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Juliana Zambrano

Miami,Florida

Summary

Experienced Colombian attorney with a strong interest in international relations and politics. With 8 years of dedicated service in diverse public sector organizations. With a master's degree in international relations and political science, fluent in English and Spanish. Able to identify key issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive impactful change in complex legal and political environments. Committed to continuous learning and career growth, actively pursuing opportunities to broaden knowledge and expertise in the field of international relations

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

White & Twombly, P.A.
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as medical providers.
  • Increased attorney efficiency by drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
  • Ensured compliance with court deadlines through diligent calendar management and effective communication with attorneys.
  • Reduced turnaround time for document preparation by diligently maintaining templates and standard forms.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing case materials, identifying potential legal issues for further exploration or analysis by attorneys.
  • Reduced overall workload burden on attorneys through effective delegation of tasks while maintaining oversight and providing guidance as needed; promoted a collaborative work environment conducive to achieving successful litigation outcomes.
  • Expedited trial preparation through meticulous organization of exhibits and witness lists.
  • Assisted in securing favorable settlements by gathering critical evidence through the use of subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Manager's Assistant

Yoanna Flight School Miami, Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Adviser and Public Relations Manager

District Council Of Bogota
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Contributed to the image building of an emerging politician woman through developing social media, customer service, and management of public relations with local and national media.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information to key decision-makers.
  • Anticipated responses and prepared clear and articulate answers.
  • Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
  • Mentored junior fellows in conducting rigorous research and analysis, fostering their professional growth within the field of public policy.
  • Advised executive leadership on emerging trends and potential challenges in the public policy landscape, enabling proactive decisionmaking.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on various topics within the field of public policy, frequently consulted by colleagues seeking guidance or clarification in specific areas.
  • Developed a strong understanding of local, state, and federal policies by attending meetings, seminars, and workshops related to public policy issues.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to ensure alignment of business goals with public policy initiatives.
  • Assisted in shaping organizational positions on public policy matters through rigorous analysis and engagement with subject matter experts.
  • Effectively served as primary liaison for HMS and client, political stakeholders, provider and public policy associations, lobbyists and partners.
  • Gained insight into public policy development by monitoring pending legislation and tracking its progress through Congress.
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
  • Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
  • Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.

Public Policy Adviser

Congress Of The Republic Of Colombia
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Actively participated in the approval of 4 national acts and 2 international treaties related to environmental protection and natural resources.
  • Improved public perception of the organization by strategically engaging with media outlets on key policy issues.
  • Developed innovative research methodologies to advance understanding of complex public policy issues.
  • Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
  • Delivered prompt responses to email inquiries from the public regarding city services or policy questions.
  • Helped maintain a positive public image of the organization by attending events.
  • Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to build consensus around policy priorities, ensuring widespread support.
  • Bolstered publication's readership by creating engaging multimedia content for online platforms.
  • Enhanced legislative productivity by conducting thorough research and analysis on policy issues.
  • Maintained a deep understanding of current trends and developments in public policy, remaining an expert in the field.
  • Recommended appropriate policy changes after careful evaluation of population's needs and financial situations.
  • Assisted policymakers in determining effective legislation changes through a thorough evaluation of crime data, trends and public feedback.
  • Contributed to the creation of legislative briefs.
  • Enhanced policy planning efficiency by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on pertinent issues.
  • Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.

Lawyer

Ministry Of The Interior Of Colombia
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Improved public policy awareness by conducting extensive research on relevant topics and presenting findings to the team.
  • Participated in interdepartmental meetings, sharing updates and progress reports on assigned projects.
  • Transcribed meeting notes accurately and distributed them promptly to relevant parties for review or action items followup.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on special projects that resulted in actionable recommendations for improving public policies.
  • Monitored legislative developments, keeping the team updated on potential impacts and opportunities for advocacy.
  • Contributed to data analysis efforts, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making processes.
  • Developed strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration on policy initiatives.
  • Drafted talking points for senior staff at public events, ensuring consistent messaging across communication channels.
  • Supported team members with event planning and coordination, resulting in successful outreach initiatives.
  • Maintained organized electronic filing systems for efficient access to critical documents and resources.
  • Provided logistical support for conferences and workshops, facilitating productive discussions among attendees.
  • Conducted policy research and comparative analyses to identify best practices, ultimately informing the development of more effective policies for the community.
  • Assisted in drafting policy briefs for enhanced community engagement and understanding of key issues.
  • Created compelling visual aids for presentations, effectively communicating complex ideas to various audiences.
  • Analyzed quantitative data using Excel spreadsheets which provided valuable insights into better understanding different aspects of the issue being addressed.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Universidad del Rosario

Master's in Political Studies and International Relations -

Universidad del Rosario

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Legal Research
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Case Management
  • Client Communication
  • File Organization
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Attorney Support
  • Legal writing
  • Case analysis
  • Court filings

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship holder at Universidad del Rosario in the Master's program in Political Studies and International Relations of the Faculty of Political Science and International Relations.
  • Saber Pro Distinction 2015, awarded by the Ministry of National Education through Resolution 19806 of 2015.
  • Recognition as Opinion Leader within the Opinion Panel of Cifras y Conceptos, in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

White & Twombly, P.A.
05.2023 - Current

Manager's Assistant

Yoanna Flight School Miami, Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023

Adviser and Public Relations Manager

District Council Of Bogota
10.2019 - 08.2020

Public Policy Adviser

Congress Of The Republic Of Colombia
06.2017 - 06.2019

Lawyer

Ministry Of The Interior Of Colombia
05.2016 - 06.2017

Juris Doctor -

Universidad del Rosario

Master's in Political Studies and International Relations -

Universidad del Rosario
Juliana Zambrano