Athabasca University Alumni

Adam Read

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Consultant
Computer Software

Education
Fernuniversität Hagen   2009 — 2011
MSc., Computer Science, Gut

Athabasca University   2005 — 2008
BSc., Computer Science

St. Lawrence College   2002 — 2004
Diploma, Computer Engineering Technology

Experience
Sopra Steria   September 2011 - Present
American International School - Dhaka   November 2008 - August 2010
Rohde & Schwarz   January 2005 - October 2005
Finite IT Recruitment   May 2004 - September 2004
CITO Adhoc Wireless Networking Lab   September 2003 - April 2004
Rohde & Schwarz   April 2003 - July 2003

Skills
System Deployment, ClearCase, BPMN, Visual Studio, Java, ITIL, CVS, IT Service Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Software Project..., C, Perl, Testing, Telecommunications, Unix, Project Management, C++, JavaScript, Python, Integration, Linux, Eclipse, Requirements Analysis, JIRA, Scrum, HTML, SQL

Ashley Rennie, CHRP

Germany
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources

Education
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communication Studies

Grant Macewan College
Human Resources Management Diploma, Human Resources

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Business Administration Diploma, Accounting

DIE NEUE SCHULE
German Studies

Experience
OPUS Stewart Weir   December 2013 - May 2015
Riata Partners Inc.   March 2012 - April 2013
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut   February 2011 - January 2012
Goodwill Industries of Alberta   May 2010 - February 2011
WorleyParsons   August 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Resume Writing, Payroll, Job Analysis, HR Consulting, Employment Law, Employee Training, HRIS, Performance Management, Employment-based..., Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Organizational..., College Recruiting, HR Policies, Job Descriptions, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Interpersonal..., Job Evaluation, Personnel Management, Volunteer Management, Interviews, Onboarding, Research, Mentoring, Labor Relations, Recruitment Advertising, Communication, Reporting & Analysis, E-Learning, Compensation & Benefit, Strategic HR, Organizational Design, Human Resources, Career Development, Talent Acquisition, HSE Administration, Recruiting, Behavioral Interviewing, Budget Process, Employee Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Employee Surveys

Avgoustos Tsinakos

Greece
Founding Director at International Association for Blended Learning (IABL)
E-Learning

Education
Athabasca University   1998 — 2000
MDE, Distance Learning

University of Aberdeen   1993 — 1994
Msc, Artificial Intelligence

Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis   1987 — 1992
Bsc, Physics

Panepistimion Makedonias
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Experience
International Association for Blended Learning (IABL)   September 2014 - Present
Greek Ministry of Education   June 2011 - Present
Athabasca University   January 2010 - Present
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology   February 2005 - Present
Horizon 2020   2009 - 2015
Free/Libre/Open Source non profit organization (www.ellak.gr)   2008 - October 2010
ELLAK   2008 - 2010
TOJDE   2005 - 2010
OLPC News   2006 - 2009
eContent   2006 - 2009

Skills
Training, Teacher Training, Blended Learning, Adult Education, Teaching, Theory, Research, Pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, University Teaching, Web Development, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, Lecturing, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, E-Learning, Mobile Learning, Courses, Moodle, Science, Web 2.0, Instructional Design, Educational Technology

Bob Sutherland

Zug, Kanton Zug, Switzerland
Glencore Nickel
Mining & Metals

Education
Athabasca University   1999 — 2001
MBA

University of Waterloo   1985 — 1990
Chemical Engineering, Engineering

Experience
Glencore Nickel International SA   January 2011 - Present
Xstrata Nickel   January 2011 - April 2012
Xstrata Nickel   January 2008 - January 2010

Bohdan Kupych

Ukraine
Vice President Business Development at KM Core
Investment Management

Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Venture Capital

Athabasca University   2003 — 2007
MBA, MBA

York University   1974 — 1978
Political Science

Experience
KM Core   April 2008 - Present
KM Core Limited   January 2009 - Present
De Novo   June 2012 - Present
Lviv business-school of UCU (LvBS)   January 2010 - Present
Ukrainian Venture Capital Association   October 2014 - Present
Eastlabs   January 2013 - Present
Sitronics   August 2006 - December 2007
Kvazar-Micro Corp.   September 2004 - July 2006
Ukrainian Mobile Communications   May 1998 - September 2001
Digital Equipment Corporation   September 1992 - May 1998

