Mark F. Germain - Cassandra Pérez

EXPERIENCE: 

         05/95     Admitted to the Bar in Florida

         01/94     Admitted to the Bar in Puerto Rico
     
03/93 to 01/94     Law Clerk - MARTINEZ, ODELL & CALABRIA
                                
                   Researched and wrote legal memoranda in English and Spanish
                   on common and civil law issues including corporate, labor,
                   finance, trademark, banking, and bankruptcy law.
                   Prepared complaints, injunctions, interrogatories, and 
                   motions for summary judgment in both languages and assisted
                   in the development of litigation strategy. 
                   Performed registry searches and case investigations at the
                   Departments of State and Treasury and at the Commonwealth
                   and federal courts.

08/90 to 06/93     Law Student - UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
                   
                   Integrated Spanish language skills into A.B.A. approved law
                   studies; all classes were conducted in Spanish.
                   Emphasized an international and business law curriculum.
                   Represented indigent persons in Commonwealth courts and federal
                   INS proceedings.

08/89 to 08/90     Child Protective Service Caseworker, Spanish Speaking
                   SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

                   Received two weeks of intensive training in child development, 
                   investigative techniques and legal aspects of C.P.S. at
                   Cornell University. Investigated abuse, maltreatment and
                   neglect of minors; interviewed suspected perpetrators; 
                   maintained case records; determined validity of allegations
                   and referred clients for appropriate services.
                  
12/86 to 08/89     President - GERMAIN OVERSEAS TRADING CORPORATION
                   
                   Registered the corporation and maintained offices in the 
                   United States and in Colombia; investigated relevant
                   import/export documentation and laws regulating international
                   trade; made several successful entries into the U.S. and 
                   Colombia with proven marketable goods.

06/81 to 12/86     Superintendent of Agents - GERMAIN AGENCY, PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS

                   Supervised and directed criminal, negligence and matrimonial
                   investigations; including surveillance and service of 
                   subpoenas and court orders; composed detailed chronological
                   reports; consulted with clients and attorneys; maintained
                   records and oversaw the efficient operation of the office.

08/80 to 06/81     Accomplished a two-man backpacking expedition through 15 
                   countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Worked as a 
                   volunteer on a Moshav (work farm) for three months.

09/75 to 08/80     Sergeant - UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

06/78 to 08/80     Personal bodyguard, with Top Secret clearance, for the 
                   Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (General Alexander Haig
                   and General Bernard Rogers) at S.H.A.P.E. 
                   (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe), Belgium.

02/77 to 06/78     Base Patrolman at Air Training Command Headquarters,
                   Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Provided security and entry 
                   control at the Air Force Military Personnel Center.
                   Received anti-terrorist and special weapons training.

02/76 to 02/77     Conducted undercover black market investigations at
                   Kunsan Air Base, Korea. Helped crack counterfeiting ring.
                   Directed ration control efforts in the BX and Commissary.

09/75 to 02/76     Basic Military Training; Air Force Military Leadership
                   School (graduated first in class of 18). Commanded flight of 
                   65 men and women during three months of extensive Law Enforcement
                   training at the Air Force Security Police Academy.


EDUCATION:     UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF LAW (ABA approved)

               Juris Doctor:      Bilingual Law Studies      June 1993.

               STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK

               Master of Arts:        Public Affairs            December 1986.
               Bachelor of Arts:      Political Science         May 1985.

               One year as an exchange student at the Universidad de Los Andes
               and the Universidad Pontificia Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia 1983-84.
               Included an internship with PROEXPO, the national exporting company
               of Colombia.

MERITS:        Author of  A Political, Economical and Cultural Analysis of Peru,
               Argentina, Brazil and Colombia

               Extensive travel through 40 countries on five continents (nine years
               foreign experience).
               Fluent in Spanish.
               American Legionnaire.
               Golf Handicap: 18