Gabriela Lacayo
**** *.*. **** ******, Apt. # ***
Miami, Florida 33133
********@*****.***
PROFILE
Creative, results-driven professional, with twelve years of diverse experience, seeking advancement
in a mutually beneficial and challenging career.
EXPERIENCE
February 2009 – Present
Universal Court Reporting, Miami, FL
www.universallegal.us
January 2010 – Present
Court Reporter
Attend legal proceedings and public speaking engagements to create a verbatim record which
may be transcribed for use in subsequent actions.
Confer with senior decision makers to identify personnel needs, workforce planning strategies
and business marketing.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with company leaders, vendors, community
organizations and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable
results and credibility.
February 2009 – January 2010
Legal Recruiter Account Manager
Interviewed candidates and worked with hiring managers to develop a cost effective staffing
solution.
Conferred with senior decision makers to identify: personnel needs, workforce planning personnel
needs, workforce planning strategies and searched assignments.
Composed complete and detailed job postings, ensuring an understanding of job duties
responsibilities and business requirements.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with company leaders, vendors,
community organizations and other team members to create partnerships that yield success,
predictable results and credibility.
January 2007 – February 2009
Shutts & Bowen, LLP, Miami, FL
www.shutts.com
Information Technology Coordinator
Managed technology support systems and ensured all support request were handled
appropriately and in a timely matter.
Managed Attendance Enterprise Time Entry.
Responsible for negotiating, completing and submitting all quotes and purchase orders.
Ensured all technology equipment and vendors met their contractual responsibilities in areas
such as system performance, project timelines and customer support.
Maintained and prepared spreadsheet logs to keep track of all inventories, billing invoices, leases
and travel expenses.
Updated billing information in the system as needed and resolved conflicts associated with the
billing process.
Trained new hires on Microsoft Outlook in English & Spanish.
- Continued -
Gabriela Lacayo
Page 2
September 2006 – December 2006
Winston Park Elementary School, Miami, FL
www.winstonpark.dadeschools.net
5th Grade Intern
Taught 5th grade science, language arts and mathematics according to the Florida Board of
Education curriculum.
Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and provided individualized and small group
instructions in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Used a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussions, lectures, etc.
Translated lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Established and maintained standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluated students’ academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress
reports.
Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress
and interpreted the school program.
January 2001 – August 2006
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., Miami, FL
www.qpwblaw.com
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for meeting and greeting clients in the firm’s reception area.
Coordinated office luncheons, conference schedules and conference calls.
Provided support to office services and assisted in daily firm functions.
Planned and coordinated annual firm events.
Prepared check request invoices from outside companies. Answered incoming calls and
performed clerical activities.
CERTIFICATION
Certified teacher for the state of Florida Department of Education/ Elementary Education
K-6/ Department of Education #: 1076625.
Notary Public for the state of Florida/ Commission #: DD932011.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Miami, FL
Master’s in Business Administration (currently attending)
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelors of Science in Education -Elementary (2006)
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Associate in Arts – Pre-Elementary (2004)
SKILLS
Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Proficient in: WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Windows, Microsoft Word/Publisher,
Outlook, Internet, Adobe Photoshop.