Faustino Melendreras Email & Phone Number

•Estimating the cost of living in different cities, states, or countries using databases such as Moody’s Cost of Living Index (MLCI) or The Council for Community and Economic Research’s (C2ER) Cost of Living Index (COLI) •Interviewing clients to learn about their needs and preferences regarding their needs for a new country of residence. Continuously communicating with clients throughout the relocation/travel process to keep them informed of their options and next steps •Preparing reports on the cost of relocation services, including estimates of expenses such as shipping costs, visa’s requirements and passport services. Plan details for travel including transportation, accommodation, and airlines. •Suggesting suitable travel options that best suit clients' needs, inform clients and provide useful travel material such as guides, event programs and recommending safe local businesses. •Guiding clients on the appropriate styles of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations. Organize travels from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation.•Working with clients to determine their traveling needs Research various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, destinations

•Build online presence, mostly on social media platforms and blogs, to partner with brands we use and create content that advertises products or services of those companies.•Develop, write and curate content for public engagement, and research relevant industry experts, competitors and target audience.•Brainstorm new creative approaches to influencer campaigns while developing and executing influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns•Liaising with the marketing team to create and coordinate marketing strategies that work across different channels. While keeping abreast of emerging trends, technologies and other influencers•Crafting and editing pertinent content, covering all stipulated talking points. Sharing highly visible links to prescribed websites and platforms.•Creating engagement with the brand's audience's feedback to ascertain their insights. Conveying authentic enthusiasm throughout each publication.

•Working closely with sales and marketing staff to conceptualize marketing campaigns and strategies.•Educating customers, retailers, and distributors about the brand's products and building a rapport with customers and vendors.•Creating website and social media content in order to drive brand awareness and attract new customers.•Tracking customer preferences, metrics, and media campaigns, while brainstorming ideas and participating in training and workshops.•Representing the company at product launches, events, and trade shows.•Maintaining a positive image of the brand at all times while posting about the brand’s products/services online.•Assist in organizing marketing events and participate in trade shows as a spokesperson for the brand. Network and build trusting relationships with potential customers.•Thoroughly understand the brand’s products and services to inform potential customers and use word-of-mouth marketing techniques.

•Developing blueprints and renderings of Van build based on clients’ needs, tastes, and budgets•Converting Vans from the ground up, insulation, framing, electrical work, plumbing, and interior decor•Coordinating with contractors and subcontractors to ensure that construction is completed on time and within budget•Maintaining inventory of materials needed for construction projects, such as lumber, equipment, tools insulation, pipes, and electrical systems.•Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and other parties involved in the Tiny Home building process. •Managing the Tiny Home building budget in order to stay within the client’s spending limit

•Administering medication to pets according to the instructions provided by pet owners and cleaning out litter boxes, cages, and aquariums, as well as changing rodents' beddings; providing pets with food and fresh water.•Grooming pets as required, which include bathing them, cleaning out their ears, brushing their teeth and coats, and trimming their nails while exercising pets as needed, which includes taking dogs out for regular walks.•Providing regular updates to pet owners, which include communicating with them telephonically or via email as well as sending video clips and photos.•Promptly notifying pet owners of pet illnesses or injuries that may occur while accompanying pets to the veterinary for check-ups or vaccinations.•Performing basic housecleaning duties, which includes mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting as needed. •Appropriately securing homeowners’ houses at the end of each day, which includes shutting windows, closing curtains or blinds, locking doors, and setting up alarm systems.•Performing pool maintenance tasks, which includes skimming leaves and debris off the surface, scrubbing the sides of the pool, cleaning out the filter basket, as well as testing and adjusting water chemical levels.•Watering indoor plants in accordance with the instructions provided by homeowners. Answering telephone calls, providing information authorized by homeowners, and relaying important information to homeowners.•Caring for homeowners’ pets as required, which includes providing them with food and water, cleaning up after them, and scheduling veterinarian appointments should they fall ill.

