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Margarita Laiz

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.
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
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, Mexico
02.2025

Law - Law Enforcement Administration

Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
03.2022

Bachelor of International Business Management - Business Administration And Management

Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
06.2021

Logistics Technician - Logistics Management

Centro De Bachillerato De Estudios Tecnologicos E Industriales No. 13
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
07.2016

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
Margarita Laiz