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Gregory Dell Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyers

Experience & Education

Company:
Attorneys Dell & Schaefer
Phone:
(800) 828-7583 (Office)
Specialties:
Insurance - 65%
Employee Benefits - 25%
Licenses:
Dist. of Columbia - Active     2003
Florida - Member in Good Standing     2000
Experience:
Assistant District Attorney at Office Of State Attorney, Broward County     2000-2003
School:
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law     2000
Degree:
JD - Juris Doctor - Law
School:
Washington University in St. Louis     1997
Degree:
BS - Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Languages:
English, Spanish
Awards:
Best Lawyers - U.S. News     2013
Employee Benefits - Super Lawyers     2013
Associations:
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Health and Disability Insurance Law Committee - Vice Chair Person     2011-present
American Association for Justice      2003-present

Gregory Dell received his B.S./B.A. in Accounting at Washington University in St. Louis and his...

Stephan Lopez Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Associate AttorneyLawyersDistrict AttorneyStudent LawyerApprenticeJuris DoctorStudent Worker

Experience & Education

Company:
Stephan Lopez
Phone:
(954) 369-1993 (Office), (888) 315-6291 (Fax)
Specialties:
General Practice - 100%
Licenses:
Florida - Member in Good Standing     2010
Experience:
Associate Attorney at Reyes Law Group, P.A.     2012-present
Attorney at Law Office of Stephan Lopez, PLLC     2011-2012
School:
Florida A&M University, College of Law     2009
Degree:
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor - LAW
School:
Florida International University     2003
Degree:
Masters - Criminal Justice
Languages:
English, Spanish
Awards:
Unit Citation - Seminole Police Department     2006
Commendation - Us Department of the Interior     2005
Associations:
Federal Trial Bar for the Southern District of Florida      2012-present
Florida Bar Association - Member     2010-present

I am a former Felony Prosecutorfor Miami DadeCounty,Florida, the largest prosecutors office in the...

Sharon Walker Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Attorney At LawLawyersLegal CounselLicensed Real Estate BrokerProperty ManagerReal Estate Manager

Experience & Education

Company:
Law Offices of Sharon J Walker
Phone:
(954) 380-9772 (Office)
Specialties:
Real Estate - 34%
Bankruptcy / Debt - 33%
Licenses:
Florida - Member in Good Standing     1995
Georgia - Inactive Member in Good Standing      2010
Experience:
Managing attorney at Law Offices of Sharon J Walker     1998-present
General Counsel at Basic Systems     2007-2008
School:
St. Thomas University School of Law     2012
Degree:
LL.M - Environmental Sustainability
School:
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center     1994
Degree:
JD - Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Languages:
Norwegian
Awards:
Natural Resources Law & Policy - CALI     2011

Nestor Lopez Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersHostVolunteerNon-ProfitRecruitmentBusiness AdministratorOrganization ManagementManagersComputer Operator SpecialistEquipment Tools Purchasing AgentDepartment Store SalespersonRetail ProfessionalRetail SalespersonComputer Software ProfessionalSoftware DevelopersCertified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation InstructorInstructorPedagogueHealth EducatorHealth Education SpecialistHealth EducatorsSupervisorsOperations Manager

Experience & Education

Position:
Casino Host at Isle of Capri Casino
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Gambling & Casinos
Work history:
Isle of Capri Casino - Pompano Beach, FLCasino Hostsince Jan 2013The Icla da Silva Foundation, Inc. - South FloridaVolunteerJun 2012 - Jun 2013
Languages:
English, Spanish

Melmarie Mercado Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersParalegalBartenderCoordinatorManagersAviation Operations SpecialistFront Office ReceptionistClerical SpecialistAir Transportation WorkerHost

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Da big kahuna
Bartender
Company:
M & b event production
Coordinator assistant/ bartender

Sohrab Evoghlian Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersProgrammerComputer ProgrammerInspector

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Da - tech cooperation
Aoi programmer & member
Company:
Dataram cooperation
Inspector

