Experience

APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager, International Operations

  • Jan 2016 - Present



UnitedHealthcare Global Assistance & Risk

• Global Health & Logistics Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2016

  In my current position, I engage with a provider of global onshore/offshore health logistical security programs for professionals and university students engaged abroad. Key to my role, I provide research and contingency planning for the safe operation of NGOs, multinational organizations, and development organizations in foreign countries to include remote areas and globally dispersed offshore vessels.I perform research, assessments, and reporting of international health care environments, laws, and options for medical emergencies and evacuations for crews aboard international vessels. I also draft Medical Emergency Response Plans with background information, a site map, medical case management summary, evacuation plans, processes, and hospitals, MEDEVAC contacts, primary and secondary stabilization hospitals, regional information regarding hospitals, and security and intelligence information.As part of the assignment, I maintain the department database for the Clinical and Logistics Divisions. I also deliver presentations to new hires and prospective clients on the focus, approach, and extent of Medical Emergency Response Plans for emergency direct specialty care.In terms of key accomplishments, I: >> Established key relationships with global health care providers, medical equipment suppliers, emergency medical transport providers, and logistics professionals with the emphasis on Latin America, Asia, and Europe.>> Created Medical Emergency Response Plans for onshore and offshore projects in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, Romania, India, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, Myanmar, and Canada.>> Attained recognition from multinational clients for outstanding logistics research and project management on a consistent basis.



The Art Institutes

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Admissions & International Student Advisor

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  Delivering effective leadership and support for a provider of instructional programs on applied arts including graphic design, interior design, and culinary arts, I recruited and guided enrolled and potential international students to organizational expectations while administering staff training. Also critical to my role, I advised on issues pertinent to the student visa process, admissions, enrollment, academics, and career opportunities.Select accomplishments include:>> Fostering professional relationships with potential enrollees from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, as well as the U.S.>> Achievement or outperformance of all monthly and quarterly goals for global student recruitment.



Global Marketing Solutions

• Co-Owner & President

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2007

  Demonstrating entrepreneurial capability, I founded and headed a marketing firm focused on Hispanic consumers. I oversaw business development, operations, budget, marketing, sales, and client marketing projects to include a staff of as many as 12. As part of my role, I conducted market research, established relationships with vendors, produced Web site content, sales collateral, and presentations, and coordinated products and services.One highlight involved:>> Enabling market expansions of small local businesses in industries including real estate, design, hospitality, and finance through the production of high-impact marketing collateral and TV commercials.