JULIUS H. OBASOHAN, SR.
Houston, Texas 77084
acr6xr@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: 786-***-****
EDUCATION
Present Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Graduate Professional Certificate, in Global Conflicts Resolution (Candidate)
2005 – 2006 St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Intercultural Human Rights (May 2006).
1985 – 1988 University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Safety Education (July 1997).
1983 – 1985 Nashville State Technical Institute, Nashville, Tennessee
Associate of Engineering Technology, Architecture (May 1985).
HONORS St. Thomas University School of Law Awards
Best Student Award in Europeans System of Human Rights Advocacy
Best Student in Inter-American System of Human Rights Advocacy
Best Student in the African System of Human Rights Advocacy
SKILLSET HIGHTLIGHTS
Experienced Safety Manager; ability to apply laws, regulations, policies, and interpreting policies to addressing safety concerns.
Strong ability to train/coach management staff on safety issues.
Identify and quantify risks that tends to affect the quality, timeliness, and cost of project service, deliverables and recommend risk avoidance and mitigation plans.
Strong leadership / communication /Analytical skillsets
Strong organization skill, and ability to manage significant safety issues and meet deadlines. Strong writing and oral skills, strong legal research skills. Experienced Compliance Manager
EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Gladiator Energy Services, Arcadia Louisiana.
Executive Director of Corporate Affairs –international Operations
Accountable to the CEO, sits on the Management Board as an adviser on
Management matters to the Board. Provide Administrative supports thru
Contract with client. Also functions as head of policy and corporate
Communications which include establishing, managing strategic business
Process, business planning, governance and evaluation management.
In this role, I made certain that the Company achieves its business
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Objectives internally and externally. I also manage the Corporate
Reputation and visibility to external entity. I also function as the
Company’s Secretary and sit on all meetings externally and internally.
Ensure that the Company is in compliance with Federal Safety laws,
and all government regulations. Provided compliance and safety initiatives
As a Corporate Head, I led and inspired managers and employees thru
Personal example to effectively deliver on our vision and mission.
Worked with Elected Government officials, high Government Directors
In developing mutual respect, confidence and trust.
Meetings and communication with external contacts (Government, Public,
Private, and Joint Venture Partners).
Draft, Review and Negotiate general commercial contracts.
2009-Present Edo National Association Worldwide
Chair, Legal, Ethics and Compliance Committee
Serves as the Head of Legal and Ethics Compliance Board
Serves as Head of Mediation and Conflicts Resolution Board for
The worldwide Organization.
Formulate policy to ensure strict Compliance with the constitution
Bye-laws and other legal documents adopted by the organization.
Legal Report drafting or opinion on Resolved matters
Constitutional interpretation Committee for the Board
2006-2010 Private Immigration Representative, Miami, Florida
Provide Representations to Clients before the Immigration Courts,
Board of Immigration Appeals, Provide advocacy on various matters on
behalf of clients in immigration proceedings:motion to reopen deportation
matters, litigating detention matters by way of Habeas Corpus, Filing of
immigration forms: I-130, N-400, Labor Certification – Employment
based program. Conflicts mediations etc. Host, Immigration Law at a Glance, on Edo Radio Television. Weekly presentation of Immigration Laws where I review current immigration law on live broadcast. Para-legal functions: Appellate briefs writing, Strong
. knowledge of Federal Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedures, legal
Research. Public speaking as moderator in social or professional functions.
2006 –Present American Heritage University, San Bernardino, California
Adjunct Professor, Immigration and Nationality Laws/ Dir. of Imm. Clinic
Currently teaching Immigration and Citizen Law at the Institution
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School of Law. Design the curriculum, direct the Course of studies
and provide instructions to the Juris Doctorate students. Grading
and evaluation of JD students in area of INA Laws. I also function as
Director of the University Immigration Clinic. As Director of Immigration
Clinic, I am the go to Person on all aspects of Clients’ representation on
Immigration matters such as Asylum cases, Deportation matters etc.
Interviewing Clients, reviewing their legal issues and making determination
Of possible legal avenue.
2002 – Present Oasis Ministries International, Miami, Florida
Sunday School Teacher/Church Secretary, Bible lesson teaching.
Weekly bible tutorial in the Church. Research bible passages and teach. Preaching and public speaking on behalf of the Church. Motivational Speaker.
2004 – Present American Heritage University, San Bernardino, California Member, Board of Advisors, Provide developmental assistance (Fundraising initiatives, facilitating access sources external funds to insure financial viability) and advice the president and vice president on developmental policy options and scholarship sources. Promote public awareness of the university and its visibility by representing it at various functions.
2003 – 2005 Edo State Government, Benin City, Nigeria
Member of the Board, Housing and Planning Authority.
Formulated state government laws, regulations and policies on lands and housing.
Management and supervision of State buildings, contractors, State’s lands.
Coordinate the construction of the state building programs to ensure compliance
with building codes and states contracts rules. Supervision of contractors.
Coordinate and supervisions of repairs and maintenance of states buildings.
1997 – 2005 Atlas Group of Companies, Miami, Florida
Operations Manager
Managed daily operations of this import/export business. Hired and supervised staff maintained productive relations with clients and county officials, negotiated and wrote contracts, developed budgets
And performed accounting practices
Ensured compliance with Rules and Regulations of Regulatory
Agency.
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Established Compliance culture within the Corporation so that the
Behavior of every employee comports with company’s code of conduct.
1991 – 1996 University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida
Social Worker, Maternal Addiction Program
Recruited pregnant and postpartum women addicted to drugs for substance abuse treatment. Provided group and individual counseling;
made referrals within the hospital and the general community; wrote reports and psychosocial evaluations of patients/clients, appearing in
court on their behalf as necessary; and maintained follow-up with former clients.
1988 – 1991 Orange County Human Services, Anaheim, California
Case Worker
Interviewed clients and determined eligibility for welfare.
Spring 1988 Juvenile Hall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Intern Through Central Control Center, monitored all access and exits from the correctional institution, conducted searches, and maintained control of keys. Supervised resident juveniles in all daily activities and those attending an
off-site school. Wrote reports and otherwise assisted with case management
functions.
Maintain strict Compliance with post order, Rules and Regulations of the Hall.
1985 – 1988 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitative Services, Oklahoma City, OK
Case Manager
Provided counseling to children and parents in dysfunctional families and developed and implemented treatment plans. Wrote pre-dispositional and made recommendations to juvenile court judges about correctional program of choice. Performed pre-commitment investigations for judges and participated in commitment hearings for both juvenile and adult offenders.
Monitored juveniles in the criminal justice system, writing progress reports and maintaining a log on clients’ compliance with court orders.
1987 Oklahoma Halfway House, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Intern
Supervised and counseled resident adults, performing all case-management functions. Verified head count and maintained inventory control for accountability. Monitored all access and exit from the building. Conducted searches for contrabands.
1981 – 1985 American Airlines, Nashville, TN
Supply Clerk
Stocked the hub’s supplies for American Airlines.
1979 – 1981 Nigeria Television Authority, Benin City Nigeria
News Reporter & Producer
Produced three major network current affairs programs; wrote, edited, and reported daily news and interviewed newsmakers, including dignitaries.
Investigative Reporter for a Major National News Network.