Skills
Executive Management, Portfolio Management, Team Management, Cloud Computing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Integration, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Emerging Markets, Business Alliances, Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, SaaS, E-commerce, Business Intelligence, Solution Selling, Strategy, Analytics, Business Development, Professional Services, Product Marketing, Outsourcing, Due Diligence, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Start-ups, Data Center, Product Management, Market Analysis, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, Program Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Go-to-market Strategy, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Pre-sales, Venture Capital, Channel Partners, International Business

Brad Rutledge

London, United Kingdom
Director, Information & Web Delivery Product Management
Financial Services

Education
Athabasca University   2003 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Western University   1985 — 1988
BA, Economics

Experience
RBC Investor & Treasury Services   February 2014 - Present
RBC Investor & Treasury Services   May 2013 - Present
RBC Investor Services   June 2011 - April 2013
RBC Dexia Investor Services   March 2010 - July 2011
RBC Dexia Investor Services   July 2009 - March 2010
RBC Dexia Investor Services   June 2006 - July 2009
RBC Royal Bank   November 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Operational Risk..., Back Office, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Banking, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Shareholder, Organisational Readiness, Business Transformation, Investments, Business Requirements, Portfolio Management, PMO, Offshoring, Project Portfolio..., Organizational Culture, Fund Administration, Product Management, Retail Banking, Global Custody, Project Delivery, Change Management, Shareholder Services, Project Management

Brian Mcpherson

London, United Kingdom
CJOC J7 and Exercise Director Joint Exercise 2015 at Canadian Armed Forces / Forces armées canadiennes
Military

Education
Canadian Forces College   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Defence Studies

Athabasca University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Canadian Army Technical Staff Program - Officers
Graduate Level, Project Management and Defence Systems

Experience
Canadian Armed Forces / Forces armées canadiennes   August 2014 - Present
Royal College of Defence Studies   September 2013 - Present
Canadian Army Command and Staff College   June 2011 - June 2013
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery   March 2010 - February 2012
Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Command   February 2010 - February 2012
Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Command   September 2009 - February 2010
Combat Training Center   June 2008 - August 2009
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School   June 2006 - June 2008
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo   September 2005 - May 2006
Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Command   June 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Policy, Military, Weapons, Command, Military Experience, Military Operations, Intelligence Analysis, Defense, National Security, Leadership, NATO, Operational Planning, Force Protection, Army, Defence, Tactics, Security Clearance

Carrie Lamb

United Kingdom
Company Builder, P2P Sales, Recruiter & Leadership Expert
Human Resources

Education
Grant Macewan College   2009 — 2011
Grant MacEwan University, Human Resources Management

Athabasca University
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Currently enrolled

Banff Center

Experience
Vitality UK   August 2015 - Present
Travel   July 2015 - Present
Magnum Cementing Services Ltd.   September 2013 - October 2014
Northridge Energy Development Group   October 2011 - July 2012
The Banff Centre   2012 - 2012
SIGIT Automation   April 2011 - October 2011
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation ( Alberta)   July 2009 - September 2010
Amik.ca   2008 - 2008
Adecco UK   2006 - 2008

Skills
Interviewing, Oil, Interviews, Organizational Change, Organizational..., Benefits, Employee Benefits, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Policy, Performance Appraisal, Career Development, Coaching, HR Consulting, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Organizational Structure, Organizational..., Corporate Benefits, Petroleum, HRIS, Temporary Placement, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Executive Search, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Policy Writing, Recruiting, Change Management, Job Descriptions, Recruitment/Retention, Mentoring, HR Policies, Training, Team Building, Job Evaluation, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Conflict Resolution, Sourcing, Full-cycle Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Management, Personnel Management

Chris Holler

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Recent Accounting Graduate

Education
Athabasca University   2013 — 2014
Diploma in Accounting

Langara College
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Holler Estate Vineyards   November 2011 - November 2013
Canaccord Genuity Inc.   June 2009 - May 2011
PCL Construction   August 2005 - May 2009

Skills
PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Financial Analysis, Access, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Christine (Greenidge) Versluijs

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Content Specialist
Online Media

