I grew up in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge. My family owned a restaurant, so from a young age I learned the importance of hard work, dedication to your business, and customer satisfaction. This work ethic suited me well when I later became a court reporter in 1997. Attention to detail, listening and meeting strict deadlines are just a few of the skills I can attribute to my time in the court reporting profession for the past 20 years.

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