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Melissa Catone

East Providence, RI,RI

Summary

Extremely Organized Deputy Clerk 1 with over 16 years experience. Competent in all areas of courtroom procedure. Skilled in identifying problems quickly and initiating prompt, effective solutions. Aptitude for creating standard procedures conducive to improving productivity, quality and results. Capable of working independently while prioritizing workload, handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Energetic communicator: interact positively with others on all levels and backgrounds; establish relationships based on mutual respect. Talent in fostering enthusiasm in personnel; quick learner. Computer proficient.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Clerk 1

State of Rhode Island Judicial
11.2017 - Current

Maintain the daily Courtroom 8 Gun Calendar. Attend Sessions of the court and Web Ex on a daily basis. Experience with both Criminal and Civil Trials. Marking, recording and maintaining all exhibits. Efficient management of all court documents ensuring timely entry, scanning and preparation of judgments. The ability to be placed in any criminal courtroom. Familiar with the Formal and Special Cause Calendar. Successfully run the Criminal Office and complete all tasks as needed. Mentoring/Training fellow staff members on maintaining Calendars and Trials. Fluent with the Medical Malpractice Calendar. Strong Communication Skills with members of the bar, general public and fellow staff members.

Deputy Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
12.2012 - 11.2017

Courtroom Coverage on all criminal calendars and Trial Calendars 2012-2015. Assigned to the Criminal Office and responsible for all duties performed within that office. 2015 Assigned to Associate Justice Kristin E. Rodgers on the Courtroom 4 Calendar. 2016 Assigned to Associate Justice Kristin E. Rodgers on the Assisting Trial Calendar. Perform all duties necessary for the completion of Criminal Trials, Civil Trials and Medical Malpractice Trials.

Assistant Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
05.2012 - 12.2012

Successfully Trained on all Criminal Calendars and Trial Calendars. Courtroom Coverage for all 4 counties. Criminal Data Entry. Postponements, documents, Orders, violators, Pre-Arraignment, Arrainment, Continued on same, sentence removals, dispositions, waivers, Post Conviction etc. Assist with the Habeaus as needed.

General Operations Assistant

State of Rhode Island Judicial
06.2010 - 05.2012

Criminal Data Entry: Postponements, documents, violations, Pre-Arraignments, Arraignments, continued on same, sentence removals, deferred sentences, filed for a year, stayed sentencing, dispositions, trials, post conviction Relief, 48A's, waivers, P3's, affidavit of bail, modification of sentence, etc.

Switchboard coverage.

Records Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
01.2008 - 06.2010

Vault: Pulling Criminal and civil case files for Courtroom Clerks, switchboard, filing, records center, mail etc

Closing Supervisor

PHH Mortgage Corporation
05.2000 - 06.2007

Lead team of nine closing team members, two title review specialists and two team associates in successfully performing a variety of critical functions as related to compliance with requirements of multi-client, multi-state and multi-regulator business platform. Duties include: managing day-to-day volume. ensuring policy and procedures in accordance with state, federal and company guidelines; ensuring staff consistently produce high quality closing packages, HUD-1 settlement statement review and approval as well as timely funding of loans; mentoring/coaching staff with regard to new clients, new products programs and procedure changes; preparing materials and delivering new client presentations and training classes; evaluating team members; determining salary increases.

Education

Title Agent Qualifications

Palm Beach Community College
Boca Raton, FL

High School Diploma -

State of Florida
West Palm Beach

Skills

  • Policy Enforcement
  • Legal Terminology
  • Document Preparation
  • Calendar Management
  • Filing systems
  • Database entry
  • Schedule and calendar management

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination; Problem Solving and Decision Making; 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; Coaching for Results; Best Practices in Presentation Skills; Leadership development; Supervisory Coaching Seminar; Time Management Workshop; Change Management for Supervisors; Internal/External Customer Service; Exceptional Care

Timeline

Deputy Clerk 1

State of Rhode Island Judicial
11.2017 - Current

Deputy Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
12.2012 - 11.2017

Assistant Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
05.2012 - 12.2012

General Operations Assistant

State of Rhode Island Judicial
06.2010 - 05.2012

Records Clerk

State of Rhode Island Judicial
01.2008 - 06.2010

Closing Supervisor

PHH Mortgage Corporation
05.2000 - 06.2007

Title Agent Qualifications

Palm Beach Community College

High School Diploma -

State of Florida
Melissa Catone