Docentes e funcionários

Docentes e funcionários

Família AIU

A Universidade Internacional do Atlântico orgulha-se dos seus Conselheiros Académicos. As suas qualificações e conhecimentos permitem-nos afirmar que o seu programa será avaliado por especialistas reconhecidos na disciplina, com uma vasta experiência académica. A responsabilidade dos conselheiros é orientar o aluno através das principais etapas do programa académico. Segue-se uma lista parcial dos actuais conselheiros.

Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin

IT Support Webmaster

Chris is a consultant for Atlantic International University. His help...

Giovanni Castillo

Giovanni Castillo

IT Support

Giovanni Castillo serves as an IT Support specialist at Atlantic...

Maricela Esparza

Maricela Esparza

Administrator Coordinator

As an assistant at the AIU offices, she brings effort...

Dr. Andreas Rissler

Dr. Andreas Rissler

Academic Advisor

Andreas is one of our Academic Advisors and Admission Counselors...

Dr. Ariadna Romero

Dr. Ariadna Romero

Advisor Coordinator

As an Academic Coordinator, Ariadna is an integral part of...

Dr. Freddy Frejus

Dr. Freddy Frejus

Academic Advisor

Dr. Freddy Frejus – academic  advisor at AIU  Freddy Frejus...

Alba Ochoa

Alba Ochoa

Admissions Coordinator

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Alba Ochoa, is an...

Veronica Amuz

Veronica Amuz

Admissions Counselor

Bachelor’s in Accounting from Atlantic International University, currently working on...

Sandra Garcia-Fierro

Sandra Garcia-Fierro

Admissions Counselor

Sandra Garcia-Fierro is one of our Admissions Coordinators at AIU. ...

Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Admissions Counselor

Jhanzaib Awan

Jhanzaib Awan

Senior Programmer

Benjamin Joseph

Benjamin Joseph

Senior Programmer

Joseph is one of our IT and Technology Support at...

Paulina Garcia

Paulina Garcia

Administrative ASsistant

Universidad:                                         Centro de Estudios Superiores en 2012- 2015                                           Ciencias Jurídicas...

Rene Cordon

Rene Cordon

Academic Advisor

P R O F E S S I O N...

Dr. Prakash Menon

Dr. Prakash Menon

Academic Advisor

Over twenty years of diverse supply chain, business systems and...

Patricia Marin

Patricia Marin

Academic Assistant

Patricia Marin is an Academic Assistant at Atlantic International University...

Daritza Ysla

Daritza Ysla

It Coordinator

Daritza Ysla is the IT Coordinator and Human Resources Specialist...

Michael Phillips-Correa

Michael Phillips-Correa

Registrar's Officer

Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin

Position: IT Support Webmaster
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States

Chris is a consultant for Atlantic International University. His help and hard work, makes it possible for us to provide excellent online services to our students around the world. He is a very important member of our team and contributor to the excellence that AIU has achieved over the years and will continue attaining. 

Education/ Special Training:

            1990-1994 Barry University

            Miami, Fl

            Bachelor of Science

            Major: Marketing

            1996-1998 Barry University

            Miami, Fl

            MBA

            Major: Management of Information Systems

Languages:

            English: Good writing / Good conversation /

Work/Volunteer Experience:

            1999-Present Digimax ISP

            Miami, Fl

            IT Director

            1997-1999 World Wide Institute

            Senior Systems Administrator for International offices

            1995-1998 Barry University

            Systems Administrator

            Computer Labs Supervisor

            Barry University

            Guest Instructor for Special Training

Main Clients

            2007-Present Service Works Inc

            2007-Present Intermed GP

2006-2007 Superior Imaging

2005-Present Imagine Networks Inc.

2005-2007 Samuel Spencer Bloom

2005-Present Opium Garden

2004-Present St Francis Xavier School

2004-Present Dynamic

2003-Present High Tide Marine

2000 – Present Atlantic International University

            2001-Present ACCUMED Data Management

Giovanni Castillo

Giovanni Castillo

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

Giovanni Castillo serves as an IT Support specialist at Atlantic International University in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a strong background in technical troubleshooting and system maintenance, Giovanni ensures that the university’s digital infrastructure operates smoothly for students, faculty, and staff. His role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, providing hands-on support for a range of software and hardware needs, and ensuring seamless user experiences across the university’s online platforms. Giovanni’s dedication to quick, effective solutions helps create a dependable learning environment for the AIU community.

