientific paper detailing my findings and presented my work at two scientific meetings.

Research Scientist | Analytical Chemist | Data Analyst | Science Writer | Science Editor

I provided Teaching Assistant support in one College Algebra and two Contemporary Mathematics undergraduate classes. I helped several slower students get up to speed with seatwork, most notably working with former VCU Basketball shooting guard Melvin Johnson in Contemporary Mathematics.

Lecture Assistant

Instructor for undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratory 
       • Created and graded quizzes
       • Explained the theoretical aspect(s) of experiments
       • Demonstrated proper practical techniques
       • Answered questions and guided students towards successful completion of assigned experiments

Teaching Assistant

University of the Virgin Islands

Counselor for residential program geared towards outstanding high school students
       • Implemented informal social programs
       • Led and assisted residential staff team in direction of more formal educational activities
       • Provided insight and guidance as a teaching assistant in academic classes
       • Facilitated group and individual tutoring
       • Chaperoned students during a one week tour of US colleges

Resident Assistant

Inaugural member of the lifestyle enhancement team at the newly built Wellness Center
       • Enthusiastically welcomed members and guests to the facility
       • Compiled and structured member information in filing cabinet and computer database
       • Directed members on proper exercise choice and correct execution
       • Maintained tidiness and workout atmosphere of exercise areas

Front Desk Attendant/Floor Trainer

There are TWO things I LOVE about being a scientist: (1) performing multi-step analyses in the lab and (2) sharing my results with the community.

I’m on an awesome career journey which has seen me collect evidence on over 500 crime scenes, conduct over 1000 examinations at the bench, lead a four member team at a national forensic laboratory, and tell my stories to nearly 50,000 people on three continents. 

I’m already applying my knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Founder of Sure Science Consulting, where I provide clients accurate and reliable information to help them make important decisions on justice, quality, and profitability. 

At the same time I’m working my way towards a new role in a forensic laboratory to continue using science to find answers to complex legal questions. If you want to hear more about how I can bring value to your organization then make sure you follow me, send a connection request, or email me at cfphillip@gmail.com.

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