YVONNE A. HOLDEN
Duarte
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 35 years of experience as a first responder with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, now transitioning into a Paralegal role specializing in Estate Planning. Certified and completed all educational requirements, complemented by an extensive internship under a Judge, providing a solid foundation in legal principles. Eager to leverage practical experience and a strong commitment to excellence in this new career path. Passionate about contributing to the legal field while continuously striving for personal and professional growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Notary Public
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
- Administered notarizations for legal documents, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Provided expert guidance on document verification processes to clients and legal professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of notarized transactions, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Developed streamlined workflows for managing client appointments and documentation requirements.
Custody Officer/Jailer
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
02.2020 - Current
- Starting position as Custody Officer/Jailer at Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station
- Learned how to book subjects straight off the street, learning more in depth methods of background checking as well as entering and extracting information from National Criminal Databases, DOJ, and Homeland Security.
- Livescan all subjects for all fingerprints to be checked locally and nationally.
- Medically clear all subjects for fitness to be contained in the jail environment.
- Process paperwork looking for all Warrants and Wants in various systems as well as out of county and out of state.
- Issue citations and process individuals for release.
- Organize and make sure all paperwork is completed and submitted to detectives and entered into the system and prepared for their day in court.
Custody Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
02.1997 - 01.2020
- Starting position as Custody Assistant in Los Angeles County Jail, Inmate Reception Center
- Processing inmates into Los Angeles County jail system.
- Livescan some subjects for all fingerprints to be checked locally and nationally.
- Learned the LA county jail internal computer systems such as AJIS, JDIC and EUDAL
- Learned how to classify individuals for housing based off their criminal history and current situational elements involving certain crimes.
Public Response Dispatcher I and II
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
10.1989 - 01.1997
- Starting position as Public Response Dispatcher I and II.
- Learned each and every Los Angeles County radio codes and procedures.
- Dispatched routine and emergency calls to deputies in the field and handled dispatching Fire and Ambulance services as needed.
- Answered alarm calls for service.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Pasadena City College (PCC)
06-2026
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Organizational Management
University of La Verne
03.2018
Skills
- Administration of oaths and affirmations
- On-site notarization services
- Document analysis
- Identity verification
- Detail-oriented organizational abilities
- Trustworthy team member
- Proficient in learning new software
Timeline
Notary Public
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
Custody Officer/Jailer
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
02.2020 - Current
Custody Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
02.1997 - 01.2020
Public Response Dispatcher I and II
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
10.1989 - 01.1997
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Organizational Management
University of La Verne
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Pasadena City College (PCC)