Earl M. Valiente Colón, Esq, Notary Public, Mba Email & Phone Number

Puerto Rico / New York

San Juan

Provided comprehensive legal services to clients. My general law practice encompassed diverse areas, including family law, community property matters, estate planning, property eviction law, and contract drafting. I navigated complex legal challenges with dedication and professionalism, advocating for the best interests of my clients. As a notary public, I also executed vital legal documents with precision and integrity.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Managed a portfolio of 46 sponsored projects, which involved contract reviews, account setup, budget revisions, and meticulous expenses auditing. Provided essential support to project personnel in navigating federal, state, and institutional policies. Collaborated with the finance department and internal auditor to establish effective procedures for grant risk management and fund stewardship. Additionally, actively involved in pre-award activities, including occasional proposal revisions and submissions. In these instances, responsibilities included revising proposals, verifying submission terms, adjusting proposed budgets, liaising with program officers, and utilizing submission platforms.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Crafted persuasive and well-structured grant proposals, showcasing the organization's mission, goals, and impact, while aligning with the funders' requirements. I oversaw grant management, including budgeting, reporting, contracts review, legal analyses, compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with funders. I collaborated with cross-functional teams, including the executive president, lending department, and finance department, to ensure successful project implementation and compliance. I developed monitoring and evaluation systems to measure the impact of funded projects. I ensured adherence to grant guidelines, regulatory requirements, and timely submission of progress reports to maintain positive relationships with funders. I also created several policies and procedures related to current and future grant opportunities.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is always in need of professionals dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and current business owners. During my tenure as a Business Counselor Contractor at the Small Business Development Centers, I delivered top-notch advisory services to PR-SBTDC clients. Through meticulous analysis and understanding of each client's requirements, I provided customized solutions, including comprehensive business plans, financing proposals, marketing strategies, and other essential services. I adhered to the PR-SBTDC Policies and Procedures Manual, ensuring that client files were meticulously documented with detailed narratives, and accurately recorded on the Center IC Program. Throughout my time in this role, I successfully provided nearly 400 hours of consultancy and preparation assistance to PR-SBTDC clients, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their business goals, including but not limited to developing finance proposals to obtain business loans.

Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona's impact provided me with an opportunity to serve in the disaster. During my tenure as a Customer Service Representative at the Small Business Administration, I served as frontline support for the PR17640 disaster declaration. My role involved empathetic communication with applicants, understanding their needs, and guiding them through the disaster loan application process. This hands-on experience allowed me to have firsthand specialized knowledge about SBA disaster loans, witness the direct impact of disaster assistance on small businesses, and deepened my understanding of their unique challenges.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Grant program management that ensures all stakeholders have an exceptional experience. Optimization and implementation of grant administration processes. Managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, grant reimbursements and grant applications. Interpreting and securing compliance of rules and regulations given by the grantor. Drafting of budgets, grant proposal, policies and human resources documentation. Maintain sound organizational management and documentation systems and practices compliant with federal laws and regulations. Utilize appropriate data collection instruments to analyze and complete reports based on performance demonstrated by the data. Utilize quarterly and annual data to make ongoing improvements to strengthen the program. Responsible for creating and implementing strategy to successfully recruit, retain and supervise high-quality team members. Responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, and supervision of site supervisors and members, as well as facilitating training to promote grant’s objectives. Managing volunteer and internship programs. Participation in strategic and operational planning, execution, documentation, control, and closing activities for the institution.

Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Business Development functions with a wide range of responsibilities from Business Designing to Business Law. Have impacted more than 300 participants through business formation support and have provided nearly 200 hours of business planning for more than 100 participants.Participation in strategic and operational planning, execution, documentation, control, and closing activities for the institution. Lectured both legal and business workshops. CRM skilled (Salesforce). Grant writing trained.Impacted numerous participants who created and/or strengthened their business initiatives through workshop formation and individual consultations in a range of subjects: Legal Responsibility, Business Plan, Personal Finance, Planning Process, Business Ethics, Business Model Analysis, Organizational Structure, Market Analysis and Research, Brand Development, Marketing and Presentation of Product/Service, Marketing Plan, Marketing Strategies and Sales, Customer Service, Elevator Pitch, Cost analysis, Business Budget, Business Accounting, Operations, Business Proposal, Financing Alternatives, and Business Permits Compliance.

Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria's impact provided me with an opportunity to assist in the disaster. In my role as a Response Official and FEMA contractor, I managed private and sensitive information (PII) securely. I ensured strict adherence to government regulations and executed controls to facilitate effective information sharing. My efforts were vital in supporting FEMA's emergency management purposes, enabling disaster response. Through my meticulous approach to data handling, I provided the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency with a clean inspection, validating our commitment to upholding the highest standards of security and compliance. This position included a public trust background check.

San Juan

As a Student Attorney, I played an integral role in the Legal Office of the Community Inc., delivering comprehensive legal services to clients in need. My responsibilities encompassed legal research, client counseling, civil representation, and appellate practice, where I provided diligent and compassionate advocacy. Additionally, I had the privilege of serving in the Specialized Chamber on Domestic Violence, advocating for the rights of victims and promoting awareness of this critical issue. This experience ignited my passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing legal challenges.

San Juan

During my internship at the State Department's Foreign Relations Office, I contributed significantly to research and co-authored the State Department's Directory of International Schools.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: MBA Primary Student Representative. Member of the Business Administration Student Council; counselor of the Dean.

Doctor Of Law (Juris Doctor Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: National Law Student Association (A.N.E.D.), and Women's Rights Organization (O.M.E.D.).My JD studies provided.

Bachelor'S Degree, Pre-Law Studies

Activities and Societies: Political Science Students Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity (Pre Law Chpt.), Literary Circle.The BA.

Elementary And High School, General Superior Studies

Activities and Societies: English Club and Press Club.Colegio San Conrado in Ponce, provided me with quality education complemented.