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.

Simeon Robert

Admission Counselor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated, goal oriented and a team player with...

Joseph Oba

Admission Counselor

PERSONAL PROFILE: Dedication to the achievement of the organization goals...

Anita Odiaka

Admission Counselor

I am a highly skilled Manager, who is proactive and...

Femi Owolabi

Admission Counselor

Career Objectives: A detailed-oriented administrative and counseling professional with holistic...

Deborah Grace

Admission Counselor

OBJECTIVE To exert hard work, dedication and commitment in other...

Junko Shimizu

Admission Counselor

PROFESSIONNAL EXPERIENCE Nov. 2022 to date: Student tutor/Admissions Counselor –...

Jose Neuhaus Firstman

Admission Counselor

Work Experience Admissions counselor | Atlantic International University (Remote Work)...

Adara, Christiana Oluwatosin

Admission Counselor

PROFILE & CAREER SUMMARY A natural leader and a go-getter...

Rebecca Taylor

Lecturer

I am a Registered Nutritionist with a BSc in Nutrition...

Muzahir Ali

Lecturer

I am a professional academic researcher, an academic writer, and...

Hilda Londoño

Lecturer

Con un recorrido de 23 años en el área de...

Bilingual Accounting Professional fluent in English and Spanish with experience...

Simeon Robert

Position: Admission Counselor
Phone: +1 808-377-4207
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, goal oriented and a team player with experience in various related fields, coupled with good PC skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels. Aiming to leverage strong work ethic, time management, project management, and team working skills at your organization to improve operations, increase profitability and enhance growth.

WORK HISTORY

Admissions Counselor, 10/2020 – Current

Atlantic International University USA – Pioneer Plaza, 900 Fort Street Mall 905, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

· Handling prospective students’ inquiries, providing advice on entry requirements, fees, course structure, admissions and enrollment procedures.

· Smoothened admission process by maintaining accurate records of student interviews in Prospect Management System (PMS)

· Conducting phone interview to determine prospects eligibility for the programs offered.

· Verifying prospects academic documents to determine their eligibility for various programs offered by the University.

Mathematics Tutor, 08/2019 – 08/2020

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) – Nigeria

Intern, 05/2017 – 02/2018

OAU – Nigeria

SKILLS

· Computer literacy with adequate knowledge in Microsoft Office, SPSS, CorelDraw and Photoshop

· Active listening

· Problem solving skills

· Good verbal prowess and excellent communication skill

· Project management skills and competence

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Economics, 2013 – 2018

Obafemi Awolowo University – Nigeria

Highschool, 2012

Nathan College – Nigeria

Joseph Oba

Position: Admission Counselor
Phone: 1 808 450 2708
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

PERSONAL PROFILE: Dedication to the achievement of the organization goals and objectives Work relentlessly to meet up with set targets. -Customers service skills ensuring that the services rendered are tailored to the customer’s need. -Good team spirit, understanding when to lead, follow or contribute. -Highly motivated individual, capable of drawing art emergency action plans if the need arises. -Trained in first aid and aviation safety procedures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS December 2014 – February 2016 Imo Air Limited (Customer care Representative) August 2017 – February 2018 Airtel Nigeria (Customer care Representative) MILESTONE October 2017 Customer care representative of the month September 2012-2013 EWES speech point entrepreneur speech Instructor / English phonies teacher EARLY CAREER SUMMARY January 2010 – 2011 Real Love Academic Speech Instructor May 2008 – 2009 Center for health education and development Communication. Volunteer health and pre-screening Counsellor. February 2013 –2014  National Youth Service Corps Program Corps Member Educational Development ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2012 – University of Lagos B.Sc Mass Communication

Anita Odiaka

Position: Admission Counselor
Phone: +1 808-215-0471
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

I am a highly skilled Manager, who is proactive and goal and detail-oriented as well as creatively
enterprising. I am smart, bold and intelligent with a Win-Win Attitude. I am mentally and physical fit.
I am a certified Data Analyst and I possess excellent competencies and skills in Digital Marketing,
Customer Service Relations and Human Resource management . I am versatile.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY
• Independent thinker
• Passionate about service
• Self motivated
• Team player
• Ability to manage complex inter-woven activities and move a project towards its goals

Work Experience
Admissions Counselor
Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI
October 2023 to Present

Client Advisor
DSD Travels and Tours – Lagos
March 2022 to Present

Customer Service Director: Tourism/Educational Travel
Bliss Air Travels Consults – Lagos
April 2021 – October 2022

Executive Personal Assistant/ Learning and Development Manager
GREATERFAVOUR FOUNDATION & ROFWOL – Lagos
June 2021 – January 2022

