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Kollin Casarez

Austin,TX

Summary

AAERT-certified Digital Court Reporter with 3 years of experience covering legal proceedings across Texas—both in person and remotely. Skilled in producing accurate transcripts under pressure, managing tight deadlines, and traveling for on-site assignments. Experienced in training new reporters and working collaboratively with legal professionals. Strong interpersonal skills, time management, and attention to detail ensure professionalism in every setting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Court Reporter

Planet Depos
08.2022 - Current
  • Swear in witnesses to testify under oath
  • Utilize audio, visual devices, and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts
  • Conduct transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings
  • Train and mentor new personnel
  • Manage high stress client while mitigating issues on job sites
  • Note conversations and activities in shorthand for later conversion to full text
  • Mark exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporate into prepared transcripts
  • Work closely and communicate regularly with clients
  • Produced videos according to client specifications

Office Administrator

Austin Generator Service
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Created a professional welcoming atmosphere for customers and staff, filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing. Supported customer service and administrative functions, managed project timelines, deadlines, and budget. Worked cross-functionally with other departments to ensure organizational objectives were met.

Customer Service Representative

Spectrum
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Tasked with tech support and customer service role. Transitioned into a sales role after a year which enhanced experience in customer service, communication and generating revenue for the business.

Audio Visual Technician

Rhino Staging
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Duties included helping to set up and run live seminars and concerts. In addition, I helped set up audio equipment, video equipment, lights, and any other essential equipment needed for live shows.

Assistant Manager

Game stop
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed and trained employees, created schedules, offered hands-on assistance to customers, conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees, maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Audio Production

Art Institute of Austin
Austin, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Leading by example
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Courtroom and legal procedures
  • Short hand reporting
  • Memorization and recall
  • Travel coordination
  • Ethical and Sound judgment
  • Legal terminology
  • Active listening
  • Providing technical support and guidance
  • Confidentiality and data security
  • Multitasking during live proceedings
  • Additional Technical Skills include Microsoft Office Suite, file management, audio editing and playback tools standards, Zoom, Teams and Webex Proficiency

Certification

CER - Certified Electronic Reporter

Texas Certified Notary Public

Maryland Certified Notary Public


Timeline

Digital Court Reporter

Planet Depos
08.2022 - Current

Office Administrator

Austin Generator Service
11.2021 - 08.2022

Customer Service Representative

Spectrum
10.2020 - 11.2021

Audio Visual Technician

Rhino Staging
04.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager

Game stop
08.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Audio Production

Art Institute of Austin