Richard Frank

7900 NW 18th Court Margate, Florida 33063 Cell- (954) 290-6972 Email: richardfrank@mail.usf.edu

Education The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Aug 2014-Dec 2014

Participated in group seminars involving an array of topics including: forensic psychology and the Middle East. Met with the aides of Florida State Representative Ted Deutche to discuss policies aimed to combat against

human trafficking and the promotion of human rights.

University of South Florida Bachelor of Arts in Criminology August 2014 Relevant courses taken: International Relations, Substantive Criminal Law, Research Methods in Criminology,

Victimology, Public Policy, Public Administration and Behavioral Pharmacology. Inducted into the National Honor Society for Social Sciences, Pi Gamma Mu.

Employment Mattress Marshals Inc. Customer Service Technician Coral Springs, FL Feb 2015-Present

Handle customer service claims over the phone for various mattress manufacturers. Review warranty reports submitted by customers to ensure they have been done correctly.

Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender Intern Investigator Rockville, Maryland Sept 2014-Dec 2014 Conducted interviews with witnesses and victims to gather facts and information for attorneys. Investigated crime scenes and documented findings through detailed reports and photography. Prepared crime scene maps that showed area of where crimes took place. Two maps were used in trial. Researched data bases to find a client’s medical records, criminal history and financial records. Reviewed thousands of documents in evidence discoveries to assist attorneys with creating defense strategies. Traveled with attorneys to correctional facilities to assist in the interview process of their clients. Served subpoenas for the purposes of retrieving video surveillance footage, audio of 911 recordings and to

ensure that witnesses showed up to trial to give their testimonies.

General Nutrition Center Nutrition Specialist Tampa, FL and Washington, D.C. April 2013-Dec 2014 Learned in depth the extent to which various proteins, stimulants, and herbal extracts impact the cognitive

functions of the human body. The knowledge was used to assist customers with their dietary needs.

Extra-Curricular Involvement Civic Engagement Project for Victims of Human Trafficking Washington, D.C. Aug 2014-Dec 2014

Met with employees from various law enforcement and human rights agencies around Washington, D.C. Worked directly with a non-profit agency called F.A.I.R. Girls, which is a Washington, D.C. based organization. Provided assistance in the development of life-skills to 40 victims within the F.A.I.R. Girls organization.

Undergraduate Research at the University of South Florida Tampa, FL Jan 2014-May 2014 Assisted in the identification of on-going and emerging patterns and trends of prescription drug abuse

that lead to the use of street level drugs. Created spread sheets, trend charts and reports to develop logical conclusions based on the data.

Skills Computers- Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook). Language- Studied Spanish as a second language.