Human Resources Development

VANESSA I. SANTIAGO

**** ***** **** **** *** *L, Jackson MS 39211

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CEL. 601-***-****

DUCATION

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May 2013, Expected Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce, PR

Master in Public Administration

Thesis Topic: "Public Policy in Small Business Development"

May 2004 Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce, PR

Juris Doctor

May 2001 University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

BSBA, Organizational Studies and Small Business Development

XPERIENCE

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Self employed Dec. 2011 present

Advisor

• Economic Development with Municipalities Corporations.

• Community outreach and education initiatives.

• Small business counseling and funding efforts with Rural Development, Small Business

Administration and the Puerto Rico Bank of Development.

• Chosen by the Small Business Administration to be a Loan Specialist in Disaster Relief.

Cherokee Information Services, Inc. Arlington, Virginia Oct.2009 May 2010

Acquisition Specialist, National Security Clearance

• Part of a team that was editing and updating the Acquisition Management Policy for the Federal

Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C. Also developed the training for the employees in the

new policy.

• Communicating and meeting with the client to view his perspective in the suggested changes.

PYMES Empowering Group, Inc. Aug. 2004 – Sept. 2009

• Provided counseling in legal matters, environmental issues, economic development, strategic

planning, workforce development, business process, public relations and marketing to businesses,

non profit organizations and government agencies.

• Supported state legislators in developing and presenting legislation promoting social and economic

development.

V. Santiago Resume

Analyzed and edited government agencies regulations to comply with state regulations. Reviewed

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local Counties findings on employee disciplinary actions to ensure legal compliance and recommend

discipline actions.

Project Management of Federal Grants for No Child Left Behind Act.

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o Supervised 16 employees, which I recruited, to lead seminars on drug and violence prevention

for homeless children in shelters.

o Responsible for the acquisition, budget and distribution of materials for the shelters.

o Trained shelter’s employees on drugs and violence prevention.

Provided small businesses educational seminars.

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• Basic accounting, marketing, business plans, government regulations.

Public Defender Internship, Pontificie Universidad Católica, PR Jan. 2004 May 2004

Defended disadvantageous people in criminal cases. Interviewed them to understand their allegations and researched

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and drafted legal matters to defend their case. Also I encouraged them to get psychological help and finished their high

school degree.

Legislative Intern on the Senate of Puerto Rico, Judiciary Committee Summer 2003

Assisted the Senator, conducted legal research for new proposed laws (New Penal Code of Puerto Rico) and answered

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citizens’ concerns regarding proposed laws.

Paralegal to the Presiding Judge of District Court of Puerto Rico Aug. 2003 Dec. 2003

Assisted the Judge, conducted research of legal cases, attended hearings and drafted court resolutions.

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Executive Assistant to the President, BDL, Inc. May 2000 Jun. 2001

• In charge of governmental grants for business research and development.

• Responsible for coordinating meetings and daily agenda items.

• Prepared and drafted research reports to Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co.

Administrative Affairs Intern, Santiago Group, PR Aug. 1997 Dec. 1997

• Performed administrative tasks, assistance of executives, payroll and document filing.

Internship in Project Management, Norkie Construction, PR Summer 1994 1998

• Began as a receptionist and was assigned to different tasks based on need. (Full Time)

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V. Santiago Resume

PECIALIZED TRAINING

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1997 Public Speaking, Technical Writing, New Business Development, French

1999 Creativity and Business Innovation, Training and Development of Human Resources, AIESECS

International Leadership “Dealing with Cultural Differences”

2000 Lifespring Seminars in Leadership and Masters of Human Behavior Management

2002 Foundation Ortega y Gassett International Law and European Community Law

2003 Legal Management of Medical Information, Civil Rights Law

2005 Legal and Financial Affairs of Non profit Organizations, Mediation

2007 Natural Wellness Practices for Dealing with Conflict in Organizations

2009 Economic Models for Non Profits Development, Operational and Budgeting, Legal and Financial

elements to consider in establishing Management Policies and Procedures, Cooperative Housing,

Models for Environmentally Friendly Housing, Arbitration.

RGANIZATIONS

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Red Cross Volunteer and Donor, since 1989

American Marketing Association, Philanthropy Director 1996 1997

AIESEC, Vice President, Marketing and Human Resources Director, RUM Campus 1997 1999

Volunteer Business Counselor for “Grupo de Autogestion Economica”, since 1999

Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico,

Founder Student Chapter 1999

Public Relations Member of Commercial Mission to Dominican Republic 2000

Young Entrepreneurs Board of Directors, 2000 2001

President of the Puerto Rico Universities Conference 2001

Lifespring Seminar Volunteer Life Skills Coach since 2000

Woman Business Institute, Volunteer Instructor, 2001 2002

Notary Association of PR, Vice President and Treasurer, 2002 2004

Law Journal, PUCPR, 2002 2004

Environmental Technical Services, Volunteer Counselor, since 2004

Madrinas, Latina Mentoring 2009

Hope for Elderly, Board of Directors 2009 2010

WARDS

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2007 Dove Real Women Leadership Award in Social Commitment

2000 Young Leadership Zenit, Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico,

youngest in history of the organization;

1999 Outstanding Leader, AIESEC International

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