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José Roberto Castaneda
Lawyer
Guatemala,Guatemala
Summary
Motivated, hardworking and passionate Legal Intern with exemplary research skills. Excellent problem-solving and presentation capabilities with strong organizational skills. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Law Intern
Inversiones Multidisciplinarias, Sociedad Anonima
Guatemala, Guatemala
05.2020 - Current
- Prepared legal memoranda.
- Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
- Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Practitioner
GTC Bank
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Communicated with clients and collected information.
Law Practitioner
Consultoria Juridica Antigua
Antigua Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
Sales Executive
Grupo Recinos - Habitat
Guatemala, Guatemala
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Manager of Operations
GastroArt, Sociedad Anonima
Guatemala, Guatemala
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources and safety.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Internacional Montessori
Bachiller En Ciencias Y Letras 01.2001 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Law - Law
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Ciudad De Guatemala 01.2014 - 11.2021
Skills
Legal documentation
Contract Review
Corporate law
Proficient in MS Office
Document preparation
Policy and procedure adherence
Legal Research
Software
Mac
Certification
Curso Integral de Perfeccionamiento Empresarial (CIPE) - Asociación de Gerentes de Guatemala
Timeline
Law Practitioner
Consultoria Juridica Antigua
09.2021 - 11.2021
Law Intern
Inversiones Multidisciplinarias, Sociedad Anonima
05.2020 - Current
Sales Executive
Grupo Recinos - Habitat
08.2018 - 03.2019
Manager of Operations
GastroArt, Sociedad Anonima
06.2017 - 01.2019
Curso Integral de Perfeccionamiento Empresarial (CIPE) - Asociación de Gerentes de Guatemala
06-2017
Practitioner
GTC Bank
06.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Law - Law
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
01.2014 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Colegio Internacional Montessori
01.2001 - 10.2013