Yolanda Atkins
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Skilled in capturing and transcribing legal proceedings with accuracy and speed. Possess comprehensive experience in real-time captioning for live broadcasts, enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to adapt to various legal terminologies and environments, ensuring precise documentation. Contributed to the efficiency of court operations by delivering clear, concise transcripts within tight deadlines.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Official Court Reporter
Frank Crowley Courthouse
George L Allen Courthouse, Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center
01.2007 - Current
- Delivered verbatim transcripts for oral proceedings and hearings during real-time court reporting.
- Created verbatim transcripts for oral proceedings and hearings during the official court reporter's absence.
- Transcribed oral proceedings and hearings into verbatim records during court reporting.
- Operated computer-aided transcription software to produce accurate transcripts.
- Used computer-aided transcription software proficiently to create accurate transcripts.
- Generated accurate transcripts through proficient use of computer-aided transcription software.
- Prepared court charge documents by gathering necessary information and adhering to established guidelines.
- Compiled relevant data and adhered to specific legal instructions to create accurate court charge documents.
- Organized court records and evidence files to ensure efficient access and retrieval during legal proceedings.
- Maintained court records and evidence files in organized sequence.
Closed Caption Writer
Daystar Television
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Transcribed Christian television programming in real-time using stenographic shorthand, enhancing accessibility for disabled English learners and ensuring compliance with federal broadcasting guidelines.
- Wrote faith-based scripts for television broadcasts and ministry programming
- Developed devotional copy aligned with Daystar Television messaging
- Researched Bible passages and ministry topics for written content
Official Court Reporter
County Court at Law
Kaufman County
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Produced verbatim records of oral proceedings and hearings across juvenile, civil, probate, mental illness, misdemeanor, and felony cases using machine shorthand and oral stenography equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability in court documentation.
- Transcribed oral hearings and litigation proceedings into accurate verbatim records for juvenile, civil, probate, mental illness, misdemeanor, and felony matters using machine shorthand and oral stenography tools, supporting effective legal processes.
- Recorded courtroom testimony during County Court at Law proceedings
- Prepared verbatim transcripts for judges, attorneys, and court records
- Managed stenographic equipment and reporting software in court sessions
Official Court Reporter
District Attorney's Office
Dallas County Grand Jury
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided verbatim shorthand reporting for court litigation, capturing testimony from witnesses before Grand Jury, referee, or court commissioner using machine shorthand and oral stenography equipment.
Deputy Official Court Reporter
Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building
George Allen Civil Courts Building, Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center
01.1993 - 01.2001
Freelance Court Reporter
Quick Transcripts of Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Prepared verbatim transcripts of oral proceedings, depositions, and hearings using machine shorthand and oral stenography equipment.
- Converted Texas State Legislature Senate tape recordings into written transcripts for Dart policy and legislation review.
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Science in Court Reporting
Court Reporting Institute of Dallas
Dallas, Texas08-1992
Skills
- Verbatim reporting
- Court proceedings
- Transcript production
- Court proceedings
- Court management
- Court proceedings
Personal Information
Title: CSR
Timeline
Closed Caption Writer
Daystar Television
01.2012 - 01.2017
Deputy Official Court Reporter
Frank Crowley Courthouse
01.2007 - Current
Official Court Reporter
County Court at Law
01.2003 - 01.2007
Official Court Reporter
District Attorney's Office
01.2001 - 01.2003
Deputy Official Court Reporter
Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building
01.1993 - 01.2001
Freelance Court Reporter
Quick Transcripts of Dallas
01.1992 - 01.1995
Associates Degree - Applied Science in Court Reporting
Court Reporting Institute of Dallas