Education
Athabasca University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Communications

Loyalist College   2007 — 2010
Advance diploma, Television and New Media Production

Saint Lawrence College   2005 — 2007
Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management

Experience
Staples   November 2013 - Present
Deluxe Post-Production   October 2011 - September 2012
Harrowsmith Business Centre   March 2005 - March 2012
Future Shop   November 2010 - December 2011
Cineflix   September 2010 - December 2010
Corus Entertainment   April 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Research, Video Editing, Copywriting, Sales, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Video, Social Media, Editing, Customer Service, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Writing, Office Administration, Blogging, Bookkeeping, Photoshop

Crissy Olson

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Veterinarian
Veterinary

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2010 — 2015
BVM&S (in progress)

Northern College   2001 — 2003
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Athabasca University
Course, Intro to Computing and Information Systems

Experience
Espanola Animal Hospital   StudentRoyal
City of Greater Sudbury   June 2003 - July 2010
Xstrata Nickel Ltd   2005 - 2008
Thunder Airlines   2003 - 2004

Skills
Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Efficiency Management, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, Animal Surgery, Paramedic, Exotic Animals, Computer Proficiency, Creative Solutions

Daniel Brisebois

Leipzig Area, Germany
Database Administrator chez IT Consult Halle GmbH
Computer Networking

Education
Athabasca University   2005 — 2012
Bachelor, Business Administration and Management, General

Saint Lawrence College   1995 — 1998
Business Technology Information Communications Systems, Systems Analysis

RCC Institute of Technology   1994 — 1995
incl, Electronics Engineering

Experience
IT Consult Halle GmbH   October 2013 - Present
IBM Deutschland GmbH   October 2011 - October 2013
University Hospital Aachen   October 2008 - December 2010
multicorpora   2006 - 2008

Skills
HTML, VMware, RMAN, Oracle Licensing..., TCP/IP, Network Administration, MySQL, Windows, Windows Server, AIX 5.x, System Administration, Linux, Administration des..., Technical Support, DB2 9.1, Server Administration, VMware ESX, Oracle SQL

Dean Cuming

Kassel Area, Germany
Teacher/Trainer/Coach
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Adler Learning International   2010 — 2011
Coaching Certificate Program

Mount Royal University   1986 — 1989
Fine Arts, Theatre Arts

Athabasca University

Viscount Bennett Senior High School

Experience
Self employed   December 2010 - Present
Freelance Coach   November 2010 - Present
Various   January 2006 - Present
EFINST   2013 - 2014
various in Canada   June 1989 - November 2010

Skills
Personal Development, Acting, Teaching, Executive Coaching, Problem Solving, Presentation Coaching, Presenter, Adult Education, Change Management, 360 Feedback, Theatre, Workshop Facilitation, Business Coaching, Employee Engagement, Career Management, Emotional Intelligence, Management Development, Career Development, Editing, Instructional Design, ESL, Organizational..., Life Coaching, Curriculum Development, English, Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Organizational..., Writing, Performance Management, Production, Job Coaching, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Voice Over, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Teaching English as a..., Staff Development

Dimitar Panov

London, United Kingdom
Senior IT Professional
Information Technology and Services

Education
Athabasca University   2010 — 2015
MscIS, Information Systems

Experience
Saint Elizabeth Health Care   June 2006 - August 2010
Saint Elizabeth Health Care   October 2004 - June 2006
Saint Elizabeth Health Care   2000 - 2004

Dimitris Natsis

Greece
Warrant Officer (WO) at Hellenic Army Master of Education in Distance education (M.Ed.) at Athabasca University
Military

Education
Athabasca University
Master of Education in Distance education (M.Ed.)

Non-Commissioned Officer's Military School

Experience
Athabasca University   

Skills
Training, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, Management, Leadership Development, Military, Curriculum Design, E-Learning, Staff Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Research

Douglas Ashford

Ukraine
Technical Director, KubGas LLC
Oil & Energy

Education
Athabasca University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Queen's University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemical Engineering

Experience
KUB-Gas Ltd.   

