Kiana Tucker
Nottoway
Summary
Detail-oriented Biological Science Graduate Student with a B.S. in Science and Forensic Science. Skilled in interdisciplinary research, data analysis, and technical documentation across biology, chemistry, and forensic disciplines. Committed to applying laboratory expertise to scientific investigations and advancing knowledge in biology and forensic science.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Technician (Regulatory & Data Operations)
Department of Motor Vehicles
Richmond
11.2022 - Current
- Audit and validate regulatory documentation across 65+ regional offices, ensuring compliance and data accuracy
- Managed high-volume data entry and verification processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability of information
- Contributed to process consistency by adhering to compliance protocols and implementing quality control procedures
- Setting up Vendor Payment information and ensuring compliance and data are consistent before delivery
- Utilize Excel to track, analyze, and report data trends to leadership
- Scanning and auditing documents while maintaining confidential records and structured digital filing systems
- Coordinated special projects, providing operational support to the program director to achieve program goals.
- Executed physical tasks involving the movement of items weighing up to 75 pounds for operational needs.
Soccer Coach /Front Desk Clerk
Sports Center of Richmond
Richmond
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Coordinated participant registration, scheduling, and communications to ensure smooth operations in fast-paced environment
- Teaching physical, social, and emotional skills while supporting everyone’s backgrounds and culture
- Hosting and coaching birthday parties while serving food, regular/alcoholic beverages and promoting a safe, fun, and carefree environment
- Hosted and coached birthday parties while serving food and beverages, creating a safe and enjoyable experience for clients
- Facilitated client interactions to ensure a positive experience and effective communication.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient daily operations
- Carrying up to 75 pounds of equipment to and from different fields as well as setting up
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Virginia Union University
Richmond , VA 07.2025 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Professional Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond , VA 08.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
- Laboratory: Biological Laboratory Techniques Chemistry Laboratory Techniques Microscopy Quantitative Analysis Experimental Methods Scientific documentation practices
- Forensic: Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection and Documentation Forensic Microscopy Forensic Entomology Firearms Analysis Forensic Evidence Interpretation
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Research & Data: Research Methodology Interdisciplinary Research Statistical Analysis Data interpretation Scientific Literature Review Critical Thinking
- Professional: Scientific Communication Technical Writing Research reporting Problem Solving Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Locations
- Primary, Nottoway, VA
- Secondary, Richmond, VA
Additional Interests
- Primary, Nottoway, VA
- Secondary, Richmond, VA
Research
- Primary, Nottoway, VA
- Secondary, Richmond, VA
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Master of Science - Biology
Virginia Union University
07.2025 - 09.2026
Program Technician (Regulatory & Data Operations)
Department of Motor Vehicles
11.2022 - Current
Soccer Coach /Front Desk Clerk
Sports Center of Richmond
09.2021 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Professional Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2020 - 12.2024