ERIN POWELL
Savannah college of art and design
Tybee Island,GA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Global mobility and employment immigration professional managing 400+ cases for more than 140 employees and dependents. Brings hands-on knowledge of H-1B, O-1, TN, J-1, PERM, and OPT processes, with responsibility for I-9 compliance, consular preparation, legal case coordination, and invoice reconciliation.
Work History
Global mobility manager
8 Years 8 Months- Manage 400+ immigration processes for over 140 employees and their dependents
- Extensive knowledge of cap-exempt H-1B, O-1, TN, J-1, EB-1, EB-2,3 (PERM), F-1 OPT and STEM OPT
- Monitor immigration updates to inform legal case strategy
- Prepar consular documents for visa applications
- University point of contact for passports, global visas and travel
- Responsible Officer for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
- Collaborat daily with immigration counsel and HR teams to streamline processes
- Managed performance and success of multiple faculty and staff client groups as HR manager (2019-2023)
Special investigator
8 Months- Secured Top Secret security clearance for handling of sensitive information
- Conducted 20+ in-person interviews weekly to gather critical information for investigations
- Earned Field Investigator of the Month recognition for outstanding investigative results
- Recommended for promotion to Level II for demonstrating exceptional investigative skills and commitment
Job corps
13 Years- Blue ridge job corps center, Marion, VA: Residential advisor, Counselor, Career Preparation Coordinator, Career Development Director, Training Director
- Project director KY OA CTS, Lexington, KY: Managed admissions and placement services across 6 offices, overseeing 22 staff in KY, Coordinated efforts with 7 JC centers and US Department of Labor Region 2 office, Delivered HR management and training initiatives
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and speed.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
U.S. Immigration for Paralegals Certificate
Skills
Immigration case management
Visa compliance and I-9 administration
J-1 program administration
Consular processing
Case strategy development
Global mobility coordination
HR collaboration
Budget reconciliation
Stakeholder communication
Cross-functional teamwork
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Calmness under pressure
Training and development
Relationship building
Relationship building
Certification
- Global Mobility Specialist- Talent Management (GMS-T) WERC
- Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) WERC
- SHRM Specialty Credential, U.S. Employment Immigration SHRM
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) SHRM
Accomplishments
- Visa Processing Success
100% visa approval - Resource Improvement
Led the university in sourcing and contracting with innovative immigration and relocation vendors - Repeat Recognition
3 letters of commendation from the Office of the President of the Savannah College of Art and Design - Exceeding expectations
Multiple letters of appreciation from foreign nationals for exceptional immigration care
Timeline
Global mobility manager
Savannah college of art and design
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Special investigator
Keypoint government solutions
06.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Job corps
Progressive growth with various contractors
06.2004 - 06.2017Read More
University of Virginia - Wise
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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University of Georgia
U.S. Immigration for Paralegals Certificate
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