Senior Immigration Manager | Recruiter | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
Kettering Health Hospital System
Dayton, OH
04.2021 - 05.2024
Manage immigration issues for allied professionals (Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, OT, Speech Pathologists, Medical Technologists, Physicians, and IT professionals)
Compile annual territory reports and other regular updates for assigned recruitment territories.
Coordinate relationships with third-party international recruitment agent contracts.
Daily activities include but are not limited to meeting with agents overseas, conducting virtual sessions, and e-mail/phone contact.
Managing an assigned applicant pool by reviewing and making admission decisions.
Identifying potential relationships and agreements with educational institutions, governmental authorities, and corporations with a focus on beneficial outcomes for the institution.
Cultivate relationships with partners (current and potential) and other professionals who work with the international candidate.
Immigration Consultant | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
AdventHealth System
Orlando
08.2022 - 11.2023
Manage immigration-related matters for Medical Residents, Research Scientists, and Physicians for their J1 visa-related issues.
Immigration Manager | Recruiter | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
AdventHealth System
Orlando
04.2017 - 04.2021
Manage immigration issues for allied professionals (Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, OT, Speech Pathologists, Medical Technologists, Physicians, and IT professionals)
Compile annual territory reports and other regular updates for assigned recruitment territories.
Coordinate relationships with third-party international recruitment agent contracts.
Daily activities include but are not limited to meeting with agents overseas, conducting virtual sessions, and e-mail/phone contact.
Managing an assigned applicant pool by reviewing and making admission decisions.
Identifying potential relationships and agreements with educational institutions, governmental authorities, and corporations with a focus on beneficial outcomes for the institution.
Cultivate relationships with partners (current and potential) and other professionals who work with the international candidate.
International Recruitment Manager | Human Resources Manager | Immigration Compliance Manager | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
Florida Hospital Adventist Health System
04.2005 - 04.2017
Encourage and provide opportunities for growth through international recruitment for Florida Hospital.
Interview candidates from foreign countries and collaborate/negotiate with vendors and hospital systems in foreign countries, which included extensive travel.
Work with foreign educational institutions, universities, regulatory boards (NCLEX, CGFNS, IELTS, TOFEL, Immigration law firms, and Department of Homeland Security), and state licensing boards to realize foreign candidates’ credential status at par with US standards.
Managed I-9 electronic management for Florida Hospital system and immigration related issues with strict compliance with Department of labor/Department of Homeland Security laws.
Oversee critical talent management programs, such as succession planning, international nursing development, and placement process to ensure the stewardship and acceleration of talent at Intermountain.
Work closely and effectively with operational and client HR team members to properly implement and administer succession planning and development programs.
Integrate knowledge of human resources administration practices, procedures, and processes.
Manage budget for recruitment for Florida Hospital and demonstrate initiative and innovation in work.
Monitor time/budget and clinical progress of the International Recruitment program.
Create and provide documents requested by the Immigration department/lawyers.
Refine processes for overseas recruitment interviews.
Collaborated with Executive Leaders, Immigration Department, Department Directors, and Unit managers regarding challenges and opportunities to improve the International Recruitment program.
Serve on Kettering Health Hospital Committees: Resource and Retention, International Recruitment, Performance Improvement / Root Cause Analysis & Intervention.
Manage immigration issues for foreign-born US graduate nurses.
Manage immigration issues for allied professionals (Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, OT, Speech Pathologists, Medical Technologists, Physicians, and IT professionals).
Compile annual territory reports and other regular updates for assigned recruitment territories.
Coordinate relationships with third-party international recruitment agent contracts.
Daily activities include but are not limited to meeting with agents overseas, conducting virtual sessions, and e-mail/phone contact.
Managing an assigned applicant pool by reviewing and making admission decisions.
Identifying potential relationships and agreements with educational institutions, governmental authorities, and corporations with a focus on beneficial outcomes for the institution.
Cultivate relationships with partners (current and potential) and other professionals who work with international candidate.
Vice President (Marketing)
PB Consulting Inc.
10.2002 - 04.2005
Coordinate projects relative to timeline management for producing marketing materials, internal and external marketing communications, and direct marketing.
Work with other departments, including Programs, Operations, and Finance, to support their needs.
Develop and maintain charts and interdisciplinary relevant tracking documentation to adequately track projects from concept or initiation through launch or conclusion.
Facilitate weekly meetings among the marketing, business, and new product development teams, and with appropriate people from other departments.
Set schedules and, with the team, establish priorities.
Compile reports as needed, organize survey preparation, and oversee survey distribution.
Analyze survey data and prepare data reports.
Edited, aggregated, and interpreted data for internal use and external requests for CGFNS data.
Generate country and program-specific data reports.
Produce an annual profile of CGFNS/ applicants by program and country of education.
Assisted with the design and development of CGFNS/NCLEX/TOEFL/TSE/IELTS-related research projects.
Coordinate marketing strategies with international / Global offices and credential evaluation with foreign universities and countries.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of research results using appropriate statistical methods.
Prepare literature reviews and data for presentations and special projects.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Assist the Immigration process through law firms.
International recruiting events.
Timeline
Immigration Consultant | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
AdventHealth System
08.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Immigration Manager | Recruiter | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
Kettering Health Hospital System
04.2021 - 05.2024
Immigration Manager | Recruiter | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
AdventHealth System
04.2017 - 04.2021
International Recruitment Manager | Human Resources Manager | Immigration Compliance Manager | Training Program Liaison [TPL]
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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