•Taught the English Language Proficiency Standard Course of Study, instructs pupils in a classroom in accordance with approved methods of language instruction, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.•Planned a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.•Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences, and encouraged students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.•Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.•Exhibited enthusiasm, dependability, punctuality, consistent and regular attendance, and active participation in assigned teaching, instructional and non-instructional duties.

New Orleans, La

•Maintained SAP (FMMI) Master Data Tables; ensuring the integrity of all financial data for over 32 USDA agencies. Quality assures data is entered in strict accordance to Treasury Department Regulations. •Participated in multi-agency, multi-organizational and cross-functional meetings to analyze & evaluate effectiveness of existing systems, resolve procedural problems, implement better processing techniques, and identify agency-specific requirements & defects. • Communicated to senior officials via formal presentations on project analysis and develops appropriate recommendations by routinely applying analytical skills to provide the best recommendations. •Thoroughly evaluated & researched the feasibility, impact, application, cost, and benefits of any changes or recommendations to operations, processing procedures, and/or automated systems. •Made solution-driven recommendations and coordinates with system designers, developers, programmers, requirements personnel, QA teams, and management to improve and/or change systems or operations.•Monitored any changes to existing systems, use of new systems, or alterations to operational procedures to ensure correct usage or to ascertain the need for additional training. •Used qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze, assess, and improve program effectiveness by creating Macros within IBM 3270 Emulator, to increase productivity by reducing a 45-minute daily report processes being reduced to 6 minutes. •Wrote 5 new instructional procedures and trained colleagues on how to use newly created methods, systems and databases. Devised a customer survey feedback document in order to ascertain the customers satisfaction ratings of services provided, to be used for annual employee evaluations.•Created a MS Access Database using relational tables and wrote queries to increase office productivity by 30% and decreased the percentage of errors and email recalls by 50%, between inter-organizational sections.

New Orleans, Louisiana

•Completed 100 mandatory practicum hours (to fulfill Master's Program requirements) in a clinical setting, 3X weekly during a 16-week semester (50 hrs in direct counseling and 50 in creating assessment plans, write-ups, and other paperwork).•Provided Marriage, Family, Child & Individual counseling to support and help with transitions, depression, addictions, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, stress, substance abuse, family of origin issues and other life difficulties.•Conducted 30-45 minute per client sessions to compile session write ups and create a plans of actions which assisted clients with improving communication, decision making, and working through relationship difficulties.•Encouraged clients to discuss emotions and experiences; helped them process reactions and adjust to life changes, i.e., divorce or layoffs.Evaluated family roles and development; helped clients understand how their families affect their mental health.•Provided skill development and support for solving family problems, behavioral issues with children and adolescents, and family-unit strengthening. Also conducted premarital counseling for engaged couples.•Other duties entailed intake procedures, making appointments, and researching (both) their conditions and corrective measures. Also coordinated treatment with other professionals, i.e., psychiatrists and social workers and referred clients to other community resources or services, i.e., support groups or inpatient treatment facilities.

New Orleans, La

•Conducted evaluation and quality control of the automated systems, analyzing system issues, proposed system changes and/or enhancements to the system and new system proposals which interface with OCFO New Orleans systems to determine operational impact.•Designed and conducts studies to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of internal and/or agency procedures for accessing and processing data through NFC systems.•Maintained, gathers, compiles, enters, searches for, edits, and extracts data and information; creates statistical diagrams, workflow charts, and internal audit reports. •Skilled in compiling readily available data from prescribed sources; recognizing and correcting obvious discrepancies and data omissions. Reviewed past and present program resources; to identify trends, discrepancies, and problems.•Suggested program development and other comparable management and program analysis documents for suitable format, distribution, and inclusion of obligatory information and explains procedures and requirements to operating officials. •Assisted personnel in understanding the usage of new systems; detects problems or deviations in system use; applies or adjusts established guidelines to correct problems; makes functional changes within the structural boundaries of the systems. •Examined present directives to identify and eradicate inconsistencies, overlaps, and duplications and guarantees only accurate data is retained. Advised ways to improve directives by abridging, fusing, or purge them. •Evaluated habitual program production reports and discover clear inconsistency, tendencies or errors. Recognized and referred severe problems or inquiries, requires comprehensive analysis or widespread system revisions to the correct department. •Familiarized with one or more established automated systems to enter, correct, and reclaimed accurate information, compiled reports, created charts and graphs, and monitored project or program status.

