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Training
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JOY GAULT

Martin

Summary

Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in the criminal justice system through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Tennessee At Martin
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in providing police and community De-Escalation and Emergency Response Training through both classroom and immersive virtual simulation to help reduce the injury and death rates of citizen-police encounters.
  • Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
  • Managed multiple research projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.

CHILDCARE PROVIDER

The Hannah Family
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Promoted a safe and healthy home environment to two children, ages 1 and 5
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.

SERVER

Soul Fish Cafe
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Communicated proactively with customers and other employees
  • Responded to guest requests in a timely, professional, and friendly manner
  • Trained new employees in quality service and time management to ensure customer satisfaction.

CREW MEMBER

Baskin Robbins
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed serving, cleaning, and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from the management team.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science

The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN
12.2022

Skills

  • Strong communicator with experience in providing clear and effective instructions
  • Ability to work independently or as a collaborative leader with teams to effectively achieve goals
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Zoom teleconference
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Exceptional academic record in research and analysis

Leadership Experience

  • Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Mu Chapter, University of Tennessee- Martin, Martin, TN, Martin, TN, Director of Academic Achievement, 12/2021 - 12/2022, Judicial Chair, 12/2020 - 12/2021, Sunshine Chair, 12/2019 - 12/2020
  • Teaching Assistant, Juvenile Justice Course, University of Tennessee- Martin, Martin, TN, Martin, TN, 08/2021 - 12/2021, Collaborated with fellow assistant to act as communication bridge between students and professor, Successfully prepared and instructed two 50-minute lectures on juvenile probation and community-based corrections and community-based sanctions, Mentored students who missed significant class sessions due to COVID-19 to provide assistance with assignments to meet weekly course requirements, Instructed writing workshop for freshman criminal justice students
  • Mentor Collective, University of Tennessee- Martin, Martin, TN, Martin, TN, Mentor, 07/2020 - 04/2022

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Training

National Forensic Academy Collegiate Program, Oak Ridge, TN, Oak Ridge, TN, July 2022, Learned and applied forensic techniques to mock crime scenes, Learned how to collect and document crime scene evidence, Located, recovered, and identified human remains at Outdoor Training Facility, Instructed by experts including Dr. William Bass, Dr. Melissa Muendel, and Dr. Arpad Vass

Certification

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 01/23

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Tennessee At Martin
11.2023 - Current

CHILDCARE PROVIDER

The Hannah Family
05.2023 - 08.2023

SERVER

Soul Fish Cafe
05.2020 - 06.2022

CREW MEMBER

Baskin Robbins
12.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Tennessee At Martin

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science

The University of Tennessee - Martin
JOY GAULT