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MARLA D'LACOSTE
Miami,USA
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Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
Contract Management Specialist
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- On behalf of clients, negotiated contracts with vendors
- Managed client contracts and promptly communicated and addressed concerns or issues
- Organized administrative systems and monitored programs and funding for Resilience Action Fund, a non-profit
Self-employed
Florida Notary Public
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Checked documents for accuracy and correct signing before notarizing.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents notarized to support accurate recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Fisher Island Community Association
Administration Manager
04.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Administered legal documents, contracts, leases, agreements, licenses
- Documented Board of Directors meetings, resolutions and minutes
- Administered Association Rules & Regulations, Architectural Control Committee and Members database
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Managed Budget
KPMG
Legal Department Manager
12.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Administered legal documents, contracts, leases, agreements, licenses
- Documented Board of Directors meetings, resolutions and minutes
- Supervised team of administrative professionals
- Managed budgets and financial reporting
Telecomunicaciones Movilnet
Legal Advisor / Contract Administration Manager
12.2010 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Reviewed, monitored and negotiated contracts
- Administered procurement program
- Provided legal and administrative support for audit
Laureate Hospitality Education
Representative & Admissions Advisor for Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago
07.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Advisor on Education and Scholarships for five universities located in Australia, China, United States and Switzerland
- Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support
Solo Flamenco
Director & Producer of Cultural and Fundraising Events
09.2002 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Developed program proposal and budget for annual fundraising event
- Raised funds from sponsors
- Managed budget
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers
Association of Diplomatic Ladies
Board Member - Public relations and events production
01.1999 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission
- Served as a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility, influencing positive community impact.
Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Lawyer
01.1994 - 01.1999
Job overview
- Reviewed Laws, Regulations and Decrees of bilateral and multilateral agreements
- Legal Advisor for foreign trade, foreign investment, subsidies and disputes
- Coordinated Working Group for Negotiations on Dispute Settlement under the Free Trade Area of the Americas
Education
National Notary Association of FloridaFlorida, USA
Remote Online Notary Certificate
02-2024
National Notary Association of Florida Florida, USA
Notary Public Certificate (renewal)
08-2023
Villanova UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Certificate in Advanced Contract Management
03-2023
University of ChileSantiago De Chile, Chile
Certificate in International Trade Disputes
12-2000
Universidad Del ZuliaMaracaibo, Venezuela
Law Degree from Law
12-1993
Skills
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Business ethics
- Organizational Development
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
- References - Provided on request
- US Citizen
- Relocated to US in 2018
Relevant Coursework
- Florida CAM License
- Privacy of Information
- Fundamental Aspects about protection of information
- Participated in a diversity of courses held in the following areas at national and international level: Law, Public and Private International Law, Foreign Trade & Commerce, Economic Integration, Negotiations, Telecommunications, Public Contracting, Contracts Management, Project Management and Oratory.
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