New Orleans, La

•Analyzed, researched and coordinated corrective action with responsible agency for transactions failing FMMI’s (SAP) automated process relative to payment, collection, property, or accounting-related errors to ensure timely and accurate payment, collection/debit voucher processing, and financial reporting. •Processed transactions under terms of Reimbursable Agreement with OCFO-COD serviced Agency Location Codes (ALC), including obligations, payments, collections, etc.; develop analytically tools (delinquent debt, un-billed expenditures). •Analyzed, researched, and processed aged-FMMI receivables in Treasury Fed Debt System, including monitoring collection efforts provided by private collection agencies and Treasury Offset Program System (TOPS). •Provided oversight and reporting responsibility for USDA internal financial metrics and Government-wide financial metrics including, Understated Budgetary Resources, Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC).•Provided extensive coordination and assistance to customer agencies in matching each payment and collection transaction in suspense to proper obligation and billing document to clear suspense accounts. •Acted as agency liaison between OCFO-COD to resolve problems between user field offices and customer agencies affecting financial management and reporting, administrative payments and certification systems, and vendor and customer collection/debit voucher processing.•Participated in planning, developing, testing, and implementing changes to minimize negative impact on functional process and customer agencies; initiated enhancements to system functionality to provide more cost effective and improved service.•Provided diversified administrative functions and guidance/advice to support Office Chief, project managers and staff, i.e., establishing work flow, deadlines, and priorities to expedite administrative needs of higher authorities, supervisory policies, local requirements and regulations.

New Orleans, Louisiana

•Provided administrative support for personnel security investigations; fingerprinted individuals and assisted applicants with completing federal online forms to expedite investigations. •Reviewed personnel files to determine clearance requirements; resolved any missing or erroneous information; submitted investigative forms to Human Resources and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in compliance with USDA, NFC, OPM, and DoD regulations. •Entered investigative clearance information into SETS database and updated it; extracted reports from SETS database for Physical Security Team. •Post investigation, briefed new USDA employees, contractor employees, and visitors on policies and requirements regarding key control, property removal camera authorization, building access, parking, badges, package deliveries, etc. •Maintained record of all LincPass badges and passes issued; issued and recovered all LincPass badges; updated, changed and/or deleted LincPass badge applications as needed. Maintained database of all USDA Contractors, COTR’s. •Received and maintained ATS Security Access Authorization Update Sheets; reviewed request, determined validity, and updated system. •Served as Time & Attendance Clerk; updated HATS system; prepared T&A's for employees assigned to Support Services Offices using automated attendance reports generated by HATS and written instructions.•Provided assistance to the Security Specialist in a wide range of contingency and emergency preparedness planning efforts, by hosting meetings at locating meeting rooms, preparing notices or publicity, creating agendas, making copies of handouts, and taking/distributing minutes of the meetings.•Utilized multiple office automation software capabilities to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets.

Covington, Louisiana

•Post-Katrina, when child care services were at a premium, went into partnership to open a Child Care Center. Procured all equipment, furniture and materials; negotiated pricing and contracts with all vendors to stay within budget. •Managed all Business Operations to include administrative procedures, financing, budgeting and securing licenses to remain in compliance with all Governmental laws and regulations. •Established policies & procedures; developed business plans; prepared all financial reports; including payroll, facility / grounds maintenance, child and employee files, and daily attendance records.•Supervised daily operational and personnel management; oversaw projects to keep them on track and under budget. Projects included initial market analysis and financial forecasts for strategic operations and capitalization. •Implemented processes for hiring, payroll, training, and educational goals; wrote employee and customer manuals and policies. Maintained databases, updated accounting records, expenses, receipts, payable and receivables, profit and loss statements. •Produced financial summaries; prepared cash flow reports; tallied / balanced daily financial transactions for checks and cash to prepare bank deposits. Estimated and executed highly accurate budgets; ensured payroll was accurate and on time. •Trained staff of 10 to be aware of (suspected) signs of child abuse and to maintain a safe/accident-free workplace at all times.

