Hava Villaverde
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Risk Manager and Counsel adept in risk analysis and strategic planning. Proven track record in compliance auditing and complex negotiation, successfully implementing risk management strategies that enhanced operational efficacy. Bilingual communicator with strong team leadership skills, driving impactful results in diverse environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Risk Manager/Corporate Senior Attorney
ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Elyria, OH
12.2013 - Current
- Provided comprehensive legal counsel across all business lines for organization.
- Drafted and negotiated complex agreements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current risk levels and recommended actions for senior management.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential losses.
- Created and maintained legal compliance systems, including auditing and training initiatives.
- Managed operations and staff of Corporate Risk, Communications, Insurance, and Legal Departments.
- Administered ISO 14001 and 9001 programs through regular audits to ensure adherence.
- Facilitated annual renewals of complex insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate coverage.
Retail Program Manager
SECOND HARVEST NORTH FLORIDA
Jacksonville, FL
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Managed retail food procurement and donation program, overseeing processes, site visits, and reporting.
- Prepared standard operating procedures for food warehousing, logistics, safety, recalls, and quality assurance.
- Participated on strategic advisory board to enhance transportation and food procurement initiatives.
- Directed mentorship programs for law and business students, focusing on project development and feedback.
- Coordinated volunteering efforts, networking opportunities, and civic events with non-profit partners.
Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Environmental Law
BI-LO/WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
Jacksonville, FL
05.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed asset and property operations for Fortune 500 real estate with 704 stores.
- Oversaw environmental compliance and maintenance for store and industrial facilities.
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated contracts related to maintenance, events, construction, and environmental matters.
- Prepared and updated food safety and compliance manuals to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted due diligence and site plan reviews; coordinated municipal permitting and zoning processes.
- Developed criteria and procedures for legal internship program; mentored new lawyers.
Attorney/Owner
LAW OFFICE OF HAVA B. VILLAVERDE/FMFL TITLE, LLC
Miami, FL
04.2003 - 05.2007
- Specialized in environmental, real property, and corporate transactional matters.
- Reviewed and prepared title searches, commitments, and policies while assisting clients with due diligence.
- Coordinated real property closing documentation, served as closing agent, and managed transactional team.
- Facilitated 1031 exchanges and collaborated with accountants on structuring transactions.
- Drafted operating agreements and prepared contractor and transactional agreements.
- Supported clients with permitting processes, environmental compliance, and entitlement approvals.
Senior Counsel
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
Miami, FL
06.2000 - 04.2003
- Oversaw environmental and real property practice for Fortune 250 company, enhancing operational efficacy.
- Established operating procedures for transportation and logistics environmental issues.
- Reviewed plans and budgets for facility and warehouse development in collaboration with external engineers.
- Negotiated and drafted leases, sale/purchase contracts, vendor service agreements, and national buyout contracts.
- Participated in strategic evaluation teams focused on asset management, environmental concerns, real estate, and operations.
Education
M.B.A. - Concentration in Sustainability
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VTJ.D. - Cum Laude
University of Miami School of Law
Miami, FLB.A. - Linguistics, with honors
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Risk analysis and management
- Compliance auditing
- Strategic planning
- Process development
- Complex negotiation
- Team leadership
- Non-profit governance
- Bilingual communication
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
PRESCOTT COLLEGE, Prescott, AZ (remote) July 2019-Present
Committee Chair and PhD Advisor – PhD in Sustainability Education (PHD)
Director and Associate Faculty – Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Lead online MBA in Sustainability Leadership program; Develop program differentiation strategy; Build and direct team for program launch and marketing plan; Collaborate to design interdisciplinary degree options; Develop MBA program curriculum in accordance with Higher Learning Commission objectives; Establish “track system” for specialization within MBA degree; Collaborate to build accelerated masters pathways and dual degree platforms; Recruit and train faculty for course authorship, preparation and teaching; Serve as capstone advisor for students in all graduate online programs; Consult with instructors and instructional designers to develop graduate coursework; Advise and counsel undergraduate and graduate students in MBA program; Develop BA in Sustainability Management curriculum and guidance documents; Lead MBA programmatic section for annual college colloquium; Build and cultivate MBA alumni network; Co-Creator of joint MBA/MSFS Degree Program
GREEN MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, Poultney, VT (remote) Jan 2014-July 2019
Affiliate Professor/Scholar in Residence Online Master Degree Programs
Master in Sustainable Food Systems (MSFS)
- Teach graduate level courses in: Food System Leverage Marketing (SFS 6040); Sustainable Organization Management (SFS 6050); Vegetables & Fruits: Farm to Plate Sustainability (SFS 5050); Instruct and redesign Capstone Proposal course (SFS 6090); Serve as capstone advisor for multiple students in Capstone course (SFS 6091); Annual Food Systems Symposium participant and lecturer
Sustainable Master in Business Administration (SMBA)
- Instruct graduate level courses in: Organizational Behavior in Sustainable Organizations (BUS 5030); Sustainable Operations Management & Systems Thinking (BUS 5045); Ethical Issues & Legal Environment (BUS 5090); Author and teach Capstone Proposal course (BUS 6090); Serve as capstone advisor for multiple students in Capstone course (BUS 6091); Annual MBA residency lecturer and alumni mentor
Master in Resilient and Sustainable Communities (MRSC)
- Author and teach Dispute Resolution and Creative Problem Solving course (RSC 6020)
Undergraduate Completion Program – Business (BUS)
- Author and teach: Mastering Self Leadership (BUS 3000); Business Law: Legal & Ethical Environment of Organizations (BUS 3050); Managing for Sustainability Capstone (BUS 4022); Instruct Operations Management in the Services Economy (BUS 3040); Instruct Business Trends and Professional Success (BUS 1000)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Goodwill International, Lorain County Board Member, Lorain County, Ohio
- Leadership Lorain County BEST Class of 2021, Lorain County, Ohio
- Biomimicry 3.8 Certificate, Introduction to Biomimicry, online course
- Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell
- ISO 9001 and 14001 Auditor Certification
- National Registry of Food Safety Professionals International Certified Food Safety Manager
- LEED AP O+M
- Florida Bar; United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Timeline
Corporate Risk Manager/Corporate Senior Attorney
ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
12.2013 - Current
Retail Program Manager
SECOND HARVEST NORTH FLORIDA
02.2013 - 11.2013
Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Environmental Law
BI-LO/WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
05.2007 - 12.2012
Attorney/Owner
LAW OFFICE OF HAVA B. VILLAVERDE/FMFL TITLE, LLC
04.2003 - 05.2007
Senior Counsel
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
06.2000 - 04.2003
M.B.A. - Concentration in Sustainability
Green Mountain College
J.D. - Cum Laude
University of Miami School of Law
B.A. - Linguistics, with honors
Binghamton University
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