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12 March 2019 • NVRA eVoice

2019 CONVENTION

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Friday, July 26, 2019 – Continued

2:00 - 3:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS:

 UNMASKING THE MASK 2.0 (AND OTHER VOICE WRITING EQUIPMENT)
We see the social media posts every day. Which headset should I purchase? What mask will work best
for me? This is your chance to kick the tires before making a purchase on another piece of equipment
that you don’t like or won’t use. Join us for a discussion and hands-on display of different masks and
headsets. We’ll have some same equipment for you to test and some professionals sharing their advice,
tips and tricks. Be prepared to share your favorite tips! Back by popular demand and expanded from the
session we had at last year’s convention.

 REALTIME AND THE FEDERAL ASPECT OF COURT REPORTING
Explore all aspects of work as a Realtime Federal Court Reporter.

3:30 - 5:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS:

 REAL CRIMINAL MINDS AND CSI

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a major crimes/fraud detective or an analyst like Garcia on
Criminal Minds? Retired Lieutenant Al Sternberg lays it out, presenting on how theory and fiction meet
reality. He presents on his special practical approach to understanding and exploiting behavior of
offenders to identify them, build a case, hunt them, and bring them to justice: burglars, identity thieves,
arsonists, robbers, drug offenders, major white collar criminals, child porn producers and collectors, con
men, espionage offender, computer hackers, murderers, sex offenders, and other criminals. How he
worked with other detectives, state agents, federal agents, crime scene agents, crime lab staff, and
"Garcia." Capped off with an array of behavioral, financial and electronic analyses made during the
notorious Michelle Young murder case of 2006.

Al Sternberg, retired from Wake County Sheriff's Office, 1988-2017. Experience with Patrol, Crime Prevention/Public
Relations. Decade as fraud and major crimes detective 2001-2011. Promoted to Sergeant and later Lieutenant, last 7
years managed the Evidence Room, a CSI dream place! Taught cadet deputies and colleague officers about basics and of
highly advanced criminal investigation subjects. Starting in 2017 made transition full time into scoping, transcription with
Eclipse. Training to become court reporter using voice method.
 HOW TO MANAGE THE SOUL-CRUSHING DEADLINES
AND THE DEMANDS OF THIS PROFESSION
Maryann Nevers, CVR-M-CM
Take Your Soul Back - Job got you down? Need some advice on managing your time and the demands
of your clients? Tired of pulling all-nighters? We have all been there, and it is truly soul-crushing. This
presentation will help you make sense of this crazy life by developing strategies to keep you from being
so overwhelmed.

Free Evening NOW FOR SOME FREE TIME. EVENING ON YOUR OWN – ENJOY NOLA!