Thais Fernandes
Naples,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable and inclusive Director with 9 + years of domestic immigration and visa experience. Demonstrated understanding of immigration and work authorization laws and regulations. Flourishes in fast-paced high-stress environments with sensitive information that requires high degree of confidentiality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Consultant
Vizzini LLC
Naples, FL / Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2015 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized immigration consultation and guidance.
- Streamlined application processes for clients, resulting in quicker case resolutions.
- Advised clients on visa eligibility with thorough assessments of their unique situations.
- Developed tailored strategies for complex cases, increasing the chances of successful outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between international business partners by providing precise interpretation services during meetings and conferences.
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Assisted legal teams in navigating complex cases involving non-English speakers, providing accurate translation of testimonies and evidence materials.
Immigration Consultant
Vizzini Assessoria
Florence, Italy
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with clients to gather necessary information for case evaluations and strategy development.
- Mentored junior consultants, sharing expertise and best practices in immigration consultancy services.
- Built strong relationships with government agencies and other stakeholders involved in the immigration process, facilitating smoother case management.
- Developed informative resources for clients on various aspects of the immigration process, empowering them with knowledge about their options and journey ahead.
- Organized seminars and workshops on pertinent topics related to migration trends, providing valuable insights for both colleagues and clientele alike.
Financial Manager
Trans New Abc
São Paulo, Brazil
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
- Managed a team of financial analysts, resulting in increased productivity and better performance metrics.
Administrative Coordinator
Vivencia Containers
Sao Paulo, Brazil
03.2007 - 01.2014
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Enhanced communication between departments with timely and accurate preparation of reports and documents.
- Reduced expenses by monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Improved customer satisfaction through prompt and professional handling of inquiries and concerns.
- Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff members.
- Organized successful events by overseeing logistics, managing vendors, and coordinating promotional efforts.
Education
Certificate - Accounting And Business Management
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA03.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Uiversidade Metodista De Sao Paulo
São Paulo 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Law School
Direito Sao Bernardo
São Paulo, Brazil 11.2008
Skills
- Visa applications
- Immigration case file strategies
- Immigration inquiries
- Global immigration filings
- labor laws inquires in South America and Europe
- Cultural Awareness
- Fast Reading Comprehension
- Document Translation
- Spanish and Italian speaker - Intermediary level
- Fluent Bilingualism - Portuguese native speaker
Timeline
Immigration Consultant
Vizzini LLC
05.2015 - Current
Immigration Consultant
Vizzini Assessoria
02.2014 - 05.2014
Financial Manager
Trans New Abc
02.2013 - 01.2014
Administrative Coordinator
Vivencia Containers
03.2007 - 01.2014
Certificate - Accounting And Business Management
Harvard University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Uiversidade Metodista De Sao Paulo
Bachelor of Arts - Law School
Direito Sao Bernardo