Newport News Court Reporter

LaVar Taylor

*** **** **** **., *******, VA ***** •757-***-****• *****.*********@*****.***

Career objective

Certified Electronic Court Reporter with a strong commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and detailed transactions of legal proceedings. Experienced in utilizing advanced recording technology to ensure precise and efficient documentation for courtrooms, depositions, and other legal settings. Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity while providing exceptional service to attorneys, judges, and clients. Eager to contribute my expertise and grow within a dynamic legal environment, ensuring the highest standards of court reporting. Summary of Qualifications

Education

Full Sail University- Winter Park, FL 2015

Centura College -- Newport News, VA 2010

A.A.S. Computer Network Administrations

Everest Institute – Newport News, VA 2008

Business Accounting Diploma

Alpha College of real estate – Newport News, VA 2007

• AAERT Certified

• Clean Live Mixes

• • • • Equipment & Wireless L’Acoustics Dante testing Level Workbench Level maintenance 1 Cert I Tech

• • • • • Allen proCicient X32 proCicient Yamaha proCiciency Live Logic & Switching & Pro Midas Heath console X 32 (video) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Certified Electronic Court Reporter 2023 - present

• Operate digital recording equipment to capture accurate, real-time records of court proceedings, hearings, and depositions

• Monitor audio quality throughout sessions, adjusting equipment as needed to ensure clear, comprehensive recordings

• Prepare and maintain accurate records, transcriptions, and legal documents following established protocols

• Collaborate with legal staff, attorneys, and court personnel to coordinate recording needs and ensure smooth proceedings

• Index and log audio files, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval for reference and legal review

WTKR/WGNT Norfolk, VA 2022 - 2023

Studio Technician

• Setup operate, maintain audio, video, and lighting equipment for recording sessions, broadcasts and live productions

• Monitor live feeds and recorded sessions, making real-time adjustments to levels, lighting and effects as needed

• Collaborate with producers, directors, and talent to achieve desired sound and visual effects, maintaining consistent quality throughout production

• Handle cable management and equipment setup to ensure a safe and organized studio environment

Elite A/V Elements 2021 - 2022

A/V Production Engineer

• Setup, operate, and troubleshoot AV equipment for live events and broadcasts, ensuring optimal quality

• Collaborated with teams to design and implement customized AV solutions

• Provide real-time technical support to prevent disruptions

• Assisted in the design, assembly, and installation of LED walls for high-quality visual production

• Stay updated on AV trends and train junior technicians on best practices

• Responsible for designing, constructing, and setting up stages to meet production specifications and ensure a seamless event experience FOH mix engineer for Country Legends Tour of Nashville Fall - Winter 2021

• Worked in conjunction with stage manger to ensure loading in/out was safe and efficient

• 20 stop tour from Florida to Tennessee

• Ensured talent had necessary monitor mixes to preference Busch Gardens Audio Technician Summer-2019

• FOH for live theatre show mixing 6 vocalist & live instruments

• Maintained all audio equipment for show

• Performed load-in & load outs for new shows

• Assisted rigger when needed

• Work experience with Dante in upgrading audio network

• Intermediate - expert proficiency on Yamaha, Allen & Heath and various consoles Self-Employed 2004-Present

• Wide range of digital & analog hardware

• Logic X pro DAW trained along with Pro Tools

• Currently produce and FOH for local ministry live stream

• Active musician and producer

Merchants Tire & Auto-Gloucester, VA 2016 - 2018

Service Manager

• Responsible for daily shop workings

• Increased sales and productivity

• Encouraged employees through positive motivation

• Reconciliation of Outside Purchases

• Created schedule for shop employees

Pep Boys Automotive – Hampton, VA 2013 - 2016

Assistant Service Manager (Service Writer)

• Ensured mechanics & general service techs adhered to safety procedures

• Established a large customer base through honesty, integrity, and core principles

• Created outside purchase logs and tracked delivery times

• Resolved customer complaint issues while remaining professional

• Performed various maintenance and repairs on numerous vehicles

• Set and maintained appointment schedule for customers daily

• Operated shop machinery properly when performing repairs and maintenance

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