Norma Reno
Tampa
Summary
I am a lawyer with a Master’s degree in International Law and International Business from Stetson College of Law, as well as a Master’s in International Criminal Law from the Universidad Latinoamericana del Caribe. I am currently pursuing a PhD in International Public Law with a specialization in Human Rights. As a passionate defender of human rights, I have dedicated my career to advocating for justice and equality, using my expertise to support vulnerable communities.
In addition to my legal work, I serve as a university professor, helping shape the next generation of lawyers and leaders. As a community leader, I am committed to improving society through education and activism, holding strong to my principles. My contributions reflect my dedication to upholding human rights and working for positive change, inspiring others to do the same.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Graduate Professor
Asoclamor Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
University Professor/ International Law
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
07.2022 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
- Advised students on course selection and degree requirements, guiding them towards timely graduation and successful careers postgraduation.
- Served on university committees, advocating for faculty interests and promoting academic excellence across all disciplines.
- Secured research grants for various projects, contributing to the university''s reputation as a top research institution.
- Supervised graduate students in their research projects, providing guidance and mentorship for successful completion of thesis work.
- Developed new course offerings based on emerging trends in academia or industry demands.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
Community Service Volunteer
Ad Honorem
04.2001 - 05.2022
- Supported underprivileged families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Co-Founder and Former President of Casa Venezuela Tampa Bay
- Founder of MOVE (Organized Movement of Venezuelans Abroad)
- Former Director of Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc.
- Former Member of the Diversity Council for the County Commission Board
- Former Member of the County Charter Review Committee
- Former VP and Active Member of the Hispanic Advisory Council of the Hillsborough County Sheriff
- Former VP of the Tampa/Hillsborough Human Rights Council
- Former Delegate to the Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
- Co-Founder of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Former VP of the Hispanic Alliance of Tampa Bay
- Co-Founder of the “A Step to the Future” Scholarship Program
- Former Member of the MOFFITT Advisory Board
- Co-Founder of “Angels on Wheels”
- Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
Director of Students, Protocol and Cultural affairs
University Santa maria
01.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director of Association of Universities
Ministry Of Education
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Mentored incoming students by offering guidance on academic success strategies, extracurricular involvement, and time management techniques.
- Increased university exposure by representing the institution at college fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events.
Governmental Constitutional Consultant.
Venezuelan Government
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Involved in research related to the writing of the new Venezuelan Constitution, mostly in comparison with the Constitution of other countries. Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to develop new constitution for Venezuela.
- International Affairs – Helped coordinate communications between foreign Embassy ambassadors and the elected and appointed Venezuelan Government Representatives in charge of writing the new Venezuelan Constitution of 1999.
- Collaborated with foreign counterparts to strengthen international partnerships and ensure safety of diplomatic staff.
- Established relationships with foreign counterparts through diplomatic engagements, fostering collaboration on shared objectives.
Translator for the Public Defender’s Office
Dade City, Florida
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Enhanced client understanding of complex legal concepts by providing accurate and concise interpretations during meetings and court hearings.
- Enabled efficient attorney-client communication through simultaneous interpretation during consultations, strategy sessions, and negotiations.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for cases by delivering precise translations of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Administrative Medical Office Manager
H. Robert Reno, M.D.
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Managed payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
- Managed daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the medical office environment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding against potential data breaches.
- Enhanced patient care by establishing strong relationships with medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Exceutive assistant to the General manager
Servicios de Pozos Anzoategui (SPA)
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Conducted research on various topics as needed to support informed decision-making by the General Manager.
- Prepared presentations for speeches and meetings.
- Coordinated recruiting activities by scheduling interviews and arranging candidate travel.
- Screened phone calls, emails, mail and visitors to route and resolve information requests.
- Implemented new filing systems and organizational strategies to increase efficiency within the office environment.
- Planned logistics for off-site meetings by contracting for meeting space and ordering catering.
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally which helped streamline communication channels.
- Monitored budgets and expenses related to departmental operations, supporting cost-effective management practices throughout the organization.
English Instructor and Translator/Interpreter
Meneven Oil Co.
01.1981 - 12.1985
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
Education
Certificate - Women And The Human Rights
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
VenezuelaCertificate - The Terror of Terrorism
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
VenezuelaPh.D. - International Public Law - Human Rights
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela12.2024
Certificate - Temperament And Character-Interpersonal Relations
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Caracas, Venezuela05.2024
Certificate - "Agent of Change" Improving Interpersonal Skills
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela04.2024
Certificate - Principles And Guarantees in The Criminal Process
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela04.2024
Diploma - Impact of The Hatred Speech And How To Abolish It.
