College of Saint Benedict Alumni

Chelsey Jo Huisman

Uppsala, Sweden
Communications Officer at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Secretariat for Nordic Forest Research
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Uppsala University   2008 — 2010
Master of Social Science, International Development Studies

College of St. Benedict   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Business & Entrepreneurship

Southwest Minnesota State University   2002 — 2003
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Secretariat for Nordic Forest Research   May 2015 - Present
Signature Paragon Consulting LLC   April 2007 - Present
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Economics   August 2011 - August 2014
M Space Inc.   April 2007 - July 2008
M Space, Inc.   2005 - 2008

Skills
Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Social Media, Team Leadership, University Teaching, Event Planning, Environmental Awareness, Higher Education..., Food Policy, Creative Writing, Public Relations, bioenergy, Corporate Social..., Leadership, International..., Microsoft Office, Academic Administration, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Networking, Qualitative Research, Cross-cultural..., Rhetoric, Sustainable Agriculture, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Local Food, Marketing

Elizabeth Super

Belfast, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate
Law Practice

Education
University of Ulster   2011 — 2014
Ph.D., Law and Transitional Justice

University of Minnesota Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

College of Saint Benedict   2004 — 2007
B.A., Political Science

Nativity, CDH

Experience
University of Ulster   September 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School   August 2009 - May 2011
Committee on the Administration of Justice   August 2010 - December 2010
Transitional Justice Institute   May 2009 - August 2010
University of Minnesota Law School Immigration and Human Rights Clinic   August 2009 - June 2010
University of Minnesota Facilities Management Administration   May 2007 - August 2008
State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Appeals and Regulations Division   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Litigation, Human Rights, Research, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Public Policy

Jelena Maksimovic

Bosnia and Herzegovina
web site editor at Mtel
Public Relations and Communications

Education
College of St. Benedict   2006 — 2008
BA, Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Telekom Srpske   January 2012 - Present
Orka EK, Germany   December 2008 - January 2012
Municipality of Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina   January 2010 - November 2010
NGO Sanus   April 1998 - January 2010

Skills
Crisis Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Environmental, Marketing Communications, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Research, Logo Design, Event Planning, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Environmental Awareness, Fundraising, Media Relations, Proposal Writing

Jenna Maus

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Junior Researcher at Univerzitetski Preduzetnički Centar (Entrepreneurship Center), University of Banja Luka
International Affairs

Education
College of St. Benedict   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies

Universität Salzburg   2013 — 2013
Semester Study Abroad Program, German Language, European Politics, Art History

Experience
Univerzitetski Preduzetnički Centar (Entrepreneurship Center), University of Banja Luka   June 2015 - Present
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University   August 2014 - May 2015
Saint Ben's Senate   August 2014 - May 2015
Jubilee USA Network   May 2014 - August 2014
Generations Ballroom   September 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Critical Thinking, Leadership

Lamia Walker

London, United Kingdom
Head of Marketing, OneMK at Local World Media
Internet

Education
University of Colorado Denver   1986 — 1986
Post Graduate, Publishing

College of St. Benedict   1983 — 1986

Saint John's University   1983 — 1986
Bachelors, Humanities and History

Lady Verney High School

Experience
The Marketing Centre   August 2015 - Present
Local World Media   May 2015 - Present
HouseSitMatch.com   March 2012 - Present
Staples   August 2013 - December 2013
Hot Spots Movement   March 2013 - July 2013
Lamia Walker   June 2012 - May 2013
Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®)   July 2009 - January 2012
GMAC Graduate Management Admissions Council   July 2009 - September 2010
London Business School   August 2006 - July 2009
KPMG   April 2001 - April 2006

Skills
Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Market Research, Business Strategy, Corporate Communications, Lead Generation, Analytics, Advertising, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Building a Business, Digital Media, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Project..., Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Start-ups, SEO, B2B, Marketing Strategy, New Media, CRM, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Business, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Management, Public Relations

