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Angela Asereht Aguila

North York

Summary

A driven, goal-oriented, and compassionate professional pursuing the field of business and law. A flexible and resilient leader and team member who strives to achieve individual and organizational goals. Currently a vice president virtually overseeing a real estate corporation and preschool foundation in the Philippines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Powell Litigation
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
  • Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.

Legal Assistant

Powell Litigation
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Scheduled legal consultations for incoming clients.
  • Responded to client inquiries and requests regarding their case files.
  • Assemble documents such as trial briefs, affidavit and motions.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.

Vice President

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2020 - Current
  • Leading a small dedicated team to oversee all aspects of efficient and cost-effective property leasing
  • Supporting the president through overseeing internal operations and stepping in during their absence
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols in line with the corporation's objectives.
  • Attended client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Assisting the president and officers in structuring and implementing the corporation's overall vision and goals
  • Innovating and maximizing profit drive and strategizing business development in accordance to the corporation's goals
  • Handling the evaluation of the corporation's success in fulfilling its objectives
  • Reviewing lease and sale contracts before requiring client signatories.
  • Signing documents such as lease contracts and deed of sales in line with making commitments for which the corporation and its clients are held legally liable.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing budget and payroll operations.

Vice President

Kiddos Beginnings Foundation, Inc
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisting the school directress in the management and strategic planning of yearly academic programs.
  • Facilitated and presented as keynote speaker in recognition events.
  • Conducting meetings for academic year preparations and planning events for students.
  • Training members to establish professional relationships with the students' parents and/or guardians.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
  • Developed plan for the delivery of online classes in line with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Administrative Manager

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Drafted contracts with coordinators
  • Ensured that expenditures adhered with the annual budget
  • Managed broker's and client's schedules, office meetings, and travel arrangements; functioned as the primary contact for brokers
  • Provided administrative and clerical support via Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve the overall performance of personnel.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

Property Manager

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Appeared during property viewings and collaborated with client brokers
  • Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Set and enforced rental terms and conditions to protect the interest of the company and clients.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts With Distinction - Criminology, Law, & Society And Sociology

University of Toronto

Certificate - Justice

Harvard University Through EdX Inc.

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Board Oversight
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Project Oversight
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Organization Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management

Languages

  • English (native)
  • Tagalog (fluent)
  • German (basic)

Certification

University of Toronto Mississauga: Entrance Scholarship Award

October 2018

Affiliation

Lirio Angela Corporation: Board of Directors

References

Mr. Weston Powell - Founding Lawyer, Powell Litigation

Mrs. Veronica Borja - Board Member, Lirio Angela Corporation

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Powell Litigation
11.2023 - 03.2024

Legal Assistant

Powell Litigation
01.2023 - 05.2023

Vice President

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2020 - Current

Vice President

Kiddos Beginnings Foundation, Inc
01.2020 - Current

Administrative Manager

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020

Property Manager

Lirio Angela Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018

Honours Bachelor of Arts With Distinction - Criminology, Law, & Society And Sociology

University of Toronto

Certificate - Justice

Harvard University Through EdX Inc.
Angela Asereht Aguila