Donna Banks
Bloomington,IL
Summary
I am a self-motivated Illinois Licensed Court Reporter with 33 years of experience as a court reporter. I have excellent communication and organizational skills. I am highly knowledgeable with the Case Catalyst software program through Stenograph.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
Bloomington, IL
03.2011 - Current
- Operated stenographic machines with CaseCatalyst software to take testimony and other evidence presented in the courtroom.I
- Prepared official transcripts of court proceedings to meet Illinois laws and adhere to instructions from presiding judge.
- Compiled and duplicated transcripts for entry into official court records.
- Provided transcripts for appeals and to requesting attorneys and judges.
- Maintained and organized storage of files from court sessions.
Freelance Court Reporter
Self Employed Web
Peoria, Illinois
02.1992 - 03.2011
- Scheduled depositions and hearings.
- Traveled to designated location for depositions.
- Billed for transcripts prepared.
- Marked exhibits and attached to the transcript.
- Read back required testimony.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shorthand
Midstate College
Peoria, IL12-1991
Skills
- Court reporting duties
- Transcript Preparation
- Courtroom and Legal Procedures
- Punctual
- Editing and Proofreading
Certification
- Illinois certified shorthand reporter
- Computer proficiency certificate
- Realtime proficiency certificate
Timeline
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
03.2011 - Current
Freelance Court Reporter
Self Employed Web
02.1992 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shorthand
Midstate College