Research, Laboratory, Medical, Computers, Service, Spanish Speaking

DR. LUIS-JORGE CARDENAS **** Cerrillos #**, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Telephone: 916-***-**** ; email: **********@*****.*** CV PERSONAL STATEMENT: In my career I have used Communication Skills, the ability to listen and convey information. While my interpersonal skills, patience, being open minded, continuous learning, adapting to change, and relating to a wide range of people globally, has been an asset. In my working experience there is a long history of building trust, confidentiality and loyalty. With extensive experience in using Bilingual Language fluency (English, Spanish), as a Negotiator, Translator, Interpreter and Liaison. While in my Management Skills and Fiscal Management, I found new ways to do things, I've gotten things done and I've solved problems in innovative ways. These innate patterns have kept my skills fresh and up to date. Some of those abilities have been Strategic or Analytical thinking, and being Creative. As a Responsible and Committed individual, I use an Enlightened Approach to any Organization I would work for, in the hope of building a better world and reality. In Customer Service, I am Credible, Reliable and I operate with integrity. All components of how I express Marketing in the Health or Professional Consulting. It's because of this that I have had the determination and belief in myself to start my own business. In time I developed research skills and formulating abilities that I've used to solve even bigger problems for those I served. I have an excellent track record in Teaching, Mentoring, and motivating people to have fun, staying healthy, while living in an increasingly stressful world. You can be sure there's a willingness to participate meaningfully, with a richness and resourcefulness that I offer at this time. CAREER HISTORY Present (since 1973) - Private Practice Consulting as a Professional (Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine, Master Herbalist, Nutritionist, Professional Iridology, Bach Flower Practitioner – helping individuals with personal health issues, recommending Homeopathic remedies, Herbal remedies, Nutritional Supplements, and lifestyle changes.

1989-2001 – Nationally traveled with companies like the Whole Life Expo and others (44 Trade shows), Independently self-employed – Consulting, Public Booth exposure promoting my name, products and services, and researching, writing, lecturing on as many as 89 different health topics. 1973-present – Lecturing and Media Appearances – hundreds of lectures delivered in small to large audiences, regular Cable Television programs, Spanish Speaking Morning Shows, University WKAR (870 AM)Radio programs featuring Health Teachers, and a Michigan health store radio program at Betty's Grocery and Health Store on WCAR (1090 AM).

1973-Present – Formulated 89 different private remedies of my own, Distributed and marketed these to thousands of customers.

2010 – lectured in Japan to a conversational English class on Alternatives for Aging, using Japanese cutting edge Natural Health remedies. 2003 – hired by the owner of “Chucky Cheese Restaurants” to travel Internationally to Toronto, Canada and consult at length with Ten Different Individuals on their Health.

1973-2000 Owner-operated and Administered six different Office locations with two public relations and two assistants as my staff. I consulted, marketed my services, set up and delivered lectures for public exposure, there was telemarketing involved and office operations.

(Dr. L. J. Cardenas clinic – Fairfax, Ca 1999-2000), San Raphael Office with Medical group 1995-1997),

(Pruneyard Towers, Campbell, CA 1989), Healing Arts Associates, Mill Valley, CA 1988),

Toleno Chiropractic Clinic, San Raphael, CA 1987),

(Center for Total Health 1985), and (Dr. Portner Medical Clinic, Farmington Hills, MI 1983).

2000-Screen test for a Spanish Speaking pilot, Vida Sana, at Telemundo Network, Modesto, CA.

1995 – published in article for Explore More Magazine. 1991 – published an article for the magazine Colors, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1988-1989 – Health Food Store Consultations (Waldon Farms, San Jose, CA, 76 clients seen in session), (Sunflower Health Food Store, Campbell, CA, did it twice, saw 57 clients).

1987- Automobile Sales (Ford, Saab, Nissan, Hyundai), Truck Sales (Ford, Nissan). 1985 – whole series of lectures through Dr. Portner, M.D. Health Presentations, he had a regular radio program very popular at the time, so the lecture series were extensions by popular demand.

1983-1984 – Negotiator, Translator, Interpreter and Liaison for the North County San Diego Unified School System in group meetings with family members of students, the principal, their teachers, and the Spanish speaking parents. Leucadia, CA.

1983-1984 – Teaching Assistant in the Special Education Department, Del Mar High School, North County San Diego Unified School District. 1981-1982 – Nutritional Health Consultant, Mothers Market and Kitchen (health store), Costa Mesa, CA.

1980-1981 – Psych Tech – Capistrano by the Sea Psychiatric Hospital, Dana Point, CA.

1978-1979- Vitamin Mixer – Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company. 1974-1975- Emergency Room Coordinator (Triage, Support) – Saint John's Hospital, Detroit, MI.

1971-1976 – Water Safety Instructor/Senior Lifeguard – Detroit Parks & Recreation.

1971-1972 – Senior Lifeguard -YMCA Detroit, MI.

1970-1971- Orderly at a Senior Citizens Center.

Employment in College years:

(Classical Music Library -Western Michigan University, Audio-Visual Department Library – Lansing Community College, Cafeteria Checker – Western Michigan University,

Mail Room and Mail Delivery – University of Detroit – Detroit, MI, Beer Bottling Assembly line – Stroh's Brewery, Detroit, MI). Yardman- BASF Wyandotte Chemical Corporation

EDUCATION *New College of California, San Francisco, CA, Bachelor's Degree

(Humanistic studies/Holistic studies/Pre-Medical) graduated 1984.

*Waldorf Institute of Mercy College, Southfield, MI, graduate 1980.

*British Institute of Homeopathic Medicine, United Kingdom, Las Vegas extension, post-doctoral graduate1994.

*University of Humanistic Studies, California Clinic of Preventative Medicine, Del Mar, CA., Master's program in Clinical Nutrition, graduate 1984

*Ford Motor Company Truck Selling (Marketing) School Diploma 1987.

*School of Natural Healing, Park City, Utah, Master Herbalist, Herbalist Diploma graduate 1982.

*Michigan State University (1982) and University of Detroit-Jesuit College Pre-Medical /Psychology 1976-1977.

*Lansing Community College – Business, Business Psychology, Management, Marketing 1975-1976 graduate.

*Wayne County Community College – 1974-1975 Pre-medical.

***Many other academic/educational trainings not mentioned. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OTHER SKILLS:

PADI Assistant Instructor (2003), PADI Divemaster (2000), PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Advanced Diver, Open Water (1970),DAN O2 (Oxygen Administration), First Aid/CPR (renewed many times), EMT/CPR (Emergency Medical Technician, Capistrano-Laguna Beach Regional Occupational Health, 1981 graduate), WSI

(Water Safety Instructor, Western Michigan University 1973 graduate), Senior Lifeguard (renewed five times), 13 th Degree Black Belt Martial Arts Teaching License (Bujinkan BudoTaijutsu), Bilingual Fluency (English/Spanish), IT Computer Navigational Skills (Trouble Shooting, Apple/Microsoft), Research Skills, Resourceful, improvising, Big Picture Focused.

HOBBIES: Scuba Diver, Swimmer, Mountaineering/Camper/Hiker, Japanese Martial Artist, Cyclist (Road Bike), Cross Country Skier, Ice Skater.

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