Barbara Petersson

Obtained United States Department of Homeland Security Clearance as Interpreter for USCIS, ICE and IRS Interpreter for applicants in USCIS Court Interviews/Hearings Written Translations of Spanish documents to English and vice versa

Freelance Interpreter/Translator

(2020)

• Obtained United States Department of Homeland Security Clearance as Interpreter for USCIS, ICE and IRS
• Interpreter for applicants in USCIS Court Interviews/Hearings
• Written Translations of Spanish documents to English and vice versa
• Onsite Interpreter for workers compensation medical appointments
• Interpreter for:
• Psychological Evaluations for USCIS purposes
• Psychological Testing & Assessments
• Independent medical evaluation (IME)
• Competency to Stand Trial (CST) evaluations

Office Manager - Comprehensive Family Counseling, Inc. - Miami, Florida

(2020-12 - 2023-12)

• Provide a professional intake and persuasive written hardship/psychological evaluation based on the information obtained during sessions from the client. Further information obtained from the attorney based on the type of immigration petition.
• Conduct in-depth client interviews, including survivors of trauma.
• Create different types of psychological evaluations for immigration purposes, to include but not limited to, Waivers (different qualifying relatives), VAWA (Spousal and Child to Parent Abuse), U-VISA (direct and indirect), T-VISA, Cancellation of Removal, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residency, and others.
• Research on medical conditions, and foreign country conditions of the petitioner and/or other pertinent family member, medical and mental care availability in the US versus other countries, and any other relevant information for each specific case.

Hybrid Immigration Legal Assistant - CG LAW GROUP, P. A. - Miami, Florida

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Intake from Clients, Appointment taking and payment collection
• Completion of USCIS Forms
• Data entry of various USCIS forms
• Organize and assemble of exhibits for petition packages to USCIS
• Declaration writing - Conduct in-depth client interviews, including survivors of trauma.
• Translation of all client Spanish documents to English

Assistant to the Director of Internal Audit - Miccosukee Resort & Gaming - Miami, Florida

(2019-07 - 2020-03)

• Assist the Director’s priorities to ensure she is prepared to address daily meetings, and any other pertinent matters
• Organize meetings and/or conference calls, complete command of Director’s calendar
• Administer office supply requisitions and expense reports
• Track and maintain the department budget
• Track the Compliance Department’s daily progress regarding Anti Money Laundering Titles 31 and Title 26
• Assist in preparation of information to provide on a monthly basis to the Business Council

Administrative Manager - S S & C ALPS Advisors - Coral Gables, Florida

(2017-05 - 2018-11)

• Office Manager
• Manager of the Administrative Team supporting offices across the country
• Direct support to the Executive Team of Directors
• Security Administration for client and staff bank entitlements to client accounts
• Human Resources duties such as screening resumes, interviews, all onboarding of local new hires, new hire orientation and I-9 verification
• Oversee of all vendors, to include building and parking management

Assistant to the Executive Director - Miami Downtown Development Authority - Miami, Florida

(2016-02 - 2017-05)

• Assist the Executive Director’s priorities to ensure she is prepared to address daily meetings, and other pertinent matters
• Administer all travel related expenses
• Command of the Director’s calendar
• Respond to queries, invitations, speaking engagements, etc. for the Executive Director and Deputy Director
• Oversee of all vendors, to include building and parking management
• Supervise over junior administrative staff

Paralegal - Anixter Inc. - Miami, Florida

(2014-04 - 2016-02)

• Coordinate regional (Latin America) corporate governance to include board meetings, minutes, resolutions, powers of attorney, delegations, and other materials with outside local counsel. Provide support to internal clients with respect to the board process and routine corporate secretary materials. Update and maintain all current corporate information on our corporate governance system, CSC. Draft corporate documents as needed.
• Manage and administer Anixter’s contract lifecycle management tool, develop, and prepare reports, maintain contract calendar, administer routine contract requirements, assist contract managers and other business functions utilizing the tool, and draft and negotiate contracts/agreements with and without company templates.
• Support the Regional Compliance Officer with the roll-out of regional compliance initiatives, training, and awareness programs, participated in compliance investigations, and participate in regional compliance committee meetings.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of outside counsel both domestically and internationally, oversee intake of outside counsel invoices and assure expenses remain within the defined budget. Develop and implement reports to monitor outside legal spending. Administer payments through our e-billing system, Serengeti. Creating of departmental monthly budget and year end reports for the Finance Department.
• Provide support with the management and tracking of regional commercial, collection and labor and employment claims and litigation. Manage regional claims and litigation docket through our legal matter management system, Serengeti, develop and prepare reports, and work with outside local counsel.
• Undertake ad hoc projects under supervision of attorney, as needed.
• Perform a variety of administrative and support services, which may include routine clerical duties.
• Support Senior Counsel/Regional Compliance Officer with department projects for US and Latin America.

Legal Assistant to the General Counsel - Bupa Latin America & The Caribbean - Miami, Florida

(2011-12 - 2013-11)

• Provided administrative and legal support to the General Counsel and the Risk & Compliance Officer, including, but not limited to all travel arrangements, all calendar and meeting scheduling.
• Preparing, editing & reviewing of contracts to include outside vendors, Non-Disclosure Agreements & Engagement Letters
• Managing department budget; reviewing, approval, and properly coding of all incoming invoices including outside counsel invoices. Creating of departmental monthly budget reports for the Finance Department.
• Responding to subpoenas while adhering to HIPAA laws.
• Assist in the coordinating and responding to internal compliance investigations.

Programs Coordinator - California Society of CPAs - Glendale, California

(2008-07 - 2010-10)

• As Program Coordinator, developed and coordinated 20 offsite meetings a year for the state-wide Los Angeles Litigation Section/Chapter.
• Developed and coordinated networking as well as educational events for the Los Angeles Young & Emerging Professionals’ Chapter.
• Administrative duties within the Los Angeles Chapter, but not limited to finances, scholarship programs, membership, marketing, and monitored chapter/sections goal setting, including meeting with leaders regularly, supervising activities & operations, and participated in activities.
• Sales and coordination of state-wide CPE on-site training programs to be held at the CPA firms.
• Fostered two-way communication on issues, policies and activities between the society and chapters/sections, to include events coordinating and meeting planning.
• Originally hired as Executive Assistant to the Programs Director and promoted to Program Coordinator within the first year.

Region Administrator - ABM Security Services - Los Angeles, California

(2006-10 - 2008-03)

• Assistant to the Regional V. P. of the S. W. Region & Senior V. P. of Business Development, to include all administrative duties (travel, meetings, conference calls, etc.).
• Assisted with proposals and RFPs.
• Created & maintained client contracts, client files and sales spreadsheets.
• Interim HR Manager to include administration of benefits, processing of applications, background checks, etc.
• Coordinated the Annual Insurance Renewal Process/Open Enrollment for the region.
• Preparation of correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, etc.
• Coordination of the Staples Center Suite tickets.
• Ordering of office supplies, vendor & building liaison.

Legal Executive Assistant - Ziffren, Brittenham, LLP - Century City, California

(2002-07 - 2005-01)

• Functioned as a floater for this renowned entertainment law firm; worked with partners and paralegals, handled such personalities as Enrique Iglesias, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, etc.
• Preparing and tracking of transactional contracts and documents
• Calendaring of client meetings, events, conference calls and professional and personal travel arrangements
• Coordinating political fund raisers, charitable events, major premiere movie screenings and many other home events for Senior Partner
• Preparing and responding on behalf of partner’s e-mails & general correspondence