Ta'jah Norman
Glenolden
Summary
I am an individual driven by ambition and dedication, with a strong desire to broaden my expertise in the forensics and victim services sector. In my professional endeavors, I plan to draw on my extensive background in trauma-informed practices (spanning over five years), coupled with my proficiency in law-based knowledge and applicable investigative practices. I have a strong work ethic and effective communication skills pertaining to those facing bereavement or who are in the field. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational progression.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Investigator
Delaware County's Office of the Medical Examiner
Delaware County
05.2024 - Current
- Determine if a death falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner.
- Conducted interviews with families and witnesses to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Transported decedents from the scene while maintaining a secure chain of custody over them and all physical evidence collected throughout the investigation process.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative findings for use in determining the manner and cause of death by the pathologist.
- Operated photographic and video equipment to document evidence of death scenes.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Major Trials & Extraditions Paralegal
District Attorney's Office of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepare files, writs of habeas corpus, governor's warrants, federal bringdowns, arrest warrants, prosecutorial withdrawals, detainer requests, and other legal documents with time-sensitive documentation in the pre-trial process.
- Prepare international case files and extradition packets for fugitives who have evaded prosecution for serious crimes, such as homicide and sexual assault cases, with tasks that require review and direct advisement from the Office of International Affairs in Washington, D.C.
- Interact and assist professionals within the Criminal Justice System, including attorneys, detectives, forensics, etc.
- Proficient and expert experience working in Microsoft Office, CPCMS, PARS, PCIC, NCIC, E-file, etc.
- Prepare individual case files for specific courtrooms throughout the full Pre-Trial to Waiver Trial process by organizing secure documents, gathering discovery based on case type, and organizing necessary files each week for attorneys.
- Case types included simple assaults, manufacture/delivery of narcotics, robbery, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA08.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case/Report Documentation
- Legal documentation
- Medico-legal Investigative practices
- Case Management Systems
- Discovery Collection
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Organization and Project Management
- Evidence documentation
- Interview techniques
- Forensic photography
Certification
- ACOME Annual Death Investigations Training (2024)
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Certification (2024)
- Death Reporting for Medical Examiners/Coroners Certification (2024)
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 101 Certification Training, 06/01/22
- Mental Health First Aid Certification Training, Fall 2019-2022
Affiliations
- Delaware County Violent Death Review Board
- Delaware County Internal Safety Committee
- 77th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Gender Justice Conference, Presenter, 03/01/22, The Historical Weaponization of Black Women's Sexuality
Timeline
Forensic Investigator
Delaware County's Office of the Medical Examiner
05.2024 - Current
Major Trials & Extraditions Paralegal
District Attorney's Office of Philadelphia
10.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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