Antonio Arce Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersTelecommunications ManagerTelecommunications ProfessionalIT SpecialistAdmiralEquipment Tools Purchasing AgentDepartment Store SalespersonRetail ProfessionalRetail SalespersonPoliceAdvisorComputer Network ConsultantNetwork AdministratorComputer ConsultantIT ConsultantRadio OperatorLeaderElectronic TechnicianSpokespersonRepresentativeTechnical SpecialistTechnical Support SpecialistsManagersOwnerSales ManagerChief ExecutiveCommunity Service ManagerGovernment Administration ProfessionalTechnicians

Experience & Education

Position:
Telecommunications Manager at City of Hialeah
Title:
Telecommunications Manager
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Telecommunications
Work history:
City of Hialeah - Hialeah, FLTelecommunications Managersince Feb 2002Guest Speaker /Palestrante - São Paulo, BrasilCOBRASE XXV Congresso Brasileiro de Segurança PrivadaMay 2013 - May 2013
Skills:
Wireless, Emergency Management, CompTIA Network+, Security, Telecommunications, Homeland Security,...
Languages:
English, Spanish
rica do Sul da IACP

David Oakes Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersMarketing AdministratorAdvertising ProfessionalAdvertising Sales AgentOwnerMarketing ManagerChief ExecutiveNon-ProfitGraphic Design SpecialistGraphic DesignerBrand PlannerInternet Marketing ManagerWeb MarketerBrand RepresentativeMarketing DirectorConstructionMayorCity ManagerCivil ServantCreative DirectorArt DirectorEditorEquipment Tools Purchasing AgentDepartment Store SalespersonRetail ProfessionalRetail SalespersonBachelor of ArtsComputer Software ProfessionalDatabase Administration ProfessionalDatabase AdministratorSoftware Developers

Experience & Education

Position:
Owner at Logan Oakes Communications, Owner at Lifetime Biographies
Title:
Results Driven Marketing Communications Services
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Marketing and Advertising
Work history:
Logan Oakes Communications Ownersince Jul 2010Lifetime Biographies - Davie, FLOwnersince Jun 2011
Skills:
Photography, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Video Production, Advertising, Brochures, Web Design,...
Marketing Manager at da Vinci Systems

Ben Wenger Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

LawyersRepresentativeLogistics Supply Chain ProfessionalModeratorLifeguardLife GuardAdvisorEducatorEducation ProfessionalInstructorLogisticianLaborerInternational AffairsManagerOperations ManagerCommunity Service ManagerConstruction WorkerConstruction SpecialistConstruction LaborerGovernment Administration ProfessionalPsychology SpecialistAdministrative Medical AssistantMedical Support AssistantHealth Support WorkerHealthcare SupportStudent WorkerBilingual Communications SpecialistLinguistLanguage Specialist

Experience & Education

Position:
Sourcing Representative at C.H. Robinson
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Logistics and Supply Chain
Work history:
C.H. Robinson - Miramar, FLSourcing Representativesince May 2013Florida State University - Tallahassee, FLChallenge Course FacilitatorNov 2011 - Apr 2013
Skills:
Spanish, Public Relations, Event Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Teaching,...
Languages:
Portuguese, Spanish
Program Assistant at Instituto da Inf

Giovanna Gilliotti Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

LawyersEvangelistPR and Communications ProfessionalVolunteerPreacherReligious WorkerPublic Relations ProfessinalNon-ProfitPsychologistChief Communications OfficerChief ExecutivePsychology SpecialistOrganization ManagementManagersTeam MemberOperations ManagerAccounting BookkeeperBookkeeper

Experience & Education

Position:
Community Outreach Specialist at ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions
Location:
Hollywood, Florida
Industry:
Public Relations and Communications
Work history:
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions Community Outreach Specialistsince Mar 2012The Icla da Silva Foundation, Inc. - Long Island City, New YorkDirector of CommunicationsJan 2009 - Nov 2009

