Carla Stevens
Denver,CO
Summary
Well-known for being hands-on with high energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Excellent communicator with focus on results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Jury Assistant
US Federal Courts
Denver, Colorado
09.2021 - Current
- Performed duties relating to master wheel refill and grand jury selection. Monitored and recorded jury questionnaire process, juror attendance and selection. Provided support and assistance to jurors during their service.
- Prepared and mailed summons notices and forms. Processed payments and reimbursements for jurors; prepared attendance certificates. Processed returned summons.
- Manage monthly pool with over 800 jurors.
- Operated court's JMS and e-juror component of JMS and other automated systems.
- Maintained and updated inbound and outbound telephone calls through use of interactive voice response system.
- Worked with chambers staff, clerk's office, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Attorney's Office and other groups to ensure smooth operation of high-profile jury trials.
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
Golden, Colorado
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials. Primarily criminal and traffic cases.
- Managed courtroom docket with over 100 cases for the afternoon in duty. Typical dockets of 60-80 cases per day in division.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- Assisted with training and mentoring new employees.
- Created training and notebooks on how to work from home during Covid-19.
- Operated two courtroom simultaneously from office via Teams and Webex.
- Recognized by judicial officers and co-workers as highly competent dedicated performer and leader. Achieved Top Performer awards,
Owner
Giovanni's Italian Bakery & Cafe
Lakewood, Colorado
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Negotiated lease, created floor plan and design, obtained required permits and licenses, programmed Clover machine with menu, pricing, and inventory. Hired, trained, terminated employees, lead team meetings, cross trained employees front of house and back of house, reconciled drawer and disbursed tips, ordered food and beverages, petitioned for and received liquor license, hosted large parties, advertising and networking, daily specials, supervised crew of 10, donated to various community events, provided free food to Federal workers during shut down.
- Parted ways with business partner, assisted in all aspects of terminating lease and finding new tenant for space.
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
Golden, Colorado
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials. Primarily domestic, Juvenile, Detentions, Truancy, and D&N cases. Handles dockets with over 40 cases for morning docket.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- Assisted with streamlining procedures, using record keys, helped train JPOD.
Specialist
State Of Colorado
Golden, Colorado
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervised 3.5 staff to be axillary clerk's for County Court handling traffic and criminal cases.
- Trained and mentored new employees. Established expectations, checked work product, assisted in developing new procedures, monitored staff schedules, approved leave.
- Monitored payments waived and refunded for Probation. Monitored mistakes and corrections, came up with basic training of how to waive/refund probation fees.
- Distributed monthly reports.
- Completed annual reviews.
- Started Fun Committee to help network with other employees and other floors of court. Provided games, lunches, holiday parties, scavenger hunts, prizes.
- Provided assistance to District Court and Clerk's Office.
Supervisor I
State Of Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Supervised 10 employees.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
Golden, Colorado
10.1990 - 10.2012
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials. Primarily criminal, traffic and civil cases.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- During this time frame worked with Judge KJ Moore traffic, criminal, and civil docket, Judge Olson (who retired) traffic, criminal, and civil docket, Magistrate Vance traffic, and civil docket, Magistrate Mueller- civil docket. First job with Jefferson County was in records, filing, and mailroom, after 6 months was promoted to front counter. Was promoted to work with Magistrate Mueller shortly after.
- Learned 4 different computer programs, helped with tips and tricks on how to do things faster.
- During 30 plus years, maintained mandatory trainings, and various trainings applied to current work procedures.
Owner
Giovanni's Italian Cafe
Lakewood, Colorado
04.2008 - 11.2010
- Established same duties as previously mentioned with Giovanni's Italian Bakery & Cafe.
- Supervised crew of 15-20.
- Sold business.
- Had 1 other Giovanni's Italian Cafe, unfortunately that space caught on fire 4 months after opening. Supervised crew of 8. No liquor license.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden High School
Golden, CO05.1990
Skills
- Schedule and calendar management
- Document control
- Operations support
- Expert in Eclipse and JPOD, Outlook, Word, and basic knowledge of Excel, Teams, and Webex
- Very organized and productive, prioritizing and accurately executing multiple tasks in demanding, deadline-centered environment Proactive problem-solving skills with solid ability to streamline procedures
- Excellent customer service, reliable, flexible, and approachable
Timeline
Jury Assistant
US Federal Courts
09.2021 - Current
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
02.2019 - 09.2021
Owner
Giovanni's Italian Bakery & Cafe
09.2018 - 01.2020
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
05.2015 - 02.2019
Specialist
State Of Colorado
04.2013 - 05.2015
Supervisor I
State Of Colorado
10.2012 - 04.2013
Owner
Giovanni's Italian Cafe
04.2008 - 11.2010
Court Judicial Assistant
State Of Colorado
10.1990 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Golden High School