Union County, New Jersey
Manuel Ramirez, MBA, MPA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Manuel began their career as a File Clerk at Union County, New Jersey in February 2008 and worked there until September 2010. Manuel then transitioned to the role of Freeholder Legislative Aide from September 2010 to January 2014. Following this, Manuel served as a Recreation Leader from January 2014 to December 2017.
In January 2018, they assumed the position of Coordinator in the Office for People with Special Needs at Union County. Later that year, Manuel was promoted to Director of the Office for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs, a role they held until December 2021.
Starting in January 2022, Manuel Ramirez has been serving as the Director of the Bureau of ADA Compliance at Union County, New Jersey.
Prior to their tenure at Union County, Manuel gained experience as an Ink/Toner Technician at Cartridge World North America from August 2007 to February 2008.
Manuel Ramirez, MBA, MPA, has pursued an extensive education history. Starting in 2007, they obtained their Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Kean University, where they studied until 2011. Following this, Manuel furthered their education at Kean University from 2012 to 2015, earning a Master's Degree in Public Administration. Later, they pursued another Master's Degree, studying Business Administration and Marketing at Northeastern University from 2017 to 2019.
In addition to their educational achievements, Manuel has obtained two certifications. In March 2021, they received an ADA Coordinator Certificate from the Great Plains ADA Center. Manuel also holds a certification as an Animal Control Officer, which institution and specifics are not provided.
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Union County, New Jersey
Union County is New Jersey’s seventh largest county in population, and is highly regarded as a diverse region with some of the nation’s best suburbs and significant urban centers. It is also known for its powerful transportation hub which quick access to major markets all within the heart of the New York-New Jersey market. These hubs include one of the world’s busiest airports, Liberty International Airport, NJ Transit, and many of the nation’s most traveled roadways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Routes 1&9, 78 and 22. Union County is also directly connected to New York via the Goethal’s Bridge. The area is also home to home to one of the nation’s largest container ports/Maritime facilities operated by the Port of New York/New Jersey and also, Port Linden. Union County is also steeped in history, having played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of America. The City of Elizabeth, New Jersey’s fourth-largest municipality, is the County seat, contains most major governmental offices and courts servicing the County. Over the past 20 years, the County has realized considerable economic growth in the retail, medical, educational, transportation, shipping and commercial industries. The Jersey Gardens Mall and Route 22 shopping corridor are among the busiest in the nation. Its largest employers include Merck, Philips 66 (refinery) and the Wakefern Corporation. Its educational institutions include Kean University in Union Township, and Union County College, which has campuses in Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Scotch Plains. The Union County Vocational Technical Schools system also ranks high in national polls. While Union County is New Jersey’s third most densely populated County, it is also well known for its County park areas and open space, which include several Olmstead parks and the expansive Watchung Reservation, which is home to various wildlife, plants and trees.