Jorge (J.D.) Nomdedeu, MPA, CNP, GPHR, PMP

Experience

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  AFS Intercultural Programs

  Sept 1998 - Oct 2005

  President, Secretary, Representative, Volunteer (Madrid, SPAIN Chapter)

  AFS is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the exchange of students 15-17 years old worldwide providing learning and cultural experiences that help to understand different cultures making the world a more peaceful place to live in. My responsibilities as a volunteer in different positions at the Madrid chapter included representing the AFS Madrid chapter at the Madrid Youth Council, acting as a spokesperson for the Chapter of Madrid and representing the organization in regional official institutions. In a more organizational level, my positions included the coordination of volunteers and orientations, the creation of documents and brochures, the management of confidential information, coordinating and conducting informative sessions for prospective students and families. Show less

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  American Red Cross

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2008

  Trainee in Disaster Response Team

  Trained in CPR, first aid, emergency assistance and case management in the North Carolina Triangle Chapter.The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in the Triangle area is dedicated to assist families that have lost their residence as a result of flooding, fire, hurricane and other disasters. The Disaster Action Team is trained to quickly respond at any time, day or night and relocate the affected family in a temporary new residence while supporting the members of the family with whatever immediate necessities they might have. Show less

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  Generation Engage

  May 2008 - Oct 2008

  Ambassador

  Generation Engage is a nonpartisan youth-civic-engagement initiative that connects young Americans to political leaders, to other civic organizations, and to meaningful debate about the future they will inherit. My participation in the NC Ballot initiative included the creation of relevant questions as well as interviewing candidates for the NC Supreme Court and the NC Court of Appeals. The purpose of this project was to educate and inform young voters about political and judicial positions and the candidates’ agendas for those positions in the state of North Carolina. Show less

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  U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2009

  Volunteer

  Assisted refugees in the process of resettlement in the Raleigh/ Durham/Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is a network organization that assists individuals and families that fled their countries as a result of war or persecution. The USCRI helps throughout the resettling process in the US and provides services that make the transition easier. Its ultimate goal is to support refugees in the adaptation to the local community focusing on protecting their rights as immigrants. As a volunteer at the Raleigh office, my tasks included assisting case managers in resettling and relocating refugees from countries like Myanmar/Burma and Cuba. Show less

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  American Red Cross (Triangle Area Chapter)

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Liaison Officer

  Worked on a self created project approved by the American Red Cross focused on establishing valuable relationships with nonprofits and official institutions of international character present in North Carolina’s Triangle Area. The main purpose of my project was to outreach to organizations and agencies dealing with immigrants and refugees residing in the Raleigh, NC. I created a network of referrals and educational services utilizing the infrastructure of the Red Cross Chapter in the area. As a result of my work at the Red Cross, the Triangle area Chapter was one of the first ones in the country to sign an agreement with the Mexican Consulate. The purpose of this agreement was to provide better services to Mexican nationals present in the Triangle area of North Carolina in case of emergency.I also participated in the public awareness campaign to explain how to use the website "Safe & Well" or "Sano Y Salvo" for those Hispanics who wanted to provide vital information to their families back home in case of a disaster.I also worked as a caseworker restoring family links. This service provided by the international services of the Red Cross allows families separated by violent conflicts or natural disasters to find a missing person when contact has been lost. Show less

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  Stop Hunger Now

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2010

  Community Liaison

  Created and translated materials into Spanish in order to reach the Hispanic community in the Raleigh area, pursuing the involvement of local churches and organizations with high Hispanic involvement. Informed local organizations and churches about the effort of Stop Hunger Now and its successful method to pack, ship and deliver meals to countries in need of food; many of them in Central and South America.

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  The International Affairs Council

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Program Associate

  Organized logistics and schedules of international guests invited by the U.S. State Department as participants of the International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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  Phelps Stokes Fund

  Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

  Program Associate, International Exchange Programs

  Organized professional exchange programs for international guests invited by the U.S. Department of State as participants of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.Worked in the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Phelps Stokes in collaboration with outstanding institutions of higher education across the United States.