Andrew Reid Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

AccompanistPianistMusiciansChoir DirectorOrganistMusic ArtistMusic DirectorDirectorOperations ManagerSubstitute TeacherEducatorEducation ProfessionalInstructor

Experience & Education

Position:
Pianist, Life-Teen Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Accompanist at Choruspondents Choir, Inc., ...
Title:
Accompanist at Tuesday Morning Music Study Club "The Choruspondents"
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Music
Work history:
St. Andrew's Catholic Church - Coral Springs, FLPianist, Life-Teen Masssince May 2011Choruspondents Choir, Inc. - Hollywood, FLAccompanistsince Sep 2010
Skills:
Music Education, Singing, Pianist, Composition, Choral, Music Theory, Chamber Music, Ensemble,...
Tristan da Cunha

Larry Spencer Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

AgentSales Representative

Experience & Education

Position:
Broker at Mortgages
Location:
Hollywood, Florida
Industry:
Accounting
Work history:
Mortgages Brokersince Jan 2000
Da Hard Knox

Jasmine Calder Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

Law SpecialistAssistant Attorney GeneralLawyersAttorney GeneralProject ManagerChief Administrative OfficerProject ManagersChief Executive

Experience & Education

Position:
Attorney at Calder Law Firm, P.L.
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Law Practice
Work history:
Calder Law Firm, P.L. - Miramar, FLAttorneysince Jan 2006Office of the Attorney General - Fort Lauderdale, FLAssistant Attorney General2004 - 2005

Anthony Stiesi Miami, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersQuality ManagerManagersManagerOperations ManagerComputer Software ProfessionalSoftware DevelopersInformation Technology SpecialistSystems AdministratorComputer Systems AdministratorSoftware DeveloperComputer SpecialistIT SpecialistBachelor of ScienceCompliance Engineer

Experience & Education

Position:
QA/Release Manager at Prolexic Technologies
Location:
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Industry:
Computer Software
Work history:
Prolexic Technologies - Hollywood, fLQA/Release Managersince Nov 2012Prolexic Technologies - Hollywood, FLRelease EngineerNov 2011 - Nov 2012
Skills:
Linux, C++, Unix, Software Development, Software Engineering, Perl, C, SQL, Device Drivers, MySQL,...
QA/Systems Integration Manager at Da Vinci Systems

Alessio Apruzzese Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Judicial Law ClerkDistrict AttorneyLawyersApprenticeJuris DoctorStudent Worker

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Tyco international - Boca Raton, FL
Legal extern
Company:
Dpz abogados law firm - Maracaibo, Zulia
Attorney

Skills

Legal Research, Spanish, English, Italian, Contracts, Transactional Drafting.

Raymond Miller Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Associate AttorneyDistrict AttorneyLawyersBusiness Development ManagerOperations ManagerCorporate ExecutiveChief ExecutiveApprenticeStudent Worker

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Who's your brother (wyb) www.whosyourbrother.com
Business development manager
Company:
Capital processing international, inc - Hollywood, FL
Business development manager

Olavi Siiman Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyers

Experience & Education

United States Patent InventorAppl. No.Assignee

#6514772  Feb 4, 2003

Filed: May 8, 2001

Olavi Siiman (Davie, FL)
Egon Matijevic (Potsdam, NY)
Ivan Sondi (Potsdam, NY)
09/813538 Coulter International Corp. (Miami, FL)
International Classification: G01N 33543U.S. Classification: 436518, 427 213, 427 222, 427212, 4272133, 427215, 427216, 427220, 427414, 428402, 428403, 436524, 436525, 436529
Patent:
Semiconductor nanoparticles for analysis of blood cell populations and methods of making same
Abstract:
A semiconductor nanoparticle for use in analysis of biological samples is described. This...
Claim:
What is claimed is: 1. A method of detecting a target in a biological sample comprising the steps...

