Faculty & Staff
September 2, 2022 2024-10-03 14:45Faculty & 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.
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
Giovanni Castillo serves as an IT Support specialist at Atlantic International University in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a strong background in technical troubleshooting and system maintenance, Giovanni ensures that the university’s digital infrastructure operates smoothly for students, faculty, and staff. His role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, providing hands-on support for a range of software and hardware needs, and ensuring seamless user experiences across the university’s online platforms. Giovanni’s dedication to quick, effective solutions helps create a dependable learning environment for the AIU community.
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.
Paulina Garcia
Position: Administrative ASsistant
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States
Universidad: Centro de Estudios Superiores en
2012- 2015 Ciencias Jurídicas y Criminológicas Licenciatura Balderas #138 Col. Centro
2018-2019
Mestría
Preparatoria: Centro de Estudios de Bachillerato
2006-2009. “Maestro Moisés Sáenz Garza”
Av. Maestro Rural #57-A
Un Hogar para Nosotros
Titulo: Certificado de Preparatoria
lll. EXPERIENCIA LABORAL
Garrido Toussaint
Giro de la Empresa: Agencia de Publicidad
Dirección: Rio Ebro #48 Col, Cuauhtémoc
Fecha de Inicio: Enero, 2011
Fecha de Termino: Febrero, 2011
Puesto: Edecán
Funciones: Atención al cliente, Labor de Venta
Dosha
Giro de la empresa: Agencia de Publicidad
Dirección: Jalapa # 89 Col. Roma
Fecha de Inicio: Mayo, 2012
Fecha de Termino: Octubre, 2012
Puesto: Supervisora de Edecanes
Funciones: Checar que los promocionales estuvieran completos,
que las edecanes hicieran bien su trabajo, toma de
fotos a cada uno de los promocionales y labor de
venta con los clientes.
Rene Cordon
Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 808 215 0432
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Responsible and dedicated to any job, always looking forward to learn and improve for the companies’ good, earning the trustworthiness of the owners in the jobs I have been therefore been promoted in different companies worked.
E X P E R I E N C E
Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI
· November 2015 – Current
Academic Advisor
I’m responsible of grading student’s assignments, guide them to stay active in their program and make sure all inquiries are responded effectively.
Allied Global – Guatemala
Technical Assistant – Time Warner Cable
From 2013 until 2015
INTERPRETATION SERVICES
-English/ Spanish Interpreter for 18 months
-New Talk – Phone Services – Houston Texas
Sales Representative 2011 – 2013
E D U C A T I O N
January 2024
MBA – Institutional Management
Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI
Current
October 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with Major in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI
October 2002
High School Diploma – Computer Science Oriented in Commerce Colegio Evangélico ELIIM Zacapa, Guatemal
Dr. Prakash Menon
Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Over twenty years of diverse supply chain, business systems and processes, and technical/engineering experience coupled with graduate engineering and business education. Emphasis in recent years on project management with emphasis on supplier development and logistics. Proven success at exceeding business goals by leveraging technology, process realignment, vendor management, and cost optimization. Experienced in business process reengineering and managing operational and organizational change using six sigma techniques. Initial five years of career spent in operations management in the petroleum industry on offshore oil drilling rigs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
John Deere 1999-Present
Twenty-four billion dollar global leader in the manufacture of farm equipment, industrial, forestry, and lawn-care equipment.
Divisional Process Leader, Commercial & Consumer Division, Cary, NC. 2005 – Present
- Manage multiple projects integrating suppliers and logistics operations for the division.
- Responsible for cost savings of over $2 million annually by optimizing supply networks and export consignments.
- Monitor product delivery metrics to the dealer and mass channel (Lowes & Home Depot).
- Managing “achieving excellence” initiatives and fulfillment metrics with the supply base.
- Lead diverse teams to integrate enterprise and divisional initiatives through regular community of practice meetings.
