Accomplished leader with extensive experience in the Judicial Branch of the State of Minnesota. Skilled in team leadership and effective communication, I have successfully enhanced workflow efficiency and problem-solving capabilities, improving case processing accuracy. Demonstrates expertise in workflow efficiency, case processing accuracy, and team collaboration, consistently achieving operational excellence and high-performance standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Operations Lead Worker II
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
Anoka, MN
09.2021 - Current
Provides leadwork direction to lower-level staff within the assigned division—answers complex case-related and procedural questions, schedules assignments, coordinate workflow, and monitors workload and coverage
Communicate with management on work progress, personnel issues, and backlogs and assist staff in meeting performance standards
Serves as subject matter expert and resource for court operations staff, using advanced knowledge, expertise, and independent judgment to answer questions, address highly complex, unique and/or urgent case processing situations, and independently resolve problems with limited, conflicting, or no guidance
Leads, coordinates and/or participates in division/team meetings and trainings
Provides recommendations on workflow and process improvements; leads unit through change in conjunction with supervisor
Oversees the unit in the supervisor’s absence
Drafts and maintains procedural guidance and training manuals
Develops training plans and oversees staff training
Reviews and checks staff work and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines
Court Operations Lead Worker
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
Anoka, MN
11.2014 - 09.2021
Reviewing court clerical and/or financial work for accuracy and compliance
Serving as first contact for troubleshooting problems and assisting staff with the more complex or challenging case processing, financial work and customer service responsibilities
Scheduling work assignments and reassigning as necessary
Coordinates workflow and monitoring workload and coverage within the office
Drafting and maintaining procedural guides and training manuals for all job assignments
Provides training, feedback, and coaching on computer systems, case processing, and court procedures
Informs management of work progress and backlog and assists staff in meeting performance standards
Transmits information between management and staff and oversees the assigned division in the supervisor's absence
Running criminal history reports for civil name change cases
Returning public and stakeholder phone calls
Performing advanced clerical work, manually and electronically, on the MN Court Informational System (MNCIS) and related computer systems as needed in performing court clerical duties within the assigned division
Performing administrative office duties and courtroom duties as assigned in conjunction with Lead worker duties and providing backup whenever necessary
Senior Court Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
Anoka, MN
09.2002 - 11.2014
Performs independently the full scope of varied clerical court work relating to traffic violations case processing on the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS); reviews legal documents for completeness, adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with statutes and rules; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules and procedures
Customer service responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries both in person and on the phone regarding court process; assessing and receipting fines, restitution, and bail and reconciling daily receipting at the counter window; and managing court records
Performs courtroom clerical duties; prepares case files and forms for court; checks in customers and calls the calendar; sets court dates for next appearance; updates cases; prepares sentencing orders and enters disposition in case management system
Determines proper routing of complaints, petitions, and other filings; notifies parties
Images documents, determines appropriate security levels and accepts filing through the Electronic file and Serve System and eCharging
Education
Law Enforcement Degree -
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN
Skills
Effective communication and collaboration
Motivational attitude
Team leadership abilities
Dedicated Work Ethic
Effective Collaboration
Problem-solve and utilize critical thinking
Workflow coordination and process improvement
Accomplishments
Two-time recipient of the SPOT award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Court Operations Lead Worker II
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
09.2021 - Current
Court Operations Lead Worker
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
11.2014 - 09.2021
Senior Court Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA-Judicial Branch
09.2002 - 11.2014
Law Enforcement Degree -
Alexandria Technical College
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