Pedro Galvao

Experience

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  Escritório de Advocacia Professor Diógenes da Cunha Lima

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Lawyer

  • Managed independently and reviewed 12+ business development contracts monthly while dealing with multiple project management to improve urban planning, zoning, and real estate issues.• Scheduled and organized 15+ successful meetings per month with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a high-traffic environment, consistently meeting critical deadlines and enhancing customer service satisfaction.• Coordinated and developed short courses for end-user training in a significant public speaking environment, enabling a culture of innovation, performance, and collaboration.• Enhanced workplace performance and client objectives by interpreting and conveying complex policies and procedures with diligent compliance in legal and public policy matters.• Researched trends and presented articles (academic and non-academic) abroad on public policies and urban planning; one of the highlighted articles was published in the international journal of the WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment from the United Kingdom. Show less

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  Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS), University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Provided mentorship and academic advising to 10+ diverse student populations per month, monitoring their progress via Teams and identifying barriers to success, contributing to data-driven decision-making.• Engaged as a Teaching Assistant to deliver educational programs on career development, life skills, DEI topics that often require diplomacy, boosting student engagement and encouraging awareness.• Attended and led staff meetings monthly focused on learning and training related to student development, historically marginalized populations, and DEI advancements.• Organized and executed 5+ student events per month with the ability to work independently and function in a fast-paced, team-oriented, promoting engagement and cultural diversity and building relationships.• Supervised and guided 4+ mentors, collaborating with the Mentor Leadership Team and administrators to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.• Received the Outstanding Involvement & Academic Excellence Award for job performance and Peer Mentor Appreciation Award for OASIS involvement and outstanding work ethic. Show less • Designed and executed the curriculum management for the 10 Canvas module of the OASIS Student Success Seminar, using critical thinking and creativity to address student needs and positive outcomes.• Collaborated with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, adeptly interpreting and conveying complex student affairs policies, increasing workplace productivity.• Utilized MyRED in collaboration with the OASIS Assistant Director to integrate student data from various sources, resulting in a 50% reduction in data entry errors and improved data consistency.• Managed and improved 5+ student affairs events and programs/projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and collaboration with the OASIS marketing coordinator.• Represented the OASIS team by presenting and facilitating 10+ outreach events for a diverse audience of 100+ students and families during New Student Enrollment (NSE) in collaboration with campus partners. Show less

  • Peer Mentor

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • OASIS Intern

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Office of Graduate Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Classroom Consultant (Institute for International Teaching Assistants)

  • Communicated and advocated an inclusive environment for 20+ international graduate students while efficiently managing various administrative tasks to ensure the program's seamless operation.• Provided constructive feedback in collaboration with professors from different departments after the international student teaching sessions.

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  Nebraska College of Business

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  DreamBig Mentor

  • Engaged and encouraged in the DreamBig Academy as a mentor for 3+ underrepresented higher school students to navigate collegiate possibilities.• Utilized Gallup StrengthsFinder and assessments to identify student strengths, weaknesses, and career preferences, delivering personalized guidance for enhanced academic success and satisfaction.• Organized the effective recruitment and enrollment of undergraduates in a high-demand environment by partnering closely with the admissions office.• Provided coaching and support to mentees during a business quick-pitch competition, resulting in a 1st place win. Show less

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  Wayne State College

  Jan 2024 - now

  Assistant to the Dean

  - Manage general office operations for the School of Business and Technology.- Oversee compliance with admission, scholastic standards, and graduation requirements.- Process and maintain paperwork, records, and files.- Manage financial budgets and review department budget reports.- Recommend admission of MBA students and advise on program planning.- Coordinate faculty scheduling and accreditation maintenance.- Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and others regarding program policies and procedures.- Manage personnel functions, including employment contracts and faculty support.- Facilitate onboarding of Adjunct Faculty and support Department Chairs.- Schedule and organize special functions and events.- Maintain the Dean's calendar and support continuous improvement initiatives for the MBA program.- Supervise work-study and full-time workers.- Assist with orientation and communication for current and prospective students.- Coordinate marketing efforts for the program across various platforms.- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Dean. Show less