Christine Schumann, Rapid and Accurate Transcription Service

About

Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Transcriber with focus on timely provision of quality work in fast-paced and challenging environments. Qualified, organized, efficient, technically savvy, and valued as a team member.

Experience

Digi-Tran Inc.

Aug 2021 – Present

Calgary, Alberta

Subcontractor - Court-Approved Transcriptionist

● Working closely with the Office Administrator to maintain optimum levels of communication, in order to effectively and efficiently complete orders ● Accurately transcribing court transcripts, using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting with Official Universal Transcript Format (UTF) and verifying information entered into court transcripts ● Researching various federal, provincial laws, statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and Rules of Court (using CanLII, Justice Laws Search, Alberta Law Review, et al) ● Using For The Record (FTR) Transcription Software, Infinity 3 Foot Pedal, MS Word/Excel, Google Docs, Adobe and Gmail to prepare court transcripts, correspondence and other required documentation ● Maintaining computer filing system to store, retrieve and update completed documents and audio files

Kyetech Canada Inc

Aug 2020 – Nov 2020

Westlock, Alberta

Telephone Operator/Emergency Dispatcher

● Using effective and adaptable communication skills while dealing with both internal and external clients ● Monitoring resources and systems with computer-aided dispatch and monitoring system for a 9-1-1 PSAP using dedicated trunk lines and 2-way radio communication ● Responding to public requests for police and medical assistance and in training to provide fire dispatch services ● Answering incoming calls, radios, taking appropriate action and documenting all calls, and preparing reports ● Collaborating on COVID-19 sterilization procedures and protocols

Dentons Canada LLP

Jan 2018 – Nov 2019

Edmonton, Alberta

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

● Communicating pertinent information to clients in person, via phone, email, and mail ● Managing wills/estates practice, correspondence, and documents (i.e. drafted, edited, proofread, and/or translated), transcribed clients' recordings, maintained databases for the department, estate/legal accounting (payables and receivables), conducted various legal searches, prioritized, and managed tasks for timely deadline completion ● Collecting data from clients, courthouses, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians, hand-writing experts and other professional sources to prepare for litigation ● Organizing evidence, exhibits, and documents for filing, to support cases and prepare for trial ● Volunteering as a designated first responder, deputy fire warden, and OHS committee member

Bravo Target Safety LP/Chinook Air/Oilfield Paramedics Inc.

Sep 2015 – Dec 2017

Red Deer, Fox Creek & Innisfail, Alberta

Casual Emergency Medical Responder

● Monitoring site safety and security, headcount, checking training/tickets, participating at safety meetings, setting up STARS sites, communicating by 2-way radio and completing all documentation (i.e. medical history forms, patient care reports, incident reports, etc.) ● Assessing injuries or illness, administering pre-hospital emergency care and safely transporting patients ● Navigating, operating and cleaning ambulances/mobile treatment centers after use, conducting pre-/post- trip inspections, tracking inventory and restocking supplies and/or equipment ● Mentoring and training new Emergency Medical Responders

Dentons Canada LLP | Duncan Craig LLP

Sep 2012 – Feb 2015

Edmonton, Alberta

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

● Assisted lawyers in communication with all parties in various legal areas (i.e. wills/estates, Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship matters, family trusts, loans, real estate, sales, mergers & acquisitions, partnership agreements, contracts, employment, insurance, litigation, restructuring, immigration, corporate resolutions, leasing, zoning and development, legal accounting, searches), by transcribing, drafting, editing and proofreading correspondence, letters and documents while performing any other duties as required ● Prioritized and managed tasks to ensure completion of accurate and timely work

Bishop & McKenzie LLP

Aug 2001 – Apr 2010

Edmonton, Alberta

Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Translator/Consular Assistant

● Legal Assistant (2004 - 2010) and Consular Assistant (2004- 2006) to the Swedish Consulate ● Arranged travel, reservation and boardroom bookings; advised Swedish and Canadian citizens on general information ● Processed passport, visas and work/student/residence permit applications while maintaining inventory of passports held ● Legal experience: conveyancing, foreclosures, leasing, corporate/commercial, litigation, matrimonial, wills and estates, trust funds/transactions, sales and purchases, legal and credit searches through various agencies ● Trained and supervised new personnel

Education

International Academies of Emergency Dispatch

Aug 2019 – Nov 2019

Certification, Advanced Medical, Police and Fire Dispatch

Professional Medical Associates

Jan 2017 – Jun 2017

Didactic Portion of Program, Primary Care Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician Program

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / Alberta College of Paramedics

Apr 2015 – Nov 2015

Diploma / Registered Professional Member, Emergency Medical Responder

Various Flying Schools (i.e. Centennial Flight Centre, Edmonton Flying Club, Namao Flying Club, Morgan Air, Calgary Flying Club)

Mar 1994 – Sep 2010

Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Endorsement, Night Endorsement, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, Class 4 Flight Instructor, Aviation

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Aug 1985 – Jun 1986

Business Administration Program [Honours], Legal Assistant, Transcription & Accounting

Christine Schumann

Rapid and Accurate Transcription Service

Skills

Languages