Laura Maguire

Bristol, United Kingdom
Certified Personal Trainer, Student of Physical Therapy at the University of the West of England
Higher Education

Education
University of the West of England   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Physical Therapy/Therapist

College of Saint Benedict   2008 — 2012
BA, Biology, Physical Therapy, French

Wausau East High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
LA Fitness   August 2012 - May 2013
College of St. Benedict Campus Recreation   August 2009 - May 2012
Camp Black Hawk   May 2009 - August 2010
College of Saint Benedict Residential Life   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Time Management, Athletics, Cpr Certified, Health Education, Writing, Microsoft Office, Health Promotion, AED, CPT, First Aid, Working With Children, French, Strength Training

Magdalena Adamczyk

Subcarpathian District, Mielec County, Poland
Student at College of St. Benedict
Higher Education

Education
College of Saint Benedict   2005 — 2009

Marie Bracey

Southampton, United Kingdom
Domestic Bursar & Facilities Management
Education Management

Education
College of Saint Benedict   1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology and German Language

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   1984 — 1984
German Language and Literature

Experience
Australian Red Cross   March 2015 - Present
GUMALA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD   September 2014 - December 2014
BCIP Pty Ltd. t/as Hyrdroflo Solutions   March 2014 - August 2014
Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle NSW   January 2013 - February 2014
St Swithun's School   September 2004 - December 2012

Skills
Program Development, Team Building, Policy, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Event Management, Leadership Development, Project Planning, Staff Development, Research, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Training, Project Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Administration

Nakia Pearson

Paris Area, France
Researcher Migration, Sustainable Development, Food Security
International Affairs

Education
EHESS - Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Anthropology

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Development Economics and International Development

College of St. Benedict   1999 — 2003
B.A., Liberal Studies, Cum Laude

Experience
CAPS Formation   October 2013 - May 2014
Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel   September 2012 - December 2012
College of The Bahamas   July 2009 - August 2010
Society of Community Organization of Rural Development (SCORD)   March 2008 - April 2008
Beijing Foreign Language Elementary School   March 2007 - August 2007
Nova Corps   July 2004 - March 2007
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library   May 2003 - August 2003
The Tribune News Network   May 2000 - August 2003
SASE Non Profit Literary Organization   May 2002 - August 2002
The Nassau Guardian Newspaper   May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Agriculture and Food..., Fundraising/Development, Desaster Risk Reduction, Market Research, Common Pool Resources..., Asylum Seekers and..., Developmental Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Writing, Grantwriting, Communications..., Analysis, Environmental Policy, Blogging, Sustainable Development, Field Research, Migration and..., Environmental Migration

Paul Deighan

Linwood, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Attended College of St. Benedict

Education
College of St. Benedict   2004 — 2009

Petra Noble

Munich Area, Germany
Financial Services

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance, Marketing

George Mason University   1999 — 2001
GIS Certification

University of Iowa   1994 — 1996
MS

College of St. Benedict   1988 — 1992
BA

Experience
AllianzSE & AllianzRe   March 2011 - Present
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultant   2008 - Present
Ecolab   2014 - 2015
Ecolab   2014 - 2015
Minnesota Population Center   June 2002 - April 2011
US Census Bureau   2000 - 2001
Coalition for Low Income Community Development   1999 - 2000

Skills
SAS, Business Process, Change Management, Training, Recruiting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Sustainability, Statistics, Project Management, Analysis, Business Process..., Risk Management, Data Management, Management, Spatial Epidemiology, Data Analysis, Program Management, Analytics, GIS

Shelagh Klein

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom
Chef Activist
Hospitality

Education
College of Saint Benedict

Experience
Burvale House & Ginger Pumpkin Chocolate Fish   January 2000 - Present
ACS International School Cobham   September 1990 - June 2002

Skills
Food, Cooking, Event Management, Theatre, Marketing Strategy, Menu Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Business Strategy, Hospitality, Event Planning, Hospitality Management