Dominique Ward Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Law ClerkJudicial Law ClerkCo-FounderFounderFounding MemberChief ExecutiveNon-Profit

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Law offices of frank wolland, p.a
Law clerk
Company:
Legal education access program (l.e.a.p
Co-founder & teacher

Sidney Tulloch Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

LawyersCashierClient Service OfficerCustomer ServiceSupporting MemberTeam MemberDental SpecialistStomatologistFood Service WorkerFood and Beverages ProfessionalFood and Beverage Attendant

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Hard rock
Cashier/customer service
Company:
European wax center - Pembroke Pines, FL
Guest service associate

Skills

customer service, retail, computers, cash handling, sales,

Norma Mack Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

ParalegalLitigation Support SpecialistDistrict AttorneyLawyersSecurity OfficerSecurityComputer Operator SpecialistChief Executive

Experience & Education

Work

Company:
Contemporary services cooperation (csc) - Miramar, FL
Security guard
Company:
Department of children and families - Miami, FL
Paralegal specialist/legal

Laurel King Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersDoctor of MedicineSurgeonSurgical Specialist

Experience & Education

Hospitals:
Westside Regional Medical Center
8201 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33324
Philosophy:
You, The patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the...
da Vinci surgical system

Patty Dasilva Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

AgentSales RepresentativeOwnerChief ExecutiveFinancial ManagerLicensed Real Estate BrokerProperty ManagerReal Estate ManagerBuyers AgentPuchasing and Estimating Manager

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, GREEN Realtor
Work:
Green Realty Properties®
12401 Orange Drive Suite 214, Davie, FL 33330
Experience:
10 years years
Languages:
Portuguese, Spanish
Patty Da Silva is the owner and BROKER of Green Realty P..

Randall Califf Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Dental SpecialistStomatologistDoctor of Dental Surgery

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
6890 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33023
(954) 987-4435 (Phone), (954) 987-4460 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Da Vinci Veneerstm

Helen Salsbury Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersObstetricianGynecologistDoctor of MedicinePhysicianUrologistSurgical SpecialistUltrasonographerSonographerMedical Sonographers

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address:
My ObGyn, LLC
601 179Th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Certifications:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
My ObGyn, LLC
601 179Th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 South West 172Nd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
Philosophy:
We are an all-female practice and able to identify with our patients from every aspect of life -...
da Vinci

Pablo Uribasterra Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersObstetricianGynecologistDoctor of MedicinePhysicianSurgical SpecialistUltrasonographerSonographerMedical Sonographers

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address:
FemLife HealthCare for Women
17901 Nw 5Th St Suite 202, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
(954) 447-1994 (Phone)
Certifications:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Patient's Choice Award, 2008,2009,
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
FemLife HealthCare for Women
17901 Nw 5Th St Suite 202, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 South West 172Nd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
Philosophy:
At FemLife Healthcare for Women, we believe in providing you with the time, compassionate care and...
da Vinci

Emery Salom Hialeah, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersOncologistMedical Practice ProfessionalMedical PractitionerDoctor of MedicineSurgical SpecialistPhysician

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Gynecologic Oncology
Address:
South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
7150 20Th Ave Suite Suite 313, Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 663-7001 (Phone)

South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
12741 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 602-9723 (Phone)
Certifications:
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013
Gynecological Oncology,...
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
7150 20Th Ave Suite Suite 313, Hialeah, FL 33016

South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
12741 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
Philosophy:
At South Florida Gynecologic Oncology we seek to provide the highest level of care through our...
da Vinci

Mark Block Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersSurgeonSurgical SpecialistDoctor of MedicineBiopsy SpecialistCardiologistOncologistMedical Practice ProfessionalMedical PractitionerUltrasonographerSonographerMedical Sonographers

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Thoracic Surgery
Address:
Memorial Division of Thoracic Surgery
1150 N 35Th Ave Suite 660, Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265-1125 (Phone), (954) 985-5578 (Fax)
Certifications:
General Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 2006
Thoracic Surgery
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Memorial Division of Thoracic Surgery
1150 N 35Th Ave Suite 660, Hollywood, FL 33021