Skills
Management, Energy, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Gas, Petroleum, Engineering, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Elizabeth Ashley Gardiner

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Sales Consultant
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology   2009 — 2012
Advanced Business Administration Marketing and Accounting Diploma, Marketing, Accounting

Athabasca University
Astronomy and Astrophysics

Experience
Vodafone   October 2014 - Present
Phones 4u   November 2013 - September 2014
Doucet & Latendresse Jewelers   February 2013 - July 2013
Syntapa Technologies   January 2012 - July 2013
Metro Inc.   August 2007 - December 2011

Skills
Bookkeeping, Marketing Research, Singing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, PowerPoint, Payroll, Market Research, Adaptive, Microsoft Office, Presenter, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Improvisation, Excel, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Simply Accounting, Data Mining, Strategic Planning, Stage Performance, Customer Satisfaction, Editing, Accounting, Marketing Communications, Accounts Payable

Eric R Biddle

Finland
Independent Alternative Dispute Resolution Professional
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education
Athabasca University   1990 — 1994
University Cert., French and Psych

Queen's University   1968 — 1972
B.Sc.(Hons.), Chemistry

The University of British Columbia / UBC   1967 — 1968
No degree, Chemistry, 75%

Experience
Erbette Enterprises   April 1995 - Present
Erbette Enterprises   1995 - 2011
CNG Fuel Systems   February 1982 - July 1983

Skills
Negotiation, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Forensic Analysis, Conflict Management, Public Speaking, Policy, Private Investigations, Dispute, Litigation Support, Editing, Foreign Languages, Civil Litigation, Separation, Customer Advocacy, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Communication, Litigation, Research, Alternative Dispute..., Expert Witness, Criminal Law, Courts, Fraud

Gary Best Feir

London, United Kingdom
VoIP Operations Consultant
Telecommunications

Education
Athabasca University   1985 — 2001

Experience
Chatterstorm And Tekworks   January 2009 - Present
Navan Fort Consulting   December 2008 - Present
Paradigm Resources Consuling Inc.   2000 - 2014
Vyke Communications and Infocom Telecom   2009 - 2010
Nomi-call Ltd   October 2008 - December 2009
m2m Wholesale Limited   May 2004 - July 2008
Nortel Networks   October 1995 - May 2001
WorldCom   1995 - 1996
Alta Telecom   December 1990 - September 1995

Skills
Management, Networking, SIP, Unified Communications, VoIP, Computer Network..., Telecommunications, SS7, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Managed Services, Integration, Product Management, Process Simulation, Routing, IP

Global Fund Limited

London, United Kingdom
Private investor at Global Fund Limited
Financial Services

Education
Athabasca University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Ph. D. in Law, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

Experience
Global Fund Limited   April 2000 - Present
Self-employed   August 1998 - Present

Grzesiek Matuła

Silesian District, Bielsk County, Poland
Student uczelni Athabasca University

Education
Athabasca University   2010 — 2017

Guillaume Desbiens

Slovenia
Hockey Player at HDD Telemach Olimpija Ljubljana
Sports

Education
Athabasca University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Polyvalente de Lévis   1998 — 2002
High School, General Studies

Experience
HDD Telemach Olimpija Ljubljana   August 2015 - Present
Dornbirner Eishockey Club Bulldogs   August 2014 - April 2015
Lake Erie Monsters   October 2013 - July 2014
Chicago Wolves   October 2012 - July 2013
Calgary Flames Limited Partnership   October 2011 - July 2012
Vancouver Canucks   October 2009 - July 2011
Manitoba Moose Hockey Club   October 2008 - July 2009
Gwinnett Gladiators   October 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Time Management, Coaching, Team Building, Sports Management, Personal Training, Sports Coaching, Public Speaking, Strength Training, Sports, Hockey, Team Leadership, Fitness, Social Media, Teamwork, Fitness Training, Athletics, PowerPoint, Athletic Training, Social Networking, Leadership, Facebook, Sports Nutrition, Training

Howard Yu

Brussels Area, Belgium
Systems Engineer at BGX
Military

Education
Athabasca University   2012 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

York University - Schulich School of Business   2004 — 2004
Masters Certificate in Project Management

RMC   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Software Engineering, Honours

International Baccalaureate   1996 — 1998
Diploma

Experience
BGX   August 2012 - Present
Government of Canada   June 1998 - July 2012
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region   August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Software Project..., Project Management, Government, Security Clearance, IT Service Management, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Military Experience, Command, Information Security, Security, Program Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Military, IT Strategy, Leadership, Telecommunications

