AFS-USA, Greater New York City Area
AFS-USA (formerly the American Field Service), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.
We’ve been exchanging students throughout the world for more than 65 years. That’s six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students, parents, and educators.
We’ve been exchanging students throughout the world for more than 65 years. That’s six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students, parents, and educators.
AFS-USA Alumni
Alessandro Torello
Communications Manager at IOGP International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
Oil & Energy
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2003 — 2005
M.A., International Relations - Economics, Energy
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Lyon 2001 — 2002
Certificat d'Etudes Politiques during my Erasmus exchange year, European and international law, development, history
Università degli Studi di Torino 1998 — 2002
B.A. (Laurea), International Relations, 110/110 with Praise (con Lode)
Liceo Scientifico 1993 — 1998
Maturità Scientifica, Scientific High School, 58/60
AFS-USA 1996 — 1997
High School, Exchange student, Visalia, CA - United States, 4.0 average
Experience
IOGP - International Association of Oil and Gas Producers June 2013 - Present
The Wall Street Journal February 2008 - May 2013
Bloomberg August 2006 - January 2008
Dow Jones/The Wall Street Journal October 2005 - July 2006
Thomson Reuters June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
International Relations, Writing, Economics, Strategic Communications, Diplomacy, Media Relations, Editorial, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Energy, Social Networking, Crisis Communications, Geopolitics, Public Relations, Public Affairs, News Writing, Editing, Government, Politics
Duncan Forbes
Owner of Dunco: Strategy I Digital I Creative
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Squared Online 2014 — 2015
Google Digital Diploma
Napier University 1998 — 2000
BA Marketing and Entrepreneurship
AFS-USA 1995 — 1996
instituto la salle santiago de compostela
George Watsons College 1982 — 1995
Experience
Dunco December 2014 - Present
Stewartsturf Ltd March 2008 - November 2013
Staunch Industries March 2006 - February 2011
Stewartsturf Ltd January 2007 - February 2008
Stewart & Company Ltd June 2005 - January 2007
The Bridge January 2004 - January 2005
Whybin TBWA June 2003 - January 2004
EURO RSCG KLP July 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Project Management, E-commerce, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Advertising, Digital Media, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Brand Awareness
Elena Leone
MSc International Management
Management Consulting
Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Laurea Magistrale LM in Scienze dell'Economia e della Gestione Aziendale, International Management
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 2010 — 2014
Laurea triennale in Scienze dell'Economia e della Gestione Aziendale, Economia aziendale/manageriale
EDHEC Business School 2012 — 2013
Erasmus Student
AFS-USA 2008 — 2009
Exchange Student
Erika Schoonhoven
Coordinator Organisatie Ontwikkeling at AFS Intercultural Programs
Food Production
Education
1984 — 1987
Teacher Training
1983 — 1986
English / French
AFS-USA 1981 — 1982
High School, Intercultural Learning Experience with AFS, 12
CTHS
Merlet College Cuijk
Merlet College Cuijk
Experience
AFS Intercultural Programs March 2014 - Present
Elori Support io January 2014 - Present
AFS Nederland 1984 - Present
Heiploeg Group September 2002 - January 2014
Borgh b.v. April 1994 - May 1998
Stratus Computer 1989 - 1994
Gloria Defilippi
libera cittadina presso me stessa
Banking
Education
AFS-USA
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Experience
me stessa May 2014 - Present
banca November 1976 - April 2014
Skills
Ricerca, Lingua inglese
Leon Held
Purchase Controlling Analyst bei Bosch
International Trade and Development
Education
University of St. Andrews 2013 — 2013
Master of Letters in Management (MLitt), Business Administration and Management, With Distinction in Coursework
University of Essex 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A.), International Relations & Politics
Sophie Scholl Europaschule Berlin 2001 — 2008
Abitur Bilingual Deutsch/Spanisch, Gymnasium
AFS-USA 2005 — 2006
High School Degree Alpha College, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, International Exchange Year
Experience
Bosch July 2014 - Present
Bosch Rexroth January 2014 - June 2014
Bosch Rexroth January 2012 - July 2012
Bosch Rexroth June 2011 - December 2011
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy June 2010 - September 2010
RMRB Constructora Rio de Janeiro February 2010 - March 2010
Skills
German, SAP BW, Spanisch, SPSS, Brazilian Portuguese, Visio, Spanish-speaking, SAP SRM, SAP, PowerPoint, Deutsch, Englisch, Business English, Excel Pivot, power point, SAP Netweaver, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SAP HR
Pedro Casali
Intern at NEO Empresarial
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2012 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Control and Automation Engineering
ENSEEIHT - Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Electrotechnique, d'Electronique, d'Informatique, d'Hydraulique et des Télécommunications 2015 — 2016
Master of Engineering (MEng), Electrical and Automation Engineering
AFS-USA 2010 — 2011
Experience
NEO Empresarial September 2013 - Present
Fundação CERTI January 2015 - February 2015
WEG January 2014 - February 2014
Autojun January 2013 - December 2013
VII Prêmio FEJESC March 2013 - September 2013
CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior September 2012 - August 2013
Autojun July 2012 - December 2012
Autojun July 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Balanced Scorecard, Automation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Project, People Skills, Matlab, Public Speaking, Simulink, NI LabVIEW, Argumentation, Engineering, Presentations
Thomas Duff
Private Equity at Cinven
Financial Services
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Finance and Private Equity
中山大学 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business Administration
WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), International Business Administration
AFS-USA 2007 — 2008
Experience
Cinven October 2015 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group July 2015 - September 2015
Deutsche Bank March 2014 - August 2014
FINEREAL GROUP - 广东方直集团 October 2013 - December 2013
WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management March 2011 - December 2012
Schneider Electric Buildings August 2011 - September 2011
Skills
International Business, Financial Modeling, Statistical Analysis - R, Strategische Planung, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Merger and Acquisitions, Sales Management, Project Management, Private Equity, Valuation, Corporate Finance