Faculty & Staff
September 2, 2022 2023-09-18 21:54Faculty & Staff
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Atlantic International University is justly proud of its Academic Advisors. Their qualifications and expertise allow us to assert that your program will be evaluated by recognized specialists in the discipline, with extensive academic experience. The advisors responsibility is to guide the student through the key steps of the academic program. Following is a partial list of current Advisors.
Deborah Rodriguez
Position: Tutor Coordinator
Phone: 1 808 215 0423
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Tutor Coordinator Deborah Rodriguez
Objective
Obtain a position in which I can achieve the goals of the company, obtain experience, and acquire new knowledge that will help me to develop my skills in the company.
Experience
Tutor at Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii January 2018 to Present
Family Service Specialist at Telamon Corporation, Glennville, Georgia March 2015 to July 2017.
Medical Care Management at American Health Medicare and Triple S Advantage in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico July 2013 to August 2014
Nursery Care Unit at Hospital Hima San Pablo in Caguas, Puerto Rico May 2012 to July 2013
Medical- Surgical Nursing II practice at Hospital La Concepción in San Germán, Puerto Rico 2011
Medical- Surgical Nursing I practice at Hospital La Concepción in San Germán, Puerto Rico 2010
Pediatric Nursing practice at Hospital La Concepcion in San German, Puerto Rico 2010
Maternity Nursing practice at Hospital Perea in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 2009
Psychiatry Nursing Practice at Casa Colón Rivas in Moca, Puerto Rico 2008
Education
Masters Degree in International Business Administration and Human Resources – Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Recinto de Ponce/ November 2017-Present
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management- Columbia Southern University/ January 2015- May 2016
CPR, AED, and First AID Program Certificate Course – January 2015
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – American Heart Association (2015)
Bachelor Degree in Science of Nursing – University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Campus/ August 2006- December 2011
Associations
National Students Nursing Association
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
Nursing Students Association UPR Mayagüez
Skills
Language:
Spanish/ High level
English/ Moderate level
Informatics:
Knowledge of the use of the programs: Power Point, Word and Excell
Knowledge of the use of a data base (CCMS, Health Suite), Interqual guidelines, Cybernetic Web, and ChildPlus.
Reference
Avaible upon request.
Rosie Perez
Position: Finance Coordinator
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Finance
Location: Honolulu, United States
OBJECTIVE:
I am currently seeking an Administrative Assistant position that will enhance and utilize my skills, experience, and education, while providing for future professional growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
05/2005-06/2006 Edward Ayub Physical Therapy Chula Vista, CA
Junior Biller
•Billed and appealed payment denials to Insurance Companies for services rendered to our patients.
•Provided Insurance Companies with the necessary paperwork to ensure payment for our services.
•Billed patients for their deductibles, co-payments and services not covered through their Insurance plans.
03/2003-05/2005 La Jolla Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA
Administrative Assistant
•Answered phones and scheduled appointments for a Neurosurgeon and an Orthopaedic Surgeon.
•Alphabetically filed, retrieved and prepared charts with any necessary paperwork prior to appointments.
•Typed patient appointment lists on a daily basis.
07/2002-10/2002 Westaff San Diego, CA
Coder
•Coded itemized medical statements for Farmer’s Insurance through Mitchell International
•Performed some data entry.
•Reviewed claims for accuracy before sending it back to Farmer’s.
EDUCATION:
01/2000-04/2001 ECPI College of Technology Virginia Beach, VA
Associates Degree Medical Office Administration
SKILLS:
I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Word Perfect, Microsoft Works, Internet Explorer, Windows XP, Widows Vista, and 10-key by sight. I speak, read and write Spanish fluently. I also type 50-55 WPM.
Nadeem Awan
Position: Chief Programming Officer
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Scott Wilson
Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
William Scott is one of our Academic Advisors at AIU. He holds a Doctorate degree in International Relations & Comparative Politics, a Masters in Political Science, and a Bachelor in Marketing making him an excellent addition to our team of advisors and benefiting those prospective students specializing in these areas of studies.
Education/ Special Training:
Louisiana State University
PhD Coursework in International Relations & Comparative Politics
West Virginia University
M.A. in Political Science
West Virginia University
B.S.B.A in Marketing
Ohio State University
Summer Institute for Political Psychology
Moscow State University
Russian Language Instruction
Institute of Culture, Minsk, Belarus
Lecturer of American Politics
Languages:
English: Good Writing/ Good Conversation
Work/Volunteer Experience:
2004-Present
Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI
Academic Advisor
Ashford University
Clinton, IA
Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Troy University
Troy, AL
Online Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Leonardo Salas
Position: HR Manager/Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Leoanrdo is our Human Resource Manager at AIU; at our institution he develops his skills, working with our inacoordinators and training all personnel to ensure AIU is highly represented. He is a team player, and is always ready to learn new skills that will contribute to her growth.
