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).