Experience

Minnesota State University Moorhead

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Global Engagement

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Missouri Western State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Global Engagement

  • Jan 2021 - 2022

• Director of International Student Services

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

• Assistant Director of International Center

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2019



Eastern Kentucky University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, the Office of International Education

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Immigration related advising • Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F visa holders and as Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) for J visa holders • Process non-immigrant visa applications including school transfers, employment authorization (CPT, OPT), reinstatement, and change of status • Ensure institutional compliance with the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations governing international students and exchange visitors • Advise other university units about federal and other regulations affecting international students and scholars • Provide workshops and sessions for F and J visa holders on visa-related issues as well as the university policies and procedures • Develop and maintain records and data management system compliant with Federal DHS immigration regulations • Establish professional relationship with local SEVP rep, CBP, Homeland Security, or Police officers • Programming • Organize and conduct new international student orientation including training student leaders, planning campus tour, scheduling guest speakers from various university units, giving cultural adjustment and immigration sessions, offering recreational activities, and taking students to go local shopping tour • Actively advocate for international students across campus • Advise multiple student organizations such as International Student Association, Bharat Student Association, African Student Association, and Girls. Learning. Of. Becoming. A. Leader. (G.L.O.B.A.L.) • Represent international students and Center for International Education on university-wide committees • Develop cultural integration educational programs including; Intercultural film series, Meet the World, Cultural Holiday Celebrations (Saudi National Day, Holi, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Thanksgiving) • Plan local and national excursion for international students and study abroad students to learn nature, history, and culture beyond Show less



Grand Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011



Shelby Public Schools Shelby MI

• Shelby, MI

• Assistant Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2009



Delta Air Lines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• International sales

  • Jun 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Assisted customers efficiently and enthusiastically in booking, visa regulation, or changing reservations • Processed detailed information to draw conclusions and make decisions • Attended to customers’ needs while managing multiple tasks • Assisted customers efficiently and enthusiastically in booking, visa regulation, or changing reservations • Processed detailed information to draw conclusions and make decisions • Attended to customers’ needs while managing multiple tasks