ALVERAZ
HENDERSON-RICARDEZ
PERFORMANCE & COMMUNICATION COACH
I serve non-native English speakers, including immigrants already in the US and international students and professionals seeking employment in the US.
My Training
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor of Arts in English, American Literature and Culture
Academic foundation in cultural linguistics and narrative structure providing the primary logic for how information is effectively exchanged in the American workplace.
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University of California, Irvine (UCI)
American English Pronunciation and Phonetics, Certified
Advanced phonological training focused on the mechanics of the American accent, prosody, and intonation patterns required for high-level clarity and authority in professional English-speaking environments.
University of Illinois (UIUC)
Cross-Cultural Management, Certified
Foundational frameworks for diagnosing cultural workplace friction in communication and leadership, so you can prevent misunderstandings, build alignment faster, and reach interview and promotional goals.
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Wicklander Zulowski and Associates
Advanced Interview and Non Verbal Communication, Certified
Training in forensic interview techniques and micro expression analysis that enables you to read any room and control your own non verbal narrative.
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University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Executive Influence, Certified
Advanced insights into the psychological drivers of human behavior that provide the clinical logic required to exert influence and build social capital within high-stakes American scenarios.
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San Diego City College
Speech Communication & Rhetoric, Certified
Foundational principles of public speaking theory that establish the baseline for building and sustaining connection in any presentational setting.
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SAG-AFTRA Professional Actor and Audition Instructor (IMDB)
Professional performance techniques from national television and film applied to help you manage executive presence and regulate emotions under extreme pressure. ​
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Writers Guild of America (WGA)
Screenwriter and Narrative Strategist
Expertise in structure, pacing, and dialogue used to apply storytelling principles to brand narratives for maximum audience retention.
Tested Under Pressure.
I have faced the intensity of the American audience. I know the pressure of the spotlight and the precision required to win the interview, promotion or respect in the workplace. While traditional coaching offers leadership theory, I prioritize the tactical mechanics of performance and communication.
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My method is a proprietary synthesis of linguistics and cultural logic. It is anchored by a UCLA degree in American Culture and certifications from Penn, UIUC, and UC Irvine. I engineer the tactical resonance that transforms your expertise into an undeniable presence Americans instinctively select and trust.
PRIVATE CLIENT OUTCOMES:
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Senior Software Engineer (US-based immigrant)
Problem: strong skills, weak interview performance. Work: rebuilt answers into clear claims + proof + decision-ready close, trained delivery under pressure. Result: new offer secured one week later.
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​Finance / FP&A Manager (promotion cycle)
Problem: high performer, but updates sounded cautious, too humble, and overly detailed. Work: installed concise executive update structure and ownership language, trained presence in pushback. Result: promotion approved in the next performance review cycle.​
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Technical Program Manager (workplace friction)
Problem: trusted work ethic, but tone was misread in meetings and work gatherings. Felt he was becoming "that guy." Work: direct anxiety labeling, vocal clarity, and role-playing to address awkwardness. Result: smoother alignment, fewer escalations, stronger peer friendships and respect.
Common Clients I Serve:
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New grads in US and abroad:
(OPT/CPT, M.Eng/MS/MBA/PhD)
Non-native professionals in the US
(SWE, TPM/PM, InfoSec, Finance/FP&A, Enterprise Sales)
Global professionals abroad working with US teams
(Sales, Partnerships, Key Accounts)
Early-career healthcare and operations
(MHA, Program/Project, Scrum/Product)
Promotion-track managers and senior ICs
(Sr Engineer, Sr Analyst, Manager to Sr Manager)