Tarnesha Thomas
Washington,DC
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Clerk
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Arlington, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted attorneys with legal terminology clarification during hearings.
- Assisted judges in preparing decisions based on translated evidence provided by witnesses or defendants.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Investigated reports of child abuse or neglect by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspected perpetrators.
- Collaborated with law enforcement officials to ensure that legal procedures were followed when dealing with juvenile cases.
Administrative Assistant
PG Circuit Court
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Attended all sessions of court and recorded minutes of proceedings.
- Managed calendar scheduling for courtroom proceedings.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before trial dates.
- Issued subpoenas when requested by an attorney or judge.
- Provided clerical support such as typing letters, memos, orders and judgments.
Verbatim Hearing Reporter
Social Security Administration, SSA
Washington, DC, DC
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Recorded and monitored audio equipment to ensure accuracy of recordings.
- Collaborated with court staff on proper procedures related to recording devices used in courtrooms.
- Developed professional relationships with judges, court personnel and other reporters in order to maintain a high level of customer service.
- Assisted attorneys with preparation for trial by providing them with copies of the transcriptions from previous proceedings.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Operations Manager
MVP Protective Services
Temple Hills, MD
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Monitored and authorized employee and guest access to guard against theft.
- Implemented new security protocols to prohibit trespassing and increase safety.
- Held routine and surprise drills to keep help security team members practice response plans.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
- Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05-2016
Skills
- Report Writing
- Administrative Support
- Legal Terminology
- Calendar Management
- Cash Management
- Access Control Management
- Emergency Response
- Strong Organization
- Effective Communication
- Juvenile Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Clerk
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
09.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
PG Circuit Court
01.2019 - 09.2022
Verbatim Hearing Reporter
Social Security Administration, SSA
10.2018 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
MVP Protective Services
06.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Psychology
Ashford University
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