Maricela Esparza

Maricela Esparza

Position: Administrator Coordinator
Phone: 1 800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States

As an assistant at the AIU offices, she brings effort and team work among the staff and faculty. 

She is a team player, and is always ready to learn new skills that will contribute to her growth.

Dr. Andreas Rissler

Dr. Andreas Rissler

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

Andreas is one of our Academic Advisors and Admission Counselors at AIU. He has a highly impressive record of accomplishment in various business aspects pertaining to economics and psychology. He has extensive business experience throughout Europe and South Africa. Andreas is an independent, driven, results oriented person who combines creativity with the ability to easily absorb detailed information in order to make effective decisions.

Education/Special Training:

KSUCTA– Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Bishkek, Kirgizstan
Professor Dr. oec. of Business Science
 INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Faculty Member

KSUCTA – Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Dr. h.c. in Psychology

Languages:

English:    Good Writing / Good Conversation
German:   Native
French:     Basic
Afrikaans: Good Writing / Good Conversation
Russian:    Basic

Work/Volunteer Experience:

AIU – Atlantic International University
Honolulu, HI
Professor & Academic Advisor & Admissions Counselor
Faculty Member – School of Business & Economics

KSUCTA – Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture n.a. N. Isanov
Bishkek, Kirgizstan
Professor of Business Science, Faculty Member – Institute of Economics and Management

IIBA – International Institute for Behaviour Analysis South Africa 
Managing Director and Founder

MDA – Mind Development Academy
Representation of AIU
Representation of IBS

Campus Institut AG München (Oberhaching)
Lecturer of Private and Social Security

University of Applied Sciences – Fach-Hochschule Schmalkalden
Lecturer / Examiner of Certified Financial Planner Programs

Bonner Akademie – Zurich Insurance Group
Senior Lecturer, Examiner and Seminar Leader

Achievements:

  • Invented and Developed the Personality Assessment system Personality-ABC and BehaviourProfiler
  • Honored with a Dr. h.c. in Psychology from KSUCTA for his research of Personality-ABC
  • Published Book and articles, videos about Personality-ABC
  •         Published Book in Germany – “Shares or Properties? Securities and Risks for the Investor”
Dr. Ariadna Romero

Dr. Ariadna Romero

Position: Advisor Coordinator
Phone: 1 808 215 0482
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

As an Academic Coordinator, Ariadna is an integral part of our administrative team. She works closely with the university administrators, school boards and other relevant educational personnel to ensure compliance with educational standards, school and student performance.

She works in conjunction with the Academic Department, principals, school boards and teachers to develop and implement educational technology, instructional materials and curriculum programs to enhance student learning and achievement.

Ariadna is a key element in the success of the representation in Mexico of AIU. She is also in charge of Admissions, bringing confidence and information to prospective and current students, helping them to achieve their dreams and goals through the provision of a sustainable education.

Education/ Special Training:

Present Atlantic International University

PhD in Higher Education

1996 Pacific Western University

MA Graphic Design

1985 – 1988 National Autonomous University of Mexico

BA Graphic Design

Languages:

English: Good writing/ Good conversation

Spanish: Good writing/ Good conversation

French: Good writing/ Good conversation

Experience:

2001 – Present Atlantic International University

Chief of Admissions, Academic Coordinator and Counselor

2000-2001 Albox Editorials, S. A. de C. V.

Art Director

1993 – 1996 UNIDES [AIU]

Academic Coordinator, Chief of Admissions

1989-1993 Signus Graphic Design

Art Director

Dr. Freddy Frejus

Dr. Freddy Frejus

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1808 377 6386
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Dr. Freddy Frejus – academic  advisor at AIU

 Freddy Frejus is an  academic  advisor at AIU. he has demonstrated throughout his professional career that he is a goal oriented person, always focus on excellence. We are very proud to have such a hard working and efficient person,  our students are always satisfied with the help and assistance provided by him

Qualification : Doctorate in International Legal studies

Alba Ochoa

Alba Ochoa

Position: Admissions Coordinator
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Alba Ochoa, is an empowered woman that strives for success. Her work at AIU puts into action, what she has learned over the years in her Academic Education, as well as in the experiential plain. Her goals, are to be able to help as much as she can the incoming students, to encourage them, into taking the right move towards their personal, professional and academic development.

