S A R A M A R I A P A Z O S
Residencias Manantial, Apto. 9-B, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
Phone: +58-414-***-**** cell; *********@*******.***
E X P E R I E N C E
Minera Venrus, C.A., formerly Puerto Ordaz,
Edo. Bol var
Minera Hecla Venezolana Jan 2004 -
Present
A subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company
Superintendent of Projects and Procedures
June 2011- Present
. Responsible for creating and maintaining Policy and Procedure
Manuals of the Company
. In charge of the preparation of the Quarterly and Annual Company
Reports
. Prepare and administrate department annual budget
. Assist Legal Counsel with preparation of Board of Director's
Meetings, Company Contracts, Litigation and other legal issues
Expatriate Services Coordinator
July 2005 - May 2011
. In charge of Company expatriates from countries such as USA,
Canada, Australia, Russia, Chile, Peru & Colombia
. Prepared job offer letters and benefits packets for expatriates
. Created a payment structure to comply with local tax laws and labor
laws
. Payroll preparation in USD and national currency
. Handled health insurance issues for expatriates and family members
. Responsible for setting up and managing savings plan with AIG in
Isle of Man, UK
. Provided tax assistance for Expatriates
. Responsible for securing all visa documentation, and other
documents such as driver's licenses and Venezuelan ID's
. Translations and interpretation for English speaking expatriates
. Provided relocation assistance for expatriates and family members
Executive Assistant to President
January 2004-June 2005
. Simultaneous interpretation and written translations of legal &
technical documents
. Provided interpretation services at Government meetings and Company
events
. Handled agenda for President, travel expenses, intricate travel
plans, preparation of reports, correspondence, and presentations.
Andres Bello Catholic University
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
English instructor Oct
2003 - Dec 2005
. Oral English Instructor, IX Semester, Journalism School.
. Written English Instructor, X Semester. Journalism School
Freelance English Teacher Puerto Ordaz,
Venezuela Jan 2001
- Dec 2003
. English teacher for in-company classes
. Translation Services
. Interpreter services
Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston,
USA
Medical Interpreter June 1999 -
Dec 2000
. Translation of medical documents
. Simultaneous translation between medical personnel and Spanish
speaking patients
National Association of Hispanic Elderly
Wash DC, USA
Project Coordinator
Jan 1997 - March 1998
. Responsible for the supervision of 70 participants enrolled in a
labor training program.
. English classes for Hispanic enrollees
E D U C A T I O N
. University de Maryland, College Park, MD. USA. BA in Psychology,
1995
. Instituto de Estudios Europeos, Madrid, Espa a. Study Abroad year
in Spain, 1992
. Andres Bello Catholic University - Postgraduate courses in Human
Resources, 2009
S K I L L S
. Native Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
. Qualified in real-time conversational translation, English/Spanish
and Spanish /English
. Excellent writing skills, English and Spanish
. Software- All Microsoft Office Suite Programs, Internet
. Typing: 70 W.P.M.
. Dual Citizenship; Both USA and Venezuelan, requiring no work permit