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Rhonda Swift

Booneville,MS

Summary

Dynamic Certified Court Reporter with extensive experience at Associated Court Reporting, known for delivering error-free transcripts under pressure. Proficient in real-time transcription and legal terminology, fostering inclusivity and strong client relationships. Recognized for exceptional proofreading skills and dependable service, contributing to successful court and deposition outcomes and repeat business.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Court Reporter

Associated Court Reporting
04.1999 - 11.2005
  • Contributed to a positive courtroom and/or deposition atmosphere through respectful interactions with all involved parties and exhibited a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
  • Provided real-time translation services for individuals with hearing impairments, fostering inclusivity in the classroom.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent high-quality work and excellent customer service skills.
  • Strengthened courtroom efficiency by coordinating with legal professionals to ensure the timely submission of requested transcripts.
  • Continued professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and networking events to stay informed about advancements in technology and best practices in court reporting.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks, such as billing and scheduling, enabling a greater focus on producing quality transcripts efficiently.
  • Established repeat business with satisfied clients due to consistently delivering high-quality work within requested timeframes.
  • Provided training for junior court reporters on stenographic techniques, enhancing their speed and accuracy in capturing spoken words verbatim.
  • Enhanced accuracy of official transcripts by proofreading and editing for errors.
  • Coordinated with fellow court reporters to ensure seamless coverage of multiple concurrent cases or hearings.
  • Collaborated with attorneys and judges, ensuring accurate and timely recordkeeping during court proceedings.
  • Contributed to successful court outcomes by accurately transcribing testimonies, speeches, and depositions in a timely manner.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information as per legal requirements.
  • Improved transcript clarity by researching and verifying unfamiliar terminology, maintaining accuracy in complex cases.
  • Delivered error-free transcriptions even under pressure from tight deadlines or high-profile cases.
  • Expedited transcript delivery to clients by implementing efficient transcription processes.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
  • Utilized stenography machinery, audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
  • Translated verbal conversations for impaired individuals.
  • Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, trial and exhibit binders for oral argument and depositions.
  • Generated error-free transcripts with skilled capturing and proofreading.
  • Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.
  • Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
  • Took verbatim notes of testimony in administrative proceedings using stenotype or voice writing.
  • Completed continuous capturing and special requests such as reading back portions of testimony.
  • Swore in witnesses in deposition settings.
  • Trained scopists, as well as new court reporters.
  • Managed as many as six to eight court reporters at any given time.
  • Performed all scheduling and billing, as well as ordering all supplies.

Certified Court Reporter

Cole Court Reporting
03.1997 - 04.1999
  • Provided real-time translation services for individuals with hearing impairments, fostering inclusivity in the courtroom.
  • Facilitated clear communication between all parties involved in court proceedings through precise transcription services.
  • Continued professional development by attending industry workshops, seminars, and networking events to stay informed about advancements in technology and best practices in court reporting.
  • Established repeat business with satisfied clients due to consistently delivering high-quality work within requested timeframes.
  • Assisted legal teams with case preparation by providing prompt access to complete and accurate transcripts.
  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Noted conversations and activities in shorthand for later conversion to full text.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent high-quality work and excellent customer service skills.
  • Strengthened courtroom efficiency by coordinating with legal professionals to ensure the timely submission of requested transcripts.
  • Enhanced accuracy of official transcripts by proofreading and editing for errors.
  • Coordinated with fellow court reporters to ensure seamless coverage of multiple concurrent cases or hearings.
  • Contributed to successful court outcomes by accurately transcribing testimonies, speeches, and depositions in a timely manner.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information as per legal requirements.
  • Improved transcript clarity by researching and verifying unfamiliar terminology, maintaining accuracy in complex cases.
  • Delivered error-free transcriptions even under pressure from tight deadlines or high-profile cases.
  • Expedited transcript delivery to clients by implementing efficient transcription processes.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
  • Utilized stenography machinery, audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
  • Translated verbal conversations for impaired individuals.
  • Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, trial and exhibit binders for oral argument and depositions.
  • Generated error-free transcripts with skilled capturing and proofreading.
  • Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.
  • Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
  • Completed continuous capturing and special requests such as reading back portions of testimony.

Education

Court Reporting

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05-1997

Skills

  • Fast typing speed
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Courtroom etiquette
  • Proofreading expertise
  • Legal terminology
  • Stenographic proficiency
  • Deposition experience
  • Real-time transcription
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Transcript formatting
  • Computer-aided transcription
  • Dependability
  • Medical terminology

Timeline

Certified Court Reporter

Associated Court Reporting
04.1999 - 11.2005

Certified Court Reporter

Cole Court Reporting
03.1997 - 04.1999

Court Reporting

University of Mississippi

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