Project Manager – Integration, Worldwide Supply Chain Management, Moline, IL. 2003 – 2005
- Full cycle development and implementation of Logistics operations for Global factories and cross-dock facilities. Lead the project that included data modeling, system architecture, configuration, and analysis of business requirements.
- Established the linkage between information technology operating priorities and business unit strategy.
- In addition, led a team of five professionals and several developers in coordinating integration with SAP and Legacy Order Entry systems and for developing reporting systems using Business Objects.
Project Leader – Planning & Integration, John Deere Supply Net, Moline, Illinois. 2000 – 2003
- Led design, development, and application integration for Supplier Network. The JD Supply Net was an e-business initiative to provide suppliers with a web based front end for order entry, order tracking. This tool was linked to inbound transportation network to optimize continuous moves of complete goods, parts, and accessories.
Project Lead – Demand Collaborate Project, Consumer Products, Charlotte, NC. 1999 – 2000
- Managed a consumer products team through the installation and implementation of the Manugistics Networks Collaborate, a web-based tool applying market intelligence and providing demand forecasts.
- By deploying a collaborative forecasting solution, the project enabled customer-level forecasting, increased forecast accuracy 60%, removed 5 cycle days from process, and reduced staffing requirements by 50%.
Initial Positions as: Team Leader – Enablement, Order Fulfillment Team, Consumer Products, Charlotte, NC and Project Lead – Technical, Demand Management Project, Commercial & Consumer Equip. Div., Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Department of Environment 1993-99
Regional Engineer — Managed air quality regulations and monitored emissions inventory for various industrial sectors in North Carolina. Worked with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as a panel member of the national pharmaceutical team in forming regulatory compliance stipulations for the pharma industry. Coordinated the use of USEPA Screen and ISCST Models and generate reports to analyze the effects of industrial pollutant dispersion.
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Mumbai, India. 1984-89
Planning & Logistics Engineer (1987 – 1989)
Team member of oil well planning and material logistics team. Provided planning and material allotment for transportation to offshore sites from base locations. Provided material specifications, recommendations and global tender evaluation for oil field equipment purchases. As a Materials Engineer was member of the global material procurement team, which recommended purchase initiatives and promoted supplier diversity.
Executive Production Engineer (1984 – 1987)
Worked on offshore oilrigs as a production engineer. Was involved with operations and oil well reservoir study and well completions. Lead a team of six professionals and ten staff members in completions, testing of high-pressure gas wells, and recommending remedial methods for production enhancement. Worked on high-pressure oil/gas wells in Indonesia as part of an extended training program conducted by Schlumberger. Collaborated with Halliburton on coiled tube cementing processes during work-over operations to stimulate oil wells.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member – Project Management Institute
Member – Academy of Management
Panel Member – Supply Chain Collaboration, Manufacturing Business Conference, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University, 2002
Member – Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Patricia Marin
Position: Academic Assistant
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Patricia Marin is an Academic Assistant at Atlantic International University in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she supports the academic team in delivering a seamless and enriching educational experience for students worldwide. With a keen eye for organization and a dedication to academic excellence, Patricia assists in managing course materials, coordinating schedules, and supporting faculty members in their instructional roles. Her work ensures that both students and staff have the resources and guidance needed for a successful academic journey at AIU.
Daritza Ysla
Position: It Coordinator
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Daritza Ysla is the IT Coordinator and Human Resources Specialist at Atlantic International University, based in the vibrant city of Honolulu, Hawaii. With a dynamic role that bridges technical management and human resources, Daritza ensures seamless coordination between the university’s digital systems and its diverse community of staff and students. Her expertise in IT administration and problem-solving is integral to maintaining a productive and technologically forward environment, while her focus on HR allows her to cultivate a positive workplace culture that fosters growth and inclusivity.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Daritza is deeply committed to supporting the educational mission of Atlantic International University. She thrives in a setting that encourages continuous learning and development, both for herself and her colleagues. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills enables her to address complex challenges efficiently while keeping the university’s people-centric values at the forefront.
Michael Phillips-Correa
Position: Registrar's Officer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States
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