My name is Lara Buttice, and I am a Brazilian lawyer who recently relocated to the United States after spending many enriching years immersing myself in diverse cultures. Each country I’ve called home has contributed uniquely to my professional journey, granting me a distinct background that I now consider my competitive advantage. Being trilingual opens doors, but it’s the breadth of experiences I’ve gained over the years that truly sets me apart.
After graduating from a prestigious law school in Brazil, I found myself drawn to a role at the Criminal Court in my city, where I oversaw a program aimed at assisting eligible prisoners with rights to pardon or transfer. This experience was profoundly humanizing, but it also sparked a desire for change within me. Despite my solid legal foundation, I realized that to thrive in the international market, I needed to acquire new skills.
Pursuing an International MBA seemed like the natural next step. I enrolled in an Executive Program in 2009 at Florida International University. This decision led me down a path of immense fulfillment, allowing me to posteriorly collaborate with major multinational companies in multilingual and multicultural environments. As a highlight of my career, being the General Manager of the Chilean-Brazilian bilateral Chambers of Commerce, where I proudly represented my country and facilitated mutually beneficial trade agreements.
Now, faced with the challenge of thriving in the American market, I understand the importance of networking and continuous learning. Hence, I’ve decided to enroll in a master’s program in Marketing shortly after my arrival in America. My goal was to complete at least 80% of the coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.5 within 18 months, while dedicating a minimum of 15 hours per week to study. I aim to apply the newly acquired marketing strategies to real-world scenarios encountered in my daily work activities, ensuring practical relevance.
Through my master’s program in Marketing, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of various marketing concepts and strategies tailored to the dynamic landscape of the American market. It has provided me with the skills, knowledge, and strategic mindset necessary to excel in the ever-evolving field of marketing and hopefully, it will have a meaningful impact in my career.
The challenges encountered in this new field have taught me that navigating a career path while cultivating a personal style is the most significant accomplishment of my life. I feel empowered to create the future I’ve always envisioned, and through this journey, I have become the professional and individual I aspire to be. Now I am equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the American market.
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