Catherine Grupe
Liverpool
Summary
Trauma-informed Sexual Assault Advocate with specialized training and hands-on experience in crisis response, SART collaboration, and shelter management. Skilled in rapid hospital response, survivor advocacy, and high-volume crisis environments. Proven ability to support survivors with professionalism, confidentiality, and compassion while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to advance within a mission-driven organization focused on survivor care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Program Specialist / Advocate
Women's Center of Brazoria County
Angleton, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault
- Respond to hospital accompaniment calls within 1 hour of dispatch to support survivors during forensic exams
- Actively collaborate with the Brazoria County SART (Sexual Assault Response Team), including law enforcement, forensic nurses, and prosecutors
- Assist survivors with safety planning, resources, and follow-up support
- Maintain accurate, confidential case documentation in compliance with advocacy standards
- Collaborated with team members to identify client needs and improve service delivery.
- Built strong relationships with external partners to secure resources and support necessary for program success.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
Shelter Manager (Day Shift, Full-Time)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
Angleton, TX
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily shelter operations
- Conducted intakes, needs assessments, and crisis intervention
- De-escalated high-stress situations while maintaining safety protocols
- Managed shelter safety and operations for residents
- Responded to emergency calls and provided crisis intervention support
- Documented incidents and maintained compliance with shelter policies
Shelter Manager (Night Shift, Full-Time)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
Angleton, TX
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed overnight shelter safety and operations for residents
- Responded to emergency calls and provided crisis intervention support
- Documented incidents and maintained compliance with shelter policies
- Oversaw daily shelter operations
- Conducted intakes, needs assessments, and crisis intervention
- De-escalated high-stress situations while maintaining safety protocols
Relief Shelter Staff (Morning Shift)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
Angleton, TX
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported daily shelter operations and resident care
- Assisted with facility upkeep
- Built rapport with residents and provided emotional support
- Assisted with monitoring and resident safety
- Responded to crisis hotline calls and supported shelter needs
Relief Shelter Staff (Night Shift)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
Angleton, TX
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with overnight monitoring and resident safety
- Responded to crisis hotline calls and supported shelter needs
- Supported daily shelter operations and resident care
- Assisted with facility upkeep
- Built rapport with residents and provided emotional support
Education
40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training -
The Crisis Center
Bay City, TX06-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Alvin High School
Alvin, TX05-2024
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & Rapid Response
- Sexual Assault Advocacy & Hospital Accompaniment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- SART Team Collaboration
- Shelter Operations & Resident Management
- De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
- Safety Planning
- Confidential Documentation
- Training coordination
- Multitasking
Timeline
Sexual Assault Program Specialist / Advocate
Women's Center of Brazoria County
02.2026 - Current
Shelter Manager (Day Shift, Full-Time)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
11.2025 - 02.2026
Shelter Manager (Night Shift, Full-Time)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
08.2025 - 11.2025
Relief Shelter Staff (Morning Shift)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
06.2025 - 08.2025
Relief Shelter Staff (Night Shift)
Women's Center of Brazoria County
04.2025 - 06.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Alvin High School
40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training -
The Crisis Center
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Experienced in on-call crisis response and emergency dispatch timelines
- Open to relocation and travel
- Flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends)
- Committed to survivor-centered advocacy and ethical care