Monica A. Capuano
512-***-**** cell ********@*****.*** alt. 512-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dedicated professional with extensive experience and proven track record in
hands-on leadership, organizational management and strategic planning with
the ability to identify problems and implement solutions. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and works well in a team
environment.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Communication Skills as Patient Advocate Relationship
Building with Medical Providers
Operations Management Self/Time
Management Skills
Excellent Written Communications Negotiations &
Conflict Resolution
Research, Analysis & Problem Solving Knowledge of Medical
Terminology/Procedures
CAREER BACKGROUND
Recent Move to Amarillo:
. Medical Advocate for elderly parents Sept. 2012 to
Present
Power of Attorney / Pro Bono Advisor
Feb. 2009-June 2012
. Provided Medical Advocacy for family members following long term
medical issues
. Provided ongoing Power of Attorney duties for trust fund clients
. Provided pro bono financial advisory expertise to former clients
and associates
. Advisory Board Member for Austin Cabaret Theatre
. Austin Shakespeare volunteer
. Operations Board Member Williamson County Entrepreneurs Network
Law Office of Monica A. Capuano
June 2004-Feb. 2009
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Owned and operated solo law practice representing wide range of clients
. Drafted, delivered and updated ongoing estate planning including
complex trusts
. Probated various sized estates for clients throughout Central and
North Texas
. Successfully negotiated chapter 7 bankruptcy for 99% of bankruptcy
clients represented
. Advised new and existing businesses on choice of business
structure, operations set-up
. Drafted bylaws, operations and hiring manuals for business and non-
profit entities
. Advised businesses and their owners on internal procedures and
hiring practices
Salvete Inc. Conciege Healthcare Medical Offices
March 2002-June 2004 Operations Manager/Compliance Officer
Supervised financial, legal, and systems operations of consierge
physician's practice while
managing business development.
. Legal duties included analysis and interpretation of HIPAA compliance
standards, legal issues involving contract negotiations for third party
suppliers, equipment vendors, and vendor disputes business and
financial as well as all HIPAA compliance standards
. Prepared, facilitated and presented in all Joint Venture, Investor
Angel presentations,
Advisory Board, vendor and IT contractor meetings
. Office Management duties included all ongoing financial operations
including bookkeeping payroll, 1099 and W-2's, monthly closing
statements and year end reports
Janus Mutual Fund Inc. Austin Texas Office
June 1998- Dec. 2001
Licensed Broker Series 7, Series 63, Group 1 License, studying for CFP
certification
Compliance Representative Studying for Series 24
. Educated Investors on financial markets as it related to their
investment strategies
. Trained new employees on company protocol, client relations and market
fundamentals
. Served on a regulatory task force that established and implemented
innovative
procedural results in compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations
. Investigated investment issues, synthesizing departmental
procedures and securities
industry regulations resulting in expeditious shareholder conflict
resolution
. Served on IT support team responsible for technical and software
trouble-shooting
while engaging in "Up-Selling" investment products to new and
existing shareholders
American Express Financial Advisors
June 1996- March 1998
Financial Advisor- Hurst Texas
. Created niche marketing and prospecting for potential clients
. Presented financial planning seminars for individual and small
business owners
. Serviced retirement and investment plans for ongoing client base.
U.S. Attorney's Office
January 1996- May 1996
Legal Briefing Clerk-Internship- Lubbock, Texas
. Researched, analyzed and synthesized federal and state case law and
relevant legal precedents
resulting in favorable summary judgment rulings in opposition
to Habeus Corpi appeals
. Synthesized and communicated legal precedent and judicial opinions
to attorneys through
written and verbal communication
Texas Tech University -Attorney for Students Office
March 1995- May 1996
Legal Clerk- Lubbock, Texas
. Advised Texas Tech University students of civil and criminal
rights, responsibilities
and potential ramifications regarding university regulations as well
as state and local laws
. Researched, interpreted and published student handbooks regarding
campus policies,
regulations and relevant local laws as it related to the student
population
Computer Skills
PC Proficient: Quickbooks, MS Outlook, Windows, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Certifications
FINRA- Series 7, FINRA- Series 63, Texas Dept. of Insurance - Group
1/General Lines
Education
Juris Doctorate: Texas Tech School of Law, Lubbock Texas June
1996
Bachelors of Arts: University of Texas-Arlington
Dec. 1992