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Gisele Souza

Gisele Souza

Revere,MA

Summary

I have an undergraduate degree in Law with a keen interest in the law enforcement aspect of it. Through the years, I have developed strong organizational and presentation skills. I am fully fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have worked abroad, where I had the pleasure of learning from and interacting with other cultures, in all of which I grew as a person and as a professional. I am a team player, a very pro-active and resilient individual. Accurate and detail oriented with extensive clerical knowledge. Capable professional with a verifiable record of customer service, management, and responsibility. Methodical and efficient administrative professional proficient in DOP regulations, Probation procedures and court processes. Experienced with types of diversion and associated procedures. Good recordkeeping and problem-solving abilities with an accuracy-driven and hardworking mentality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Associate Probation Officer

Mass Trial Court, Malden District Court and Lynn District Court
02.2020 - Current
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources
  • Wrote pre-sentence and post-sentence investigation and court reports
  • Managed large caseload of offenders
  • Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork
  • Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers
  • Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders
  • Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers
  • Organized client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes
  • Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes
  • Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes
  • Handled over full-cycle caseloads per month, including pre-sentence, pre-trial and client supervision
  • Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.

Probation Case Specialist

Cambridge District Court
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and public
  • This includes assisting individuals in filling out forms and applications, and responding to routine requests for information concerning cases, scheduling, and court procedures
  • May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties; Worked with criminal records, entered initial data, and updated records and orders in various automated systems; Requested information from other agencies, departments, and or courts; Answered incoming phone calls, routes callers to appropriate personnel, takes messages, and provides routine information in response to inquiries; Prepared lists and other standard documents, and sends out notices to parties and attorneys; Verified daily list with Clerk-Magistrate's office; Copied, filed, retrieved and sorted court papers, documents, and folders according to established procedures
  • Pulls folders for court sessions; Maintained statistical data concerning case processing activities; and Office Manager at D&F Transportation.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Office Manager

D&F International Transportation
Everett, MA
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Received new orders, prepared documentation and assigned personnel.
  • Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 150 cars delivered per day to all over the world.

Vice President

Brazil Minerals
, MG
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • Fazenda Duas Barras, Olhos D'Agua, - Brazil) Manage and expand the company's business within Brazilian market and abroad, mainly in mining, mortar and sand sales and operations
  • Carefully monitored regulatory filings with various environmental and mining authorities and government agencies
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing to drive business objectives
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
  • Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination.

Real Estate Analyst

EW Mortgage
Westborough, USA
04.2005 - 12.2009
  • Dealt with the financial aspect of real estate business, analyzing potential buyers or investors paperwork, and liaising with more than 300 banks on behalf of customer
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

There is a gap in mt employment history here due to moving abroad to start Law School.

Trilingual Secretary

Braz Motors
Boston, USA
06.2003 - 04.2005
  • First point of contact between customer and service provider with working staff
  • Scheduled meetings and conferences as well as providing language translation support
  • Handled travel plans and accommodation to staff members and provided expenditure reports to upper management
  • Handled over 150 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product and service issues
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.

Education

Bachelor - Law

Universidade Do Vale Do Itajai (UNIVALI)
2002

Bachelor of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Woburn High School
Woburn, MA
2001

Criminal Justice

Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA

Skills

  • Interviewing expert
  • Drug diversion understanding
  • Criminal laws
  • Court procedures
  • Interviews
  • Substance abuse
  • Intake procedures
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Interview and Interrogation Training
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Court filings
  • Report writing
  • Case management
  • Interstate Compact familiarity
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Harvard Certificate on The Opioid Crisis
  • Harvard Certificate on General Psychiatric Management for BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder).

Timeline

Associate Probation Officer

Mass Trial Court, Malden District Court and Lynn District Court
02.2020 - Current

Probation Case Specialist

Cambridge District Court
07.2018 - 01.2020

Office Manager

D&F International Transportation
07.2016 - 07.2018

Vice President

Brazil Minerals
02.2015 - 06.2016

Real Estate Analyst

EW Mortgage
04.2005 - 12.2009

Trilingual Secretary

Braz Motors
06.2003 - 04.2005

Bachelor - Law

Universidade Do Vale Do Itajai (UNIVALI)

Bachelor of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Woburn High School

Criminal Justice

Bunker Hill Community College

Harvard Certificate on The Opioid Crisis

Harvard Certificate on General Psychiatric Management for BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder).

Gisele Souza