Sandra Urbina
Municipal Court Administrator
Denton,TX
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in municipal court administration and a strong passion for higher education. Eager to leverage my leadership, relationship-building, and organizational skills in the Assistant Director of Admissions role at Texas Woman's University, where I can guide prospective students, especially those from non-traditional, transfer, and graduate backgrounds, toward a successful transition into higher education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Court Administrator
City of Corinth Municipal Court
Corinth, TX
07.2016 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing daily operations of the court, ensuring compliance with legislative updates, and managing a budget for the department.
- Coordinate and facilitate training for new court clerks and foster strong relationships with local police departments, including the City of Corinth and Flower Mound PD, to ensure smooth interdepartmental collaboration.
- Manage communication with defendants, attorneys, and other stakeholders, while guiding court staff through complex legal and procedural matters.
- Implemented a paperless system that has reduced the time spent on processing court filings and dockets by 85%.
- Initiated a text messaging service to improve compliance and reduce postage and handling costs by 50%.
- Responsible for managing invoicing for services such as collections, judicial, and prosecutorial services.
Municipal Court Clerk
City of Corinth Municipal Court
Corinth, TX
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided customer service to defendants in person and by phone, addressing inquiries and educating individuals on legal processes related to class C misdemeanors.
- Assisted with the management and preparation of cases for warrants, including coordinating jail paperwork and processing electronic citations.
- Played a key role in translating for Spanish-speaking defendants, ensuring effective communication between the court and individuals.
- Processed court summons and supported the judge and prosecutor during pre-trial court proceedings.
Service Coordinator
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) of North Central Texas
Fort Worth, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed a caseload of fifty plus families per month while also reaching out to potential new clients.
- Worked closely with families to assess and determine eligibility for ECI services, creating individualized family service plans to address needs.
- Collaborated with therapists and service providers to ensure families received appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Served as a translator for bilingual families, ensuring quality service delivery in a diverse community.
- Helped families connect to additional resources and support, advocating for their needs in the community.
Assistant Court Representative II
City of Denton Municipal Court
Denton, TX
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Entered traffic citations and provided customer service in both English and Spanish, assisting with inquiries about citations and legal procedures.
- Supported court staff by translating for Spanish-speaking defendants and assisting with courtroom processes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Leadership development
- Budget planning
- Proficient in English and Spanish communication
- Legal compliance expertise
- Client engagement proficiency
- Process optimization through paperless systems
- Records management
- Collaborative decision-making
- Staff management
- Effective task delegation
- Calendar management
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
Certification
Court Clerk Certification (Level II), Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC)
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
Texas Woman's University
03.2024 - Current
Court Administrator
City of Corinth Municipal Court
07.2016 - Current
Municipal Court Clerk
City of Corinth Municipal Court
09.2014 - 06.2016
Service Coordinator
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) of North Central Texas
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
08.2008 - 12.2012
Assistant Court Representative II
City of Denton Municipal Court
01.2007 - 01.2011
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