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Worrell Service

Ft Worth

Summary

International Education professional with proven customer service and intercultural communication skills. 11+ years of diverse industry experience including proficiencies and knowledge of management, training, research, student admissions and F-1 immigration regulations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Immigration Specialist/DSO

University Of Texas At Arlington
01.2022 - Current

• Designated School Official (DSO), serving 4,000+ international student and an
additional 3,000 on OPT from 110 countries.
• Advise and interpret F-1 immigration regulations and rules.
• Update SEVIS through People Soft and Sunapsis.
• Process multiple requests of: Change of Major, Change of Education Level, Dependent
add/drop; Transfer in/Out, Reinstatements; Change of Status; Leave of Absence,
Concurrent Enrollment, and SSN authorization.
Advise and process multiple requests for CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B Cap-Gap, RFE/RFI, and economic hardships. • Present seminars on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT,
H1- B CAP-GAP • Participate and present in new International Student
Orientations.
• Know and maintain knowledge of non-immigrant visa and status regulations by
attending NAFSA conferences and visiting USICS and Study in the States website.

Reservation Agent

American Airlines
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Handle contacts from customers, and gain their trust by providing solutions to their travel needs.
  • Generate revenue by selling tickets and related products and services.

Assistant Director/ DSO

UNTHSC International Services Office
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Designated School Official (DSO), serving 50+ international student and an additional 60 on OPT from 10 countries.
  • Advise and interpret F-1 immigration regulations and rules.
  • Manage the SEVIS and Sunapsis.
  • Co-lead and oversee programing for International Students. This includes new student’s orientations, F-1 refresher workshops, tax workshops, employment workshops.

Senior Immigration Specialist/DSO

University of Texas at Arlington
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Designated School Official (DSO), serving 4,000+ international student and an additional 3,000 on OPT from 110 countries.
  • Advise and interpret F-1 immigration regulations and rules.
  • Update SEVIS through People Soft and Sunapsis.
  • Process multiple requests of: Change of Major, Change of Education Level, Dependent add/drop; Transfer in/out, Reinstatements; Change of Status; Leave of Absence, Concurrent Enrollment, and SSN authorization.
  • Advise and process multiple requests of: CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H1-b CAP-GAP, RFE/RFI, and Economic Hardships.
  • Present seminars on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H1-B CAP-GAP
  • Participate and present in new International Student Orientations.
  • Know and maintain knowledge of non-immigrant visa and status regulations by attending NAFSA conferences and visiting USICS and Study in the States website.

Immigration Advisor/DSO

University of Texas at Arlington
11.2016 - 05.2019
  • Process multiple requests of: Change of Major, Change of Education Level, Dependent add/drop; Transfer in/out, Reinstatements; Change of Status; Leave of Absence, Concurrent Enrollment, and SSN authorization.
  • Advise and process multiple requests of: CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H1-B CAP-GAP, RFE/RFI, and Economic Hardships.
  • Present seminars on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H1-B CAP-GAP

Contact Center Supervisor

Daystar Television Network
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Monitor and coach phone agents for quality assurance
  • Create and analyze reports to streamline productivity
  • Manage escalated calls and solve issues that may arise
  • Manage additional temporary workers during tri-annual fundraisers

Contact Center Representative

Daystar Television Network
10.2010 - 04.2014
  • Process phone inquiries including pledge payments and products
  • Data entry
  • Assist in the training of new hires

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
01.2009

Diploma - Advance Leadership Studies

Christ for the Nations Institute
Dallas, TX
01.2006

Skills

  • High volume call center management in customer service
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, People Soft, SEVIS and Sunapsis)
  • Designated School Official (DSO)
  • Intercultural Communication

Certification

  • NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
  • F-1 Beginners/Intermediate.
  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • QPR Suicide Prevention
  • Intercultural Effective Scale
  • Maverick Service Excellence I, II
  • Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression Training University of Texas at Arlington - Active Shooter and Emergency Preparedness
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Developing a Service Mindset
  • Tips for Writing Business Emails
  • Business Writing Principles
  • Improving Your Listening Skills
  • Getting Things Done

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (Beginner)

Timeline

Senior Immigration Specialist/DSO

University Of Texas At Arlington
01.2022 - Current

Reservation Agent

American Airlines
08.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Director/ DSO

UNTHSC International Services Office
01.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Immigration Specialist/DSO

University of Texas at Arlington
05.2019 - 01.2020

Immigration Advisor/DSO

University of Texas at Arlington
11.2016 - 05.2019

Contact Center Supervisor

Daystar Television Network
04.2014 - 11.2016

Contact Center Representative

Daystar Television Network
10.2010 - 04.2014

Diploma - Advance Leadership Studies

Christ for the Nations Institute

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology

Dallas Baptist University