Celia Rocío Brown
Legal Services Professional
Accomplished and highly self-motivated Legal professional with a strong work ethic, and an extensive background in international affairs, immigration law and
internal control procedures of business administration.
[email protected] 305.394.3954 Miami, FL linkedin.com/in/rociobrown
SKILLS
Project Management Strategic Planning Team Leadership International Relations Legal Research Public Relations Market Research
Powerful Negotiator Conflict Resolution Prioritization & Organization International Business Communication Logistics & Operations
WORK EXPERIENCE
10/2007 – Present
Legal Services & Translator
Self-Employed
Worldwide
Dedicated Immigration paralegal with extensive applied knowledge of family-based petitions, naturalization process, work visas and tourist extensions.
Legal translator for private companies, public organizations and individuals. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, accounting records, business portfolios,
legal proceedings, medical records, individual data, personal credentials, etc.
Resourceful independent copywriter for privately-owned Psychology practices, substance abuse & rehabilitation centers, and general health issues publishers.
02/2013 – 11/2015
Executive Officer
United Nations Organization – UN Women
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
United Nations Organization Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Successfully negotiated the issuance and extension of work and courtesy visas for United Nations personnel and their immediate family members.
Developed a portfolio of international stakeholders and business partners for the Agency.
Elaborated and implemented 6 courses and training materials focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Acquired new talent through preparation of substantive ToRs, conduction of interviews and tests preparation and trained the new staff accordingly.
08/2009 – 02/2013
Senior Liaison Officer
United Nations Organization – MINUSTAH
Dominican Republic & Haiti
UN Peacekeeping Mission for the Stabilization of Haiti
Strategically planned and developed a budget for the allocation of funds donated by contributing countries after the 2010 Earthquake.
Represented the Office of the Secretary General at public events held by the Organization in collaboration with the international private sector.
Created 4 substantive media communications aimed for fundraisers and campaigns that supported relief efforts.
Effectively supervised 6 administrative staff members under the Office of the Secretary General.
02/2012 – 02/2013
Chairperson of the Board of Inquiry
United Nations Organization – MINUSTAH
Dominican Republic & Haiti
UN Peacekeeping Mission for the Stabilization of Haiti
Successfully supervised and conducted investigations for 8 cases for the Board, through witness interviewing, data analysis, scene examination and preparation of
final report for the Legal Affairs Department.
04/2005 – 05/2009
Senior Administrative Associate
Walbaum International, LLC.
Miami, FL
International Reinsurance Intermediaries
Developed a client portfolio and schedule system for the renewal of reinsurance accounts.
Efficiently managed the office’s yearly budget, prepared payroll and tax payments for 4 years.
Supervised all administrative and clerical work, including temporary personnel.
CERTIFICATES
Legal Framework and Administrative Law Ethics Training by UNDP
Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of
Authority
I Know Gender: An Introduction to Gender Equality & Women’s
Empowerment by UN Women
Gender Journey: Thinking Outside the Box by UN Women Induction Course to Peacekeeping Missions of the United Nations
UN Cares – HIV by UNAIDS Basic Security in the Field I & II
Advanced Security in the Field Basic Life Support & Emergency Aid: Use of Automated External
Defibrillator
EDUCATION
2008
M.A. Legal Translation & Interpretation
Florida International University
2006 – 2008
B.S. Paralegal Studies
Penn Foster University