 

 

Education/ Special Training:

2007 Atlantic International University

Honolulu, Hi

Doctor of Educational Administration  (pending)

2006 Atlantic International University

Honolulu, Hi

Master of Human Resources Management

2005 Atlantic International University

Honolulu, Hi

Bachelors of Human Resources

1999 Antioquia University

 Environmental Science

 

Languages:

            Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation

            English: Fair writing/ Fair conversation

Experience:

2002-Present Atlantic International University

Admissions counselor / Academic Coordinator

 

1993-2001 Kimberly Clark Corporation

Statistics and Production Supervisor

1991-1992 Computer and Systems

Student Services

1987 199 Machuelo Deposit

Administration

Veronica Amuz

Veronica Amuz

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Bachelor’s in Accounting from Atlantic International University, currently working on her master’s program in Finance Management. Veronica is a great asset to the staff of this institution, providing excellent service to all of our incoming students.  Her background gives her the power to achieve many accomplishments within the institution and therefore providing a day to day improvement in the flow of the university.

Education/ Special Training:

            2007-Present  Atlantic International University

            Honolulu, Hi

            MBA Finance Management

            2005-2006 Atlantic International University

            Honolulu, Hi

            Accounting BBA

            1998-2000       Hallandale Adult Center

Languages:

            English: Good writing / Good conversation /

Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation /

Work/Volunteer Experience:

            2000-Present Atlantic International University

            Honolulu, Hi

            Admissions Counselor

            1999-2000 Jackson Consulting

            Paralegal Assistant

 

            1995-1998 Parque de la Costa

            Customer Service Representative

Sandra Garcia-Fierro

Sandra Garcia-Fierro

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Sandra Garcia-Fierro is one of our Admissions Coordinators at AIU.  She is a valuable asset at our institution, because she knows how to communicate with our students and their needs. She is a very efficient Team Leader and a terrific example of what AIU stands for.

Languages:

 

            English: Good writing / Good conversation

            Spanish: Good writing / Good conversation

 

 

Education/ Special Training:

Education:

Atlantic International University

Honolulu, HI    2016 – in progress Doctorate/Business Management

Atlantic International University

Honolulu, HI    2015 Masters- Business Administration

Atlantic International University

Honolulu, HI    2010 – BA – Arts/Business Administration   

Certification:

CPR First Aid & AED November 2019


2006
 Stratford Career Institute;

Washington D.C

Paralegal


1988    
Los Angeles Community College

                Los Angeles, CA
Associates in child development

Professional Summary:

Offer outstanding team leadership. 15 years of customer service experience.  I have demonstrated the ability to effectively handle complex situations or inquiries while working within policy and procedures. You will find that I am detail oriented and able to analyze, prioritize and resolve prospective students requests or issues quickly and effectively. Provides accurate verbal translation, English & Spanish, when required.

Employment 
History: 

Atlantic International University                                    2006 – Present

Admission Counselor & Team Lead/ Admission Department

Advisor /Academic Department

Dietz, Gilmore & Associates- West Los Angeles, CA   2002 – 2006

Legal Assistant/Transcriber/Calendaring

Gabriel & Associates Zaks & Barnard – Glendale, CA 1995 – 2002

Supervisor Clerk/Billing Department/Calendar Clerk

Professional Skills:     

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Power Point)
  • Legal Solutions
  • WordPerfect 8.0
  • Filing/Editing
  • Typing – 35+ wpm & 10-key calculator
  • Telephone Skills
  • Workers Compensation
  • Prepare deposition setups
  • Calendaring
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish)
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Admission Counselor
  • Team Leadership
  • Advisor/Academic
  • Payment – Collections

Employment

Skills:   

  • Developed the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere
  • Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others.
  • Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision
  • Maintained all record-keeping procedures without error
  • Effectively developed telephone communication skills and consistently meeting quotas
  • Assisted attorneys with preparing exhibit packages for court appearances. Filed and served Declaration of Readiness to Proceeds and Objections of Declaration of Readiness to Proceeds on all parties
  • Scheduling medical examinations for applicants
  • Setting up new files as well as maintaining them
  • Calendaring hearing dates for attorneys
  • Preparing depositions
  • Copy jobs/faxing/mailing
  • Interview, training, set meetings, set personal goals on a daily basis
  • Directs phone calls to proper destination or take a message as per      protocol. Collection and records payments.
  • Bilingual – Fluent in English & Spanish
  • Outlook
  • Overlooking and Managing 13 Admission Counselors
  • Caring and showing commitment to help over 180 countries.

