Richard A. Carranza
**** ***** *********, *** *****, CA 92129 Cell: 858-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Summary
Detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, ethical values, and a team player. Excellent multitasking skills coupled with knowledge of computer programs, bench hardware troubleshooting for RF benches, setup of vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators with instruction of engineer, TX and RX connections, Qlink issue troubleshooting, as well as strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Highlights:
●Microsoft Word Proficient in legal terminology
●Microsoft Excel
●Bilingual: Fluent Spanish
●File MakerPro Court proceedings
●Abacus EAMS/Pleadings
●Tri-Tek Answering multi-line phones
●Needles
●A-1
●Labview/Qbest
●Test Executive
Experience:
Test Operator, 04/2019 to 05/2021
Qualcomm – San Diego, CA
Running multiple bench setups involving hardware troubleshooting, loading and running programs written by engineers to test various electronic devices for different forms of functionality.
Legal Secretary, 04/2018 to 02/2019
Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes – Fresno, CA
Transcription of dictation via SpeakWrite, formatting pleadings and e-filing through EAMS, answering phones, setting diaries for file follow up, general data entry.
Test Operator, 10/2017 to 04/2018
Qualcomm – San Diego, CA
Load and run programs written by engineers, then test various electronic devices with those programs for different forms of functionality.
Warehouse assistant, 05/2015 to 03/2018
Valken Inc. – San Diego, CA
Oversee all and various merchandise inventory, loading, unloading, shipping and receiving. Operation of forklift throughout the warehouse, organizing company merchandise.
Case Manager, 07/2014 to 05/2015
Kirkland Law of California - Fresno, CA
Conducted various investigative duties to confirm 3rd party liability in personal injury matters such as obtaining and reviewing traffic collision reports, police reports, fire department reports, as well as incident reports. Schedule Qualified Medical Examinations, depositions, Permanent Disability Ratings, and any other duties pertaining to workers compensations cases. Case management for family law, landlord/tenant disputes, and immigration cases.
Investigator/Case Analyst, 07/2013 to 06/2014
Law Office of Darryl B. Freedman - Fresno, CA
Conducted various investigative duties to determine 3rd party liability in personal injury matters such as obtaining and reviewing traffic collision reports, police reports, fire department reports, as well as incident reports for premises liability cases. Also obtaining any available surveillance recordings, police dispatch CAD logs and all medical records and bills to support 3rd party liability.
Legal Assistant, 08/2010 to 07/2013
The Sawl Law Group - Fresno, CA
Supported a team of attorneys with the filing of pleadings, motions, and various court documents; contacting the District Attorney’s Office, Spanish translating, answering multi-line phones and the use of programs such Microsoft Word, File Maker Pro and Abacus.
Education:
Furman Adult School (2009)– Madera, CA.
Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate of Course Completion
A 4 month intensive course for the medical and ethical duties of an Emergency Medical Technician while in the course and scope of employment in an ambulance as well as hospital settings.
Fresno City College Police Academy (2011) – Fresno, CA.
Law Enforcement
Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification
Completion of a 9 month extended format Police Academy in which I was trained on ethical, legal, and tactical procedures as it pertains to the duties of a peace officer, as well as the judicial
system in general.