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Gracie Cormier

Port Barre,LA

Summary

Debate Coach with expertise in developing and executing effective debate programs. Proven ability to enhance communication skills and manage team dynamics, resulting in improved student performance in competitive formats. Recognized for cultivating critical thinking and argumentation abilities. Background as a legal assistant and politics writer demonstrates resourcefulness and high productivity in task completion.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

L'Acadien
Lafayette, LA
05.2025 - Current
  • Reviewed and edited content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
  • Built comradery amongst staff and deskheads to make the publication's success certain.
  • Managed a team in order to meet deadlines and goals.
  • Organized events such as workshops or seminars related to journalism practices.

Legal Assistant

Beal & Hebert, LLC
Lafayette, LA
01.2025 - Current
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations, and legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Organized and created filing systems to enhance office efficiency.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters, ensuring trust and integrity.
  • Communicated with clients, law firms, and agents to facilitate necessary contacts.
  • Ensured proper filing of paperwork according to established procedures.
  • Coordinated organization of exhibits for trial proceedings.

Politics Writer

The Vermilion
Lafayette, LA
09.2024 - Current
  • Followed news trends closely to provide readers with accurate, relevant information.
  • Conducted a plenitude interviews with university students and faculty for their opinions to be heard alongside facts.
  • Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
  • Repeatedly reviewed and verified information to ensure journalistic integrity.
  • Proofread other staff writers' work for grammatical, stylistic, and factual errors to certify that our standards were professional.
  • Organized written work according to established style guidelines.
  • Crafted compelling headlines and captions to attract and retain readers' attention.
  • Tracked and strictly adhered to deadlines and expectations from the editors.

Debate Coach

Southside High School
Broussard, LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in developing strategies for team members to use during debates.
  • Monitored progress of each student throughout the season, providing feedback to help them reach their full potential.
  • Actively sought out new resources such as books or websites that provided additional information on debating topics.
  • Facilitated post-debate discussions between team members so they could learn from their mistakes and successes alike.
  • Worked alongside the speech coach to guarantee success during the season as well as involve students in all aspects of public speaking.

Restaurant Hostess

Sushi Masa
Lafayette, LA
07.2024 - 11.2025
  • Managed the restaurant during both extremely busy and slow periods.
  • Ensured that the needs of the customer and the staff were met to an adequate standard.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
  • Proficiently operated the seating software to guarantee that the restaurant operated at an optimal level.
  • Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
  • Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.

Student Speech & Debate Coach

Teurlings Catholic High School
Lafayette, LA
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Instructed younger students on structure and functions of competitive debate events.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted lessons to build confidence and improve skills.
  • Advised students on modern debate terminology and practices to facilitate advancement.
  • Educated students on proper etiquette for public speaking and debate.
  • Guided students in delivering extemporaneous and prepared speeches effectively.
  • Provided tailored support on speech structure, delivery techniques, research methods, and evidence analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette
05-2029

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Teurlings Catholic High School
Lafayette, LA
05-2024

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Research and data analysis
  • Community engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Event planning
  • Copy editing

Affiliations

  • President & Founder Pre-Law Society of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Club Ambassador Philosophy Club
  • Member Moot Court

Accomplishments

  • WoodmenLife American History Award
  • Debate Captain High School Speech & Debate Team
  • Magnolia Scholarship University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • TOPS Scholar

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Editor

L'Acadien
05.2025 - Current

Legal Assistant

Beal & Hebert, LLC
01.2025 - Current

Politics Writer

The Vermilion
09.2024 - Current

Debate Coach

Southside High School
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Sushi Masa
07.2024 - 11.2025

Student Speech & Debate Coach

Teurlings Catholic High School
08.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

High School Diploma -

Teurlings Catholic High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana Tech University

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana State University

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