Margarita Laiz
Veracruz
Summary
Experienced Management Analyst skilled in budget review, reporting and research. Top-notch administrator with financially-savvy and organized approach. Familiar with helping business leaders understand all facets of operations. Also a organized, passionate, proactive and bilingual Legal Analyst +2 years of experience in economic developement; construction and implementation of public policies; business support for MSMEs; legal support in corporation law; construction, analysis and implementation of national and international contracts in the public and private sphere, for profit and collaboration purposes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Analyst
Secretary of Economic and Port Development of Veracruz State
05.2022 - Current
- I implemented a program to reduce the time it took to prepare the rules for granting agency support
- Responsible for evaluating and supporting the creation of legal documents to substantiate and provide certainty to the application of financial resources granted by the state
- Responsible for analyzing and promoting the adoption of public policies in the state legal framework before the executive branch.
- Refreshed databases and tracking systems.
- Served as a liaison between legal department and external counsel, facilitating effective communication on high-stakes matters.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Compiled and edited contracts and policies.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Managed contract review process, resulting in reduced liability risks for the organization.
- Balanced multiple projects and prioritized those with highest potential value to company.
Administrative Assistant
Secretary of Economic and Port Development of Veracruz State
08.2021 - 04.2022
- I supported the modernization and capture of the databases of the legal instruments signed by the agency
- Responsible for reviewing and supporting the tasks of preparing and signing contracts and agreements
- Support in the review and preparation of legal documents used by the organization.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
Legal Assistant
Cafecol A.C.
Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Stablished and promoted administrative procedures and providing advice on regulatory compliance issues.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Export Sales Executive (Intership)
Comercializadora De Café Sustentable De México
Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Trained junior staff members on export procedures, enhancing overall team productivity and capabilities.
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Expanded global market presence by identifying new business opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant export laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of penalties and maintaining a strong company reputation in international markets.
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
- Streamlined internal processes to improve efficiency in order processing, documentation, and shipment coordination.
Education
Master's in Business Management - Business Management
Universidad Veracruzana
Boca Del Rio, Veracruz, Mexico02.2025
Law - Law Enforcement Administration
Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico03.2022
Bachelor of International Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico06.2021
Logistics Technician - Logistics Management
Centro De Bachillerato De Estudios Tecnologicos E Industriales No. 13
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico07.2016
Skills
- Spanish and english fluent
- Ease of writing
- Creativity and desing
- Statutory interpretation
- Contract Development
- Logistics Management
- Report Writing
- Contractual law
- Document drafting
- Decision-Making
- Administrative Support
- Research and data collection
- Interpersonal Relations
- Customer Relationship Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Giving advance to MSMEs and Entrepreneurs to improve their business
- Corporate social responsibility
- Sports, hiking and camping
- Cooking and pottery
- Photography
- Dancing and singing
- Reading and writing
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Legal Analyst
Secretary of Economic and Port Development of Veracruz State
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Secretary of Economic and Port Development of Veracruz State
08.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant
Cafecol A.C.
01.2021 - 06.2021
Export Sales Executive (Intership)
Comercializadora De Café Sustentable De México
08.2020 - 03.2021
Master's in Business Management - Business Management
Universidad Veracruzana
Law - Law Enforcement Administration
Universidad Veracruzana
Bachelor of International Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad Veracruzana
Logistics Technician - Logistics Management
Centro De Bachillerato De Estudios Tecnologicos E Industriales No. 13