Highly efficient and well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Reliable
Loyal
Punctual
Respectful
Dependable
Hard working
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Court Coordinator
235th District Court, Cooke County
08.2023 - Current
Coordinated case management processes to enhance court efficiency and service delivery.
Developed and maintained scheduling systems for court hearings and related activities.
Facilitated communication between judges, attorneys, and court personnel to ensure procedural adherence.
Implemented process improvements that reduced delays in case processing and improved workflow.
Oversaw record-keeping practices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and accessibility of court documents.
Managed procurement of supplies and resources essential for daily court functions and operations.
Maintains docket of upcoming hearings, pleas, revocations, appointments, and trials. Both Civil ande Criminal.
Docket management: preparing weekly dockets and daily dockets.
Assisting the Judge with administrative and non-judicial matters.
Monitoring and managing court activities at the Judges direction.
Providing procedural information to people but not legal advice.
Checks Attorney Fee Vouchers for accuracy.
Checks Jail Roster for new arrests and defendants charges.
Emails dockets, notice of settings, and first scheduling conference letters.
Pulls files for the next days hearings on the docket.
Prepare Court Appointed Attorney letters
Works closely with attorneys, probation, Jail, Sheriff's Office, District Clerk's Office and District Attorneys Office,.
Prepares Orders at the Judges direction.
Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
Talks to potential jurors asking for postponement.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
Checks Efile and Netdata, forwards documents to Judge for consideration.
Assisted Court Coordinator with special tasks on daily basis.
Supports District Judge in any matter she sees fit.
Drafted correspondence and legal documents, maintaining compliance with procedural standards.
Assisted in the preparation of trial materials, enhancing readiness for court proceedings.
Prepared drafts of forms, letters and orders
for District Judge.
Deputy Clerk
Cooke County District Clerk
09.2020 - 08.2023
Scan and index legal documents and verified submittal on Efile and Netdata to Clerk's office for Judge's signature and execution to comply with law.
Maintain case management for District Clerk's Office. We maintain Civil, Criminal, Family law and Passports,
Prepares bill of cost, citations, writs, warrants.
Maintains good working relationships with co-workers, other county offices and attorneys.
Balances cash drawer every day, takes cash, check and credit card payments for civil, criminal and passport fees. Balances criminal fees when Chief Deputy is absent.
Responds to in-person, telephone and email requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
Proficient in microsoft, adobe and
Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
Performed routine data entry or document management.
Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
Proficient in microsoft word, excel, netdata, efile and adobe.
Administrative Assistant
Montague County Commissioners Office
02.2014 - 02.2018
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Scheduled office meetings and appointments for commissioners.
Sorted and distributed office mail.
Processed, scanned and prepared invoices for payment.
Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Assisted Commissioners and prepared monthly reports and invoices for the Texas Department of Transportation Certz grant.
Supported Commissioners before and during Commissioners Court.
Worked closely with other elected officials, county employees and constituents.
Chief Deputy Clerk
Montague County Clerks Office
08.2001 - 02.2014
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Issue birth, death certificates and marriage licenses.
Prepared warrants, citations, letters of testamentary, letters of guardianship,
Collect fees for criminal, civil, and probate court costs, real records, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses fees.
Prepare reports for Auditor.
Balanced and maintained records for County Clerk trust account.
Prepare CJIS reports for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and for Texas Department of Public Safety.
Record, scan, index and compare real records, birth, death, marriage, probate and civil records and commissioner court minutes.
Perform County Clerk duties when County Clerk is out of the office.
Taking and preparing minutes of the Commissioners Court when Clerk is absent.
Attend court when necessary,
Operated voting tabulating machine and computer on election days and early voting.
Deputy Clerk
Montague County Tax Office
09.1996 - 08.2001
Processed Automobile titles and registration.
Collected County Taxes.
Assisted in Voter registration.
Troubleshooted vehicle title and registration records.
Worked closely with Texas Department of Transportation.
Greet and help public, car dealers with titles, registration, voter and county tax issues.
Ordered License plates and stickers.
Answer phones and processed mail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joshua High School
Joshua, TX
05.1984
Skills
Investigating Variances
Outgoing Mail Preparation
Record Sorting and Filing
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Spreadsheet Development
Professional Correspondence
Court Hearings
Stocking and Replenishing
Data Entry and 10-Key
Office Supply Management
Confidential Data Protection
Clerical Support
Courtroom Procedures
File and Database Management
Mail Processing
Critical Thinking
Schedule Management
Data Gathering
References
Professional:
Glenda Henson, Former Montague County Clerk, (940) 841-0367
Bob Langford, Montague County Commissioner Pct 4, (940) 531-0380
Mark Murphey, Montague County Commissioner Pct 3, (940) 841-3129
Honorable Jack McGaughey, 97th District Judge, (940) 894-2066
Personal:
Kristal Ferguson, owner of Red River Station Hotel, (940) 867-6180
Amanda Cunningham, 97th District Court Coordinator, (940) 894-2066
Trisha Tettleton, Retired Bank Officer, (940) 841-1939
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