Axel A Soto Rivera
Axel A. Soto Rivera
6727 Lake Rochester Ln., Gibsonton, FL 33534
Mobile Phone: ------------, Alternate Phone: ------------
E-mails: ------------ , ------------ __________________________________________________________________________________
Career Objective:
To obtain a part- or full-time position in a Law or Administrative position in a governmental agency or private firm, especially in areas of Public Law and Enforcement. To enhance my working capacities, professional skills, business efficiencies, to serve in a dynamic and challenging environment. Also an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained through my personal experience and academic background. Eager to relocate.
Related Experience:
Plant Protection Quarantine Domestic Technician (LA), Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) - Pre Departure
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Mercedita Airport Station Unit (Ponce), from May 2018 to May 2019, 5 days, 25 hrs. weekly schedule, GS-0421-03. Voluntary Resignation. Officer in Charge, Supervisory: Mr. Albert Roche, Tels: ------------ (Office) (can be contacted).
� Directs travelers with luggage to x-ray machines and to place luggage on conveyor belts.
� Places inspection stickers on cleared baggage for pre-clearance operations.
� Removes garbage or contraband for transport to examination and disposal facilities.
� Disposes of contraband after inspection by Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) officers.
� Ensures that the vehicles assigned to a work unit are maintained properly, which includes establishing a maintenance schedule.
Administrative Hearing Examiner
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections- West Region Office (Ponce), from 4/1995 to 5/2014 (Retired). Full time job (37.5 hours weekly), Permanent position. Supervisor: Mrs. Addyth Valle Torres, Director, Inmate Disciplinary Program, Tel: ------------, Ext. 5406 (Office) (can be contacted).
� Prepared trainings and seminars about prison life, inmate law and rulings of the Department.
� Researched issues related to inmates and prisons in areas such as Administrative, Constitutional and Criminal Law.
� Worked in special task force teams in charge of the preparation of Department rules and regulations.
� Served as Trial Examiner in disciplinary, personnel, electronic supervision and halfway houses hearings, writing the final resolutions dictated as part of the decision-making process.
� Supervised Correctional Officers that were part of the Inmate Disciplinary Program.
Legal Technical Researcher
Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture- San Juan (Central Office), from 12/1993 to 3/1995. Full time job (37.5 hours weekly), Term position. Supervisor: Mrs. Maria E. Arroyo Rojas, Esq., Tel: ------------ (Cell) (can be contacted).
� Prepared legal opinions about issues that were submitted to the legal division.
� Researched pertinent matters of law, especially Administrative Law.
� Presided administrative hearings in the areas of Personnel, Milk Industry Regulation Office and other related subjects of the Agriculture Department.
Skills:
� Bilingual: English and Spanish (Oral, read and written).
� Ability in Administrative, Clerical and Office Assistance.
� Proficient in Microsoft Office (Ms. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
� Ability in alternate methods of conflict resolution.
� Knowledge of computerized legal systems, (Westlaw, Lexis and Compuclerzk).
Education:
� Juris Doctor
Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School,
2250 Las Americas Ave., Ponce PR 00717- May 1993.
� Bachelor in Arts
Major: Political Science, Minor: Biology
Catholic University of Puerto Rico,
2250 Las Americas Ave., Ponce PR 00717- May 1989.
Certifications, Training & Relevant Work:
� Lecturer- (Inmate Disciplinary Rules and Regulations), Puerto Rico Department of Corrections (2013).
� Instructor- Trek Leading and Planning Advanced Outdoor Skills), Philmont Scout Ranch,
Cimarron, New Mexico (2013).
� Master Educator (Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics), Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico (2013).
� Administrative Law Seminar- Hon. Arnaldo Lopez Rodriguez, Judge, Puerto Rico Circuit of Appeals (2003).
� Lecturer- Employment Sexual Harassment Policies, Human Resource Central Administration Office, (1994).
� Library Technician- Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School, Library of Congress Classification System, (Part time job, 1991-1993).
� Tutor- Introductory Courses in Political and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus (1992).
� Certified Camp Commissioner- National Camping School, Boy Scouts of America (1988).
� Columnist- La NAO College Newspaper, (1985-1988).
� National Scout Jamboree Staff- 1989, Commissary Assistant; 1993, Boy�s Life Codemaster; World Scout Jamboree Staff 2019, Logistics Operation Center (LOC).
Honors & Achievements:
� Boy Scouts of America, Puerto Rico Council, Troop 572, Carolina, P.R., Committee Member.
� Boy Scouts of America, National Eagle Scout Association (N.E.S.A.), (1982-2015).
� American Bar Association (ABA), Student Chapter, Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law, (1991-1993).
� Dean�s List, Catholic University of Puerto Rico (1989).
� Political Science Students Association, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus. (1988).
� High Ranking Recognition- Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, Yokahu Lodge 506, Boy Scouts of America. (1985).
� Special Award- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (1982).
