Marcos J. Silva
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and forward-thinking professional, blending a robust legal foundation, HR proficiency, and a relentless pursuit of an MBA, actively seeking a role in the dynamic landscape of the business world. With a solid understanding of legal intricacies and HR dynamics, I bring a versatile skill set that transcends traditional boundaries. My passion for problem-solving, paired with a commitment to excellence, fuels my determination to make a meaningful impact in the business sphere.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Midland Credit Management
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of consumers.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Managed accounts and consumer records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Mediator
Houston Dispute Resolution Center (DRC)
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Resolved impacting issues by liaising between parties to implement effective solutions.
- Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
- Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
- Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
Student Negotiator
Interschool Negotiation Practicum
10.2020 - 11.2020
- A fellow law student and I successfully negotiated a settlement for a case whose facts had current real life applications.
- I represented a resort whose argument was that COVID fell under the covered insurance policy, therefore, the insurance company was required, by law, to cover for damages suffered by the resort.
Judge Volunteer
Stratford Speech And Debate Tournament
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Students debated over various topics and afterwards, I had the authority to give pointers regarding their speech, debate and presentation abilities that would better lead to winning competitions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Houston, TX02.2024
J.D. - Law
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX12.2020
BBA - Human Resources Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Team oriented
- Microsoft functionalities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Legal/Court Processes
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Multilingual: Portuguese and Spanish
- Problem-Solving
- Business Correspondence Writing
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Midland Credit Management
06.2021 - 03.2022
Student Negotiator
Interschool Negotiation Practicum
10.2020 - 11.2020
Mediator
Houston Dispute Resolution Center (DRC)
09.2020 - 05.2021
Judge Volunteer
Stratford Speech And Debate Tournament
10.2018 - 10.2018
MBA - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
J.D. - Law
South Texas College of Law
BBA - Human Resources Management
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Houston Community College
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