Débora Monteiro
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations. Committed to providing quality service and results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Remote Legal Assistant
Schuina Law PLLC
Miami, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Executive Assistant (Public Policy & Legal)
Nubank
Sao Paulo, SP
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
Executive Assistant to CEO
99 Tecnologia
Sao Paulo, SP
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Executive Assistant (HR & Communication Directors)
SPIC Brasil
Sao Paulo, SP
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
Executive Assistant (Trilingual)
Licks Attorneys
Sao Paulo, SP
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Executive Office Assistant
Madrona Advogados
Sao Paulo, SP
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
CEO Personal Assistant, Translator and Interpreter
Chen Shine Industries
Luanda, Angola
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Translated documents from Mandarin to Portuguese.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translated business websites to support international expansions.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
Manager Assistant and Translator
RESTAURANT CASA DE CHÁ DO LESTE
Luanda
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Own by Chen Shine Industries and POLARIS
- INTERNATIONAL LDA,)
- Portuguese, Mandarin and English Translator and Interpreter, POLARIS
English Teacher
Nanchang International Elementary school
Nanchang, Jiangxi
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Receptionist
Staff Protocol
Praia, Cabo Verde
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Women's Leadership in Africa Conference, Praia, Cape Verde
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Education
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Green Business Management, International Relations
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC 09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidade São Judas
São Paulo, Brazil 02.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nanchang University
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 08.2007 - 07.2012
HSK- Chinese Proficiency Test - Languages
Beijing Hanban Confucius Institute
07.2012 - 07.2012
Diploma - Chinese Language
Nanchang University
Nanchang, China 08.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundária Conégo Jacinto Peregrino Da Costa
Praia, Cabo Verde 09.2000 - 07.2006
Skills
Good communication skills and public/customer relationsFlexible and adaptable, able to work individually and with a teamA proactive approach to problem solvingExperience in RecruitingTranslator , Interpreter and Manager AssistantCan interact with different personalities
Fluent in Portuguese, English and Mandarin
PA and ad-hoc tasks for business and management meetingsPersonal planning organizationGood IT skills including Microsoft Office-Word, PowerPoint, Excel , Outlook, LegalManager, Sisjuri and INSZoom
IOS and WindowsSlack; WhatsApp; Google Chat; Teams; ZoomInternational TradeHuman resources (vacation plan and scales, salary payments, recruitment andTermination of contracts
Business planningGlobal MobilityImmigration law assistantDeveloped and improved language skillsOrganizational turnaround
Business start up
Document review
Staff Management
Organizational leadership
Intermediate knowledge in Spanish an French
Budgeting
Cooking, Reading, Traveling
Love to cook! It does not matter the day, time or circumstances I will be always ready to cook some good dishes.
Like to read scientific books, most about International Relations theories and researches.
I am definitely a citizen of the World.
Timeline
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Green Business Management, International Relations
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
09.2023 - Current
Remote Legal Assistant
Schuina Law PLLC
04.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant (Public Policy & Legal)
Nubank
04.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Assistant to CEO
99 Tecnologia
12.2018 - 04.2021
Executive Assistant (HR & Communication Directors)
SPIC Brasil
03.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Universidade São Judas
02.2018 - 12.2021
Executive Assistant (Trilingual)
Licks Attorneys
05.2017 - 02.2018
Executive Office Assistant
Madrona Advogados
01.2017 - 04.2017
Manager Assistant and Translator
RESTAURANT CASA DE CHÁ DO LESTE
01.2013 - 03.2016
CEO Personal Assistant, Translator and Interpreter
Chen Shine Industries
10.2012 - 03.2016
HSK- Chinese Proficiency Test - Languages
Beijing Hanban Confucius Institute
07.2012 - 07.2012
English Teacher
Nanchang International Elementary school
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nanchang University
08.2007 - 07.2012
Diploma - Chinese Language
Nanchang University
08.2007 - 06.2008
Receptionist
Staff Protocol
01.2006 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundária Conégo Jacinto Peregrino Da Costa
09.2000 - 07.2006