Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

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Atlantic International University is justly proud of its Academic Advisors. Their qualifications and expertise allow us to assert that your program will be evaluated by recognized specialists in the discipline, with extensive academic experience. The advisors responsibility is to guide the student through the key steps of the academic program. Following is a partial list of current Advisors.

Dr. Silvia Restorff

Academic Advisor

Silvia is one of our Academic Advisors at AIU. As...

Dr. Milton F. Marin Cedeño

Academic Advisor

Milton, is a very enthusiastic person that always delivers excellence...

Keren Feliciano

Academic Advisor

Keren is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. She...

Juan Mejia

Team Leader

Juan is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. He...

Roberto Aldrett

Admissions Counselor

SKILLS Creative, Inventive. Original thinking.   EXPERIENCE Communications Coordinator |...

Prof. Emmanuel Gbagu

Academic Advisor

PROF. GBAGU EMMANUEL, E. ACADEMIC ADVISOR FOLLOW ME ON: LinkedIn:...

Joseph Udoka

Admissions Counselor

Joseph is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. He...

Femi Crown

Admissions Counselor

ABOUT I’ve been in B2C marketing and sales for over...

Elizabeth Stephen

Admissions Counselor

OBJECTIVE To utilize my educational background, skill sets, professional experience,...

Dr. Silvia Restorff

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Silvia is one of our Academic Advisors at AIU. As an alumni she knows firsthand how our programs works and has the ability to help our students succeed in achieving their goals. She is a great fit to our academic team and we are proud to have her.

 

Education/ Special Training:

 

 

            Atlantic International University
Doctorate in Political Science

 

Atlantic International University
Master in Political Science

Atlantic International University
Bachelor in Political Science

 

Certificate in Strategic Planning- Attorney College of Guatemala
 Seminar in “National Security Planning Workshop- NSPW”-
National Defense University Studies, in Washington, D.C.

Seminar in “Evaluation of Strategic Security Plan Objectives of the Nation”
National Defense University, Washington, D.C

Political Defense and Strategy Course
National Defense University, Washington, D.C

 Seminar in “Progress of the National Security System”
National Defense University, Washington, D.C

Certificate in National Security Systerm Functions

 

Languages:

 

Italian: Good Writing/ Good Conversation
Spanish: Good Writing/ Good Conversation

 

 

Work/Volunteer Experience:

 

2004-Present

Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI

Academic Advisor

 

Centurion Security
Consultant and Marketing Manager

Advisor of the Planning Advisory Commission and the National Security Council

National Defense University
Vice-president of the Alumni Association

      

National Defense University
Investigative Assistant in Security


       INEES
Subdirector to the International Corporation and Academic Development

 

INAP
Professional Advisor

Educational Ministry in Germany
Public Worker

TRANSFAIR Products
      Spinnrad Employee

Universidad Popular of Stuttgart, Germany
Spanish Professor

       Universidad Popular of Friedberg, Germany
       Spanish Professor

Dr. Milton F. Marin Cedeño

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Milton, is a very enthusiastic person that always delivers excellence to his students. As an Academic Advisor at AIU, he always does his best to fulfill the expectations of our students. He is very proud to form part of the team that helps people around the world, to fulfill their dreams and hopes, for a betterment, of their overall life. 

 

Education/ Special Training:

 

 

            Atlantic International University

Honolulu, Hawaii

Doctor of Engineering

Universidad La Salle

Doctor of Education

 

            National University

San Diego, CA

Master of Business Administration

 

Universidad Autónoma de Centro América

San Pedro de Montes de Oca, Costa Rica

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

Languages:

 

Spanish: Good Writing/ Good Conversation

 

 

Work/Volunteer Experience:

 

2004-Present

            Atlantic International University

Honolulu, HI

Academic Advisor           

 

2010-2015 Componentes El ORBE

Director of Sales – Private Sector

2008- 2010 Managed Security Agency S.A.

Director of Business Development

2007- 2008 Deposito Las Gravillas

Executive Director

2004- 2007 Corporación de Operadores de Servicios Telemáticos.

General Manager

2002- 2003 Codisa Software Corp.

