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Amanda DeCesare

Cape Coral

Summary

Experienced with accurately capturing and transcribing court proceedings. Utilizes strong typing and listening skills to ensure precise and timely documentation. Knowledge of legal terminology and courtroom procedures, ensuring reliable and confidential records.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Court Reporter (DCR)

AOC/State of Florida
Fort Myers, FL
03.2024 - Current

-Responsible for accurately capturing the record of court proceedings

-Appeals processing

-Media Requests

-Working and interacting with the general public, attorneys, law enforcement, Judges, and other judicial/courthouse staff.

-Utilized digital recording software to capture and store audio files for timely access

-Assisted with training new staff on equipment usage and office procedures

-Responsible for keeping daily accurate statistics of Judge's time on the bench

-Handling confidential and sensitive information

Court Monitor

State of Connecticut
New Haven, CT
03.2022 - 02.2024

-Responsible for accurately capturing the record in the courtroom in order to transcribe court proceedings in a timely fashion

-Interacting with Judges, other court staff, law enforcement officers, marshals, and the general public

-Transcribing court proceedings for Judges, attorneys, and the general public

-Responsible for handling payment for transcripts

-Monitored court proceedings to ensure compliance with legal standards and procedures

Digital Court Reporter (DCR)

AOC/State of Florida
Fort Myers, FL
09.2013 - 02.2021

-Responsible for accurately capturing the record of court proceedings

-Appeals processing

-Media Requests

-Working and interacting with the general public, attorneys, law enforcement, Judges, security, and other judicial court staff.

-Utilized digital recording software to capture and store audio files for timely access

-Assisted with training new staff on equipment usage and office procedures

-Responsible for keeping daily accurate statistics of court proceedings

-Handling confidential and sensitive information

-Managed digital recording systems to capture audio evidence and courtroom interactions efficiently

Education

Master of Science - Criminology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Courtroom etiquette
  • Proficient in Excel, Outlook, & Microsoft Word
  • Performs administrative tasks including, but not limited to, processing appellate paperwork, making copies of court proceedings CD's as requested, and preparing and maintaining statistical data associated with court reporting
  • Fast typing speed (CWPM 70)
  • Attends professional workshops or seminars to improve professional skills

Certification

National Center for State Courts Certifications

-Accountability and Court Performance

-Workforce Management

-Leadership

-Budget & Fiscal Management

(currently enrolled to complete Caseflow & Workflow Management, Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts, and Project Management for Courts which will result in a CRM certification in October)

Timeline

Digital Court Reporter (DCR)

AOC/State of Florida
03.2024 - Current

Court Monitor

State of Connecticut
03.2022 - 02.2024

Digital Court Reporter (DCR)

AOC/State of Florida
09.2013 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Criminology

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Florida Gulf Coast University