References:
Available upon request.
Axel A. Soto Rivera
6727 Lake Rochester Ln., Gibsonton, FL 33534
Mobile Phone: ------------, Alternate Phone: ------------
E-mails: ------------ , ------------ __________________________________________________________________________________
Career Objective:
To obtain a part- or full-time position in a Law or Administrative position in a governmental agency or private firm, especially in areas of Public Law and Enforcement. To enhance my working capacities, professional skills, business efficiencies, to serve in a dynamic and challenging environment. Also an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained through my personal experience and academic background. Eager to relocate.
Related Experience:
Plant Protection Quarantine Domestic Technician (LA), Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) - Pre Departure
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Mercedita Airport Station Unit (Ponce), from May 2018 to May 2019, 5 days, 25 hrs. weekly schedule, GS-0421-03. Voluntary Resignation. Officer in Charge, Supervisory: Mr. Albert Roche, Tels: ------------ (Office) (can be contacted).
� Directs travelers with luggage to x-ray machines and to place luggage on conveyor belts.
� Places inspection stickers on cleared baggage for pre-clearance operations.
� Removes garbage or contraband for transport to examination and disposal facilities.
� Disposes of contraband after inspection by Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) officers.
� Ensures that the vehicles assigned to a work unit are maintained properly, which includes establishing a maintenance schedule.
Administrative Hearing Examiner
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections- West Region Office (Ponce), from 4/1995 to 5/2014 (Retired). Full time job (37.5 hours weekly), Permanent position. Supervisor: Mrs. Addyth Valle Torres, Director, Inmate Disciplinary Program, Tel: ------------, Ext. 5406 (Office) (can be contacted).
� Prepared trainings and seminars about prison life, inmate law and rulings of the Department.
� Researched issues related to inmates and prisons in areas such as Administrative, Constitutional and Criminal Law.
� Worked in special task force teams in charge of the preparation of Department rules and regulations.
� Served as Trial Examiner in disciplinary, personnel, electronic supervision and halfway houses hearings, writing the final resolutions dictated as part of the decision-making process.
� Supervised Correctional Officers that were part of the Inmate Disciplinary Program.
Legal Technical Researcher
Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture- San Juan (Central Office), from 12/1993 to 3/1995. Full time job (37.5 hours weekly), Term position. Supervisor: Mrs. Maria E. Arroyo Rojas, Esq., Tel: ------------ (Cell) (can be contacted).
� Prepared legal opinions about issues that were submitted to the legal division.
� Researched pertinent matters of law, especially Administrative Law.
� Presided administrative hearings in the areas of Personnel, Milk Industry Regulation Office and other related subjects of the Agriculture Department.
Skills:
� Bilingual: English and Spanish (Oral, read and written).
� Ability in Administrative, Clerical and Office Assistance.
� Proficient in Microsoft Office (Ms. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
� Ability in alternate methods of conflict resolution.
� Knowledge of computerized legal systems, (Westlaw, Lexis and Compuclerzk).
Education:
� Juris Doctor
Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School,
2250 Las Americas Ave., Ponce PR 00717- May 1993.
� Bachelor in Arts
Major: Political Science, Minor: Biology
Catholic University of Puerto Rico,
2250 Las Americas Ave., Ponce PR 00717- May 1989.
Certifications, Training & Relevant Work:
� Lecturer- (Inmate Disciplinary Rules and Regulations), Puerto Rico Department of Corrections (2013).
� Instructor- Trek Leading and Planning Advanced Outdoor Skills), Philmont Scout Ranch,
Cimarron, New Mexico (2013).
� Master Educator (Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics), Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico (2013).
� Administrative Law Seminar- Hon. Arnaldo Lopez Rodriguez, Judge, Puerto Rico Circuit of Appeals (2003).
� Lecturer- Employment Sexual Harassment Policies, Human Resource Central Administration Office, (1994).
� Library Technician- Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School, Library of Congress Classification System, (Part time job, 1991-1993).
� Tutor- Introductory Courses in Political and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus (1992).
� Certified Camp Commissioner- National Camping School, Boy Scouts of America (1988).
� Columnist- La NAO College Newspaper, (1985-1988).
� National Scout Jamboree Staff- 1989, Commissary Assistant; 1993, Boy�s Life Codemaster; World Scout Jamboree Staff 2019, Logistics Operation Center (LOC).
Honors & Achievements:
� Boy Scouts of America, Puerto Rico Council, Troop 572, Carolina, P.R., Committee Member.
� Boy Scouts of America, National Eagle Scout Association (N.E.S.A.), (1982-2015).
� American Bar Association (ABA), Student Chapter, Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law, (1991-1993).
� Dean�s List, Catholic University of Puerto Rico (1989).
� Political Science Students Association, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus. (1988).
� High Ranking Recognition- Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, Yokahu Lodge 506, Boy Scouts of America. (1985).
� Special Award- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (1982).
References:
Available upon request.