Commercial Director of Central America

2000- 2002 Zeta Internacional

Development Manager

Keren Feliciano

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 808 483 0061
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Keren is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. She has several years of experience in Communications and Sales, which gives her excellent qualifications to be able to talk to our incoming students and answer all their questions in regards their future education. She is very well prepared to give the best everyday to contribute to the mission and vision of this institution.

 

Education/ Special Training:

 

Pontificia Universidad Cátolica
Mayagüez, PR
Completed third year in Business Administration and Communications

 

            Segundo Ruiz Belvis High School

Hormigueros, PR
High School Diploma

 

Languages:

 

English: Good writing / Good conversation /

Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation /

 

Work/Volunteer Experience:

 

2004-Present

Atlantic International University

Honolulu, Hi

Admissions Counselor

 

2008 Honda Dealership
Hatillo, PR
Accounts Manager

 

2007 Winners Auto Group Dealership
Mayagüez, PR

Accounts Payable Clerk

2006 Parr Auto Corporation
Mayagüez, PR
Accounts Payable Clerk

 

2005 Even Pro Marketing Group
Guaynabo, PR
Sales Team Supervisor

 

1996-2004 Parr Auto Corporation
Mayagüez, PR
Sales Assistant

Juan Mejia

Position: Team Leader
Phone: 1 808 206 9413
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Juan is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. He is a high-energy person with a no excuses attitude that is up to any task, which makes him a great fit as part of our staff. Juan focuses on students first, addressing their concerns and challenges throughout the admissions process. … From engaging with international students to helping them pursue their goals, as an effective communicator and maintains a helpful attitude.

Roberto Aldrett

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1 808 215 0413
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

SKILLS

Creative, Inventive. Original thinking.

 

EXPERIENCE

Communications Coordinator | Atlantic International University – www.aiu.edu | 2012 Present

Student Magazine Developer coordinator and Developer. Team Leader. Admission Counselor

 

CoDirector / Partner | ZIzú. Toy Store | 2012 – 2016

Management. Sales. Costumer Service. Spokesperson

 

Owner| Smack. Food Delivery Service| 2002 – 2012

Menu Planning. Sales. Customer Service.

 

Information chief | Sónicamente: Ideas que hacen ruido. Tv Program | 1998 – 2000

Script and all content. Guest management.

 

Partner | Polux. Kids Magazine | 1998 – 2001

Business Development. Marketing. Spokesperson

 

Director | Rizoma. Magazine| 1994 – 1997

Business Development. Publisher

 

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication | Graduated 1994 | Universidad Iberoamericana

La Buhardilla. Student Newspaper Development

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Composition | Centro de Investigación y Estudios Musicales CIEM | Royal Music School of London. Unfinished

 

AWARDS

Premio Nuestro Rock | 1991 | Best Latin Experimental Rock Record

Doble Origen – CD – Grabaciones Lejos del Paraíso

 

Prof. Emmanuel Gbagu

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: +18082068745
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

PROF. GBAGU EMMANUEL, E.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

FOLLOW ME ON:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-emmanuel-gbagu-371243b4/

SKYPE:
[email protected]

Hobbies:
Reading and research in Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance and the Psychology of Learning.
Listening to Music
Athletics (Football).

 

EDUCATION:

City University, (Full Professor of Finance)
Atlantic International University (AIU), Hawaii, United States
-Post Doctorate (Accounting & Finance),2020.

Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India.
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. (Finance). 2020
Université de la Renaissance URH-ISAG
-Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.(Economics): Business Administration option.2022

Université de la Renaissance URH-ISAG
-Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. (Economics): Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Audit Option).2022

Atlantic International University (AIU), Hawaii, United States
-Doctor of Science, D.Sc.. (Accounting). 2018

Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
Master’s (M.Sc.) (Accounting), 2015.
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria,
-Bachelor’s (Bsc.Ed) (Accounting Education), 2012.

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria,
-Higher Diploma (Accounting), 2009.

University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria,
-Diploma (Business Administration), 2007.

