Andril S. Aranha
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Vice President with over 17 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Passionate about making a meaningful impact within a progressive organization that values innovation and continuous improvement. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Seeking a position with a reputable company focused on growth and development in a dynamic environment, aligning with career goals and values. Excited about joining a forward-thinking company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Legal Operations
HumCo Land Surveying & Civil Engineering
08.2014 - 09.2024
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Social Policy Consultant - Society & Young People
Commonwealth Youth-Commonwealth Secretariat
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Proposed policies, developed roadmaps, and reported on costs and benefits.
- Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions..
- Managed implementation of policy and program initiatives.
- Investigated policies currently under discussion to assess impact on Youth, Health, Education, Sports, Justice .
- Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
- Created comprehensive political, legislative and regulatory goals, strategies and plans.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.
- Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
- Helped conceive and oversee grassroots support or opposition for proposed changes.
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
- Identified trends in 53 commonwealth countries youth policies and encourage countries provide the resources to assist National Youth organizations with the Promotion of youth Policies.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Cultivated positive relationships with Member states to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Senior Account Manager
Kingz Management Group
12.2011 - 10.2014
- Manage all company finances, Accounts, drafting of legal documents, Creation of IBC’s & Companies, Incorporations of Companies, Debt Recovery, Business Development, Event Planning & Public Relations Management.
- Cultivated productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match to available solutions.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients, upper management and junior sales associates for demonstration.
- Developed deep knowledge of customer businesses and relationship to company objectives.
- Mentored junior account management professionals to develop skills and increase company revenue.
- Provided extensive support in sales, technical and business areas to key accounts.
Debt Recovery & Accounts Manager
Lord Ellor & Co.
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Manage all civil matters dealing with Debtor Actions, Employment Law, Contract-(Contractual Agreements).
- Trust Administration, Legal Administration, Drafting of Legal Documents and Opinion, Corporate Law, IBC’s , Company Law (setups and winding down).
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Regularly monitored accounts to identify overdue balances and potential areas of risk.
- Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
Accounts, Credit and Affiliate Manager
Swiss America Securities Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Manage Accounts Department, Manage International Client Accounts, Compliance, Risk & Recovery Analyst, Wealth Management.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
- Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
- Manage Affiliate Program, Manage Affiliate Accounts, Manage Credit Department, Manage Financial Reports.
- Legal Administration drafting of documents Creation of IBC’s and Trust.
Marketing Officer/ Residential Mortgage Associate
Progressive Consumer Services
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Managed Advertising and Social network Marketing.
- Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
- Directed product development using in-depth knowledge of vendor landscape and industry insight.
- Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Account Management, Debt Recovery Management, Mortgage facilitation for Commercial Lending.
- Nassau
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Provided feedback to all departments on brand consistency in outbound communications.
Operations Manager & Program Marketing Coordinator
National Youth Against Crime & Violence with The Ministry of National Security
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for Marketing and Administration.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Mini Pupilage/Case Researcher
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with High Court, Supreme Court , Court of Appeal and Magistrate court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Administrative task and operations of Law Student Program.
- Managed and operate task force for legal aid and other administrative & corporate task.
- Including drafting, opinions, company set up and winding down.
Education
LLB-Law - LL.B - Law Honors.
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, England02.2010
Associate of Arts - Law & Criminal Justice
College of The Bahamas
New Providence ,Bahamas12.2007
High School Diploma -
C.V. Bethel Senior High School
06.2004
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Data access management
- Legal Research
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Negotiation
- Business Strategy
- Management
- Customer Services
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Advocacy
- Research
- Research Analysts
- Marketing
- Account Management
- Risk Management
- Policy Management
- Drafting
- Forecasting
- Portfolio optimization
- Data analysis
- Industry best practices
- Team leadership
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Innovation management
- Verbal and written communication
- Account management
- Critical thinking
- Proposal writing
- Budget administration
- Budget oversight
- Operations management
- Price structuring
- Policy and procedure development
- Contract negotiation
- Targeted marketing
Extra Curricular activities
Junior Achievement, Member, 2002-2003, COB’s Tsunamis Swim club, Public Relations officer, 2005-2007, Law & Criminal Justice Society, Chancellor of Society Business, 2006-2007, Legal & Research Committee, Member, 01/01/06-12/01/08, Bahamian Society, Vice President, 2008, Law Society, Executive Member, 2008, VP. Membership & Recruitment, Member, 12/01/09-04/01/11, Youth Advisory Member, Member, 02/01/10-2012, Youth Rep. Independence Committee, Member, 04/01/10-07/14/10, Youth Rep. National One Bahamas Committee, Member, 07/01/10-2012, BNYC Pioneers Toastmaster Club, Member, 09/01/10-2011, Co Chair, National Youth Policy Team, 01/01/10-Present, Member- Planning Committee, Commonwealth Student Congress, 06/01/14-06/01/15, Member- Elections Committee, Commonwealth Student Congress, 03/01/15-09/01/15
Certification
- Project Management Techniques for Develop Training - June 3,2016. Certified a course of study offered by IDBx, an online learning initiative of Inter-American Development Bank.
Timeline
Vice President of Legal Operations
HumCo Land Surveying & Civil Engineering
08.2014 - 09.2024
Social Policy Consultant - Society & Young People
Commonwealth Youth-Commonwealth Secretariat
01.2013 - 12.2019
Debt Recovery & Accounts Manager
Lord Ellor & Co.
01.2012 - 07.2014
Senior Account Manager
Kingz Management Group
12.2011 - 10.2014
Accounts, Credit and Affiliate Manager
Swiss America Securities Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2012
Marketing Officer/ Residential Mortgage Associate
Progressive Consumer Services
10.2010 - 05.2011
Mini Pupilage/Case Researcher
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
06.2008 - 12.2009
Operations Manager & Program Marketing Coordinator
National Youth Against Crime & Violence with The Ministry of National Security
10.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
C.V. Bethel Senior High School
LLB-Law - LL.B - Law Honors.
University of Buckingham
Associate of Arts - Law & Criminal Justice
College of The Bahamas
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