Linda Collazo
Position: Logistics Coordinator
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States
Linda Salazar is a Logistics Coordinator at AIU; at our institution she develops her skills, while helping and assisting our students all over the world, with their questions and issues. She is a team player, and is always ready to learn new skills that will contribute to her growth.
Education/ Special Training:
Atlantic International University
Health Management
Languages:
English: Good Writing/ Good Conversation
Spanish: Fair Writing/ Fair Conversation
Work/Volunteer Experience:
2004-Present
Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI
Student Services Coordinator
Chris Benjamin
Position: IT Support Webmaster
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Chris is a consultant for Atlantic International University. His help and hard work, makes it possible for us to provide excellent online services to our students around the world. He is a very important member of our team and contributor to the excellence that AIU has achieved over the years and will continue attaining.
Education/ Special Training:
1990-1994 Barry University
Miami, Fl
Bachelor of Science
Major: Marketing
1996-1998 Barry University
Miami, Fl
MBA
Major: Management of Information Systems
Languages:
English: Good writing / Good conversation /
Work/Volunteer Experience:
1999-Present Digimax ISP
Miami, Fl
IT Director
1997-1999 World Wide Institute
Senior Systems Administrator for International offices
1995-1998 Barry University
Systems Administrator
Computer Labs Supervisor
Barry University
Guest Instructor for Special Training
Main Clients
2007-Present Service Works Inc
2007-Present Intermed GP
2006-2007 Superior Imaging
2005-Present Imagine Networks Inc.
2005-2007 Samuel Spencer Bloom
2005-Present Opium Garden
2004-Present St Francis Xavier School
2004-Present Dynamic
2003-Present High Tide Marine
2000 – Present Atlantic International University
2001-Present ACCUMED Data Management
Giovanni Castillo
Position: IT Support
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Maricela Esparza
Position: Administrator Coordinator
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States
As an assistant at the AIU offices, she brings effort and team work among the staff and faculty.
She is a team player, and is always ready to learn new skills that will contribute to her growth.
Dr. Andreas Rissler
Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Andreas is one of our Academic Advisors and Admission Counselors at AIU. He has a highly impressive record of accomplishment in various business aspects pertaining to economics and psychology. He has extensive business experience throughout Europe and South Africa. Andreas is an independent, driven, results oriented person who combines creativity with the ability to easily absorb detailed information in order to make effective decisions.
Education/Special Training:
KSUCTA– Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Bishkek, Kirgizstan
Professor Dr. oec. of Business Science
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Faculty Member
KSUCTA – Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Dr. h.c. in Psychology
Languages:
English: Good Writing / Good Conversation
German: Native
French: Basic
Afrikaans: Good Writing / Good Conversation
Russian: Basic
Work/Volunteer Experience:
AIU – Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI
Professor & Academic Advisor & Admissions Counselor
Faculty Member – School of Business & Economics
KSUCTA – Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Bishkek, Kirgizstan
Professor of Business Science, Faculty Member – Institute of Economics and Management
IIBA – International Institute for Behaviour Analysis South Africa
Managing Director and Founder
MDA – Mind Development Academy
Representation of AIU
Representation of IBS
Campus Institut AG München (Oberhaching)
Lecturer of Private and Social Security
University of Applied Sciences – Fach-Hochschule Schmalkalden
Lecturer / Examiner of Certified Financial Planner Programs
Bonner Akademie – Zurich Insurance Group
Senior Lecturer, Examiner and Seminar Leader
Achievements:
- Invented and Developed the Personality Assessment system Personality-ABC and BehaviourProfiler
- Honored with a Dr. h.c. in Psychology from KSUCTA for his research of Personality-ABC
- Published Book and articles, videos about Personality-ABC
- Published Book in Germany – “Shares or Properties? Securities and Risks for the Investor”
Dr. Ariadna Romero
Position: Advisor Coordinator
Phone: 1 808 215 0482
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
As an Academic Coordinator, Ariadna is an integral part of our administrative team. She works closely with the university administrators, school boards and other relevant educational personnel to ensure compliance with educational standards, school and student performance.
She works in conjunction with the Academic Department, principals, school boards and teachers to develop and implement educational technology, instructional materials and curriculum programs to enhance student learning and achievement.
Ariadna is a key element in the success of the representation in Mexico of AIU. She is also in charge of Admissions, bringing confidence and information to prospective and current students, helping them to achieve their dreams and goals through the provision of a sustainable education.
Education/ Special Training:
Present Atlantic International University
PhD in Higher Education
1996 Pacific Western University
MA Graphic Design
1985 – 1988 National Autonomous University of Mexico
BA Graphic Design
Languages:
English: Good writing/ Good conversation
Spanish: Good writing/ Good conversation
French: Good writing/ Good conversation
Experience:
2001 – Present Atlantic International University
Chief of Admissions, Academic Coordinator and Counselor
2000-2001 Albox Editorials, S. A. de C. V.
