PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled legal professional experienced in the legal industry and

demonstrated success learning new fields quickly. History of making substantial impacts with forward-thinking, resourceful, and adaptable strategies. Successful at understanding markets, key business decisions, and financial operations. Hard-driving business leader offering skills in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful in meeting unique needs. WORK HISTORY

Owner, 04/2016 to Current

Lex & Business Attorney At Law - Quito, Ecuador

CONTACT

Address: Weston, Florida 33331

Phone: 754-***-****

Email: rriquelme@abogados-

ecuador.com

LINKS

SKILLS

RAUL RIQUELME ESQ.

Lawyer Firm specialized in International business, with great experience in companies from Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, USA, etc.

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• Managed day-to-day business operations.

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

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• Tax Law

• Commercial Law

• Labor Law

• Migration Law

• Intellectual Property

• Representation of foreign companies.

Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.

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Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing, and public relations.

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• Optimized team hiring, training, and performance. Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

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Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline the scope of positions for the

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• www.abogados-ecuador.com

• www.linkedin.com/in/ raulriquelmec

• Attorney

• Editorial

• Journalist

• Legal

• Corporate leadership

• Operations management

• Consulting

• Law

• Migration

• Newspaper

• Tax

• Organizational leadership

• Negotiation

International Attorney, 07/2022 to 11/2022

Spiegel & Utrera P.A. Lawyers - Miami, FL - Miami, FL Founder /Owner, 07/2017 to 04/2020

Puyehue Business LLC. (Clean & Fresh Dry Cleaners) - Hollywood, FL organization.

Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.

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Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training, and performance.

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Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal legal solutions.

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Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.

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Addressed customer complaints quickly to drive satisfaction and adjusted operational strategies to reduce issues.

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Administered finances and led business operations, including running payroll, making bank deposits, and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.

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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all statutory requirements and regulations.

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Advocated for clients before the court in oral arguments by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.

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Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases.

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• Developed strategies to resolve cases in the client's best interest.

• Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines. The practice currently focuses on assisting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small to medium-sized businesses in all areas of business law including, but not limited to Contracts, Corporate Law; Commercial Real Estate; Consumer Protection; Competition Law; Uniform Commercial Code; Securities Law, Intellectual Property, Secured Transactions, Commercial Paper, Asset Protection; Wage and Labor Law; Administrative Law; Workers Compensation, and Immigration Law.

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Oversaw operation of administrative services, including finances, contract negotiation and fulfillment, customer service and marketing divisions.

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Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.

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• Managed day-to-day business operations.

CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Government Companies, 01/2013 to 08/2016

MULTICOM S.A. – PETROMANABI S.A. – INDULANA S.A. – MORLANTEX S.A. – CARINCO S.A. – INMOPETROSA S.A. - Ecuadorian States Companies - Quito, Ecuador

Partner, 06/2005 to 04/2016

Herrera Olalla & Riquelme Abogados - Quito, Ecuador Complied with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations for [Type] and [Type] business processes.

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Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

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Reached out to accounts on [Timeframe] basis to check on needs, understanding business operations and offer services.

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Addressed customer complaints quickly to drive satisfaction and adjusted operational strategies to reduce issues.

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Maintained business operations by communicating with coworkers and managers.

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Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

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Multicom S.A., Ecuadorian main company in radio communication with Motorola brand.

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Under my administration, together with Motorola, we implemented the first digital radio communication system in Ecuador, with coverage in the two main cities in the country.

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Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.

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Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.

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Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.

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With the other companies, our function was to close the operation and liquidate these state companies, liquidating the personnel in charge, selling the assets and paying the liabilities.

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Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

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Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

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Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.

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• Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective Clerk, 03/2002 to 06/2005

Gutierrez Cadavid, Law-Firm - Quito, Ecuador

and lasting business relationships.

Spoke with peers to verify task completion, enabling all deadlines and schedules to be met.

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Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.

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Assessed admissibility and relevance of evidence, motions and pleadings to ensure fair proceedings.

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Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.

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• Cold called business leaders to initiate inclusion in sales strategies. Orchestrated smooth employee separations by maintaining communication channels, updating HRIS and conducting exit interviews.

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Updated all class records and provided assessments to department and business leaders.

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Analyzed, diagnosed, and provided input into design of HR programs, policies, and practices.

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Implemented and coordinated development of HR programs and services.

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Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.

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Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal and local regulations across organization.

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• Tax Law

• Commercial Law

• Labor Law

• Migration Law

• Intellectual Property.

Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.

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Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.

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• Reviewed and streamlined digital file systems to reduce usage errors. Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.

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Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.

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Titular Professor, 01/2003 to 01/2005

La Metro University - Quito, Ecuador

Temporary Chief Operation Manager, 10/2001 to 06/2002 PROVIVIENDA - Quito, Ecuador

Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.

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Recorded minutes at board meetings adhering to proper procedures and bylaws.

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Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.

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Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.

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Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.

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• Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates. Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.

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Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.

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• Teacher in Labor Law

• Teacher in Intellectual Property

• Teacher in Commercial Law

• Teacher in General Law.

Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.

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Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.

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Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.

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Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.

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Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

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Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.

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Replacement of the Head Operations Manager during her breastfeeding period.

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Legal Manager, 06/2000 to 01/2002

PROVIVIENDA - Quito, Ecuador

Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

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Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

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Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly.

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Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.

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Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.

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Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.

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Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments, and promotional strategies.

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Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimizing burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.

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Supervised a team of 5 attorneys, paralegals, and other legal personnel in corporate legal and administrative business conduct.

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Assessed proposed actions and employee conduct for potential liability and offered suggestions for risk management and remedy.

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Counseled clients on legal matters such as commercial, real estate, and trust agreements.

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Advised Provivienda on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies, and distributing literature on compliant work practices.

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Drafted and negotiated trust agreements and financial transactions on behalf of the company.

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Analyzed elements of civil litigation, including evidence gathering and presentation and client counseling, in addition to evaluating jury selection methods processes.

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Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.

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Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

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Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that affected executive leaders and business initiatives.

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Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered

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Journalist (Legal and Politics Matters), 08/1998 to 02/2000 Diario El Comercio (Ecuadorian's Main Newspaper) - Quito, Ecuador EDUCATION

MBA, Business Administration And Management, Expected in 07/2024 San Ignacio University - Miami, FL

Post-graduate study, Tax Law., Tax Law, 01/2003

Andean University - Quito, Ecuador

Inmigration Paralegal, Paralegal Studies, 04/2023

Paralegal Institute Of The Americas - Miami, FL

Bachelor of Science, Law, 06/2002

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Quito, Ecuador salaries for staff.

Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.

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Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for curative action planning.

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Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

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Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

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Diario El Comercio - Ecuador's major hard copy and on line daily newspaper Journalist – Legal and Politics Matters.

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Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

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Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.

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Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.

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Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.

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Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.

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• Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.

• Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.

• Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.

• Followed-up on leads for information regarding news and events. AFFILIATIONS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Professional Working

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Attorney-at-law

• Member of Colegio de Abogados de Quito (Ecuadorian Bar)

• Member Editorial Team Law Review Ruptura

• Law School Students Directory Member

• Elected to Secretary for Law School Student's Association in 2000.

• Thesis: The Second Market. (El segundo mercado de valores). Professional Development: Assistant Professor of Criminal Law of Dr. Washington Pesantez (Attorney General of Ecuador)

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• Admitted to the National Bar of Ecuador

Member of the National Association of Ecuador's Lawyers Since 2002 Pro Bono

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Círculo Aéreo Escuadrilla Cóndores (Chilean Air Force – Ecuadorian Air Force) Secretary of the Board, Since 2007 -2008

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I have consolidated a law firm specialized in advising companies that make international investments, and that wish to start operations in new markets. We have a significant number of clients from various countries and companies with great prestige at a regional and global level.

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I led and achieved the installation of Motorola's system radiocommunication by completing the first digital system installed in Ecuador with accuracy and efficiency.

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• Supervised a team of 70 staff members in government companies. Documented and resolved the issues related to Ecuadorian public companies which led to organizing and valuing those companies.

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• Nationality: Chilean and Ecuadorian

LEGAL TRIALS PUBLISHED

The World Bank (Collaboration chapter Ecuador) 2009 HOBBIES

- Travel.

- Walk.

- Enjoy quality time with my two children and my wife. El Segundo Mercado de Valores en el Ecuador (The Second Market in Ecuador), PUCE, Tesis. 2002.

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Análisis Comparativo, Diferencias, Ventajas y Desventajas del Impuesto Predial Urbano en la Antigua Ley Orgánica de Régimen Municipal y la Ley Actual, (Comparative Analysis, Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages of the Urban Property Tax in the Old Organic Law of Municipal Regime and the Current Law) Andean University, Tesis. 2004.

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• Women, business and the law

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