Shawna Stimson
DeLand,FL
Summary
Proven RPR, FPR-C Court Reporter with a 28-year track record of capital criminal and civil trial work, medical malpractice cases, city and county meetings, providing same-day rough and/or final transcripts. Skilled in legal terminology, demonstrating dependability and courtroom etiquette. Excelled in producing error-free transcripts, significantly contributing to the integrity of legal proceedings. Continuously advanced through professional development in stenography, embodying a commitment to excellence and ethical standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Reporter
Sunshine State Reporting Company
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive courtroom atmosphere through respectful interactions with all involved parties and exhibiting 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of information captured.
- Improved court efficiency by accurately transcribing spoken words during legal proceedings and providing timely transcripts.
- Conducted transcription, court reporting, closed captioning, and Communications Access Realtime Reporting (CART).
- Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
- Translated verbal conversations for impaired individuals.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements with ongoing professional development courses in stenography techniques and technology updates.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict ethical guidelines and professional standards in handling case materials.
- Supported legal teams by promptly delivering high-quality transcript drafts for review and finalization before submission deadlines.
- Demonstrated adaptability with exposure to diverse types of cases ranging from criminal trials to civil disputes.
Court Reporter
Volusia Reporting Company/Esquire
08.2002 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients such as law firms, corporations, government agencies, or private individuals requiring transcription services.
- Updated legal knowledge regularly through continuing education courses, maintaining expertise in changing industry trends and technologies.
- Ensured error-free transcripts by cross-referencing audio recordings against written drafts during the editing process.
- Optimized transcript quality through meticulous proofreading and editing tasks.
- Safeguarded the integrity of court processes through strict adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards in reporting practices.
- Demonstrated versatility in various court settings, including civil, criminal, family law, and administrative hearings.
- Conducted transcription, court reporting, closed captioning, and Communications Access Realtime Reporting (CART).
Education
Court Reporting
Martin School of Business
Philadelphia, PA06.1986
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.1984
Skills
- Fast Typing Speed
- Dependability
- Courtroom Etiquette
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Legal Terminology
- Grammar mastery
- Ethical
Timeline
Court Reporter
Sunshine State Reporting Company
01.2024 - Current
Court Reporter
Volusia Reporting Company/Esquire
08.2002 - 04.2024
Court Reporting
Martin School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Liberty University
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