 

PUBLICATIONS:

Gbagu E.E. (2018). An Appraisal of Some Empirical Research in Accounting Practice. Atlantic International University: Students Publications: https://www.aiu.edu/StudentPublication.aspx

Gbagu E.E. (2018). An Evaluation of Contemporary Issues in Forensic Accounting Practice. Atlantic International University: Students Publications: https://www.aiu.edu/StudentPublication.aspx

Gbagu E.E. (2019). An Overview of the Empirical Asset Pricing Approach. Atlantic International University: Students Publications: https://www.aiu.edu/StudentPublication.aspx

 

RESEARCH WORK (UNPUBLISHED):

Assessing Human Resources, Development and Utilization in Nigeria (A case Study of the Nigerian Economy (Private and Public Sector)

The Critical Analysis of Poor Performance in Accounting among Students in Secondary School.

Internal Control and Financial Management of Some Selected Banks in Rivers State, Nigeria.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

ACADEMIC ADVISOR:

Sastra Angkor University, Cambodia (Assistant Professor: Academic Lecturer and Researcher)
2011-2022

Atlantic International University (Admission Counselor)
2016–DATE
– Call prospective students on telephone, conduct interview with them to ascertain their qualification as well as their suitability in their proposed course of study and counsel them on the best course that matches their academic goals.
– Guiding and Counseling prospective students as well as their enrollment into various degree programs
– Effectively guide and counsel both prospective students and students enrolling into various degree programs.
– Enrolled 350 students in various degree programs at Atlantic International University in a space of 3 years and a month.

Atlantic International University (Academic Advisor), Faculty of Business and Economics.
2016-DATE
– Webinar Presenter on courses in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management and Business at the Faculty of Business and Economics.
– Successfully presented several webinars on various courses at the Faculty of Business and Economics with over 120 students’ registration for each webinar presented.
– Guide students on their academic work as well as grade them on various courses at the faculty of Business and Economics.
– Supervise students’ Theses and Dissertations and grade them.

United Bank for Africa, UBA PLC (Area Control Officer)
2009–2017
– Responsible for Internal Audit-related activities.
– Built a strong compliance environment that has ensured a zero level for policy, regulatory and statutory infraction.
– Provided compliance counseling, advisory and decision support services to business units and strategic resource functions.
– Achievement of quality training and sensitization on Fraud and Compliance-related issues.
– Achievement of quality training and sensitization on Fraud and Compliance-related issues.
– Detection of fraud-related transactions via calling back of transaction instruments.
– Regular (monthly and daily) recovery of lost income which could have negatively impacted on the organization.
– Successfully and accurately reviewed availed and running Credits.
– I have promptly and successfully investigated and resolved various issues bothering on customers’ complaints received from business units.
– Successfully ensured cleanliness and integrity of General Ledgers.
– I have also promptly and successfully tracked regulatory issues
– Promptly reported losses and loss events in processing areas to the Management.
– Conducted Preliminary Investigation of fraud and staff disciplinary cases and reported it to the Management.

Doseg International College (Financial Accounting and Business Studies Tutor)
2002–2009
– Taught students Accounting and Business Studies.
– Impacted the knowledge of Accounting and Business Studies in a huge number of students.
– Graduated a huge number of students at the Senior Secondary School Level.

Caritas Model College (Financial Accounting and Business Studies Tutor).
2008-2009
– Taught students Accounting and Business Studies.
– Impacted the knowledge of Accounting and Business Studies in a huge number of students.
– Graduated a huge number of students at the Senior Secondary School Level.

Divine Impact Global Limited (Sales executive).
2007-2009
– Organizing meetings with clients and potential clients and retrieving their wishes and concerns.
– Communicating with potential clients to ascertain their needs and trying to meet them.
– I increased sales by 50% thereby increasing profitability

 

SKILLS:
Analytical: Research, Reporting, Communication,Diagnostics,Problem-solving,Brainstorming, Investigation and Auditing (90%)

Computer: Mails, Microsoft Office Package and their applications(90%)

Competencies: Self-motivated, Target-oriented, high ethical standards, career-minded, and capability of achieving goals and targets (90%)

Marketing: Sales, Negotiation, Problem-solving, and communication (90%)

 

TRAINING:
Regulatory Compliance, Emotional Intelligence, Credit Availant Review.

 

REFEREES:
These will be made available on request.