James Byrne

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Construction Director at Hitachi Europe
Construction

Education
Athabasca University   2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

Experience
Hitachi Europe   April 2015 - Present
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation   2009 - March 2015
Atomic Energy of Canada   1997 - 2009

Skills
Construction Management, Piping, HAZOP, Program Management, Project Control, Factory, Petroleum, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Construction, Construction Safety, Petrochemical, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, MS Project, Management, Project Management, Project Engineering, Safety Management..., Procurement, Reactor, Contract Negotiation, Gas, Supervisory Skills, Electricians, Primavera P6, Project Estimation, Oil/Gas, Inspection, Project Planning, Cost Management, Energy, Engineering Management, Cost Control, Engineering, Leadership, EPC, Cost Engineering, Planning, Power Plants, Commissioning, Nuclear

James Shep

Düsseldorf Area, Germany
IST Tech at DND
Military

Education
Bishop Grandin High School   2000 — 2002
High School Diploma

Athabasca University

Experience
DND   September 2005 - Present

Skills
Military, Security Clearance, Military Experience, National Security, Army, Military Training, Team Leadership, Military Operations, Defence, Weapons, Government

Jasna Tingle

Croatia
Head of Service for Research and Development in Elearning at CARNet Croatian Academic and Research Network
Education Management

Education
Athabasca University   2004 — 2007
MDE, Distance Education

University of Zagreb/Sveuciliste u Zagrebu   1981 — 1985

5. Gimnazija   1979 — 1981

Jezična gimnazija   1977 — 1979

Sveučilište u Zadru
Information Science

Experience
CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network   July 2012 - Present
CARNet   April 1997 - June 2014
CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network   December 2012 - December 2013
CARNet   January 2012 - January 2013
CARNet   January 2011 - December 2011

Jayne Davidson

Darlington, United Kingdom
Executive Director at RainSnare
Management Consulting

Education
Athabasca University   2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma of Business Administration, Marketing

Experience
RainSnare   September 2013 - Present
The Huffington Post   July 2013 - Present
Visa Europe   March 2010 - May 2012
Transport For London   2008 - March 2010
GLA   August 2002 - March 2008

Skills
Product Management, Payment Systems, E-commerce, Business Analysis, Debit Cards, Business Process, EMV, Payment Card Processing, Payment Cards, Cards, Credit Cards, E-payments, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Payments, Project Delivery, Mobile Payments, Project Management, Smart Cards, Mobile Commerce, PCI DSS, Electronic Payments, Payment Industry, Acquiring, NFC

Jeanette Lind Chung

Stockholm, Sweden
Office Assistant
Management Consulting

Education
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College   2010 — 2013
Administrative Assistent Program

Århus Købmandsskole   2010 — 2011
Hgs

Athabasca University   2010 — 2010
Business administration course, Business Administration and Management, General

Middelfart Gymnasium & HF   2001 — 2003

Experience
i CfL Center for Ledelse   August 2010 - March 2013
Salesforce.com   May 2008 - May 2010
Cossette   2007 - 2008
Fynske Medier P/S   February 2001 - March 2007

Skills
Human Resources, Social Media, Customer Service, Zmag, Management, Recruiting, Salesforce.com, Synkron, Social Networking, Training, Office Administration, Cisco Technologies, Team Leadership, CRM, Leadership, Navision, Employer Branding

Jennifer McLennan

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Head of marketing & communications, eLife
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Athabasca University   2005 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Victoria   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Experience
Parkside Parents' Association   December 2014 - Present
OASPA   October 2012 - Present
eLife Sciences Publications Ltd   December 2011 - Present
Association of Research Libraries   September 2005 - January 2012
AMA-DC   January 2011 - December 2011
The Center for Women's Fitness   2003 - 2010
Ad Fontes LLC   2004 - 2005
Alexander Street Press   August 2003 - July 2004
Health Canada   May 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Project Management, Publishing, Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Online Publishing, Marketing, Social Media

Jessica Bourgault

London, United Kingdom
Associate Product Specialist at AppNexus
Information Technology and Services

