Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
Intern

Tressa Williams

Round Rock,TX

Summary

Court Clerk offering over 10 years of experience in providing courtroom assistance. Adept with handling in-court exhibits, empaneling juries, administering oaths, and providing interpretive services to facilitate court processes. Hardworking, organized, and committed to achieving excellence in all tasks. As well as a highly-motivated Institutional Parole Officer with 5 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management and institutionalized supervision. Seasoned professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Baker

Tressa's Baketique
09.2013 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
  • Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.

Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
  • Trained 5 new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.

Assistant Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Inspected, checked, and monitored baking products and supplies to guarantee freshness.
  • Supervised baking and general production to drive sales and monitor overhead expenses.
  • Taught specialized skills, methods and techniques and delegated assignments to 12 bakery associates to maximize department productivity and profits.
  • Enforced company safety, cleanliness, and sanitation policies by maintaining effective housekeeping standards.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.

Froster

Nothing Bundt Cakes
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
  • Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Packaged over 100 finished products for sale daily.

Court Clerk Assistant

Austin Municipal Court
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Maintained 2 court dockets daily and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
  • Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.

Probate Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Pamela D. Orsak
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed over 30 accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Court Clerk Assistant

Tarrant County
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
  • Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
  • Answered approximately 20 telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
  • Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.

Court Clerk Assistant

City of Austin
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Processed 10 or more payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.

Institutional Parole Officer II

Board of Pardons and Paroles
05.2013 - 08.2018
  • Managed caseload of 1,384 inmates.
  • Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
  • Monitored inmates' progress.
  • Provide other State agencies with information
  • Conducted preliminary interviews for Texas Board of Pardons and Parole.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Deputy Court Clerk III

Victoria County Clerk's Office
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
  • Answered 10 or more telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
  • Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.

Court Clerk Lead

City of Austin
10.2008 - 09.2011
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
  • Assisted 3 newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.

Court Clerk Assistant

City of Austin
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Completed 2 daily logs for management review.

Education

College Degree - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Online
12.2021

Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Houston, TX
07-2005

Skills

  • Docket management
  • Legal documents
  • Court processes
  • Court operations support
  • Creative problem solving
  • Confidentiality
  • Baking techniques
  • Pastry preparation
  • Cake decorating
  • Recipe development
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Inventory management

Certification

  • Certified Notary Public
  • TABC Certified
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Certified Food Safety Manager

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

IDocket

Odyssey

TCIC/NCIC

PSRS

ECourt

Zoom

JEMS

Toast

Timeline

Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes
07.2024 - 09.2024

Assistant Bakery Manager

Nothing Bundt Cakes
06.2024 - 07.2024

Froster

Nothing Bundt Cakes
12.2023 - 06.2024

Court Clerk Assistant

Austin Municipal Court
08.2022 - 05.2024

Probate Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Pamela D. Orsak
09.2021 - 08.2022

Court Clerk Assistant

Tarrant County
07.2019 - 09.2021

Court Clerk Assistant

City of Austin
08.2018 - 04.2019

Home Baker

Tressa's Baketique
09.2013 - Current

Institutional Parole Officer II

Board of Pardons and Paroles
05.2013 - 08.2018

Deputy Court Clerk III

Victoria County Clerk's Office
09.2011 - 05.2013

Court Clerk Lead

City of Austin
10.2008 - 09.2011

Court Clerk Assistant

City of Austin
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • TABC Certified, 02/01/21, 02/01/23
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Food Manager Certification, 12/01/17, Present
  • Certified Food Safety Manager
  • Certified Notary Public

College Degree - Culinary

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tressa Williams