History of contributing to Ville Platte City Court efficiency through skilled clerical support. Well-versed in issuing summons, subpoenas, and warrants, collecting fees and producing reports and correspondence. Excellent organizational, multitasking and conflict management skills.
Skills
Docket management
Legal terminology
Document preparation
Strong listening and communication skills
Integrity
Organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word
Court Proceedings
Attention to details
Time management
Fluent in American Sign Language
Work History
Deputy Clerk of Court, 01/2002 - Current Rock County – Janesville, WI,
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called for arraignment, probation hearing, and trial
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Take detail notes and operate digital recording equipment during court proceedings.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary record defendants pleas.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Disposition, manage case files, and prepare court minutes
Prepare daily/monthly financial distribution and receipts reports
Assist with payment arrangements and the collection of court fees.
Used Public Safety Software (PTS) to prepare dockets or calendars of cases.
Operate office machines and equipments such as computer, typewriter, adding machines, copy and fax machine
Respond to inquiries from the public regarding court procedures and general information.
Prepare documents related to processing traffic, criminal, juvenile, probation, summons, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Maintain good communication with jail division concerning inmates scheduled court dates.
Answer heavy call volumes Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephones calls, filing court documents, or maintain office supplies or equipment.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by the clerks' office.
Answered high volume of calls daily, take messages and transfer calls to appropriate colleagues.
Police Officer, 01/1999 - 01/2002 City Of Westerville – Westerville, OH,
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Providing public service and creating trusting relationships in the community.
Conduct driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints to promote road safety.
Assist in safe evacuations of the public, during dangerous or hazardous situations.
Interrogation of suspects when necessary to obtain information Conduct accident investigations and interview victims and witnesses.
Participate in escorts of funeral procession.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss ways to reduce crime.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in emergencies.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine course of action.
Issued traffic citations for violations of traffic laws.
Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Worked with investigations team to surveillance and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
Communications Officer, 01/1993 - 01/1999 City Of Palm Bay – Palm Bay, FL,
Answered high volume 911 calls using computerized dispatch software system for routing to appropriate responders such as police, fire department, and emergency medical services.
Listened carefully to each caller, asking vital questions and worked hard to keep caller calm in very stressful situations.
Provided in-depth information to first responders enroute to emergencies in order to prepare them for diverse situations.
Surveillance operator of inmates during outdoor exercise
Maintain access to, and security of highly sensitive material
Prepare and maintain accurate record and logs of all radio transmission
Enter, update, and retrieve information from teletype networks and computerized data systems regarding such things and wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration and stolen vehicles.
Monitor and enter information concerning person, places, or things using NCIC.
Certified to administer and direct callers in administering CPR.
Transitioned from periods of inactivity to immediate stress and intensity with exceptional accuracy and alertness.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice , Expected in 12/2019 - Louisiana State University At Alexandria - Alexandria, LA, GPA:
Associate of Arts: Social Science, Expected in 05/2017 - Louisiana State University At Eunice - Eunice, LA, GPA:
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice,, Expected in 05/2017 - Louisiana State University At Eunice - Eunice, LA, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1988 - Ville Platte High School - Ville Platte, LA, GPA:
Honors and Awards
August 2014-Chancellor's List-Honored-4.0-3.5 GPA
April 2015- Honored-4.0-3.5 GPA
May 2017-Graduated-3.1 GPA-Double major-Associate in Criminal Justice and Social Science
April 2019-ArtSpark Grant Recipient (Evangeline Parish)-Made possible by Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) and Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA).
Certifications
Certified Digital Reporter, Louisiana Clerk's Association -Expire 12/31/2021
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