Celene Lizaola

Legal Clerk II
• Prepare and process a variety of legal documents that range from the completion of Complaints, Information, Motions, Subpoenas, and related documents to preparing Jury Trial packets for the Prosecution Unit
• Responsible for three to five special prosecution assignments including but not limited to, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Gang, Juvenile and Petition for Resentence
• Managed criminal cases and witness records, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
• Obtains sensitive materials such as medical records and case evidence, including but not limited to photos, videos, and audio.
• Maintains Attorney scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
• Developed positive working relationship with courts, witnesses, law enforcement members and attorneys
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
• Worked closely with 25 Attorneys with an emphasis on Special Prosecution

Certified Forensic Interviewer
• Certified through the Child Forensic Interview Training for California (CFIT) presented by the Center for Innovation and Resources, Inc.
• Completed 10 interviews for the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and monitored 15 interviews
• Gathered statements from interviews of witnesses and victims of criminal cases to help develop strong criminal cases
• Developed strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies for networking purposes.

• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with businesses
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate while increasing sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
• Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
• Placed orders for new supplies based on custom orders, established needs and special circumstances.

• Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands
• Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within
• Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns
• Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels
• Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on proper food management
• Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets
• Set schedules for 15 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours
• Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock, dry goods and equipment
• Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.