Joseph Udoka

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1 808 6384379
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Joseph is one of our Admissions Counselors at AIU. He is a high-energy person with a no excuses attitude that is up to any task, which makes him a great fit as part of our staff.

Femi Crown

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 18084704338
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

ABOUT

I’ve been in B2C marketing and sales for over eight years. As a professional customer service representative, I have experience providing product and service information to customers, managing incoming calls and customer inquiries, and generating sales leads that result in new customers. I am committed to finding the best solutions for my customers’ needs. Outside of work, I enjoy researching and listening to music.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Atlantic International University
  1. Sc. Educational Psychology (in view)
  • University of Abuja, Nigeria                                                                                                             Sc. Economics

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

  • Atlantic International University, US                                                 2017 till date

Post: Admissions Counselor

Duties:

  • Handling prospects inquiries via phone (inbound and outbound calls), email and chat.
  • Maintaining prospects and students record via Prospect Management System (CRM).
  • Corresponding with Prospects via Outlook, Skype for Business, Xlite, WhatsApp, MicroSIP, etc.
  • Conducting phone interview to determine prospects eligibility for university programs.
  • Making high volume of outbound calls to prospective students seeking admission using the university’s established call structure.
  • Verifying prospects academic documents to determine their eligibility for university program.
  • Handling Students Enrollment.
  • Following up on new leads and referrals via phone, email, chat and social media platforms.
  • Creating audience-specific emails and providing student support services. I am
  • working and collaborating remotely with staff and prospective students.

 

 

  • Kola Bajomo & Co                                                                                     2013-2017

Post: Executive Assistant

Duties:

  • Handled company’s correspondence
  • Drafted and typed of company’s documents
  • Handled company’s purchases.
  • Handled inbound and outbound calls.
  • Data entry.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients.
  • Provided answering service.
  • Helped in the preparation of meetings, seminars and conferences.
  • Handled travel arrangements.
  • Maintained and periodically updated social media accounts.
  • Provided customer services.
  • Online Research.

Special Assignments

  1. Recovery Agent Representative for National Pension Commission Recovery Exercise       January  2013 – 2017
  • Assignment: Verified companies’ compliance to 2005 Pension Scheme and assessment of relevant data.
  • Collected companies’ employees’ record of Pension Contributions from 2005 to August, 2012.
  • Computed outstanding Pension Contributions with Interest Penalty from 2005 to August 2012 using Microsoft Excel.
  • Delivered demand notice to default employers for payment of outstanding Pension Contributions and Interest Penalties.
  • Enforced payment of outstanding Pension Contributions and Interest Penalties.
  • Provided evidence of Payment of company’s Pension liabilities to Nation Pension Commission

 

  1. Assistant Liquidator Representative South-East Zone             2015

Assignment: Sales of scrapped items of NITEL/MTEL in South-East Zone

 

  • Marriot Securities & Investment Co. Ltd

(Subsidiary of Kola Bajomo & Co.)                                                1 Sept. 2011 – Dec 2012

Post: Public Relation Officer Abuja Branch

Duties:

  • Managing clients’ accounts comprising the effective sales and purchase of clients’ stocks
  • Marketing of prospective clients
  • Account opening for prospective clients
  • Handling verification of client’s certificates
  • Conduct sales and marketing calls to book meetings with potential clients.

 HOBBIES

Reading, Playing Table Tennis, Football and Music

Elizabeth Stephen

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 18082150447
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

OBJECTIVE
To utilize my educational background, skill sets, professional experience, dedication and commitment in
order to reach the highest rank in an organization and contribute to the overall success of an
organization and as well advance for my personal growth and influence people around me positively.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Christus Montessori School (Primary School leaving Certificate)
. Global School of Science (Junior and Secondary School Certificate)
. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) (Department of Computer Science and
Engineering -BSc. in Computer Science)
. Atlantic International University (AIU) (MSc. in Software Engineering)
. Service Quality Institute (SQI) ICT Academy – Webmaster
. Abbey IT Consult – C# Programming
. LAUTECH ICT – ICT Certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Professional experience with Microsoft Office Packages and Internet Research
. Web Design and Development
. Programming
INTERESTS
Reading, Communication, Traveling, Meeting People, and Research

 

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