ANDREW HALTON
Montreal,QC
Summary
Bilingual regulatory and migration control supervisor with background in compliance monitoring, risk escalation, and formal case preparation in high-control environments. Managed 25 agents, identified fraudulent documents and identity risks, and worked with police, Interpol, and NGOs to support timely decisions and secure documentation handling.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Owner & Manager
Independent Hospitality Management
Quito
02.2024 - Current
- Directed property operations for independent hospitality management portfolio, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw guest service standards across lodging and rental properties, ensuring compliance with quality benchmarks and improving guest experiences.
- Negotiated leases, vendor contracts, and service agreements, securing favorable terms and reducing operational risks.
- Worked remotely from home
Migration-Immigration Control Supervisor
Ministry of Internal Security
Quito, Ecuador
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised 25 migration control agents, ensuring consistent application of regulatory procedures to uphold compliance and integrity.
- Prepared and reviewed resolutions, reports, and case files on inadmissibility, deportation, and court-ordered travel restrictions to support informed decision-making.
- Identified and escalated compliance risks related to fraudulent documentation, identity theft, and false travel authorisations, enhancing overall risk management.
- Coordinated with cross-functional and external stakeholders — including National Police, Interpol, and NGOs — on sensitive cases.
- Handled confidential case information with discretion, maintaining audit-ready records.
Analyst, Migration-Immigration Control
Ministry of Internal Security
Quito, Ecuador
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Supported review of documentary risk indicators to guide regulatory decisions in a high-volume airport setting.
- Reviewed migratory documents against entry requirements, identifying discrepancies to ensure compliance.
- Maintained accurate case records to facilitate regulatory oversight and reporting.
- Developed plans proposing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce operational delays.
- Implemented strategies for automating organizational processes.
- Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Legal Department
TAME EP (Airline)
Quito, Ecuador
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared national and international contracts while coordinating legal correspondence with international law firms to facilitate smooth negotiations.
- Conducted regulatory research and analysis to inform legal and compliance decision-making, enhancing the department's strategic capabilities.
- Monitored airline compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
Officer, Non-Profit Social Transport & Road Safety Organizations
Ministry of Transport and Public Works
Quito, Ecuador
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Monitored regulatory compliance for 64 non-profit social transport organizations, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Delivered legal assistance and compliance training, enhancing understanding of regulatory requirements among stakeholders.
- Prepared ministerial agreements and resolutions, supporting the Ministry's Undersecretary with legal documentation.
Education
M.Sc. - International Security
Bristol University
United Kingdom01-2023
Associate of Science - Political Science and International Relations
Universidad De Los Hemisferios
Ecuador01-2016
Skills
- Property management compliance
- Document analysis
- Operational risk management
- Policy and regulatory research
- Stakeholder coordination
- Report preparation
- Record management
- Confidential management
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Customer service resolution
- Staff training and development
- Operational management
Certification
- Ethical Leadership Workshop — Universidad de los Hemisferios (5 months)
- Negotiation Workshop — Universidad de los Hemisferios (5 months)
- Model United Nations (MUNLEA) — PUCE (3 days).
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent – IELTS), French (basic A1)
- Spanish: Native, English: Fluent — IELTS Academic certification, French: Basic (A1.2)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Property Owner & Manager
Independent Hospitality Management
02.2024 - Current
Migration-Immigration Control Supervisor
Ministry of Internal Security
02.2021 - 12.2021
Analyst, Migration-Immigration Control
Ministry of Internal Security
02.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Department
TAME EP (Airline)
10.2017 - 06.2018
Officer, Non-Profit Social Transport & Road Safety Organizations
Ministry of Transport and Public Works
04.2014 - 04.2017
M.Sc. - International Security
Bristol University
Associate of Science - Political Science and International Relations
Universidad De Los Hemisferios