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela02.2024
DIploma - Human Rights Violations of The Venezuelan Migrants
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela01.2024
Master of Arts - Specialist in International Criminal Law
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Caracas,Venezuela10.2023
Diploma - Instrumental English
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Caracas, Venezuela10.2023
Certificate - Human Rights And The Actions of Security Forces
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela05.2023
Certificate - Human Rights of Children And Adolescents
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Venezuela05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Alternative Pedagogy With A Minor in Human Rights
Universidad Politecnica Territoria Kleber Ramirez
Merida, Venezuela12.2022
Master of Arts - Masters International Business Law
Stetson College
Clearwater Florida07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Law (Pre-Law)
Universidad Santa Maria
Lecheria, Venezuela01.2000
Skills
Critical Thinking
Team Leadership
Student Mentoring
Course Planning
Research and analysis
Classroom Management
Public Speaking
Academic Counseling
Lectures and Discussions
Performance Evaluations
Student assessments
Mentoring
Academic Publication
Microsoft Office
Continuous Improvement
Fluent Bilingualism English/Spanish
Accomplishments
2010 Hispanic Woman of the Year – 7 Dias Newspaper
2010 Citizen of the Year
2012 Volunteer of the Year – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2014 Community Service Award – Sheriff Hispanic Advisory Council (SHAC)
2015 Hispanic Woman of the Year – Tampa Hispanic Heritage (THHI)
2017 Elsa Award – Community Involvement
2018 "Heart of the People" Award
2018 S.H.E Award – Amsterdam, Human Rights
2019 Enfoque Awards "Woman of the Year"
2019 Community Champion Award – Centro Tampa
Service-focused community activist with a strong commitment to serving the needs of my community.
Nonprofitorganizations
- Hispanic Heritage
- Hispanic Alliance of Tampa Bay
- Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce
- Catholic Charities
- Casa Cuba of Tampa
- Human Rights of Hillsborough county
- Florida State Fair
- LULAC Director of Women Issues
- Club Ecuador
- Hillsborough Hispanic Coalition
Studies
- Santa Maria university, Attorney at Law
- Stetson College of Law, Masters International Business Law
Passion
My passion is helping my community every way I can. I am well respected in the community which I help and support to the best of my ability, I give lectures at different Universities mostly about international politics, My last two lectures were at USF Sarasota about Pre and Post Hugo Chavez Era and university Ana G. Mendez in Tampa about Cuba and the immigration issue
Awards
- Citizen of the Year – 7 Dias newspaper Tampa, Florida
- Hispanic Advocacy Award – Sheriff’s Hispanic Advisory Board
- Mother of the Year – Club Ecuador
- Tampa movers and Shakers – Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce
- Volunteer of the Year – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Publications
- Newslatter – University Santa Maria
- Editorials – Newspaper El Mundo oriental El Tigre, Venezuela
- 7 Dias newspaper Tampa Florida
- La Gaceta latina – Wesley Chapel, Florida
- El Mambi – Casa Cuba Tampa
Additional Information
Books published
- "El terror del terrorismo", "The Terror of Terrorism". A deep dive into the psychological and societal impacts of terrorism.
- "De Sombras a Luces 'capítulos de una vida' autobiografía": "From Shadows to Lights: Chapters of a Life" autobiography. Personal narrative that moves from darker times to brighter ones, in my personal life.
Timeline
Post Graduate Professor
Asoclamor Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
01.2023 - Current
University Professor/ International Law
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
07.2022 - Current
Community Service Volunteer
Ad Honorem
04.2001 - 05.2022
Governmental Constitutional Consultant.
Venezuelan Government
01.1999 - 09.1999
Director of Students, Protocol and Cultural affairs
University Santa maria
01.1998 - 04.2000
Director of Association of Universities
Ministry Of Education
01.1998 - 01.2000
Translator for the Public Defender’s Office
Dade City, Florida
01.1989 - 01.1991
Administrative Medical Office Manager
H. Robert Reno, M.D.
01.1987 - 01.1993
Exceutive assistant to the General manager
Servicios de Pozos Anzoategui (SPA)
01.1984 - 01.1986
English Instructor and Translator/Interpreter
Meneven Oil Co.
01.1981 - 12.1985
Certificate - Women And The Human Rights
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - The Terror of Terrorism
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Ph.D. - International Public Law - Human Rights
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - Temperament And Character-Interpersonal Relations
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - "Agent of Change" Improving Interpersonal Skills
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - Principles And Guarantees in The Criminal Process
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Diploma - Impact of The Hatred Speech And How To Abolish It.
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
DIploma - Human Rights Violations of The Venezuelan Migrants
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Master of Arts - Specialist in International Criminal Law
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Diploma - Instrumental English
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - Human Rights And The Actions of Security Forces
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Certificate - Human Rights of Children And Adolescents
Universidad Latinoamericana Y Del Caribe
Bachelor of Arts - Alternative Pedagogy With A Minor in Human Rights
Universidad Politecnica Territoria Kleber Ramirez
Master of Arts - Masters International Business Law
Stetson College
Bachelor of Science - Law (Pre-Law)
Universidad Santa Maria
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