Ft. Polk, La

•Observed training of various worldwide military teams and units at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in Ft. Polk, Louisiana. Training's were “simulated combat” maneuvers to prepare troops for Iraq deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism and were held 13 times a year.•Coached, taught, and mentored rotational squad leadership skills; instructed soldiers on operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment, and ensured all training's were precise, authentic and safe. Trusted with the maintenance of office-related equipment valued at over $50,000. •Cultivated and maintained effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including Senior Military Leaders, Team Leaders, and Senior Staff Members. Performed the demonstrations in a variety of settings, including internal meetings, training sessions and during multiple field exercises and After Action Reviews (AAR). •Actively participated in multiple work-groups at one time and disseminated information across all levels of the organization on a daily occurrence. •Articulated and communicated information effectively to diverse audiences. Translated subject matter terminology into skilled specific terms, and recommended alternatives to both senior military leaders and subordinates alike.

Baghdad, Fallujah, An Najaf, - Iraq

•Due to a "man-power" shortage, served as the Chief on all Human Resource matters while in Iraq and as an Infantry Squad Leader in numerous missions and campaigns. •Managed personnel information for 135 soldiers in MS Access Database & MS Excel; tracked leave; corrected pay problems; and prepared proposals for changing administrative policies on a daily basis, while in a combat zone. •Procured supplies from local Iraqi merchants, efficiently managed limited resources, and operated from a very strict budget.•Researched, interpreted, and applied provisions of a variety of human resources policies, procedures, regulations. Performed diversified administrative tasks; communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officers and soldiers.•Used office automated systems and software to manage, administer and maintain HR related data. Prepared memorandums, correspondences, spreadsheets, and other reports in draft and/or final form for leadership review. •Selected as Command Equal Opportunity Specialist, due to knowledge of programs ( POSH, ADA, SBA, and Federal compliance guidelines) and expertise in race relations, military justice, equal opportunity management, sexual harassment, sexual assault, whistle blowing, cultural awareness, reprisal, and substance abuse. •Served as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Advisor for EEO officers, representatives, and affirmative action coordinators; evaluated EEO violations and compiled / submitted statistical reports; investigated and resolved EEO grievances.

Baghdad, Fallujah, An Najaf - Iraq

•Provided hands-on leadership, supervised, and served as a senior coach, trainer, role model and mentor to 4-man infantry squad.•Performed as a first-line supervisor in the chain of command. Managed section's daily activities and training. •Dealt with situations ranging from leadership challenges and providing financial or marital advice to making life-and-death decisions in a split second.•Received and issued orders; processed intelligence data; planned and executed combat patrols; and maintained accountability of equipment valued at $125,000.

Ft. Hood, Tx

•Managed 4-man infantry group in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II.•Trained group on mechanized Bradley Fighting Vehicle in a rapid deployment unit; oversaw their health, welfare, technical and tactical training. •Accountable for the maintenance and operational readiness of equipment valued over $650,000. •Assigned and reviewed work; trained and dealt effectively with a variety of backgrounds and multiple levels of training.

Undergraduate Certificate, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects

The Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Media offers an exciting foundation in video and motion graphics design. Students gain experience.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Arts degrees in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling are offered both online and on campus. The degrees are.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Resource And Technology Management

As technology continues to advance, so does the need for people trained and equipped with the technical skills and knowledge of its.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Criminal Justice And Corrections

A criminal justice degree is an interdisciplinary study. It incorporates law, sociology, psychology, public administration. As a criminal.

Certificate, Military And Strategic Leadership, Graduated

BNCOC provides soldiers selected for promotion to staff sergeant an opportunity to acquire the leader, technical, tactical, VASA.

Certification, Military And Strategic Leadership, Graduated

EO Representatives (EORs) assists commanders at battalion level in carrying out the EO program within their units. The unit EOR assumes.

Certificate, Military And Strategic Leadership, Graduated

The Warrior Leader Course (WLC), formerly the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), is the first course of study in the US Army.