Art Director
1993 – 1996 UNIDES [AIU]
Academic Coordinator, Chief of Admissions
1989-1993 Signus Graphic Design
Art Director
Dr. Freddy Frejus
Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1808 377 6386
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Dr. Freddy Frejus – academic advisor at AIU
Freddy Frejus is an academic advisor at AIU. he has demonstrated throughout his professional career that he is a goal oriented person, always focus on excellence. We are very proud to have such a hard working and efficient person, our students are always satisfied with the help and assistance provided by him
Qualification : Doctorate in International Legal studies
Alba Ochoa
Position: Admissions Coordinator
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Alba Ochoa, is an empowered woman that strives for success. Her work at AIU puts into action, what she has learned over the years in her Academic Education, as well as in the experiential plain. Her goals, are to be able to help as much as she can the incoming students, to encourage them, into taking the right move towards their personal, professional and academic development.
Education/ Special Training:
2007 Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Doctor of Educational Administration (pending)
2006 Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Master of Human Resources Management
2005 Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Bachelors of Human Resources
1999 Antioquia University
Environmental Science
Languages:
Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation
English: Fair writing/ Fair conversation
Experience:
2002-Present Atlantic International University
Admissions counselor / Academic Coordinator
1993-2001 Kimberly Clark Corporation
Statistics and Production Supervisor
1991-1992 Computer and Systems
Student Services
1987 199 Machuelo Deposit
Administration
Veronica Amuz
Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Bachelor’s in Accounting from Atlantic International University, currently working on her master’s program in Finance Management. Veronica is a great asset to the staff of this institution, providing excellent service to all of our incoming students. Her background gives her the power to achieve many accomplishments within the institution and therefore providing a day to day improvement in the flow of the university.
Education/ Special Training:
2007-Present Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
MBA Finance Management
2005-2006 Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Accounting BBA
1998-2000 Hallandale Adult Center
Languages:
English: Good writing / Good conversation /
Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation /
Work/Volunteer Experience:
2000-Present Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hi
Admissions Counselor
1999-2000 Jackson Consulting
Paralegal Assistant
1995-1998 Parque de la Costa
Customer Service Representative
Sandra Garcia-Fierro
Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Sandra Garcia-Fierro is one of our Admissions Coordinators at AIU. She is a valuable asset at our institution, because she knows how to communicate with our students and their needs. She is a very efficient Team Leader and a terrific example of what AIU stands for.
Languages:
English: Good writing / Good conversation
Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation
Education/ Special Training:
Education:
Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI 2016 – in progress Doctorate/Business Management
Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI 2015 Masters- Business Administration
Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI 2010 – BA – Arts/Business Administration
Certification:
CPR First Aid & AED November 2019
2006 Stratford Career Institute;
Washington D.C
Paralegal
1988 Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CA
Associates in child development
Professional Summary:
Offer outstanding team leadership. 15 years of customer service experience. I have demonstrated the ability to effectively handle complex situations or inquiries while working within policy and procedures. You will find that I am detail oriented and able to analyze, prioritize and resolve prospective students requests or issues quickly and effectively. Provides accurate verbal translation, English & Spanish, when required.
Employment History:
Atlantic International University 2006 – Present
Admission Counselor & Team Lead/ Admission Department
Advisor /Academic Department
Dietz, Gilmore & Associates- West Los Angeles, CA 2002 – 2006
Legal Assistant/Transcriber/Calendaring
Gabriel & Associates Zaks & Barnard – Glendale, CA 1995 – 2002
Supervisor Clerk/Billing Department/Calendar Clerk
Professional Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Power Point)
- Legal Solutions
- WordPerfect 8.0
- Filing/Editing
- Typing – 35+ wpm & 10-key calculator
- Telephone Skills
- Workers Compensation
- Prepare deposition setups
- Calendaring
- Bi-lingual (Spanish)
- Customer Service Skills
- Admission Counselor
- Team Leadership
- Advisor/Academic
- Payment – Collections
Employment
Skills:
- Developed the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others.
- Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision
- Maintained all record-keeping procedures without error
- Effectively developed telephone communication skills and consistently meeting quotas
- Assisted attorneys with preparing exhibit packages for court appearances. Filed and served Declaration of Readiness to Proceeds and Objections of Declaration of Readiness to Proceeds on all parties
- Scheduling medical examinations for applicants
- Setting up new files as well as maintaining them
- Calendaring hearing dates for attorneys
- Preparing depositions
- Copy jobs/faxing/mailing
- Interview, training, set meetings, set personal goals on a daily basis
- Directs phone calls to proper destination or take a message as per protocol. Collection and records payments.
- Bilingual – Fluent in English & Spanish
- Outlook
- Overlooking and Managing 13 Admission Counselors
- Caring and showing commitment to help over 180 countries.
Jessica Garcia
Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Jhanzaib Awan
Position: Senior Programmer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Benjamin Joseph
Position: Senior Programmer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Joseph is one of our IT and Technology Support at AIU. He is a high-energy person with a no excuses attitude that is up to any task, which makes him a great fit as part of our staff.
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