FOSHIA DOTSON
Fresno,CA
Summary
Adept at navigating high-stress environments, I honed my crisis intervention and interpersonal skills at the Fresno County District Attorney's Office. My background includes streamlining operations for Pathways Advisory Group and enhancing safety protocols in correctional facilities, demonstrating a blend of strong analytical abilities and effective communication, leading to improved office efficiency and team cohesion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
Fresno, CA
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Provides office technical support to assigned attorneys, including answering phones, maintaining a court calendar, drafting letters, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and keeping the office organized.
- Assists in preparing legal documents, including subpoenas, legal briefs, motions, memorandums, opinions, appeals, witness lists, complex writs, legal letters, and jury instructions.
- Updates and maintains case status logs, and a calendar of court appearances; keeps attorneys and administrators informed of progress.
- Composes and edits legal correspondence; reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to legal protocols.
- Operates modern office equipment, including personal computers, printers, multiline telephones, multifunction copy machines, scanners, fax machines, calculators, and other equipment.
- Assists attorneys and other legal staff on special projects, as needed.
Operations Assistant
Pathways Advisory Group, Inc.
Fresno, CA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Run day-to-day operations of the firm, such as opening and closing new accounts for clients, trading, scanning and printing documents, preparing paperwork for meetings, answering phone calls, and greeting clients.
Correctional Officer
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Fresno, CA
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Booked new inmates into the facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions, and determined inmate work assignments.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Addressed inquiries from the general public, other staff, inmates, and visitors to resolve concerns.
Youth Service Worker
Children's Home of Stockton
Stockton, CA
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Encouraged youth clients to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments, such as therapy sessions, medical appointments, and social outings.
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine the causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno05.2015
Skills
- Safety and security
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Goal-driven
- Fast learner
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
12.2022 - 10.2023
Operations Assistant
Pathways Advisory Group, Inc.
10.2021 - 12.2022
Correctional Officer
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
07.2016 - 10.2021
Youth Service Worker
Children's Home of Stockton
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University, Fresno
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