Business Résumé

STEPHEN A. SHAFFER
102 Nicholl Avenue, Pt. Richmond, CA 94801-3921
1.510.232.1315 (voice), 1.909.363.7716 (fax)
sshaffer@microdataware.com


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OBJECTIVE

A partnership or management position in an expanding research and development laboratory applying my skills in microscopy, information management, and business development

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Extensive experience in conducting, training, and managing analytical microscopy in forensic, environmental, and consulting laboratories
  • Thorough knowledge of electronic information management and publishing, text and image databases, and internet technologies
  • Accomplished in the development of new analytical divisions and whole laboratories, from planning and construction through personnel recruitment, training, and management
  • Committed to the development and support of those under my supervision as the most effective avenue to individual and organizational success

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

WORK HISTORY

1992 - Present      President, MicroDataware, Hayward CA
1994 - Present      Lecturer in Forensic Microscopy for California Criminalistics Institute at the Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, Sacramento, CA
1994      Lecturer in Forensic Microscopy for the University of California, Berkeley, CA
1986-1991      Founder and President of Forensic Analytical Specialties, Inc., (Hayward, CA) and Forensic Analytical Specialties - Southwest, Inc. (Rancho Dominguez, CA)
1984-1986      Consulting Forensic Scientist with the Institute of Forensic Sciences Criminalistics Laboratory in Oakland, CA
1982-1984      Founder and owner of San Joaquin Microscopy, a small business enterprise engaged in contract microscopy analysis and research in Fresno, CA
1978-1984      Criminalist I - III with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, Fresno, CA

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science, Criminalistics, University of California Berkeley, 1975
  • Graduate Studies in Forensic Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1975-1977 with course work and research in chemistry, geology, materials science, optical and electron microscopy, electron and x-ray diffraction
  • Numerous post-graduate, intensive courses in microscopy, forensic science, laboratory management, and other topics, 1978 to present

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • California Association of Criminalists (CAC), Member, 1978 - Present, Training Resources Committee Chairman, 1980 - 1981, Secretary and Member of the Board of Directors, 1984 - 1986
  • The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Provisional Member, 1984 - 1995

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