Asia Gilbertson
Mission,SD
Summary
Ambitious Legal Advocate with extensive experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in Tribal and State laws. Providing advocacy to victims by assisting with court proceedings. Exercised discretion in handling confidential matters.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advocate
RST Prosecutors Office
Rosebud, SD
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted research and compiled evidence for legal cases.
- Gathered client statements and provided counsel on potential options for resolution.
- Prepared legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, petitions, and appeals.
- Provided advice to clients regarding their rights and responsibilities under applicable laws.
- Assisted in the preparation of witnesses for trial proceedings.
- Attended court hearings and represented clients in negotiations with opposing parties.
- Drafted correspondence to other attorneys involved in a case or to judicial officers with regard to procedural matters or substantive issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all client communications and interactions.
- Participated in community outreach programs focused on educating victims about their rights.
Office Manager
RST Daycare
Rosebud, SD
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Outreach Specialist
Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention Program
Rosebud, SD
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
Programs Specialist
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility
Rosebud, SD
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Listened to inmates needs and assisted with identifying and securing appropriate services.
- Offered inmates knowledgeable and supportive assistance to meet needs and build rehabilitative tools for reentering into society.
- Used multiple resources and tools for evaluating and presenting solutions for the inmates to use.
- Recorded and reported programs entering into facility that provided educational services for the inmates.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
Correctional Officer
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility
Rosebud, SD
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Criminal Justice
Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD08.2023
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD08.2021
High School Diploma -
Todd County High School
Mission, SD05.2017
Skills
- State, federal and Tribal laws knowledge
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Excellent problem solver
- Crisis management
- Strategic planning and organization
- File and record maintenance
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Non-violent intervention
- Data Collection and Entry
- Team-oriented
- Time Management
- Legal Advisory
Timeline
Legal Advocate
RST Prosecutors Office
02.2024 - Current
Office Manager
RST Daycare
03.2023 - 02.2024
Outreach Specialist
Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention Program
08.2022 - 03.2023
Programs Specialist
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility
07.2021 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility
06.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Criminal Justice
Sinte Gleska University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Sinte Gleska University
High School Diploma -
Todd County High School
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