Heather Downing
About Heather Downing
Heather Downing is an Immigration Specialist with extensive experience in managing immigration processes and resources. She has worked in various human resources roles and has been with Aquent for 17 years, developing essential immigration documentation and supporting foreign national employees.
Current Role as Immigration Specialist
Heather Downing has been working as an Immigration Specialist at Aquent since 2007. In this role, she manages immigration timelines, including visa renewals and expiration dates. She is also responsible for the annual H-1B lottery submissions for foreign national employees. Additionally, she assists immigration attorneys in drafting responses for Requests for Additional Evidence (RFE) and acts as an intermediary between the business and external legal counsel to secure U.S. work authorization for foreign nationals.
Previous Experience at Aquent
Before her current position, Heather Downing served as a Benefits Coordinator at Aquent from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, she focused on managing employee benefits and supporting the HR team in various capacities. This experience laid the groundwork for her transition into immigration services within the organization.
Work at Sports Club/LA
Heather Downing worked at Sports Club/LA as a Benefits and Human Resources Information Systems Specialist for ten months in 2010 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for managing employee benefits and supporting HR processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the human resources department.
Education and Expertise
Heather Downing earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her current role as an Immigration Specialist.
Experience at Other Organizations
In addition to her roles at Aquent and Sports Club/LA, Heather Downing worked as a Human Resources Associate at Sapient from 2009 to 2010 and as a Human Resources Coordinator at Wayfair from 2006 to 2007. These positions provided her with a diverse skill set in human resources, further enhancing her capabilities in immigration and benefits management.