Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant, Administrative Support
Resume:
Debra A. Martin Fortson
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Email: *****.*******@*****.***
SKILLS
* Skilled in dealing with challenging work environments
*Experience in administrative and managerial jobs
*Work well independently or in teams
*Able to perform excellent communication and computer skills
*Ability to provide organizational and office skills
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Fleming Law Office, Dubuque, Iowa
Legal Assistant January 2015-April 10, 2015
*Answer Phones and Take Messages for three Attorneys
*Filing, Copying and Faxing Case Information
*Utilized Abacus for Client billing
*Utilized EDMS to file and obtain Case Data
*Utilized Adobe to input and organize Worker’s Compensation Case Records
*Mailed out Correspondence and Records to Clients, Attorneys, Etc.
Supervisor: MaryBeth Fleming
Phone: 563-***-****
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families, Cedar Rapid, Iowa
Mobile Domestic Violence Advocate,
Dubuque, Delaware and Buchanan Counties July 2013-December 2014
* Provide Safety and Risk Reduction Strategies for Clients
* Provide Resources and Referrals to local area agencies
* Advocate for clients in Civil and Criminal Court Cases
* Advocate for Clients with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
* Presentations to Schools, Substance Abuse Groups, Pre-Cana couples,
Social Service Agencies
* Work with local Police, Sheriff’s Department and County Attorneys’
Office on behalf of Clients involved with criminal cases
*Attend Family Team Meetings as support for Clients
Supervisor: Tara Beck
Phone: 319-***-**** ext.: 6143
Dubuque Community YWCA Domestic Violence Program,
Dubuque, Iowa March 2006-July 2013
Legal/Medical Advocate
* Attend Civil and Criminal Court Cases with Clients
* Advocate on behalf of Clients with area agencies
* Support Clients during Medical Proceedings and Appointments
* Make referrals to agencies on behalf of Clients
* Advocate for clients throughout the Criminal Justice System
* Presentations to local area agencies and colleges
Supervisor: Sister Charla Bulko
Phone: 563-***-****
Dubuque County Attorney’s Office, Dubuque, Iowa January-May 2003
Criminal Justice Internship
* Shadowed Assistant County Attorney during domestic assault
and misdemeanor cases
* Data Entry and Research of Records
* Observed Juvenile and Sexual Assault Cases
* Observed Depositions
Supervisor: MaryAnn Specht
Phone: 563-***-****
EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa September 1999-May 2003
B.A. Criminal Justice
* Graduated Magna cum Laude
* Overall GPA 3.8
* Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society
* Psi Chi Honor Society
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama September 1978-December 1980
Social Work Curriculum
Chi Omega Sorority
Southside High School, Gadsden, Alabama September 1974-May 1978
College Prep Courses
National Honor Society
French Club
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Mental Health First Aid Training February 2014
Advocacy Skills Training, Iowa CASA December 2013
Certified Victim Counselor, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Level 3 July 2007, June 2010
Level 2 December 2006
Level 1 March 2006
Certified Universal Precautions, Adult, Child, Infant CPR,
American Red Cross April 2012
TRAININGS AND WEBINARS
Empathy: Healing Through Connection February 2014
The Child Custody/Child Protective Service “Sandwich” February 2014
Trauma Informed Care July 2013
Hoops and Fences, Policies and Practices that Serve April 2013
not create Barriers
Woman’s Journey Home: Challenges for Women
Reentering the Community April 2013
A Survivor’s Journey: Understanding Health Impact March 2013
Of Abuse and Paths to Promote Wellness
ACTIVITIES
Glimmer of Hope Yearly Fundraiser 2000-Present
Mellon Sisters Yearly Race, D/DCCADV 2010-Present
Safe Families for Children Ministry 2013-Present
REFERENCES
Tammy Benson
Kalon Salon
Carrie O’Connor
Iowa Legal Aid
Lt. Scott Baxter
Dubuque Police Department
Julie Fuller
Clarke College School of Nursing
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