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AssistantManager

Ana Laura Araujo

Administrative Assistant
Ciudad De México

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Assistant and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal and Director Assistant

Bufete Roel Abogados
12.2008 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Facilitated client meetings and consultations, ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared and available for attorney review.
  • Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
  • Streamlined communication between legal team members, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Enabled successful case outcomes by accurately compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documentation.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.

Assistant Manager

Cámara De Diputados
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
  • Improved team communication and collaboration through coordination of weekly meetings and distribution of agendas.
  • Coordinated international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless logistics for executives attending global conferences.
  • Managed complex calendars for senior executives to facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
  • Enhanced executive productivity by managing email correspondence and prioritizing critical issues.
  • Negotiated with vendors for cost savings, securing high-quality services at reduced rates.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.

Managing Director

Recubrimientos Y Adhesivos De La Laguna
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
  • Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
  • Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
  • Championed adoption of remote work technologies, ensuring business continuity and employee wellbeing during challenging times.
  • Led company through successful digital transformation, enhancing operational effectiveness and customer engagement.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Instructor and Technical Support

Arsoba Consultores
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

English Teacher

Centro De Integración Educativa, A.C.
05.2005 - 07.2007
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.

Education

Bachelor Of Laws - Law

Universidad Autónoma De México
Ciudad De México
01.2021

Teacher Degree - Bilingual Education

Coronet Hall
Ciudad De México
12.2010

Skills

Problem solver

Software

Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

Adquira Marketplace

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Cámara De Diputados
09.2022 - 09.2024

Managing Director

Recubrimientos Y Adhesivos De La Laguna
03.2012 - 04.2013

Legal and Director Assistant

Bufete Roel Abogados
12.2008 - Current

Instructor and Technical Support

Arsoba Consultores
08.2007 - 12.2008

English Teacher

Centro De Integración Educativa, A.C.
05.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor Of Laws - Law

Universidad Autónoma De México

Teacher Degree - Bilingual Education

Coronet Hall
Ana Laura AraujoAdministrative Assistant