Education
Athabasca University
University Certificate, Computing and Information Systems

University of Ottawa   2006 — 2007
Master in Conference Interpreting

University of Ottawa   2000 — 2003
Honours BA, Specialization in French-English-Spanish Translation, co-op, Summa cum laude

Experience
AppNexus   November 2014 - Present
Government of Canada   July 2008 - September 2014
Government of Canada   June 2007 - July 2008
Government of Canada   January 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Interpreting, Simultaneous..., Translation, Politics, Consecutive..., French

Joe Mamone

Cologne Area, Germany
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Athabasca University   2012 — 2015
HR and Labour Relations, Human Resources Management and Services

Humber College   2006 — 2008
HR Management Certificate, Human Resources

Sheridan College   1999 — 2000
Business Management Certificate, Business Management

Humber College   1994 — 1997
Civil Engineering Diploma, Engineering

Woodbridge College

Experience
DHL   November 2013 - Present
Wrigley   January 2012 - November 2013
Molson Coors Canada   October 2009 - January 2012
Purolator   November 2006 - October 2009
Hewitt Associates   March 2005 - October 2006
FedEx   March 2002 - March 2005
FedEx   October 1997 - February 2002

Skills
Personnel Management, Talent Management, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Sourcing, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Management, Business Process..., Employer Branding

John Rempel

Greece
Student at Athabasca University

Education
Athabasca University   2007 — 2014

Jose M. Mendez

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Reprographics and Courier Supervisor
Graphic Design

Education
Universidad Oberta de Cataluña
Comunicación, Comunicación Corporativa



Experience
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)   September 2014 - Present
EUFOR   January 2006 - Present
Dosier   2011 - 2011
European Union Forces Headquarters   May 2005 - January 2006
Spanish Army   September 2002 - April 2005
Viajes RC Travel   2000 - 2001

Skills
Graphics, Illustrator, Mac, Dreamweaver, Flash, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, InDesign, Logo Design, Photoshop, Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Graphic Design

Josee Perron

Madrid Area, Spain
Editor at Grupo Anaya
International Trade and Development

Education
Athabasca University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Global TESOL College   2010 — 2010
TESOL certification, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

La Cite collegiale   2002 — 2005
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Grupo Anaya   January 2015 - Present
CSC Digital Brand Services   June 2014 - November 2014
Cambridge Institute Spain   February 2014 - May 2014
Cuso International   April 2013 - July 2013
Cuso International   January 2011 - February 2013
VisaHQ.com   August 2010 - December 2010
Canada Post   May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, International Trade, Strategic Planning, International Business

Jossy Chinedu Ibe PRINCE2, ITIL, CI-ASP

Stuttgart Area, Germany
IT Program Manager at O'KREW CONSULTING
Information Technology and Services

Education
Athabasca University   2014 — 2017
Management

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Computer Engineering

Experience
O'KREW CONSULTING   March 2015 - Present
T-Systems   2014 - February 2015
T-Systems   2013 - 2014
T-Systems   2012 - 2013
T-Systems   2012 - 2012
T-Systems   2011 - 2011
T-Systems   2008 - 2010
League of Human Rights Advocates (LHRA)   2007 - 2008

Skills
Balanced Scorecard, Project Delivery, Presentations, Solutions Design and..., Project Planning and..., Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Quality Planning, Business Process..., Software Testing Life..., Migration and Deployment, Project Management, IT Management, Budget Management, Network and System..., Business English, Integration, Quality Assurance and..., Stakeholder Engagement, IT Strategy, IT Outsourcing, Project Coordination, IT Infrastructure..., Cloud Computing, ITIL, Business Process, Change Management, IT Service Management, Certified Project..., Leadership, Project Portfolio..., Negotiation, Business Analysis, Service Delivery, IT Operations, Risk and Incident..., Strategic Planning, Team Collaboration, PMP, Metrics Management..., MS Project, Goal Setting and..., Management, PMO, Agile Testing, Software Project..., People Management, Data Center

Karen O'Donnell-Livemore

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Crew Manager at Clipper Fleet Management A/S
Maritime

