SHANDA J. SANABRIA
abl8gb@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Acute capabilities in generating and managing contract agreements
. Bilingual and proficient in writing, speaking and reading Spanish and
English
. Accustomed to juggling multiple priorities, heavy work load and
organizational management
. Ability to research complex core issues and streamline information for
supervisor's review and reference
. Veteran with handling confidential information and practices business
discretion
. Exhibits leadership qualities while able to work in a team environment
EDUCATION RELATED COURSEWORK
B.S. Technical Management - Project Management Project Risk Management
DeVry University, Houston, TX April 2010
Contracts & Procurement
College of Business & Management Project Management
Delta Epsilon Iota, Academic Honor Society, Member
Principles of Management
A.A. General Total Quality
Management
A.S. Paralegal-American Bar Association Program
Business Systems Analysis
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Market & Research Analyst
. Customer profiler for market expansion and new market penetration
. First contact, development and presentation of marketing and sales
materials/information to select universities and hospitals for business
development
. Researched all relevant data for penetration into new vertical markets
(ARRA)
. Developed relationships with targeted business to business sales which
led to joint alliance agreements
. Training sales force and top executives on researched industry
benchmarks and designs
. Established authorized vendor list (AVL) and prequalification
requirements processes
. Led internal audit department designed for government, quality and
customer compliance
. Attended various national conferences
Contract Manager
. Developing standardized vendor and supplier master agreement packages
that incorporated risk aversion strategies, allegiances, and joint-
venture agreements
. Versatile contract capabilities include various topics to include:
construction services, architectural & engineering, professional
services, and site acquisitions, amongst others
. Instituted contract audit program to evaluate legal and corporate
compliance
. Created and maintained contracts database - point of contact for
approval and compliance process
. Negotiated terms and conditions based on company needs and variance
allowances
. Managed foreign applications and licenses for business expansion into
new markets
. Compile/Project Managed data and documents for submission of Bid RFP's
and RFQ's
Commercial Real Estate Associate & Mortgage Broker
. Commercial associate specializing in million dollar land development
deals
. Marketed real estate deals by developing marketing materials and
brochures
. Negotiated contract design, letters of intent, property specifics,
zoning regulations, and brokered client and attorney relationships
. Led recruiting team to develop new associates aptitudes and business
growth
. Scouting property potentials and developed request for proposals
. Attended multiple national conferences and seminars
Paralegal
. Communicated case progress to clients while addressing discoveries
with attorneys
. Reviewed documents and corrected errors to ensure potential for
streamlined victories
. Maintained, organize, and scheduled counsel regularly to prepare for
trial led documentation preparation team for general Civil trial and
Appellate practice
. Supervised cases to meet discovery deadlines
. Prepared pre-litigation/pre-complaint stage until trial or settlement
. Organized office calendar and docketing of 12-attorney firm
. Prepared documents to support case discovery and documentation for
case analysis
. Developed investigative case materials for attorney initial evaluation
. Supported attorneys with preparation for trial, mock trial and
depositions
. Case manager by identifying third party witnesses for subpoenas and
depositions, audit control, client contact and research for extensive
case analysis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Market Analyst - Turbine Air Systems, Ltd., Houston, Texas 2008-2009
Contract Manager- Nsoro, LLC, TX 2007-2008 (1 year, 10 months)
Commercial Realtor & Mortgage Broker- Real Estate Works, Inc., Miami, FL
2003-2007 (4 years)
Paralegal-Corporate/Real Estate Division, Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin,
Miami, FL 2002-2004 (2.5 years)
Paralegal- Corporate Litigation/Real Estate Division, Hall, David & Joseph,
Miami, FL 2000-2002 (2 years)
Paralegal-Maritime Defense Litigation, Mase & Gassenheimer, P.A., Miami,
FL 1998 -2000 (2.5years)
OTHER
Housing and Finance Committee, Miami-Dade County, Former Appointed Board
Member
Worked within Political Campaigns :Mayor, Commissioner, State
Representative, State Senator & Congress
Mandel Business Professional Effective Presentation Course
ASHE Health Care Construction Certificate
PMI CAPM Registered course & exam schedule beginning July 31, 2010.
Certification completion September 2010
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
I enjoy staying active, working out, kayaking, rollerblading and playing
chess. I also enjoy volunteering at The River Performing and Visual Arts
Center, where I work with special needs children. I also volunteer at El
Gran Semaritano where I help translate (English/Spanish) for doctors and
nurses while they attend to Hispanic patients at a free health care clinic.