GRISEL VELAZQUEZ

H.C. 03 BOX 29474 AGUADA P.R. 00602

HOME PHONE: (787) 868-5353
MOBILE: (939) 247-3185
E-MAIL: gv64dba8@westpost.net
ENTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND COMPETITIVE PROFESSIONAL known for accuracy, atte
ntion to detail and timeliness in conducting research into different legal issue
s. Proven track record in applying law, regulations, rules, policies and require
ments to operational processes. Impeccable writing skills in English and Spanish
. Prior experience in regulatory. Definitely a valuable addition to your firm.
LICENCES
Admitted to practice law before Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
License #17798
February 2010
Admitted to practice law before United States District Court for the District of
Puerto Rico
License: In process
May 2010
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Mayaguez, PR
BS Industrial Engineering, Major GPA: 3.16/4.0
December 2004
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS LAW SCHOOL
Mayaguez, PR
Juris Doctor, GPA: 3.16/4.0
June 2009
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES
May 2006/Aug 2008
Cordis LLC. , Johnson & Johnson Company
As Validation Engineer:
Initiated and executed project implementations in order to improve operational p
rocess and in particular achieved optimal resources managing and due date accomp
lishment.
Ensured project compliance principally with FDA among others applicable regulati
ons.
Directed trainings to project team members in assigned validation protocols.
Drafted procedures, specifications, policies and standards for the quality contr
ol.
Prepared, reviewed and approved the validation reports for project conclusion.
Mar 2005/May 2006
Cordis LLC. , Johnson & Johnson Company
As Industrial Engineer:
Developed Lean Manufacturing Projects.
Implemented lean tools (such Kaizen and 5's) to the manufacturing area in order
to primarily improve the productivity and product yield.
Evaluated best alternative project to implement after conducting a cost-benefit
analysis.
Modified all affected documentation by project's implementation.
Provided written status report of project results compared with expected project
outcome, in order to provide guidance and advice for continuous improvement.
Aug 2004/Dec 2004 PROJECT DESIGN AT MAYAGUEZ SEAPORT
As Industrial Engineer:
Defined employee's duties and optimal operational process for the progress and d
evelopment of the harbor.
Identified an agile technology mechanism to have control of containers at the po
rt yard.
Created a feasible layout of the harbor that distributed all divisions, eliminat
ing the cost opportunity of the port area.
Participated in decisions that guaranteed improvement in the profit at port oper
ations.
Presented results and prepared a written guideline book with the collection of a
ll project findings.
April 2004/Aug 2004 MAYAGUEZ MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT
As Industrial Engineer:
Studied different approaches to eliminate waste and reuse functional items at th
e municipality warehouse.
Instructed every employee about their responsibilities are for maintaining the w
ork area cleaned and organized.
Prepared a proposal to restore the warehouse and suggested substantive recommend
ations for such plan.

AFFILIATIONS
Mar 2010/Present
Member of American Bar Association, Membership # 1764859
Feb 2010/ Present
Member of Puerto Rico Bar Association, Membership # 18993
Aug 2002/Present
Member of Puerto Rico National Chapter of American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Oct 2005/June 2009
Active Member of the Law Students National Association of Puerto Rico
Aug 2001/Present
Active member of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Aug 2002/Dec 2004
Student Representative in Industrial Engineering Department
Aug 2002/July 2003
Vice-President of Counsel of Engineering Student
LAW EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTS:
May 2009 BASIC INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CERTIFICATE
MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO
Obtained a by Small Business & Technology Development Centers. Completed 16 hou
rs in studying Import & Export international regulations, applicable treaties, g
lobalization, juridical consideration, strategies, global market assessment and
economic development.
Aug 2008/May 2009 ECONOMIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO
Expertise in International Relations between countries. Created an analysis rep
ort for COOP outlining the pros and cons of expanding negotiations in foreign co
untries including cost analysis, growth and international treaties effects such
as NAFTA and CAFTA-DR. Studied international and commercial contracts and obtai
ned understanding of negotiating complex terms and conditions.
July 2008 COURSES OF MEDIATION
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Completed courses in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Included com
munication strategies, interest exploration, dispute resolution processes and te
chniques that fall outside of the government judicial process. Also integrated
arbitration, conciliation and penal mediation. Certificated by Mediaras, Privat
e Mediation.
June 2007 COURSES IN UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION (ONU)
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
Assisted the annual seminar in General Assembly's Special Committee on Decoloniz
ation and learned about the state members and its structure and organization. P
rincipally experienced in Progressive Development of International Law, treaties
and other legal areas.
April 2006 LAW AND SOCIETY SEMINAR
LIMA, PERU
Accomplished an academic integration at National University of San Marcos in rel
ated issues as Labor & Work Administration, Collective Relations and Employment
Promotions. Certificated by Ministry of Work and Employment.
Core Competence:
Demonstrated ability in attracting, interviewing, training, coaching, motivate,
discipline and
direct people. Team oriented skills and customer focus oriented. Analytical an
d problem
solving skills. Fast learner. Respond quickly, effectively and professional to
issues.
Language:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English. Basic Ge
rman.
Technology:
Ability to proactively adapt and promote new technologies. Proficient in MS Off
ice and Windows. Knowledge in AutoCAD, Minitab, C Languages, Visual Basic, Lind
o, MatLab, S Plus softwares. Legal Research: Westlaw(R), LexisNexis(R), and Mic
rojuris.
Interests:
Travel, Learn, Hear People on their good experiences in managing life happiness