Memorial Hospital Pembroke
7800 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
da Vinci

Francisco Tarrazzi Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersSurgeonSurgical SpecialistDoctor of MedicineBiopsy SpecialistOncologistMedical Practice ProfessionalMedical PractitionerUltrasonographerSonographerMedical Sonographers

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Thoracic Surgery
Address:
Memorial Division of Thoracic Surgery
1150 N 35Th Ave Suite 660, Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265-1125 (Phone), (954) 985-5578 (Fax)
Certifications:
General Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 2010
Thoracic Surgery
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
Memorial Division of Thoracic Surgery
1150 N 35Th Ave Suite 660, Hollywood, FL 33021

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 South West 172Nd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
da Vinci

Thomas Zurfluh Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Dental SpecialistOral SurgeonStomatologistOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonDoctor of Medical DentistrySurgical Specialist

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
8850 W State Road 84, Davie, FL 33324
(954) 476-1163 (Phone), (954) 476-0015 (Fax)
Awards:
Fellow American College of Dentistry, 5/05
Fellow International College of Oral Implantologists, ...
Languages:
English
Philosophy:
We provide affordable, quality care in comfortable relaxed office setting.
Da Vinci Veneerstm

David Lynn Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

Dental SpecialistOral SurgeonStomatologistOral and Maxillofacial SurgeonDoctor of Medical DentistryRetail ProfessionalRetail Salesperson

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
4310 Sheridan St Suite 201, Hollywood, FL 33021
(866) 992-4123 (Phone)
Languages:
English
Philosophy:
Our goal is to provide high-quality comprehensive dental care with an emphasis on achieving a high...
Da Vinci Veneerstm

Irwin Steinberg Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

District AttorneyLawyersObstetricianGynecologistDoctor of MedicinePhysicianSurgical Specialist

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address:
Irwin C Steinberg MD
10796 Pines Blvd Suite 104, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 442-3777 (Phone)

601 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Certifications:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1999
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
da Vinci

Lloyd Beaufils Hollywood, FL

Professions & Specialties

LawyersDental SpecialistStomatologistDoctor of Dental SurgeryOrthodontistOrthodontic SpecialistSurgical Specialist

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
10640 Griffin Rd Suite 1001, Cooper City, FL 33328
(954) 252-1390 (Phone)
Awards:
Advances in Dental Technology, 07/22/2002
Languages:
English, Creole, French, Spanish
Philosophy:
We provide 3D CBCT Dental Scan to ensure the right treatment at the right time. Our final product...
Da Vinci Veneerstm

Hugo Ferrara Hialeah, FL

Professions & Specialties

LawyersObstetricianGynecologistDoctor of MedicinePhysicianSurgeonSurgical Specialist

Experience & Education

Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address:
New Life OB/GYN
7150 W 20Th Ave Suite 615, Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 512-4858 (Phone)

1951 Sw 172Nd Ave Suite 200, Miramar, FL 33029
(305) 512-4858 (Phone)
Certifications:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
New Life OB/GYN
7150 W 20Th Ave Suite 615, Hialeah, FL 33016

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 South West 172Nd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
Philosophy:
As a Board Certified OB/GYN, I believe in providing complete women healthcare from Uro-Gynecology...
Da Vinci-Assisted Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy

Maria Cerda Phoenix, AZ

Professions & Specialties

General CounselLawyersOf CounselJuristLegal CounselAccounts PayableAccounts Payable SpecialistSupplierServices ProfessionalSales and Service SpecialistSales AgentSales RepresentativeAccounts Payable ClerkAccount ManagerTreasurerFinancial OfficerFinancial ManagerHuman Resources SpecialistRecruitmentBachelor of ScienceTeam Member

Experience & Education

Position:
Accountant at Central Arizona Project
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona Area
Industry:
Accounting
Work history:
Central Arizona Project - Phoenix, AZAccountantsince Nov 2012DA NanoMaterials, LLC - Tempe, ArizonaAccountantMay 2012 - Nov 2012
Languages:
Spanish


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