MARLA D'LACOSTE
Self-employed
Miami,USA
31
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Contract Management Specialist
6 Years 4 Months- 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
Florida Notary Public
7 Years 3 Months- Checked documents for accuracy and correct signing before notarizing.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents notarized to support accurate recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Administration Manager
1 Year 2 Months- 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
Legal Department Manager
6 Months- 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
Legal Advisor / Contract Administration Manager
6 Years 11 Months- Reviewed, monitored and negotiated contracts
- Administered procurement program
- Provided legal and administrative support for audit
Representative & Admissions Advisor for Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago
1 Year 5 Months- 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
Director & Producer of Cultural and Fundraising Events
6 Years 8 Months- Developed program proposal and budget for annual fundraising event
- Raised funds from sponsors
- Managed budget
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers
Board Member - Public relations and events production
2 Years- 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.
Lawyer
5 Years- 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
Remote Online Notary Certificate
Notary Public Certificate (renewal)
Certificate in Advanced Contract Management
Certificate in International Trade Disputes
Law Degree - Law
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
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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"Facts do not exist, only interpretations."
Friedrich Nietzsche
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.