Katie Flora Pierce
Austin,TX
Summary
I plan to use the experience and education below to work towards a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor Committee
Westlake High School
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated Career Day for seniors at Westlake High School including communication with the host employer and the students attending.
- Assisted in College Fair at Westlake High School. Acted as a greeter for incoming college representatives. Ensured set up was done properly to accommodate up to 130 incoming college representatives.
- Proctored AP exams at Westlake High School. There are approximately 35 AP classes offered that need up to six proctors. Ensured directions were clearly given and received and students followed rules to ensure test met AP standards.
Committee Chair
Boy Scouts Of America Troop 31
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated, generated or created documents to distribute to committee.
- Communicated with Scoutmaster to coordinate activities planned for scouts.
- Oversaw committee positions including Communications, Membership, Outdoor Chair, and Treasurer
- Cultivated a positive committee culture by promoting open communication, recognition of achievements, and constructive feedback.
PTO Treasurer
Eanes Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2017
- .Prepared accurate financial reports for monthly meetings, enabling board members to where money is being spent. This gave board members accurate information to approve future spending.
- Learned and implemented Quickbooks for easy storage of information for future treasurers.
- Organized financial records in a structured manner, enabling quick retrieval of information when needed.
- Mentored new PTO treasurers in their roles as successors to ensure continued success in managing the organization''s finances.
- Supported successful events by overseeing all financial aspects, including budgets, income tracking, and expense reconciliation.
Assistant County Attorney
Milam County
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Coordinated with expert witnesses for testimonies that strengthened the prosecution''s case during trials.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing time-sensitive cases.
- Negotiated plea agreements in a fair manner, reducing overall caseloads.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled victims on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during criminal trials.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
Contract Attorney
Special Counsel
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Conducted due diligence investigations for high-stakes transactions, uncovering critical information that informed strategic decision-making processes for clients.
- Reviewed contracts and correspondence through electronic communications to support client needs.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Education
J.D. - Law
Tulane University School of Law
New Orleans, LA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1998
Skills
- Committee oversight
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Ethical behavior
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Guidance Counselor Committee
Westlake High School
08.2022 - Current
Committee Chair
Boy Scouts Of America Troop 31
07.2022 - 07.2023
PTO Treasurer
Eanes Elementary
01.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant County Attorney
Milam County
12.2006 - 11.2007
Contract Attorney
Special Counsel
06.2005 - 08.2006
J.D. - Law
Tulane University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
University of Virginia
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