Quaniesha Smith
Lafayette,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judiciary Clerk 4
New Jersey Courts
Morristown, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Manage administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling trials, emergent hearings, conferences and tracking case statuses.
- Coordinate courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Train newly hired clerks in court proceedings using CourtSmart, Zoom, and PolyCom
- Help administer virtual court proceedings and conferences
- Give advice and assist staff or team members with work in progress
- Act as lead worker to team members or other group of non-subordinates in assigned tasks
- Maintain docket calendar and database for Landlord-Tenant, Small Claims, and Law Division court
Judiciary Clerk 3
New Jersey Courts
Morristown, NJ
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence and office operations
- Responded to inquiries from general public regarding court appearance, trial dates, judicial procedures and fines
- Used Court Smart recording equipment to record court proceedings
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures
- Applied statutes, court rules, case law, policies or other regulatory standards to cases
Judiciary Clerk 2
New Jersey Courts
Morristown, NJ
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members
- Kept physical files and records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
Transportation Security Administrator
Homeland Security
Newark, NJ
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas
- Searched baggage containing potentially prohibited items by hand, demonstrating caution appropriate for level of suspected risk
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
- Controlled situations resulting from security breaches by engaging and containing suspects until police or other security personnel arrived.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
08.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Bloomfield Vocational Technical High School
06.2011
Skills
- Court Procedures
- Jury Selection
- Moderating
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Conflict Mediation
- Administrative and Office Support
Certification
Mediation And Conciliation Certified
Timeline
Judiciary Clerk 4
New Jersey Courts
02.2023 - Current
Judiciary Clerk 3
New Jersey Courts
03.2018 - 02.2023
Judiciary Clerk 2
New Jersey Courts
02.2018 - 09.2018
Transportation Security Administrator
Homeland Security
05.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
High School Diploma - undefined
Bloomfield Vocational Technical High School