Chiara Simone

Experience

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  Quince Orchard Highschool

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Every 15 Minutes Group Leader

  •Organized a car crash scene for an instructional film, wrote scripts, designed props•Facilitated and presented at a student body assembly•Participated in student retreat, attended lectures, and shared experiences

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  Department of Forensic Sciences

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Forensic Crime Scene Investigator

  Ride-along (4) with the forensic crime scene unit. During my time with the teams, I was able to observe many of the tools and techniques I had studied in a professional setting e.g., bloodstain pattern and crime scene analysis. I was also able to witness three active crime scene investigations: a homicide, shooting, and death due to overdose.

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  Barleys Backyard

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Hostess Server

  -Managed large two-story bar/eatery-Learned how to effectively engage with all manners of customers

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  Baltimore County Police Department

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Special Victims Unit

  -Provided administrative support to reevaluate and update previously halted or cold sexual assault cases for provision to MCASA (Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault) for subsequent victim contact.-Utilized Excel to file and catalog data from legacy cases (paper records) for storage and CODIS evaluation/matching.-Worked directly with Special Victim Cold Case investigators, gained hands-on experience in criminal investigation tools and techniques including utilization of DNA technology to resolve previously unsolved cases. Show less

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  Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Server

  -Successfully completed comprehensive training as a wine steward & server, in order to represent the company’s products.-Knowledgeably and professionally provides recommendations and expert service on both menu and wine pairings. -Provides exceptional and personal experience for members and guests ensures customer satisfaction and contributes to the development of new and repeat clientele.

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  HopeWorks of Howard County

  Apr 2023 - now

  Legal Advocate

  Legal Advocate for HopeWorks of Howard County’s Legal Department-Project Leader for HopeWorks Volunteer Legal Advocate Program-Active representative of HopeWorks Legal Department within the Howard County District Court •Observes the Domestic Violence: Peace and Protective Order Docket •Provides advocate accompaniment for clients during their hearings-Engages with survivors of domestic violence, interpersonal violence and/or sexual assault seeking legal services -Provides adequate legal information, emotional support and advocacy to those in need of legal services and referrals Show less