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  Institute of International Education

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2015

  Administered Fulbright Visiting Scholar grants sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (ECA). Supported all phases of program planning, pre-grantee administration, grantee management, monitoring, and managed a caseload of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East North Africa and Western Hemisphere. Served as Lead, collaborating with assigned ECA regional branch teams at the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies abroad, Fulbright Commissions, and U.S. Scholar and Student team counterparts to support regional programmatic planning and implementationCoordinated the application process and ensures that participants’ applications and documents are in compliance with Fulbright Program and Exchange Visitor requirements. Reviews all documents for accuracy.Provided functional oversight of SEVIS approvals as a designated Alternate Responsible Officer. Keeps abreast of Exchange Visitor regulations and assists with SEVIS management to support and provide guidance to team members.Functional lead for SEVIS and J Visa Regulations, Operations Liaison and Reporting Assisted participants in complying with program and government regulations during the term of their grant, including travel policies, handling of tax matters, requests for employment and honoraria. Managed all correspondence with program participants. Maintained ongoing, open communication with regional program team, and Assistant Director about program status and issues.Contributed to design, develop and refine internal business processes, best practices and procedures through work groups and other collaborative exercises. Show less Managed a team of two Program Coordinators with whom administered Fulbright Visiting Scholar grants for scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East North Africa and Western Hemisphere. Served as main point of contact collaborating with the assigned regional branch at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (ECA). Liaised with U.S. Embassies abroad, Fulbright Commissions and US universities to support regional programmatic planning and implementation.Ensured successful placement and overall progress of grantees at institutional affiliations by: o Confirming host institution affiliation;o Negotiating fee waivers and institutional cost share provided by U.S. host institutions; o For approximately 10% of caseload, conducting research and identify suitable affiliations for scholars’ targeted fields of study;o Consulting with faculty host regarding general program progressProvided functional oversight of SEVIS approvals as a designated Alternate Responsible Officer. Kept abreast of Exchange Visitor regulations and assisted with SEVIS management to support and provide guidance to team members. General oversight of regional budgets and country budget portfolio for USG funds ($3 million) and non-USG portfolio. Preparation of invoices, financial reports for the purposes of budget reconciliation and to identify residual budget balances in response to sponsor and internal audit inquiries.Contributed to design, development and refinement of internal business processes, best practices and procedures through workgroups and other collaborative exercises.Prioritized, organized, distributed, and coordinated the flow of work. Assessed workload based on priorities and level of complexity. Provided feedback, performance reviews, training and support. Show less

  • Program Manager - Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Program Officer, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Program Officer, Fulbright Scholar Program for Western Hemisphere Affairs

    Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Program Coordinator, International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLP)

    Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
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  Top Employers Institute

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  Program Manager - North America

  Nurtured relationships with Fortune 500 companies in North America participating in the Top Employers certification program, Managed all stages of the research and validation process through the online platform Desan established to benchmark and score HR best practices.Prepared research analyses and company background reports to guide marketing and sales strategies for business development in the US market.Managed Salesforce accounts and opportunities to accurately reflect engagement with clients and prospects in North America.Contributed to the planning and implementation of online marketing efforts as well as the Annual Certification Dinner for the Americas.Liaised with Research team in Amsterdam HQ throughout the process on key steps in the research process: HR Best Practices Surveys, validation, audit, rating and scores, certification communication, benchmark process; planning, execution and preparation of the feedback presentation. Show less

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  HRCI

  Mar 2017 - now

  Working under the Business Development and Sales Team, I connected with higher education institutions, HR associations, government agencies and corporations in key countries worldwide activating markets where the professionalization of the human resource practice was becoming an essential element in the management of the workforce and by extension the improvement of the national economy. I analyzed global workforce trends, identified markets where professional development and business results sought alignment with HR best practices in order to provide HR professionals with access to HRCI programs. In this role, I had the pleasure to interact with partners from all over the world who were as committed as I am to elevate the HR profession and support the HR community comprised by HRCI certified professionals. Show less

  • Managing Director, Global Operations

    May 2023 - now

  • Director, International Business Development & Partnerships

    Nov 2019 - May 2023

  • Research and Partnerships Development Manager

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2019