Faculty & Staff
September 2, 2022 2023-03-10 14:35Faculty & 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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