M. Michelle Drown
Marietta,GA
Summary
Diligent professional with 20 years of experience in the court reporting field, looking to make a career change. Effective at time management and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Reporting Proofreader/Editor
MMD Proofreading & Scoping LLC, Owner
Marietta, GA
11.2019 - Current
- Determined readiness of court reporting transcripts, made changes and approved final versions for production in a timely, often expedited, manner.
- Studied and maintained full proficiency with medical, technical and specialized terminology to meet specific standards and project needs.
- Reviewed each deposition transcript for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Used AP guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
Proofreader
Freelance
Marietta, GA
05.2013 - 11.2019
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Used AP guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
Court Reporting Proofreader/Editor
Donovan Reporting & Video Conferencing
Marietta, GA
02.2011 - 11.2019
- Determined readiness of court reporting transcripts, made changes and approved final versions for production in a timely, often expedited, manner.
- Studied and maintained full proficiency with medical, technical and specialized terminology to meet specific standards and project needs.
- Reviewed each deposition transcript for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Used AP guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
Certified Court Reporter
Independent Contractor
Atlanta, GA
2003 - 2007
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at depositions and court hearings.
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
Certified Court Reporter
Donovan Reporting & Video Conferencing
Marietta, GA
1998 - 2003
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at depositions and court hearings.
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings and public service events.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
Education
Court Reporting
Brown College of Court Reporting
Atlanta, GA 09.1994 - 02.1998
Medical Assistant
Sanford-Brown College
Atlanta, GA 01.2006 - 03.2007
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sanford-Brown College
Atlanta, GA 10.2007 - 05.2009
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Mastery of English grammar and spelling
Quote
You are never too old to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Court Reporting Proofreader/Editor
MMD Proofreading & Scoping LLC, Owner
11.2019 - Current
Proofreader
Freelance
05.2013 - 11.2019
Court Reporting Proofreader/Editor
Donovan Reporting & Video Conferencing
02.2011 - 11.2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sanford-Brown College
10.2007 - 05.2009
Medical Assistant
Sanford-Brown College
01.2006 - 03.2007
Court Reporting
Brown College of Court Reporting
09.1994 - 02.1998
Certified Court Reporter
Donovan Reporting & Video Conferencing
1998 - 2003
Certified Court Reporter
Independent Contractor
2003 - 2007
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