Azize C.

Touma
5936 Atlanta Street * Hollywood, FL 33021
(305) 484-4897
azizetouma@hotmail.com
Executive Corporate Paralegal
Results-Oriented-Priority-Driven-Team Player-Innovative Problem Solver

Highly qualified, motivated professional offers 10+ years of versatile and high
profile experience in office management and customer service. Fully bilingual an
d focused to achieve in a competitive, fast-paced, working environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Corporate Legal
* Regulatory affairs * Compliance
* Relationship Building * Time Management
* Multi-tasking
* Team Building / Leadership * Process Improvement * Problem Resolution

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROVEN METHODOLOGY
* Bilingual: Excellent verbal and written communications in English and Spanish
* Utilize innovative initiatives that result in increased efficiency and effecti
veness
* Balance production with superior leadership via conceptual thinking and strate
gic planning
* Articulately convey intricate professional presentations
* Ensure professional excellence is afforded highest attention and priority
* Successfully build and maintain key professional relationships
* Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse au
dience.

CAREER PATH
Western Union, Sunrise Florida
Number one global money transfer company with annual revenue of $4.5 Billion. T
he LACA office has a highly complex operation with four global brands involving
on-going business in 42 Latin America and Caribbean countries and territories; w
ith more than 1,300 employees in seven countries and 50 International Agents.
Legal Analyst / Executive Assistant to Assistant General Counsel Latin America &
Caribbean (2005 to Present)
* Coordinating internal and external meetings and conference calls with senior e
xecutives around the world; took meeting minutes and prepared reports as needed.
* Made complex domestic and international travel arrangements for the EVP. (airf
are, ground transportation hotels and expenses coordination).
* Coordinating agenda and activities.
* Drafting and preparation of Nondisclosure Agreements, International Payer Agre
ements, US Agreements and Amendments and other legal documents.
* Managing and file creation of corporate documents and electronic data filling.
* Responsible for Subpoenas, Summons and Seizures response and fulfillments and
follow up of open litigations departments.
* Assisting Legal department with invoice approval, processing and reporting.
* Review correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations as required.
* Assist the department in special Projects as needed.
Gemini Air Cargo Miami, Fl
American ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, & Insurance) cargo airline operated
worldwide cargo schedules and charters.
Executive Assistant to the Vice-President of Operations (2001-2005)
* General Executive support of Vice President of Latin America of a major cargo
airline.
* Interview and process airport clearance documentation.
* Enforce company policies and procedures.
* Maintain direct contact with clients and their needs.
* Provide general administrative support.
* Make travel arrangements and processes expense reports for VP Director and sta
ff.
* Responsible for organizing Board Meetings, took minutes, drafted Board Resolut
ions, and correspondence.
* Prepared management reports, charts, graphics and other documents.
* Made travel arrangements for the Vice-President.
* Maintained database; updated personnel directory, invoices, and managed daily
office operations.
TSC Design, New York, NY
Full service Interior design firm who designs for firms like JP Morgan Chase, Me
rrill Lynch and Cartier.
Office Manager (1999-2001)
* Coordinate potential hire interview and general processing of applicants.
* Provide detailed outline of company policies and new hire training.
* Visits and weekly follow-up with clients to insure client satisfaction.
* Prepared project proposals for clients & Follow up in orders.
* Facilitate office budget regarding supplies, machines and events.
* Organize events/ parties with clients.
* Facilitate Accounts Payable/ Receivable and payroll.
* Attend trade shows, presentations and events. Inventory control.
* Answer project manager's phone calls and coordinating their meetings.
* Coordinate the STAFF monthly meeting. Managing President's expenses.

EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Legal Studies, Kaplan University, Florida - 2010
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Esca College, Guayaquil Ecuador - 1
995
Public Notary, National Notary Association, Florida - 2006

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
* MS Office Suite
* Lotus Notes
* Email/Internet
* Microsoft /Access
* Adobe Professional