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FRANCES RAY
Official Court Reporter
Florence,SC
Summary
Hardworking stenographic official court reporter with twenty-seven years of experience with the South Carolina Judicial Department. Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) with honest work ethic, work well with others, dependable, and ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure. Committed to keeping abreast with new technology. Professional with strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills and committed to producing error-free work.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
South Carolina Judicial Department
Official court reporter
03.1996 - Current
Job overview
- Utilize stenotype verbatim record and digital audio, along with real-time, for recording of judicial proceedings, and read back when necessary
- Travel required
- Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Express Scribe Transcription Software
- Produce written transcripts with Eclipse real-time software
- Trained in digital electronic recording equipment
Q&A Court Reporting, Inc.
Transcription
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Transcribe depositions, court hearings, meetings, etc., from audio with Eclipse real-time software
- Edit and proofread court hearings, meetings, etc., for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, legal and specialized terminology
Q&A Court Reporting Services
Freelance reporter
01.1996 - 03.1996
Job overview
- Providing stenotype verbatim record including, but not limited to, depositions and court hearings
- Transcription of hearings
- Travel required.
Education
Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina
Associate Degree in Court Reporting from Court Reporting
12.1995
University Overview
Scholar's List
Student representative for the court reporting program
Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, South Carolina
Associate Degree in Secretarial Science
01.1982
University Overview
Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
Skills
- Accurately record court proceedings with stenotype Expression writer
- Proficient in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Proficient in legal terminology and various specialized terminology utilized in court
- Knowledgeable in legal procedures and court rules
- Use of Eclipse real-time software for transcription of court transcripts
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe in preparing reports
Affiliations
- Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), 1998, present
- National Court Reporters Association, 1996, present
References
The Honorable R. Ferrell Cothran, Jr.
3 West Keitt Street
Manning, South Carolina, 29102-0699
(803)460-3023
RCothranj@sccourts.org
James C. Campbell, Clerk of Court, Third Judicial Circuit
215 North Harvin Street
Sumter, South Carolina
(803) 436-2226
jacampbell@sumtercountysc.gov
Certification
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transcription
Q&A Court Reporting, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Official court reporter
South Carolina Judicial Department
03.1996 - Current
Freelance reporter
Q&A Court Reporting Services
01.1996 - 03.1996
Midlands Technical College
Associate Degree in Court Reporting from Court Reporting
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Associate Degree in Secretarial Science
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
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