John Meek

John Meek

$10/hr
Editor
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
49 years old
Location:
Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Experience:
10 years
John Meek Ul. “Kiril I Metodii” 21 Bansko 2770 Bulgaria Phone:- Email:-Skype: pastmasterjohn Work Experience: Independent Contractor / Self-Employed 04/2017 – 11/2017 Labor Consultant Defend and negotiate on behalf of businesses during investigations by the US Department of Labor, State Departments of Labor, and private law suits. - Perform audits of businesses to determine if they are in compliance with existing and pending Labor Laws, and advise them of the best way for them to come into compliance. - Advise business owners of existing and pending Labor Laws U.S. Department of Labor – Wage & Hour Division 09/2009 – 04/2017 Wage & Hour Investigator (Series 1849, Spanish Language Specialist) - -FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Enforcement - FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act) Enforcement - Child Labor Enforcement - SCA (Service Contract Act) Contract Enforcement - Davis - Bacon Contract Enforcement - DBRA (Davis – Bacon Related Acts) Contract Enforcement - Negotiated with the various Employers for Back Wage payment and future compliance with - these Laws - Outreach Events – Gave presentations on FLSA, FMLA, and Child Labor in Spanish and English - Answered questions from the public regarding various Laws and Regulations Western & Southern Life 08/2008 - 09/2009 Insurance Agent - Ascertain Client Needs - Customize Insurance Packages for the specific needs of the Client Great Foods, Inc. 02/2008 - 08/2008 Independent Contractor - Compliance Auditor - All work performed in China - Repaired damaged business relationship with Chinese Supplier - Inspected Supplier’s production plant for compliance with Great Foods and FDA standards - Inspected Supplier’s original documents for veracity Alfred L. Wolff, Inc 05/2005 - 02/2008 Bee Products Department - Imported Bee Products - Tracked Containers - Ensured Honey Color Quality - Designed a synthesized method (of Pfund Analogue & Digital) of Quality Control - Selected and negotiate with trucking companies Education: Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH United States Some College Coursework Completed GPA: 3.6375 of a maximum 4.0 Credits Earned: 26 Semester hours Major: M.A. in Theology & Christian Ministry Accomplishment: “Until the Light Takes Us,” a research paper I wrote, which was derived from a face-toface interview I did with multi-Spelleman award (Norwegian Grammy) winning band, Enslaved Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL United States Bachelor's Degree 05/1998 GPA: 3.321 of a maximum 4.0 Credits Earned: 136 Semester hours Major: Philosophy Job Related Training: Basic I Investigator Training - USDoL - WHD Basic II Investigator Training - USDoL - WHD Language Skills: Spanish language (Advanced) Bulgarian language (Basic – in the process of learning) Professional Publications: “Stewardship: Using God's Gifts for God's Work” “Path of Orthodoxy” Diocesan Paper– February / March 2009 issue (Vol. 44, No. 2/3), page 5, left column “A General Introduction to Stewardship” “Credinta: The Faith” Magazine – January – March, 2009 (Vol LX - No. 1) Page 20. Co-Edited the English Translation of a book by Fr. Yohanna Naseef entitled Life of Purity, 2015. St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church. Rolling Meadows I travelled around the US state of Illinois giving talks on various philosophical topics to Fraternal Lodges. Additional Information: Grotto Fest: A Mouth full of Metal Host and Organizer Benefited The Masonic Grottoes of North America, an organization that provides dental care to children with special needs. “Hiram’s Highlights” & “The New Hiram’s Highlights” Internet Radio / Podcast Creator & Host - Interviewed musicians and reviewed albums of mainstream and independent musicians, including Andreas Kisser (guitarist / composer of Sepultura), Niklas Kvarforth (composer / multiinstrumentalist of Shining).
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