Education
Athabasca University   1985 — 1986
BGS, Deaf Education / French

High School of Commerce   1970 — 1974
Diploma, Secretarial

Tulsa University
Deaf Education

Experience
Clipper Fleet Management A/S   February 2006 - Present
Clipper Fleet Management A/S   January 2008 - January 2010
Crescent Marine Services   February 2006 - January 2008
BIMCO   December 1993 - February 2006
Husky Energy   September 1989 - August 1993
Amoco   October 1980 - September 1989

Kenneth Borg

Russian Federation
Projects Director at International Hotel Investments
Construction

Education
Athabasca University   2007 — 2011
Executive MBAPM, Project Management

University of Malta   1992 — 1997
BE&A, Civil Engineering and Architecture

Experience
International Hotel Investments   May 2014 - Present
PLG   June 2012 - May 2014
Elbros Construction Limited   October 2009 - May 2012
QPM Ltd - International Hotel Investments   June 2005 - September 2009
Elbros Construction Limited   November 2003 - June 2005
QPM Limited   January 2001 - November 2003
Architect & Civil Engineer - Self Employed   September 1998 - December 2000
Edwin Mintoff & Associates   July 1997 - August 1998

Skills
AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Subcontracting, Microsoft Project, Contract Management, Construction Management, Value Engineering, Project Planning, Renovation, Project Estimation, Project Coordination, Cost Control, Mixed-use, MS Project, Green Building, CPM Scheduling, Construction, Pre-construction, Architectural Design, Residential Homes, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Feasibility Studies, Sustainability, Real Estate Development, Management, Project Management

Kevin Baumer

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Marketing Manager at Frontiers
Publishing

Education
Athabasca University
English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Frontiers   September 2014 - Present
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)   January 2014 - July 2014
IMD   August 2010 - July 2013
IMD   September 2007 - August 2010
Canadian Weldvent Systems Ltd.   May 2003 - April 2006
ABB   June 1999 - May 2003
Serca Foodservice Inc.   June 1998 - April 1999

Skills
Supply Management, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Organization, Budgets, Microsoft Office, English, Program Coordination, Event Management, Executive Education, French, Customer Service, Project Management, Project Planning, Change Management, Program Management, Problem Solving

Lauri-Ann Robertson

Greece
Coach and Speaker, Facilitator and Workshops, Coaching Business and Creator of Science of Serenity
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Athabasca University   2015 — 2017
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Distance Education

Institute of Integrative Nutrition   2010 — 2012
Certified Holistic Health Coach, Maternal Health

The University of Calgary   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Molecular, Microbial, Cellular Biology

Experience
Institute for Integrative Nutrition   2012 - Present
Lauri-Ann Robertson International Consulting   February 2011 - Present

Skills
Creator of Science of..., Holistic Health, Prevention, Nutrition, Stress Management, Wellness Coaching, Stress, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Personal Development, Healing, Nutrition Education, Clinical Research, Wellbeing, International Board..., Meditation, Molecular Biology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Certified Holistic..., Maternal Beauty, Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Education, Research, Fitness, Lifestyle Coaching, Nutritional Counseling, Mental Health, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Adult Education, Alternative Medicine, Wellness, Babies, Healthcare, Treatment, Teaching

Marc Vincent

London, United Kingdom
CEO
Construction

Education
Athabasca University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, General Studies

University of Victoria   1991 — 1993

Experience
Arctic Group International   2006 - Present
Arctic Group International   2000 - 2005

Skills
New Business Development, Management, Budgets, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Team Building, Construction Management, Negotiation, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Construction, Contractors, Business Strategy, Business Development, Project Management

Meghan Dickinson

Oxford, United Kingdom
Facilities Management Assistant Planner at Dalhousie University
Management Consulting

Education
The Robert Gordon University   2008 — 2009
Master of Science (MSc), Project Management

Athabasca University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Organization

Nova Scotia Agricultural College   1998 — 2003
Agricultural Business

Experience
Dalhousie University   March 2013 - Present
RB Development Management Limited   May 2010 - Present

Skills
Organizational..., Government, Team Leadership, Policy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Governance, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process..., Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Management Consulting