 

Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Position: Admissions Counselor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Admissions, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States
Jhanzaib Awan

Jhanzaib Awan

Position: Senior Programmer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States
Benjamin Joseph

Benjamin Joseph

Position: Senior Programmer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States

Joseph is one of our IT and Technology Support 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.

Paulina Garcia

Paulina Garcia

Position: Administrative ASsistant
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States

Universidad:                                         Centro de Estudios Superiores en

2012- 2015                                           Ciencias Jurídicas y Criminológicas Licenciatura                                            Balderas #138 Col. Centro

2018-2019

Mestría

 

 

Preparatoria:                                    Centro de Estudios de Bachillerato

2006-2009.                                                             “Maestro Moisés Sáenz Garza”

Av. Maestro Rural #57-A

Un Hogar para Nosotros

Titulo: Certificado de Preparatoria

 

 

lll. EXPERIENCIA LABORAL

 

 

Garrido Toussaint

 

Giro de la Empresa:         Agencia de Publicidad

Dirección:                         Rio Ebro #48 Col, Cuauhtémoc

Fecha de Inicio:                Enero, 2011

Fecha de Termino:           Febrero, 2011

Puesto:                             Edecán

Funciones:                       Atención al cliente, Labor de Venta

 

Dosha

 

Giro de la empresa:         Agencia de Publicidad

Dirección:                         Jalapa # 89 Col. Roma

Fecha de Inicio:               Mayo, 2012

Fecha de Termino:          Octubre, 2012

Puesto:                            Supervisora de Edecanes

Funciones:                       Checar que los promocionales estuvieran completos,

que las edecanes hicieran bien su trabajo, toma de

fotos a cada uno de los promocionales y labor de

venta con los clientes.

Rene Cordon

Rene Cordon

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1 808 215 0432
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

P R O F E S S I O N A L  S U M M A R Y

Responsible and dedicated to any job, always looking forward to learn and improve for the companies’ good, earning the trustworthiness of the owners in the jobs I have been therefore been promoted in different companies worked.

E X P E R I E N C E

Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI

· November 2015 – Current

Academic Advisor

I’m responsible of grading student’s assignments, guide them to stay active in their program and make sure all inquiries are responded effectively.

Allied Global – Guatemala

Technical Assistant – Time Warner Cable

From 2013 until 2015

INTERPRETATION SERVICES

-English/ Spanish Interpreter for 18 months

-New Talk – Phone Services – Houston Texas

Sales Representative 2011 – 2013

E D U C A T I O N

January 2024

MBA – Institutional Management

Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI

Current

October 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Education with Major in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Atlantic International University – Honolulu, HI

October 2002

High School Diploma – Computer Science Oriented in Commerce Colegio Evangélico ELIIM Zacapa, Guatemal

Dr. Prakash Menon

Dr. Prakash Menon

Position: Academic Advisor
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Over twenty years of diverse supply chain, business systems and processes, and technical/engineering experience coupled with graduate engineering and business education. Emphasis in recent years on project management with emphasis on supplier development and logistics. Proven success at exceeding business goals by leveraging technology, process realignment, vendor management, and cost optimization. Experienced in business process reengineering and managing operational and organizational change using six sigma techniques. Initial five years of career spent in operations management in the petroleum industry on offshore oil drilling rigs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

John Deere                                                                                                             1999-Present

Twenty-four billion dollar global leader in the manufacture of farm equipment, industrial, forestry, and lawn-care equipment.

 

Divisional Process Leader, Commercial & Consumer Division, Cary, NC.   2005 – Present 

  • Manage multiple projects integrating suppliers and logistics operations for the division.
  • Responsible for cost savings of over $2 million annually by optimizing supply networks and export consignments.
  • Monitor product delivery metrics to the dealer and mass channel (Lowes & Home Depot).
  • Managing “achieving excellence” initiatives and fulfillment metrics with the supply base.
  • Lead diverse teams to integrate enterprise and divisional initiatives through regular community of practice meetings.

