Diana Smith
School Counselor
Le Grand,California
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University of California, Merced
01.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative support to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) and extended leadership team.
- Coordinate events, onboard clerical staff, and handle purchasing, reimbursements, and interview coordination.
- Assist with general clerical duties and provide organizational support.
Identification Technician
Merced County Sheriff Department
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled Live Scans (fingerprint applicants, criminals and registrants) – entered into system, submitted to Department of Justice.
- Troubleshot live scan machines throughout the county.
- Worked with IT in order to solve developer and technical issues with our Live Scan program and our Mobile ID program.
- Performed jail audits and make sure all information was entered accurately into our LERMS system.
- Worked with all states regarding extraditions to and from other states.
- Handled deposits
- Other duties as assigned.
Community Service Technician
Merced County Sheriff Department
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled property and evidence – entered into system, placed barcodes and stored property and evidence.
- Picked up evidence from main station, substations, probation department and jails.
- Released evidence and/or safekeeping items to property owner.
- Purged evidence, safekeeping and/or found items when necessary.
- Worked closely with detectives regarding evidence in their case load.
- Picked up and/or dropped off evidence from/to DOJ Fresno and DOJ Ripon.
- Other duties as assigned.
Legal Secretary
Merced County District Attorney
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Handled domestic violence cases and spoke with victims of these cases.
- Worked on homicide, juvenile, gang and general felony cases.
- Input homicides, auto insurance fraud, and vehicle theft cases.
- Tasked throughout the years with training many of my coworkers and interns.
- Worked with many local and state law enforcement agencies, California Department of Corrections, (DOJ), State Attorney General's office, EMS, fire, and hospital agencies.
- Developed effective working relationships across all organizational lines.
- Created, managed, and maintained electronic and hardcopy files.
- Provided assistance in processing inquiries, legal notices, calendaring processes and procedures.
- Provided attorneys and legal staff with requested information on daily basis.
- Sent faxes, making, and copies for unit.
- Monitored, tracked, and updated status of attorneys' cases for approaching deadlines.
- Maintained records both electronically and via hard copy.
- Received, directed, and relayed telephone messages and fax messages.
- Scheduled appointments and immediately entered appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
- Communicated, interacted, and participated in team work in my unit.
- Handled information of highly sensitive and confidential nature.
- Transcribed and proofread materials from tapes and DVDs.
- Resolved conflicts and responded appropriately to complaints.
- Handled all telephone calls with good communication skills.
- Maintained all files and records in legible, accurate, organized manner.
- Provided general administrative, clerical and support services to clinical unit assigned.
- Maintained all law enforcement investigative files for office and provided security for files.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
Medical Records Assistant
Riggs Ambulance Service
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Worked with private attorneys as well as the District Attorney's office to provide patient records in the form of a Subpoena Duces Tecum to Merced County Superior Court.
- Worked with patients to provide their medical records to their attorney or to the patients themselves.
Legal Secretary
Merced County District Attorney
11.2006 - 12.2016
- Transcribed and proofread materials from tapes and DVDs.
- Handled information of highly sensitive and confidential nature.
- Worked well and cohesively with team of legal professionals.
- Communicated, interacted, and participated in team work on unit.
- Promoted effective work practices, worked as team member, and showed respect for co-workers.
- Provided assistance in processing inquiries, legal notices, calendaring processes and procedures.
- Maintained all law enforcement investigative files for office and provided security for files.
- Provided attorneys and legal staff with requested information on daily basis.
- Served as liaison on legal matters to governmental and non-governmental parties.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling with PPS
Fresno Pacific University
01.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Fresno Pacific University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
San Joaquin College of Law
03.2003 - 05.2004
Skills
- COMMUNICATION
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Empathize with others
- Active listener
- Team Collaboration
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Quick Learner
- Problem Solver
- Motivated/Energetic
- Punctual
- Fluent Spanish
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Bullying prevention
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- College preparation
- Social-emotional learning
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Individualized education programs
- Coping strategies
- Social and emotional health
- Diverse student populations
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Goal setting
Affiliations
- ASCA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Arts - School Counseling with PPS
Fresno Pacific University
01.2024 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant
University of California, Merced
01.2024 - Current
Identification Technician
Merced County Sheriff Department
05.2023 - 01.2024
Community Service Technician
Merced County Sheriff Department
11.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Fresno Pacific University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Merced College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Legal Secretary
Merced County District Attorney
06.2017 - 11.2022
Medical Records Assistant
Riggs Ambulance Service
01.2017 - 06.2017
Legal Secretary
Merced County District Attorney
11.2006 - 12.2016
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
San Joaquin College of Law
03.2003 - 05.2004
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