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VICTORIA PEGUES
Houston,Texas
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Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Outreach Chair
UH Pre-Law Society
Houston, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitating the planning and execution of career development events for nearly 300 organization members
- Coordinating networking events with law schools, national non-profits, LSAT prep companies, attorneys, and judges
- Mentoring undergraduate pre-law students through guided workshops and info-sessions
- Budgeting organizational event costs, merchandise, collaboration expenses
Lead Manager
Legal Edge Internship Program
Houston, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Connecting pre-law students and law firms for spring and summer internships across a variety of legal specializations
- Conducting check ins, spotlighting standout moments, and collecting data feedback from both interns and law firms
Office & Marketing Intern
Chapa Law Firm
Houston, Texas
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Drafted client intake documents, marketing scripts, and social media advertisements
- Gained familiarity with common personal injury disputes and relations with medical clinics and insurance companies
- Organized spreadsheet of client information, contacts, medical appointments, and phone call/email notes
Summer Intern
Communities In Schools of Houston/ Houston Bar Association
Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed check-ins, attendance, and enrichment activities for 40+ students enrolled in HBA, PCA, & CNA programs
- Maintained a Google Calendar for collaborative events with HBA, Methodist Hospital, and The Smithwood Institute
- Contributed innovative ideas to the CIS Student Program Director Team for more effective outreach strategies
- Provided on-site support for legal interns and medical students by visiting placement sites and diffusing conflict
Education
BS - Political Science, Legal Studies Minor
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2026
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Cypress Ranch High School
Houston, Texas01-2022
Skills
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas Pro R Studio, Google Drive, AI prompting Typing speed 80 WPM
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- UH Office of The Provost, Student Orientation Leader, Houston, Texas June 2023 - August 2023
- Welcomed over 2,000 students to UH through social/educational overnight orientation experiences from 7am - 10pm
- Led students to diverse, major-specific information sessions aimed at demystifying campus resources
- Collaborated with recruitment teams, UH departments, Greek organizations, and other Student Orientation Leaders
- Tune Out, Small Business Owner (business -> non-profit), Houston, Texas June 2020 - July 2021
- Alleviated mental strife throughout the COVID-19 pandemic through the sale of carefully curated self-care boxes
- Served as the sole marketing manager, financial analyst, website designer, and outreach representative, and creative director
- Hosted virtual motivation sessions with public health professionals and non-profit organizations
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
- National Speech & Debate Association, 2022 Nationals Competitor, Louisville, Kentucky June 2022
- Qualified by obtaining the Degree of Merit and ranking #1 in the District Duo Speech Interpretation
- Placed in the top 40%, outranking over 180 nationally recognized state champions in Duo Speech Interpretation
- Networked with debaters, coaches, high-level judges from around the country during mixers and evening events
Timeline
Communications & Outreach Chair
UH Pre-Law Society
05.2025 - Current
Lead Manager
Legal Edge Internship Program
05.2025 - Current
Office & Marketing Intern
Chapa Law Firm
01.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Intern
Communities In Schools of Houston/ Houston Bar Association
06.2023 - 08.2023
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Cypress Ranch High School
BS - Political Science, Legal Studies Minor
University of Houston