Hi, I’m
Tara Kelly
Centralia,Illinois
Summary
Talented scopist looking for stable work environment and to use proven skills in assembling, typing, and editing vital documents, maintaining organization and up-to-date information for numerous files, and provide proficient service to clients. Motivated individual who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with coworkers and clientele. Manages confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Scopist
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Review and revise deposition transcripts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with multiple court reporters to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Work with diverse caseloads on specialized computer software programs.
- Research content to ensure accuracy of information.
- Organize and maintain detailed log of workload to ensure timely delivery of transcript.
- Maintain and process invoices.
- Adapt to changing deadlines to adhere to client expectations.
Alaris Litigation Services
Freelance Reporter/Transcriptionist
02.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Contextualized spoken communications via in person and telephonically.
- Applied various specialty equipment and recording devices to capture and document spoken word.
- Analyzed, edited, and proofread transcripts to provide error-free reporting.
- Produced work forms to follow work protocol.
- Mediated attorneys, witnesses, and investigators to maintain proper deposition etiquette and professional work environment.
- Constructed and logged personal financial invoices.
- Collaborated with attorneys and investigators to ensure all litigation support services and expected timelines were met.
Maurices
Sales Associate
09.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Exceeded upselling and credit card sign-up targets by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths.
- Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service, and operational goals.
Community Resource Center
Receptionist
07.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve client issues and schedule appointments.
- Produced and organized daily schedules for psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health counselors.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept log of past due bills, payments, and insurance information for all clients.
- Registered new clients into computer database.
- Assembled, organized, and updated client files.
- Analyzed inventory and ordered essential items if needed.
- Communicated with various mental health institutions to provide the best possible treatment for clients.
- Abided by HIPAA to maintain confidentiality of clients.
Education
Vatterott CollegeSunset Hills
from Court Reporting
University Overview
- Completed coursework in Law and Legal Terminology, Speedbuild Typing, Medical Terminology, Reporting Technology, English Composition I and II, and Reporting Procedures.
- Honor Roll: Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Winter 2018.
- Presidential Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient
Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
from Psychology
University Overview
- Minored in Criminal Justice
- Coursework in Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Critical Thinking, Psychopathology, Sociology, Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Human Culture and Communication, Criminology, and Intro to Investigation.
Kaskaskia CollegeCentralia, IL
from General Studies
University Overview
- Softball Scholarship Recipient
- 2011 Honorable Mention All-Conference
- 2012 1st Team All-Conference
Skills
- Document production
- Typing
- Editing
- File Management
- Computer software; Zoom, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Case Catalyst, and ProCat
- Customer service
- Confidentiality procedures
- Attention to Detail
- English Language Rules
Timeline
Scopist
Self-employed
10.2021 - Current
Freelance Reporter/Transcriptionist
Alaris Litigation Services
02.2019 - 10.2021
Sales Associate
Maurices
09.2016 - 12.2018
Receptionist
Community Resource Center
07.2013 - 01.2015
Vatterott College
from Court Reporting
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
from Psychology
Kaskaskia College
from General Studies