Kelly Almendarez

Trilingual immigration and legal services professional with 15+ years of combined experience across Canadian immigration consulting, legal administration, interpretation, client advocacy, and post-secondary instruction. Proven ability to manage complex immigration matters from intake through submission, translate legal requirements into clear client guidance, maintain strict deadline control, and communicate effectively with clients, authorities, colleagues, and students in English, Spanish, and French. Recognized for careful file review, ethical judgment, cultural fluency, and calm leadership in high-pressure service environments.

Immigration Manager - MKN Immigration Ltd. - Toronto, ON

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Managed end-to-end immigration application processes, ensuring complete documentation, accuracy, and alignment with legal and procedural requirements.
• Coordinated client communications and authority correspondence by email and telephone while maintaining strict deadline discipline.
• Reviewed files for risk areas, missing evidence, and consistency before submission, helping reduce avoidable delays and errors.

Director - Kanexion Immigration Consulting Services - Surrey, BC

(2016-10)

• Lead client immigration matters from initial consultation through application preparation, final review, and submission readiness.
• Assess client eligibility, conduct interviews, explain immigration pathways, and provide practical, plain-language guidance on documentation and next steps.
• Serve as Commissioner of Oaths for immigration-related affidavits and ensure client records are handled with confidentiality and professional care.
• Maintain trusted client relationships through responsive communication, organized follow-up, and culturally sensitive service in English, Spanish, and French.

Immigration Manager - Acme Overseas - Surrey, BC

(2016-05 - 2025-09)

• Oversaw immigration application workflows, documentation checklists, client follow-up, and submission preparation for diverse immigration matters.
• Maintained accurate client communications and timely follow-up with authorities and stakeholders under competing deadlines.
• Supported business operations through client service, administrative coordination, and quality-focused file management.

Instructor - Immigration Consultant Program - Vancouver Career College DBA CDI - Surrey, BC

(2020-03 - 2020-10)

• Delivered course instruction aligned with prescribed curriculum and facilitated student learning in immigration consulting topics.
• Supported students through clear explanations, classroom management, and practical examples connected to real immigration practice.

Legal Interpreter - International Word Exchange - Surrey, BC

(2014-03 - 2015-02)

• Provided Spanish, English, and French interpretation for legal, medical, and administrative matters requiring accuracy, neutrality, and discretion.
• Helped clients and professionals communicate effectively in sensitive and high-stakes environments.

English & French Teacher - Ceutec / Unitec - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2012-11 - 2013-01)

• Taught English and French to Spanish-speaking university students within a Laureate International Universities environment.
• Applied structured lesson planning, student engagement strategies, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Attorney-at-Law - Bufete Legal Almendarez Guardado - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2010-01 - 2013-01)

• Operated a legal practice handling civil, labour, administrative, family, and related legal matters.
• Prepared legal documents, supported client advocacy, and completed Spanish-English translation of legal materials as required.

Law Instructor - Universidad Technologica de Honduras (UTH) - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2010-03 - 2010-09)

• Taught university law courses including Law of Treaties and Methods and Techniques of Investigation in Spanish.

Legal Administrative Assistant - Executive Revenue Office (D.E.I) - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2008-07 - 2010-02)

• Assisted citizens and foreign visitors with customs and tax matters, including English-Spanish interpretation when required.
• Supported legal-administrative documentation, records handling, and public-facing service delivery.

Receptionist & Legal Administrative Assistant - Rodriguez Rosa & Associate Law Firm - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

• Managed legal and administrative documents, organized client appointments, court sessions, and travel arrangements, and assisted with Spanish-English legal translations.

Registry Administrative Assistant - Record of Deeds Department - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2004-01 - 2004-12)

• Supported registration and record keeping for properties, wills, copyright titles, and related matters.

Court Interpreter - Tribunal de Sentencia - La Ceiba, Honduras

(2003-01 - 2010-12)

• Volunteered as a court interpreter for criminal sentencing matters.

Diploma - Immigration Consultant - Ashton College (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Bachelor of Law - Law (Spanish) - Universidad Technologica de Honduras (UTH) (2008-01 - 2008-12)

High School Diploma - Lester B. Pearson High School (2000-01 - 2000-12)