Laura Velasquez

Resume Laura Velásquez Gil Bogotá, Colombia Professional Profile Professional in Finance and International Business from La Salle University, with experience as a legal assistant in immigration law, supporting case preparation, document management, and client coordination throughout immigration processes. Additional background in customer service, human resources, and advertising campaign management. Recognized for attention to detail, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in digital tools, with a strong focus on tracking and coordinating financial processes. _________________________________________________________________________ Work Experience Alonso & Alonso Attorneys At Law Declaration Writer July 2025 – Current • • • • Conducted in-depth client interviews to draft detailed personal declarations for VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petitions, ensuring narratives were accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with USCIS evidentiary requirements. Translated sensitive personal experiences into clear, trauma-informed written statements that effectively supported clients’ eligibility for immigration relief. Reviewed and edited case materials to maintain consistency across forms and supporting affidavits, ensuring compliance with VAWA legal standards and filing procedures. Managed case documentation using legal case management software, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in client records throughout the drafting process. Removal Editor LA November 2024 – July 2025 • • • • Support in removal defense cases by reviewing and editing legal documents such as motions, Individual Hearing packets, Prosecutorial Discretion requests and Particular Social Group statements for submission to U.S. immigration courts. Management and organization of case files, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner. Collaboration with attorneys and paralegals to track case progress, maintain compliance with court procedures, and communicate with clients under attorney supervision to collect case-related information and provide updates. Communicated directly with clients to gather necessary information and assisted in the preparation and filing of immigration forms such as I-589, G-28, I-765, EOIR42B, among others, while utilizing legal case management software and digital tools to maintain accurate records and support reports and filings related to removal proceedings. OTD Américas Financial Coordinator May 2024 – November 2024 • • • • Management of redemption and recovery processes in the ARS campaign, which handles the repossession of vehicles, boats, and yachts in the U.S. Review of documents as the intermediary between the bank and the lots holding the vehicles. Creation of reports on the vehicles in the lots, those that were repossessed, and those that were auctioned. Ongoing communication with lots and various financial institutions connected with ARS. Manpower Group Human Resources Coordinator II October 2023 - April 2024 Human Resources Coordinator I April 2023 - October 2023 • • • Coordinate recruitment activities, assist with CV selection and initial phone screening, schedule interviews, maintain the database of candidates in ATS: BullHorn and help with the processes of incorporation/recruitment of new employees. Process background checks through Assurint and Sterling. Managed the pool of candidates in TextKermel, manage records and documents such as Form I-9 and agreements. Atento Advertising agent March 2022 – March 2023 • • Advising users on creating ads on Facebook, including the development of marketing plans and ensuring compliance with platform policies. Explanation of ad billing and processing payments. Concentrix Banking Agent November 2020 – March 2022 • • Management of collections and customer service for Capital One. Handling inquiries about fraud, maintaining credit scores, and creating payment plans. Teleperformance Customer Service Representative May 2019 – November 2019 • • Problem resolution and guidance for customers in the purchasing and order process at Walmart Grocery. Ongoing communication with physical stores in the U.S. and third-party delivery drivers. _________________________________________________________________________ Education Finance and international business Universidad de la Salle 2022 Centro Comercial Madre Elisa Roncallo Primary and Secondary education with a technical degree in financial and accounting operations 2015 _________________________________________________________________________ Skills • • • • Complete Office Suite Power BI Legal Writing and Editing Client interviewing and story development • • Attention to detail and ability to multitask Time management and deadline compliance _________________________________________________________________________ Certificates and courses • • • Diploma in Talent Attraction – Manpowergroup Colombia – 2023 Certificate in First Aid – Cruz Roja 2022 Certificate in English Language Level C1 - Cambridge 2016 _________________________________________________________________________ Languages • • Spanish – C2 English – C1 _________________________________________________________________________ References • • • • • Jean Paul Castro – TeamLead Teleperformance - Fabian Cujaban – TeamLead Manpower Group - Maria Camila Prada – TeamLead Atento - Aracelly Gil Bernal – Sales Manager Agroexport - Danilo Lemus Ruiz – CEO Almacén y sastrería Danir -