Ivan L. Edu Lobela
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Lobela's Language Solutions, excelling in international management and team development. Skilled in strategic vendor and contract negotiations, adept in multiple languages, I foster relationships that drive success and enhance service delivery, ensuring operational excellence and robust staffing solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Lobela's Language Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Work as a Certified immigration court interpreter in three languages as a subcontractor for the DOJ (EOIR).
- Work closely with Immigration Judges assisting in removal proceeding cases.
- Assist in asylum interviews with for USCIS cases.
- Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Recruited team members to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
Tour Services Director
PY1 Lune Rouge
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for all admin
- Processes for a $45 million project
- In charge of all touring purchases, including but not limited to material and services, staff
- Managed the Security, Medical and Staffing department
- Responsible for the negotiation of permits with local authorities and contracts with local service providers
- Negotiated travel and lodging for all touring personnel
- Worked under the sole supervision of the Company Manager/General Manager
General Manager
Idora Services
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for a recruiting touring staff for traveling shows and special events
- In charge of building a local team of recruiters in Scottsdale, AZ Camarillo, CA and Houston, TX
- Worked closely with local staffing agencies to coordinate the ever changing staffing needs for special events and shows such as Cavalia
- Responsible for the implementation of a working admin system and payroll process given the remote nature of the contracts
Director of Admin and Support Services
Nexus Caridades Attorneys Inc.
08.2015 - 12.2017
- In charge of the admin. department of a national immigration law firm
- Responsible for a $5M yearly budget
- In charge of all non attorney employees of the firm (fifteen people)
- Managed account payables and all firm's expenses
- Responsible for quality control of all legal translations
- In charge of the creation and implementation of the firm's SOPs
Tour Safety and Security Department Manager
Cirque du Soleil
11.2008 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: (Worldwide Touring Shows)
- Managed the security and medical staff in every city
- Liaison between Cirque du Soleil and local authorities
- Translated all documents relevant to my department
- Simultaneous interpreting duties during meetings with local agencies and/or government entities
- Negotiate agreements with local service providers as needed in every city.
- Worked as the simultaneous interpreter for the customer services department in Brazil and Europe when required
- Responsible for coordination of all emergencies on site
- Assure compliance with local laws and regulations.
International Operations Manager
Carrera Sports Cars S.L.
02.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for all international purchases in Central and Northern Europe
- Liaison between custom authorities and company's CEO
- Interpreted during conference calls with international clients
- Translated required documentation into Spanish from German and English
- Worked closely with International logistics and transportation companies
Administrative Assistant
Palmer Associates
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Assisting senior partners
- Answered a multi service line
- Schedule meetings
- Faxed and printed needed legal documents
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration, Management
Western Governor's University
Millcreek, UT05.2025
High School Diploma -
Staatliches Aufbaugymnasium
Alzey, Germany06.2005
Skills
- Certified Translator and Interpreter for Immigration Court
- Spanish
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Fang
- Pidgin
- International management
- First aid
- CPR
- Published author
- Certified as Safety and Security Instructor
Accomplishments
- Strategic Thinking and Innovation Certificate by WGU.
- Published Author
- Registered Script for a TV series
Certification
- Certificate of Strategic Thinking and Innovation
- American Translators Association Certificate
- Certified Immigration Court Interpreter (Spanish)
- Certified Immigration Court Interpreter (Fang)
- Certified Immigration Court Interpreter (Pichin)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Fang
Native or Bilingual
Pidgin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Lobela's Language Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Tour Services Director
PY1 Lune Rouge
02.2019 - 12.2019
General Manager
Idora Services
12.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Admin and Support Services
Nexus Caridades Attorneys Inc.
08.2015 - 12.2017
Tour Safety and Security Department Manager
Cirque du Soleil
11.2008 - 06.2015
International Operations Manager
Carrera Sports Cars S.L.
02.2007 - 10.2008
Administrative Assistant
Palmer Associates
07.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration, Management
Western Governor's University
High School Diploma -
Staatliches Aufbaugymnasium