 

Project Manager – Integration, Worldwide Supply Chain Management, Moline, IL. 2003 – 2005 

  • Full cycle development and implementation of Logistics operations for Global factories and cross-dock facilities.  Lead the project that included data modeling, system architecture, configuration, and analysis of business requirements.
  • Established the linkage between information technology operating priorities and business unit strategy.
  • In addition, led a team of five professionals and several developers in coordinating integration with SAP and Legacy Order Entry systems and for developing reporting systems using Business Objects.

 

Project Leader – Planning & Integration, John Deere Supply Net, Moline, Illinois.  2000 – 2003

  •    Led design, development, and application integration for Supplier Network.  The JD Supply Net was an e-business initiative to provide suppliers with a web based front end for order entry, order tracking.  This tool was linked to inbound transportation network to optimize continuous moves of complete goods, parts, and accessories.

 

 

Project Lead – Demand Collaborate Project, Consumer Products, Charlotte, NC.   1999 – 2000

  •    Managed a consumer products team through the installation and implementation of the Manugistics Networks Collaborate, a web-based tool applying market intelligence and providing demand forecasts.
  •    By deploying a collaborative forecasting solution, the project enabled customer-level forecasting, increased forecast accuracy 60%, removed 5 cycle days from process, and reduced staffing requirements by 50%.

 

Initial Positions as: Team Leader – Enablement, Order Fulfillment Team, Consumer Products, Charlotte, NC and Project Lead – Technical, Demand Management Project, Commercial & Consumer Equip. Div., Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Department of Environment                                                                             1993-99

Regional Engineer — Managed air quality regulations and monitored emissions inventory for various industrial sectors in North Carolina. Worked with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as a panel member of the national pharmaceutical team in forming regulatory compliance stipulations for the pharma industry.  Coordinated the use of USEPA Screen and ISCST Models and generate reports to analyze the effects of industrial pollutant dispersion.

 

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Mumbai, India.                                                                   1984-89

Planning & Logistics Engineer (1987 – 1989)

Team member of oil well planning and material logistics team.   Provided planning and material allotment for transportation to offshore sites from base locations.  Provided material specifications, recommendations and global tender evaluation for oil field equipment purchases.  As a Materials Engineer was member of the global material procurement team, which recommended purchase initiatives and promoted supplier diversity.

     

Executive Production Engineer (1984 – 1987)

Worked on offshore oilrigs as a production engineer.   Was involved with operations and oil well reservoir study and well completions.  Lead a team of six professionals and ten staff members in completions, testing of high-pressure gas wells, and recommending remedial methods for production enhancement.  Worked on high-pressure oil/gas wells in Indonesia as part of an extended training program conducted by Schlumberger. Collaborated with Halliburton on coiled tube cementing processes during work-over operations to stimulate oil wells.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – Project Management Institute

Member – Academy of Management

Panel Member – Supply Chain Collaboration, Manufacturing Business Conference, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University, 2002

Member – Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Patricia Marin

Patricia Marin

Position: Academic Assistant
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: Academy, AIU Staff
Location: Honolulu, United States

Patricia Marin is an Academic Assistant at Atlantic International University in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she supports the academic team in delivering a seamless and enriching educational experience for students worldwide. With a keen eye for organization and a dedication to academic excellence, Patricia assists in managing course materials, coordinating schedules, and supporting faculty members in their instructional roles. Her work ensures that both students and staff have the resources and guidance needed for a successful academic journey at AIU.

Daritza Ysla

Daritza Ysla

Position: It Coordinator
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, IT
Location: Honolulu, United States

Daritza Ysla is the IT Coordinator and Human Resources Specialist at Atlantic International University, based in the vibrant city of Honolulu, Hawaii. With a dynamic role that bridges technical management and human resources, Daritza ensures seamless coordination between the university’s digital systems and its diverse community of staff and students. Her expertise in IT administration and problem-solving is integral to maintaining a productive and technologically forward environment, while her focus on HR allows her to cultivate a positive workplace culture that fosters growth and inclusivity.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Daritza is deeply committed to supporting the educational mission of Atlantic International University. She thrives in a setting that encourages continuous learning and development, both for herself and her colleagues. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills enables her to address complex challenges efficiently while keeping the university’s people-centric values at the forefront.

Michael Phillips-Correa

Michael Phillips-Correa

Position: Registrar's Officer
Phone: 1800 993 0066
Email: [email protected]
Categories: AIU Staff, Student Services
Location: Honolulu, United States
 
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Juan Mejia
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Rene Cordon
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