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Sheri Bertrand

Sheri Bertrand

Ville Platte,LA

Summary

Certified court reporter with 18 years' experience in office administration and legal transcription. Expert in creating precise and flawless verbatim transcripts of legal testimony, court proceedings, and witness depositions. Proficient in transcribing multi-person interactions, well-versed in court procedures, and highly skilled in record preservation. Seeking an administrative role, offering extensive expertise in transcribing legal proceedings. Consistently delivering accurate and timely transcripts for court cases, depositions, and legal meetings. Demonstrating exceptional proficiency in real-time reporting and comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology to ensure utmost precision and reliability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Court Reporter

Lake Area Reporters, Self-employed
04.2007 - Current
  • Created court reporting company to meet demand of growing clientele which included setting up an LLC, establishing business accounts and employing CPA
  • Responsible for office administration, scheduling, invoicing, accounts receivables and payables, inventory control and vendor management
  • Provide services to clients such as administering oaths, depositions, sworn statements and pro se verbals in a variety of settings state-wide
  • Entrusted with the management, control and production of exhibits containing highly sensitive information
  • Manage and timely produce witness read and sign certificates and errata sheets according to legal guidelines
  • Maintain all certifications and continuing education requirements

Certified Court Reporter

14th Judicial District Court
11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Create extremely accurate records of all court proceedings, including testimony, on-the-record interactions, and jury instructions
  • Achieve 100-percent track record of producing written transcripts within proscribed deadlines
  • Delivered appeal transcripts for homicide and attempted homicide of two high-profile cases to Third Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Daily communication and interaction with judges, secretaries, attorneys, law enforcement and the general public
  • Responsible for daily management of courtroom recording system, microphones and all personal reporting equipment and software
  • Participate in ethical and continuing education courses to ensure highest degree of professionalism and up-to-date industry practices

Education

Court Reporting -

Capitol City Careers
Austin, Texas

Skills

  • Accurate Transcript Production
  • Familiarity with Judicial Processes
  • Grammar Expertise
  • Comprehensive Research Expertise
  • Skilled in Court Reporting and Document Preparation
  • Office Management
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Established Professional Standards

Interests

  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Gardening
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

Timeline

Certified Court Reporter

14th Judicial District Court
11.2020 - 09.2022

Certified Court Reporter

Lake Area Reporters, Self-employed
04.2007 - Current

Court Reporting -

Capitol City Careers
Sheri Bertrand