Yasmin Singh
Oakley, CA ***** 510-***-****
e-mail: ad0mo3@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
San Quentin State Prison San Quentin, CA 07/2018 – 04/2023 Position Correction Officer (Resigned)
● Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
● Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
● Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
● Used judgment to prioritize urgent vs. non-urgent inmates needs and wants.
● Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
● Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
● Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
● Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
● Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
● Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
● Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
● Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
● Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
● Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
● Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
● Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
● Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
● Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
● Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Superior Court of California, County 0f Alameda 05/2002-06/2018 Position Legal Processing Clerk/ Court Administrative Clerk (New Career)
● Incoming and outgoing mail and package activities.
● Screened and answered calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism and in a timely manner, scheduled appointments and made travel arrangements.
● Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders.
● Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for DUI and armed robbery records, reports, general counsel agreements and agendas.
● Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
● Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of litigation.
● Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence and witness interviews.
● Managed consents to change attorney for high-volume transfers.
● Contributed to professional development initiatives for continuous improvement and updated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices.
● Displayed superior confidentiality in mail, e-mails, telephone and in-person communications.
● Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
● Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
● Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
● Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
● Worked for the Appeals in particular department and I was the Courtroom Clerk for the Appellate Division where I scheduled cases, record appearances, and mailed Notice of Appearance, Notice of Default, Dismissals if deadlines were not met.
● I’ve drafted, processed, edited, reviewed the legal documents such as Summons, Subpoenas, Complaints, Appeals, Motions, Pre-trial Agreements, Answers, Preliminary Objections, Entries of Appearance, Affidavits, Stipulations, Notice of Deposition.
● Used and have knowledge of Legal Docketing Systems like Direct Fax Filing, Domain, DOJ, Scanning, Docket Entries.
SKILLS
● Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, QuickBooks; Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop; Microsoft Application related to Legal Dept. /Admin Dept. and Related, Evidence Preservation, Crisis Management, State and Federal Laws, Excellent Communication Skills, Good Convincing Skills, Courtroom / Legal Procedures. Administrative Skills, Customer / Client Handling
● Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English
EDUCATION
AA Degree, Heald College CA- Business Administration and Management