Fulfill my inner call
Jesus Lopez Alvarez
Advisor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to contribute to team success, bringing 5 years of progressive experience in interpersonal relations. Proven ability to build rapport among culturally diverse communities, develop and coordinate outreach programs and strong communication acumen; motivated to learn, grow and excel as Intake Advisor for International Students.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Political & Border Affairs Representative
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Close Advisor to the Ambassador of Mexico in San Diego on US/Mexico Political and Border subjects.
- Drafted summaries of binational meetings and regional reunions of national interest.
- Prepared briefs and talking points for diplomatic interviews and reunions.
- Fostered binational inter-agency dialogue between the Mexican and U.S. authorities at many levels.
- Obtained updated contact information data from local representatives, elected officials and binational key players, while verified data for accuracy.
- Analyzed potential impact of US Federal, State and local measures on the Mexican Community living in greater San Diego area and identify areas of shared interest.
- Explained issues in better detail for consular officials and other interested entities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Completed official paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other official communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved and promoted flow of information and provided exceptional service.
- Observed participants and recorded results.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Mexican Liaison at the San Ysidro Port of Entry
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
San Diego, CA
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Provided aid and guidance to Mexican nationals in trouble and the border.
- Reviewed Humanitarian Parole requests from Mexican Nationals with sensitive casses.
- Coordinated the assistance between parents and government agencies of unaccompanied Mexican minors at the SYPOE.
- Monitored visits with Child Protective Services between deported parents with US citizens children at our border office.
- Daily interviewed Mexican nationals at Border Patrol Barrack 5 Station in order to verify their physical status and confirm migration status.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy.
- Tracked and maintained records for the Protection department - Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego.
- Produced monthly reports with advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
- Sent completed entries for evaluation and final approval.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records and creating reports.
Consular Officer at the Protection Department
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted travelers in applying for new or emergency passports.
- Verified document information and applications for Mexicans in distress passing by the Greater San Diego area.
- Entered data into government classified database after verifying it.
- Assisted migrants in retrieving confiscated documents and belongings.
- Built and strengthened partnerships with local law enforcement to improve cooperation, amplify our service and maximize effectiveness of consular protection.
- Revamped the economic aid program provided to the Mexican Community to help in the burial expenses and process to ship their loved ones back home.
- Assisted in the orderly removal of Mexican Nationals to Mexican Territory by coordinating inter- agency dialogue.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Studies in International Affairs
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 03.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico 03.2002 - 07.2006
Skills
Inbound and outbound calls
Participant screening
Data verification
Multitasking Abilities
Cultural Awareness
MS Office
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Flexible and Adaptable
Writing case histories
Interests
Reading Sci-Fi novels
I enjoy reading apocalyptic novels from foreign authors who take on dystopian societies.
Timeline
Political & Border Affairs Representative
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
03.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Advanced Studies in International Affairs
University of California - San Diego
03.2013 - 06.2015
Mexican Liaison at the San Ysidro Port of Entry
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
02.2013 - 03.2015
Consular Officer at the Protection Department
Consulate General Of Mexico In San Diego
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
03.2002 - 07.2006