Business Development Executive
Sujimoto Construction and Investment company – Lagos
January 2021 – May 2021

Content Writer and SEO manager
Ekison Snowgate International – Lagos, Abuja
February 2017 – May 2019

Business Development Consultant/ Sales Manager
ETS Hope Agence – Lomé
April 2015 – December 2016

HR and Marketing Consultant
Fotim Nigeria Ltd
2015 – 2015

Senior Business Development Manager
Sublime Breeds Group, Awolowo, Ikeja – Lagos
2015 – 2015
(Part-time)

P.A/ HR Manager
Queen and Kennedy Consults, Akilo Way, Ikeja – Lagos
2011 – 2013

TV -Editor / Adverts Production Assistant
SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi – Lagos
2009 – 2011

General Secretary
Right Step Foundation
2007 – 2009

Admin Sec. Dept of public Admin
University of Benin
2007 – 2008

Assistant-Gen
Christian Union-Nigerian Fellowship of Evangelical Students
2006 to 2007

SECRETARY & TREASURER. 2006-2007

EDUCATION
Intermidiate Proficiency certification in French Language – Notre Dame Du Francais Institute – Lagos
January 2010 to September 2010

B.A in Theatre-arts – University of Benin
2008

Federal Government Girls’ College Onitsha, Anambra State
1998

Certificate – Little Lilies Primary School
1993

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or GED

SKILLS
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• Digital Marketing (6 years)
• Affiliate marketing
• Facebook Advertising
• Social media management
• Customer service

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
CIPMN

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Digital skills- Digital Marketing Certificate
-SEO Management,
-Affiliate marketing,
-Email marketing,
-PPC marketing and
-Content writing

Responsive Web design Certificate (Freecodecamp)
February 2022 to Present

Data Analyst Certificate

Femi Owolabi

Position: Admission Counselor
Phone: +1 808-489-9862
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

Career Objectives:
A detailed-oriented administrative and counseling professional with holistic approach to
support individuals in achieving personal growth and well-being. Seeking a role where I can
combine my administrative skills with my passion for counseling to provide exemplary supports to
clients. Dedicated to creating a safe space for open communication, fostering empowerment, and
facilitating positive change within the community.

Academic Qualifications:
MSc, Leadership and Strategic Planning
Atlantic International University (AIU)

B.Sc. Degree in Business Administration
Atlantic International University

Higher National Diploma, Marketing
Nasarawa State Polytechnic. Nasarawa State.

National Diploma, Business Administration
Federal Polytechnic Offa. Kwara State.

Work Experience:
Date: October, 2017- Till date.
Position: Academic Advisor and Admissions Counselor
Organization: Atlantic International University (AIU).
Key responsibilities:
Involves in offering constructive guidance to students on their academic endeavors
Conducting fair and objective assessments of students progress in diverse courses.
Guiding and counseling prospective students who are interested in pursuing higher education. This
also includes helping them choose the right degree program and assisting with the enrollment process.

Date: May, 2014 – June, 2017
Position: General Manager
Organization: Go-Trip
Key responsibilities:
Overseeing administrative operations, ensuring work flow and
adherence to policies
Policy Development and Implementation
Budget and Resource Management

Date: July 2010 – March, 2014
Position: Operations manager
Organization: Ellestalion Ventures
. Key responsibilities:
Providing guidance and support, and resources to enhance staff performance and professional
development.
Supervision to ensure teamwork, collaboration, and alignment with organizational objectives. Identify
areas for improvements. And implement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality
while minimizing costs and mitigating risk

Deborah Grace

Position: Admission Counselor
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

OBJECTIVE
To exert hard work, dedication and commitment in other to reach the highest rank in an organization
and to be part of a dynamic team whose aim is to achieve excellence.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Christus Montessori School (Primary School leaving Certificate)
. David Joel School (Junior School Certificate)
. Global School of Science (Secondary School Certificate)
.Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (Department of Zoology – BSc. in Zoology)

COMPUTER SKILLS
. Professional experience with Microsoft Office Packages and Internet Research
. Web Design and Development
. Programming

INTERESTS
Reading, Research, Traveling and Communication.

