Experience

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  West East Lifestyles

  • Naples, Florida - Delmar, California

  • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Naples, Florida - Delmar, California

    At West East Lifestyles, I am Executive Assistant to the CEO, working closely with the brand and marketing team to build and develop the company in Naples, Florida. This includes collaborating with local organizations and businesses, managing operations in Naples, and connecting with brands glob...

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  International Strategic Management

  • Troy, Michigan, United States

  • Program Manager

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Troy, Michigan, United States
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  TEMPLER FOUNDATION

  • USA, Nicaragua, Zimbabwe

  • Executive Management Assistant

    • Jun 2017 - Present
    • USA, Nicaragua, Zimbabwe
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  Freelance

  • Canton, MI / Bonita Springs, FL

  • Executive / Personal Assistant

    • Feb 2011 - Present
    • Canton, MI / Bonita Springs, FL
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  RPR Sports

  • United States

  • Production Coordinator - EA/PA

    • Feb 2011 - Present
    • United States
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  Darden Wealth Group

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

  • EA/PA to Andrea Darden

    • Jun 2021 - May 2022
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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  WHIM

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Operations Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States
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  Asterand Bioscience

  • Executive Assistant to CEO/Executive Team

    • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

    Manage day-to-day functions of the international CEO and Executive Team.

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  Borda

  • Senior Immigration Specialist / Office Manager

    • Nov 2007 - Sep 2009

    Manage day to day office operationsPlay key role in business development areas of firm helping to grow the immigration practice area within firmWork with all aspects of both nonimmigrant and immigrant law for U.S. and Canada

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  Marshal E Hyman & Associates

  • Senior Immigration Specialist

    • Jan 2006 - Nov 2007

    Handled Professional Sports Player's (NHL) Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas.Worked on all Canadian immigration matters, implementing client questionnaires and facilitating client's entry into Canada through the Skilled Worker Classification, Family Classification as well as, the Refugee C...

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  Fakhoury Law Group, PC

  • Senior Immigration Specialist

    • Aug 2005 - Jan 2006

    Worked directly with attorney Priscilla KrebsManaged outbound and inbound Immigration Visas for global clients.

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  Vercruysee, Murray & Calzone

  • Senior Immigration Legal Assistant

    • Apr 2002 - Aug 2005

    Worked directly with attorneys D. Basmaji, D. Clephane and Priscilla KrebsResponsible for supporting all Canadian and U.S. immigration issues (GATS, Foreign Worker Program and requirements, NAFTA, etc.).Attended and assisted clients as ports of entry in obtaining visas and work permits.Implement...

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  Customs Border Services

  • Senior Inspector

    • Oct 1994 - Nov 2002

    Utilized bilingual communication skills (English and French) to interact in a professional manner with people from diverse backgrounds.Worked with US and Canadian governmental authorities in a joint effort to ensure compliance with regulatory laws, especially post 9/11 laws.Obtained advanced trai...

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  ClarkHill, PLC

  • Senior Legal Assistant

    • Apr 2000 - Nov 2001

    Worked directly with attorneys D. Basmaji and D. ClephaneResponsible for all Canadian and U.S. Immigration issues.Managed over 300 immigration files transitioning from ImmigrantAide to ImmigrantPro and Excel. Covered case requirements, maintained status reporting, and recorded expiration dates.

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  Les Hulka & Associates

  • Immigration Legal Assistant

    • Dec 1993 - May 1999

    Interviewed clients and obtained visas for US/Canadian immigration purposes.Implemented a checklist system to track progress of applications through stages of governmental approval.Interpreted regulations, applying rules and regulations to specific needs and issues related to individual clients.