Resume

• 1999

  Master's degree

  Law - Advanced Legal Studies

  Texas State University

  Contract Law

  Real Estate Law

  Family Law

  Litigation

  Administrative Law

  Law Office Management

  Advanced Legal Research & Writing

  Legal Theory & Analysis

• 1996

  Spanish

  Certified Paralegal

  Advanced Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

  Austin Area Paralegal Association

  Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Texas State University-San Marcos

• 1993

  Bachelor's degree

  Political Science

  St. Edward’s University

  former Alumni Career Program Committee Chair

  Austin

  Texas (2001)

  St. Edward's University

• Texas Women's Chamber of Commerce

  Member

  Talent and Education Council

  Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

  Department of Education Advisory Board

  Texas A&M International University

  Member

  Rotary International

  Founder & Chief Stategist

  Outreach and Advocacy

  Coalition for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development

  Airport Advisory Board

  Mayor Appointee

  City of Laredo

  Advisory Board Member

  Texas A&M International University

  Economic Development Committee

  Advisory Appointment by City Council Member

  City of Laredo

  Vice President

  Logistics & Manufacturing Association Port Laredo

  Work-Based Learning Champion Advisory Group”

  Texas Education Agency

  Member

  eWomenNetwork

  Collaborative Problem Solving

  Community Development

  Private Sector

  Economic Development

  Higher Education

  University Teaching

  Community Outreach

  Legislative Research

  Policy Analysis

  Business Process Improvement

  Operations Management

  Strategic Partnerships

  Strategy

  Employee Training

  Leadership

  Legal Writing

  Sustainability

  Legislative Relations

  Legal Research

  Due Diligence

  Coalition for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development - CAPED

  Praesel

  Sylvia O.

  Praesel

  Texas Office of the Governor Ann Richards

  CAPED-Coalition for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development

  J.L. Powers & Associates

  Deloitte

  Praesel Consulting - Best Practices Research

  Business & Public Policy Solutions

  Arthur Andersen & Co.

  Texas A&M International University

  Texas House of Representatives

  Laredo

  Texas Area

  Short-term Title V

  Federal Grant project.

  Director of Title V

  Texas A&M International University

  Austin

  Texas Area

  Diverse multidisciplinary professional with experience in both public private sector industries working on special and dynamic projects impacting state-federal and local laws; experience in public affairs

  government relations

  strategic planning

  legal and legislative process

  best practices research

  BPI

  outreach and advocacy coupled with education practices

  talent & workforce development and streamlining efforts.

  Principal

  Praesel Consulting - Best Practices Research

  Business & Public Policy Solutions

  Austin

  Texas Area

  Special Events & Scheduling Team.

  Internship

  Texas Office of the Governor Ann Richards

  Austin

  Texas Area

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  Associate Consultant

  J.L. Powers & Associates

  Laredo

  Texas Area

  Texas State Government courses.

  Adjunct Professor

  Texas A&M International University

  Austin

  Texas Area

  Chief of Staff

  Texas House of Representatives

  Public Sector

  Legislative Liaison

  Austin

  Texas Area

  Deloitte

  Austin

  * Transferred to Deloitte after the demise of Andersen/Enron.

  EA Paralegal & Research Assistant

  Arthur Andersen & Co.

  Austin

  Texas

  Founder & Chief Strategiest

  CAPED-Coalition for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development

  City of Laredo Mayor Appointee

  Airport Advisory Board

  Advisory Board Member

  Laredo International Airport Mayor Appointee

  www.caped.us\n Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb265erfCoLjVxblMYv3BEQ\n

  Founder & Chief Strategist

  Coalition for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development (CAPED)

  Committee Chair

  St. Edward's University Alumni