Maria Isabelle Chirino

Maria Chirino Address: 7 Aventura Gardens, Moreno Street, Arima Contact number: - Email address:-Nationality: Trinidadian ➢ PROFILE My objective is to succeed in a challenging environment and building the success of the organization while I experience advancement opportunities to further my career. ➢ EDUCATION o September 2013- May 2017 : University of West Indies o Bachelors of Law – which included Criminal Law, Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Tort Law, Public International Law, International Environmental Law, Caribbean Environmental Law, International Human Rights Law, Commonwealth Caribbean Human Rights Law, Company Law , Banking Law, Corporate Finance Law, Corporate Management Law, Corporate Insolvency Law, Revenue Law , Real Property Law. o September 2011- July 2013: University of West Indies Open Campus o Business Management Certificate which included: Information Technology, Accounts, Mathematics, English, Organizational Behaviour, Management, Communications, Business and Commercial Law. o September 2006- July 2011: Providence Girls’ Catholic School o 8 O’ Level Passes: English A (1), English B (2), Mathematics (2), Spanish (1), Biology (2), Chemistry (3), Geography (2), Electronic Document Preparatory and Management (1). ________________________________________________________________________________ ➢ EXPERIENCE o International Organization for Migration – The United Nations Migration Agency – No. 52-60 Abercromby Street, Temple Court II, Port of Spain [August 2018 – June 2020] Migrant Protection/Project Assistant Contact: Jewel Ali: - ❖ Provided support to the implementation IOM´s project activities; ❖ Worked in tandem with the Government assigned trainee for the effective achievement of results, to contribute to resolving project related issues; ❖ Responsible for assisting with activities of Regional Action Plan; ❖ Responsible for activities such as operational procedures for return, reintegration and resettlement of migrants under various projects and programmes; ❖ Prepared lease agreements and supporting documents required to access assistance to migrants in line with donor requirements; ❖ Assisted in the logistic preparation and implementation of training sessions, workshops and meetings; ❖ Assisted in the drafting all required project reports; ❖ Maintained orderly filing and document retrieval system; ❖ Assisted in collecting and assembling briefing material; ❖ Assisted in the preparation of visibility material; ❖ Assisted in the development and implementation of Resource Mobilization strategies; o M. Hamel- Smith & Co – Eleven Albion, Corner of Albion & Dere Street, Port of Spain [August 2017 – February 2018] Legal Administrative Assistant in Transactional Department (Banking and Finance) Contact: Avanelle Millette-Peters: - ❖ Provided administrative support; Drafted correspondence and all types of transactional agreements and supporting documents; ❖ Enhanced partners’ effectiveness by monitoring case progress; Alerted the partners of issues requiring their attention; ❖ Researched records, court files and other legal documents on clients; ❖ Drafted legal correspondence and legal instruments vital to the transactions; ❖ Proofread and reviewed incoming documents to ensure compliance with legal procedures; ❖ Concluded matters by verifying outstanding balances, prepared settlement of accounts; o Alvin Brazer & Co - #48C Broadway, Arima [May 2015 to October 2015] Legal Intern Contact: Alvin Brazer - - ❖ Drafted legal documents including Conveyances, Deeds, Leases, Power of Attorney, Divorce petitions, Child Maintenance agreements, Custody agreements and Pre-action Protocol Letters, Probate Applications, Letters of Administration, drafting contracts; ❖ Enhanced attorney effectiveness by providing information-management support; representing the attorney to clients and others; ❖ Obtained the knowledge of the process of stamping and registration of the documents above; Obtained certified copies of documents from the Ministry of Legal Affairs; ❖ Enhanced trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes; ❖ Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files; Inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney; ❖ Supported develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses; drafting complaints; preparing responses to opposing counsel; ❖ Kept clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress; ❖ Updated job knowledge with AML workshops. ________________________________________________________________________________ ➢ SKILLS ▪ Computer Literacy: excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ▪ Advanced typing skills; ▪ Proficiency in LexisNexis, Westlaw, Carilaw; ▪ Excellent communication and leadership skills; ▪ Ability to work in a team oriented environment; ▪ Ability to work with deadlines under pressure; ▪ Fluent in Spanish as native speaker. ________________________________________________________________________________ REFERENCES o Rainer Pritzer Company: International Labour Organization Address: No. 6 Stanmore Avenue, Port-of-Spain Job Title: Senior Specialist for Social Dialogue and Labour Administration, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean Telephone: -/ - (Whatsapp) Email:- o Alvin Brazer Company: Alvin Brazer & Co Address: No. 48 C Broadway, Arima Job Title: Attorney-at-law LLB (Hons.) PgDL LLM. Telephone: - Email:-