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Education
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Certification
Personal Interests
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Leslie Smith

Leslie Smith

Closed Captioner
Wolfforth,TX

Summary

Dedicated closed captioner with exceptional attention to detail, achieving over 98% accuracy while delivering realtime captions for a variety of live events. Adept at maintaining industry-specific terminology and committed to providing the most accurate and readable captions for the end user.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Closed Captioner

Vitac
01.2008 - 08.2024
  • Exceeded industry standards by captioning live events up to 300 wpm with 98%+ accuracy, delivering clear and concise captions of spoken content.
  • Constant maintenance of stenography dictionary including industry-specific terminology, all US cities, street names, elected officials, etc., to provide the most accurate captions with exceptional readability for the end user.
  • Provided realtime captions for live events such as sports, official hearings, live news across the US, city council meetings, conferences, business and educational Zoom meetings, etc., ensuring seamless communication access for all viewers and attendees.
  • Received positive feedback from clients and company leadership due to accuracy in captions, as well as the ability to stay on air for hours at a time without break to cover national emergencies.

Court Reporter

Stewart Richardson & Associates
05.2004 - 11.2007
  • Captioned depositions, court proceedings and other official procedures using advanced stenographic equipment to ensure the highest accuracy and detail to spoken dialogue.
  • Transcribed legal proceedings with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, producing timely and precise transcripts for legal documentation.
  • Managed and organized transcripts and case files, allowing for immediate accessibility to records during hearings and later for archiving purposes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of legal and medical terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of verbatim captions.
  • Collaborated with office staff and legal professionals to ensure organized and timely access to accurate transcripts and official records.
  • Reviewed transcripts for accuracy in grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal standards.

CART Provider

University Of North Texas
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Provided Communication Access Realtime Translation services for hearing impaired students
  • Assisted special needs students in arriving at the correct classroom and getting set up and comfortable
  • Provided immediate transcripts of classroom teaching and environment, including all discussion between students and professors (wrote every word I heard, to give them the most authentic and comprehensive classroom experience)
  • Liased between staff and impaired students by utilizing advanced captioning software and communication skills

Education

Court Reporting

Court Reporting Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX

English Language And Literature

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Skills

  • Writing up to 300 wpm with 98% accuracy
  • Excellent command of grammar; proficient in editing and proofreading
  • Professional communication and manner
  • Aptitude for research
  • Complete work efficiently and on time
  • Flexible with scheduling and availability

Certification

  • RPR - Registered Professional Reporter - Certification has expired due to the fact that it was not required in captioning. Currently seeking RPR and Texas CSR.

Personal Interests

  • Creative writer
  • Animal rescuer (28 at present)

Timeline

Closed Captioner

Vitac
01.2008 - 08.2024

Court Reporter

Stewart Richardson & Associates
05.2004 - 11.2007

CART Provider

University Of North Texas
08.2003 - 05.2004

Court Reporting

Court Reporting Institute of Dallas

English Language And Literature

Texas Tech University

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