MULTI-LINGUAL INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE

* Accomplished executive with experience in general management, operations, busi

ness development, superior organizational and leadership skills. Impeccable work
ethic and recognized as a peak performer in creating and articulating company's
vision and energizing people to attain goals
* Astute decision-maker with broad hands-on management and government relations
experience. Focused attention to handling multiple projects, complex issues, dea
dlines and budgets. Highly regarded as a visionary leader who is highly motivate
d, driven, determined and passionate for success
* Received Law Degree and practiced Law for several years in Brazil
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Basic skills in French
* Skilled Administrator, practiced in managing institutions to drive profits and
quality
* A self-starter, able to work independently or as a valued team member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY RELATIONS SPECIALIST 2007-PRESENT

COMMODITY BOARD
* Developed and maintains industry database including all components of the appl
ication
* Coordinates and presents industry meetings in foreign countries and targeted U
S locations. This also includes developing a presentation specific to each targe
ted region
* Executes all Board Member nomination procedures each year
* Handles all questions from industry members
* Develops, executes and analyzes industry surveys
* Executes all Board Member nomination procedures each year
* Developed and executes assessment compliance procedures
* Works closely with Marketing Director to help publish company's newsletter
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Orlando, FL
Different consulting projects encompassed a wide variety of tasks. This included
:
HR Assistant
* Screened and interviewed potential job candidates
* Reviewed legal documents to ensure consistency with corporate policies and pro
cedures
* With directions from immediate Supervisor, developed short and medium range st
rategic plans to improve the efficiency of the HR department
LAW PRACTICE
RONDONIA, BRAZIL
Versatile, competent, motivated, efficient, decisive and experienced attorney wi
th twenty plus years in the practice of Family Law. Specific focuses of experien
ce include:
* Writing initial petition and plea, petition to Court of Appeals, statement of
facts and other kind of filings necessary to each case
* Writing legal documents
* Litigation
* Research Jurisprudence applicable for each case
* Discovery and hearings
* Delivered instruction or acted as Facilitator overseeing the efforts of 2-3 In
structors

EMPRETEC INSTRUCTOR
THE UNITED NATIONS/SEBRAE * RONDONIA, BRAZIL
Instructor for EMPRETEC, a 9-day intensive seminar specially designed by The Uni
ted Nations for entrepreneurs and people who wish to enter the business world.
* Recognized for Outstanding Performance, chosen to provide instruction in multi
ple regions of Brazil
* Used adult learning techniques to ensure effective assimilation of course cont
ents
DIRECTOR
M SCHOOL - CENTRO DE IDIOMAS * RONDONIA, BRAZIL
Founder and Director of English Language School providing instruction to childre
n and adults. Full P&L responsibility, managed 18 full-time employees in all de
partments including sales, marketing, accounting, human resources, facilities an
d operations.
* Gained recognition as member of LAURELS (Latin American Union of Registered La
nguage Schools) and as an authorized center of University of Cambridge CELS exam
inations
* Directed all marketing campaigns including billboards, leaflets, promotions, r
adio and TV ads. Successfully drove attendance to as many as 500 students
* Practiced in Needs Assessments, Gap Analysis and pre-and post-training skills
assessments
* Ensured educational quality by mentoring teachers in effective training method
s. Regularly observed classes and administered oral exams to teaching staff
DIRECTOR ACIJIP
RONDONIA, BRAZIL
Served on Board of Directors for this association for businesspeople.
* As member of the Board of Directors, used to oversee programs, gave speeches a
nd traveled frequently in order to visit politicians (such as the governor of th
e State and Senators) on behalf of the Association
* Coordinated the opening of Businesswomen Association in Ji-Parana. Coordinated
a group of businesses in furniture industry preparing for product exportation
TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER
GENERAL MOTORS DO BRASIL * GOIAS, BRAZIL
Performed translating and interpreting services to the Executive Staff from Engl
ish to Portuguese and Portuguese to English.

EDUCATION
Goias Federal University - Law Degree
Brazilian Lutheran University, Brazil - Postgraduate in Planning and Management
United Nations/SEBRAE Certificate
The University of Michigan - Certificate of Proficiency in English
University of Cambridge - Certificate of Proficiency in English

References available upon request