Junko Shimizu

Position: Admission Counselor
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

PROFESSIONNAL EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2022 to date: Student tutor/Admissions Counselor – Atlantic International University

Jun. 2009 to date:   Admissions Counselor – Atlantic International University 

Nov. 2006 to Nov. 2007: VIP Club ConciergeJW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa   

Sep. 2003 to Nov. 2006: At Your Service Customer Agent – JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa   

Feb. 2002 to Jul. 2003: Restaurant Manager at Japanese Speciality – Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort   

Sep. 1999 – Dec. 2001: Dining Service Assistant – Univeristy of North Texas, Dining Service Department 

EDUCATION

Jan. 1998-Dec. 2001:  Bachelors Degree of Arts – Faculty of Linguistics, Major in Spanish, Minor in Geography – Denton, TX – USA

May. 1997-Dec 1997: English Proficiency Exam/University Entrance – University of North Texas, IELI – Denton, TX – USA

Apr. 1994-Mar. 1997: Senior High School Certificate  – Nishiwaki High School – Nishiwaki, Hyogo – JAPAN

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Languages:

English: Writing Excellent/ Speaking Excellent

Japanese: Native

Spanish: Writing Excellent/Speaking Excellent

Computer Skills: Operating System Microsoft Windows –  Software Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

-Disciplined and Time Conscious

-Communication and Interpersonal Skill to work as an effecitive team player

-Manage to work under pressure and Minimum Supervison

Jose Neuhaus Firstman

Position: Admission Counselor
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

Work Experience

Admissions counselor | Atlantic International University (Remote Work) 2009 – 2024

Owner and Sales Manager | Neubef S.A. (San Jose, Costa Rica) 2002 – 2009

– Imported, wholesale and retail sale and distribution of baby products. – Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products to retailers.

– Negotiated/closed deals with over 30 retails and handled complaints or objections.

Owner and Sales Manager | Jogan S.A. (San Jose, Costa Rica) 1995 – 2002

– Imported, wholesale and retail sale and distribution of trimmings products. – Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products to retailers.

– Negotiated/closed deals with over 20 retails and handled complaints or objections.

Education

Intensive Hebrew Language Ulpan Levels Aleph and Bet | Ulpan Beit Canada (Ashdod, Israel) 2021 – 2023

Certificate Computer Sciences Institute (San José, Costa Rica) 1983

BA in Business Administration | Corporación Universitaria de Ciencias Económicas (Bogotá, Colombia) 1973 – 1976

Adara, Christiana Oluwatosin

Position: Admission Counselor
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff

PROFILE & CAREER SUMMARY
A natural leader and a go-getter who can take charge of any situation with ease. A self-starter and selfmotivator who easily motivates self and others to get tasks accomplished in a timely manner. Good
listener, willing and fast learner and a team player. Professional skills include knowledge of procurement
and good management skills.

HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent Communicator , Quality Management Skills, Detail-oriented, Organization Skills, Team Player.

OBJECTIVE
-To be part of a professionally managed organization, where there is opportunity to make my
maximum contribution in harnessing and management of human, financial and material
resources towards efficient and accurate achievement of the organization.

EDUCATION
Osun State University, Nigeria – 2011- 2015 (Bachelor of Science in Economics Education)

Kwara State College of Education, Model Secondary School, Ilorin. – 2005-2011 – WASSC

Federal Staff Nursery and Primary School, Adewole, Ilorin, Kwara State – 1999-2005 PSLC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NOV. 2015- OCT. 2016 – ALADE COLLEGE, ILORIN. KWARA STATE (NYSC) – TEACHING

OCT. 2017- NOV. 2021 SWOT CHARTER SCHOOL  – TEACHING

INTERESTS
Teaching, Meeting people, Reading, Listening to Music.

Rebecca Taylor

Position: Lecturer
Phone: 1 808 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Lecturers
Location: United States

I am a Registered Nutritionist with a BSc in Nutrition and MSc in Personalised Nutrition. With a strong background in nutrition and a passion for writing and Nutrition communication, I have developed the skills necessary to create engaging, informative, and accurate content that resonates with audiences.

Muzahir Ali

Position: Lecturer
Phone: 1 808 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Lecturers
Location: United States

I am a professional academic researcher, an academic writer, and a tutor with a PhD in mechanical engineering. Since 2017, i am working remotely worldwide with various private companies’ research organizations, educational institutions, and researchers.

Hilda Londoño

Position: Lecturer
Phone: 1 808 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Lecturers
Location: United States

Con un recorrido de 23 años en el área de Producción y Logística, en la Industria autopartistas de Colombia, lo que le permitió descubrir que Excel no es solo una simple herramienta de hojas de cálculo, ya que tiene muchas opciones para optimizar sus procesos, hacer productivo su trabajo y poder entregar información de valor a sus superiores.

Vanessa Vintimilla

Position: Lecturer
Phone: 1 808 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Lecturers
Location: United States

Bilingual Accounting Professional fluent in English and Spanish with experience in banking, consulting, construction, and other industries. Business-focused with a track record of providing excellent client service.

 

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