KRISTI R.

SMITH
7126 TULANE ST. LOUIS, MO 63130 (314) 223-4094
kse6b79a@westpost.net WWW.WIX.COM/SMITHKRISTI7/KRISTI-JOB-SEEKER
BAR MEMBERSHIP
Admitted to Missouri State Bar, September 2010.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
a Outside-of-the-box intellectual; tremendous aptitude affording unique insight
to any challenge, actively conferring innovative solutions.
a Effectual communicator with strong, concise verbal skills; demonstrated gift f
or proactively anticipating executiveas needs; benefits from receptive listening
ability in coming up to speed quickly; distinct appreciation for meeting deadli
nes; skilled capacity for balancing multiple projects concurrently, following th
rough and focusing on detail.
a Momentous initiative evidenced by effective ability to operate independently;
performs diverse undertakings with minimal supervision while always maintaining
a high degree of confidentiality.
a Proficient in Microsoft Word/Works, Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontP
age, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Internet Research. Exceedingly familiar with webs
ite design and competent to learn any new program promptly and professionally.
EDUCATION
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO
Juris Doctor, May 2010
Certified in Criminal Defense Litigation
Class Rank: top 75%; Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Score: 111
Relevant coursework includes:
Business Associations Remedies Property
Civil Procedure 1 & 2 Evidence Constitutional Law 1 & 2
Marketing & Management Criminal Procedure 1 & 2 Legal Research & Writing
Trusts and Estates, Wills Family Law Business Management
Trial Advocacy 1 & 2 Commercial Transactions Contracts 1 & 2
Federal Income Tax Administrative Law Client Counseling
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Arkadelphia, AR
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Completed minors in Psychology and Business; earned 90% of college expenses thr
ough scholarships. (SBC Executive Scholarship & OBU Presidential Scholarship)
Deans List: Fall 2002- Spring 2006; National Deans List: Fall 2005, Magna Cum L
aude; GPA: 3.8
Mentored by the dean of the Psychology department; assisted in several cognitio
n studies and Behavioral Modification strategies.
Interned for youth group of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia from 2002-2006
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI, St. Louis, MO.
Clinical Externship, January 2010-June 2010
a Researched and analyzed legal issues for First Assistant to Federal Public Def
ender; provided recommendations for further action.
a Assisted during trial strategy conferences with outside counsel; provided disc
overy summaries and document review analysis; assisted in-house investigators on
evidentiary issues.
a Conducted client interviews; organized client files; provided First Assistant
initial case assessments and recommendations on preliminary evidentiary consider
ations.
a Calculated recommended sentences based upon the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
and provided analysis of relevant mitigating factors for potential reductions.
a Commended by office for superior organizational management of discovery, outsi
de-of-the-box thinking, and diligent work ethic.
Offered opportunity to extend externship throughout the summer to further assist
in trial preparation for a major case while concurrently supervising and traini
ng the new interns concerning the primary case issues.
EASON & VAN LEUNEN, L.L.C., St. Louis, MO.
Intern/Clerk, September 2009-January 2010
Conducted research and drafted memoranda for partners focusing on personal inju
ry claims and traffic violations.
Created groundwork filing system for firm; interviewed clients and updated file
s, liaised with local hospitals regarding client consent forms and ongoing patie
nt treatment.
Oversaw additional interns and trained them vis--vis the filing system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOIREE EVENTS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING, St. Louis, MO
Website Designer, 2008-2009
Led various aspects of Internet start-up; facilitated business promotion and ex
pansion by corresponding with local organizations and bands to bring about aware
ness of companyas services in archiving entertainment resources.
Organized fundraisers for various organizations including non-profit companies.
Created company website designed to pair clients with planners for any type of
event; implemented bold marketing strategies and creative advertising.
WEST COUNTY YMCA, Chesterfield, MO
Aquatics Coordinator, Fall 2007
Supervised over 50 employees.
Lead daily operations within department, including all management and personnel
-related activities.
Created schedules, assigned staff, oversaw hours & conduct, and processed payro
ll for all department employees.
Summer Coordinator/ Deck Supervisor , Summer 2007
Presided over scheduling and development of summer programming, in addition to
general usage of aquatic facilities; liaised with other area-childcare facilitie
s in fostering new program opportunities for children; tracked finances.
Successfully balanced the demands arising from three separate job titles combin
ed into one position.
Parkway School-Aged Childcare Site Director, Fall 2006-Summer 2007
Directed after-school supervision for middle school children at Parkway Southwe
st Middle School; coordinated fundraising events for YMCA Partner Campaign.
Directed before-school supervision for elementary school children at Green Trai
ls Elementary School; fostered responsibility amongst reporting staff; provided
site organization and dependable services.
Within two years of beginning work at the YMCA as a camp counselor, was promoted
FOUR levels within the organization.
VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION
a SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY OUTLAWS, Volunteer
a LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, Volunteer
a WALK FOR DIABETES, Volunteer
a HOOVED HEROES, Volunteer for children with Autism
a CHI DELTA SORORITY, Member//Executive Officer//Historian//Chairman of Alumni C
ommittee//Website Designer
a STUDENT VENTURE, Volunteer
Three-week English language camp for 7th-12th graders in St. Petersburg, Russia.
First U.S. team ever permitted to enter this section of Russia for this purpos
e.
a STUDENT SENATE, Representative//Freshman Secretary//Sophomore Treasurer//Junio
r Secretary//Senior Representative
a COLLEGE REPUBLICANS, Member
a PI GAMMA MU, Political Science Honors Fraternity
REFERENCES
KEVIN C. CURRAN, FIRST ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
1010 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200, ST. LOUIS, MO. 63101kevin_curran@fd.org (314) 241
-1255
PETER RUSSELL VAN LEUNEN, EASON & VAN LEUNEN, L.L.C., ATTORNEYS AT LAW
pvanleunen@gmail.com (314) 229-3940