Erika Dodson
Berea,United States
Summary
Experienced with case management within pretrial services. Utilizes analytical skills to assess and recommend appropriate pretrial actions. Knowledge of legal procedures and effective communication enhances collaborative efforts in legal environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program/Project Coordinator
Administrative Office of the Courts
Lexington, KY
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional project teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, tracking milestones and deadlines.
- Managed project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all team members.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
- Facilitated training sessions on project management software, increasing team competency and efficiency in task management.
Pretrial Services Specialist
Administrative Office of the Courts
Lexington, KY
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed high-volume workloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion and quality results.
- Ability to developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through exceptional service delivery.
- Contributed to the ongoing refinement of pretrial services policies and procedures by offering constructive feedback based on observations, experiences, and insights gained.
- Ensured accuracy of case files through meticulous record-keeping practices that maintained detailed documentation on defendant interactions, supervision activities, and compliance measures taken during the course of supervision.
- Assisted in reducing case processing time by conducting thorough interviews with defendants, gathering relevant information, and preparing concise reports for judicial officers.
- Contributed to positive outcomes in supervised cases through diligent monitoring of compliance with release conditions and timely reporting of potential violations.
- Improved communication between pretrial services staff and court personnel through effective collaboration and information sharing.
US Marshal Internship
United States Marshals Service
Lexington, KY
08.2023 - 12.2024
- job shadow the safe transportation of prisoners.
- learned about the importance of assigned protective missions to maintain a secure environment.
- observed court proceedings as an intern on various law enforcement tactics and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2021
High School Diploma -
Oakridge High School
Orlando, FL05-2008
Skills
- Courtroom etiquette
- Professionalism and ethics
- Client confidentiality
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Interviewing techniques
- Criminal justice procedures
- Attention to detail
- CJIS KSP certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
May 2023 - August 2023 completed internship with DOCJT in the basic training division with responsibilities including but not limited to oversight and participation of tactical response, DUI practical, criminalistics courses and law enforcement driving course .
Aug 2023- December 2023 After favorable completion of background investigation, internship was granted at USMS with opportunities oversee active shooter training as well as medical triage, federal court proceedings,deputy networking as well as inmate transfer procedures including airlift protocols.
Timeline
Pretrial Services Specialist
Administrative Office of the Courts
12.2024 - 05.2025
Program/Project Coordinator
Administrative Office of the Courts
05.2024 - Current
US Marshal Internship
United States Marshals Service
08.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Oakridge High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University