Michael Nicholson

Experience

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  Fairfax County Police

  Jul 1990 - Sept 2017

  Certified forensic artist trained in hand sketch composite drawings. Skills also include 3D facial reconstruction (on the human skull) and via overlay. Certified as expert witness and able to testify in court cases related to art work rendered. History of successful composites resulting in suspect capture and prosecution. Public Safety diver tasked with retrieving submerged evidence, heavy lift and human body recoveries in all conditons. Underwater crime scene technician specializing in homicide by drowning cases. Side scan sonar operator and boat captain during dive operations. Scene manager and mission coordinator for large scale recoveries. Lead certified commercial vehicle inspector. Conducts vehicle inspections, mobile weight enforcement, highway drug interdiction. Certifications in Hazardous Materials Transportation, Motor Coach, Cargo Tank through Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Conducts commercial vehicle safety training for the hauling industry.

  • Forensic Artist

    Apr 1996 - Sept 2017

  • Underwater Search and Recovery Diver

    Jul 1995 - Sept 2017

  • Motor Carrier Safety

    Jul 1990 - Sept 2017
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  Motorcycle Riding Concepts

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2018

  President

  President / Owner / Partner-overseeing, guiding instructional school teaching motorcycle riding. Supervises implementation of Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Harley Davidson Rider Academy programs. Helps develop, proprietary advanced, expert and individual rider training.

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  Washington Capitals

  Feb 2012 - now

  Volunteer

  Goal tender. NHL rostered EBUG 2016-2018 seasons. Assist injured / conditioning players with specified on-ice practices and drills.

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  Virginia Marine Police

  Nov 2017 - now

  Conservation Officer