DANIEL BETANCOURT
FRIENDSWOOD
Summary
Chief Deputy District Clerk with 17+ years of public-sector court administration and technology leadership. Applies expertise in case management systems (Odyssey, Jury 2KPlus), legal compliance, and reporting to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve data accuracy. Strong communicator and team leader who implements process improvements, provides end-user training and technical support, and seeks opportunities to enhance cross-department collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT CLERK
Galveston County District Clerk
Galveston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily functions of district clerk's office to ensure compliance and service quality.
- Engaged with stakeholders and presented elected official's positions at multiple county meetings.
- Oversaw case processing activities to ensure timely and consistent service delivery to stakeholders.
- Implemented policy updates that improved procedural compliance with statutes and local rules.
- Managed submission and accuracy of state reports to OCA and CJIS, reducing report errors.
- Collaborated with County Elected Officials to resolve interoffice issues and improve cross-department workflows.
- Cultivated a respectful workplace culture, promoting teamwork and enhancing employee morale across the Clerk's office.
- Implemented streamlined processes for state report submissions, ensuring timely compliance and reducing errors significantly.
- Reviewed and interpreted local regulations to align office operations with legal standards, mitigating compliance risks effectively.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for the District Clerk''s office.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation affecting district courts through continuous professional development opportunities.
ODYSSEY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Brazoria County Information Systems
Angleton, TX
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided end-user training and technical support.
- Collaborated with Clerk's Offices and IT teams to translate regulatory changes into system requirements and documentation.
- Investigated new ways to implement e-signatures of Indictments with District Clerk
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR
Galveston County District Clerk
Galveston, TX
01.2008 - 04.2023
- Managed Odyssey and Jury 2KPlus configurations to ensure statutory compliance and reduce errors significantly.
- Trained court staff on new systems, improving case processing speed with measurable results.
- Streamlined district court reporting to the Office of Court Administration, enhancing data accuracy.
- Led cross-department meetings to standardize processes, producing measurable improvements in workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined case management workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with county regulations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
College of Biblical Studies
Houston, TXSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Technology
- Self-starter
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Analysis
- Technical Support
- System Maintenance
- Legal Compliance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Data entry proficiency
Timeline
CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT CLERK
Galveston County District Clerk
08.2023 - Current
ODYSSEY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Brazoria County Information Systems
04.2023 - 08.2023
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR
Galveston County District Clerk
01.2008 - 04.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
College of Biblical Studies