Melissa Erin McGee

Ireland
Procurement Executive at Inflight Dublin
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Athabasca University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Durham College   1998 — 2000
Diploma, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Experience
Inflight Dublin   July 2014 - Present
Shared Access   April 2014 - July 2014
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries   January 2013 - October 2013
Brunel Technical Services   September 2011 - January 2012
Barrington Centre   April 2011 - May 2011
Phase 4 Films   May 2008 - December 2010
Robert Half International   January 2008 - May 2008
TFC Travel Management   June 2007 - November 2007
LSC   February 2006 - April 2007
Universal Studios   December 2000 - December 2005

Skills
Management, Supervisory and..., Materials Management, Time Management, Material Management, Customer Satisfaction, Contract Management, Customer Relations..., Outlook, Leadership, Inventory Management, Strong Proficiency in..., Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Proficient in Microsoft..., Excellent verbal and..., CRM

Michael Fawcett

Switzerland
Professional Business Analyst at Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes
Information Technology and Services

Education
Athabasca University   2014 — 2015
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYTICS

Confederation College   1989 — 1993
Diploma, Computer Programming and Analysis

National Outdoor Leadership School

National Outdoor Leadership School

Experience
AO Foundation   February 2009 - June 2014
Mitomics Inc (Genesis Genomics)   January 2008 - January 2009
Microsoft   February 2000 - December 2008
Shell   April 1998 - January 2000
Software Spectrum , KSA   January 1997 - March 1998
IBM Canada (Information Systems Management Corporation)   April 1993 - December 1996
Government of Manitoba   July 1993 - March 1994

Skills
KOL development, Customer Oriented, Business Analysis, Management, Written & Oral..., Systems Thinking, Business Alliances, Sales Management, New Business Development, Analytical Skills, CRM, Membership Development, Partner Management, Influence Others, Organizational..., Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Solution Selling, Mentoring, Report Writing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, International Project..., Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Department Budgeting, Business Development, Product Management, Non-profit...

Michele Atherton

United Kingdom
Global Head of CloudMedia
Telecommunications

Education
Athabasca University
Commerce

York University
Political Science

Glenforest Secondary School

Sheridan College
Marketing

Experience
BCS CloudMedia   January 2015 - Present
SMART Technologies   April 2013 - December 2014
SMART Technologies   November 2011 - July 2013
BCS Global Networks Limited   June 2010 - November 2011
Polycom Canada   March 2008 - October 2009
Corporate Telecom Services (CTS)   May 2004 - March 2008
MA Enterprises   January 2001 - May 2005
Unitel Communications   March 1990 - October 1996
Cantel Inc   January 1987 - December 1990
Mitel Corporation   March 1983 - September 1987

Skills
Telecommunications, B2B, Managed Services, New Business Development, Selling, Networking, Account Management, Sales, Strategy, Telepresence, Channel Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Start-ups, SaaS, Lead Generation, Go-to-market Strategy, Salesforce.com, Strategic Alliances, Solution Selling, Vendor Management, Cloud Computing, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Unified Communications, Sales Operations, VoIP, Video, Management, Sales Management, Video Conferencing, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Sales, Channel Partners, Customer Service, Channel

Patrick Bennett

Munich Area, Germany
CEO Gardner Denver Medical
Medical Devices

Education
Athabasca University   2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business

Ryerson University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Industrial Engineering

Experience
Gardner Denver   August 2013 - Present
Mold-Masters   February 2011 - May 2013
Mold-Masters Limited   December 2006 - January 2011
Mold-Masters Limited   January 2004 - December 2006
Mold-Masters Limited   March 2002 - December 2003
Acadian Group   1996 - 2002
Mold-Masters Limited   September 1986 - August 1995
Rockwell International - Defense Electronics   May 1985 - August 1986

Skills
Packaging, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management, New Business Development, Plastics, Strategic Leadership, Private Equity, Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Design, Injection Molding, Global Business..., Pricing, Engineering, Machine Tools, Operations Management, Leadership, Polymers, Marketing Strategy, Molding, Manufacturing..., Purchasing, Sales Management, Lean Manufacturing

Philip Kuhlman

Reading, United Kingdom
Senior Scientist: DNA & Protein at Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL)
Biotechnology

Education
Athabasca University   2012 — 2015
Accounting

University of Leicester   1990 — 1993
PhD, Biochemistry

University of Birmingham   1987 — 1990
BSc, Biochemistry; Biotechnology 1987

Experience
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL)   November 2013 - Present
The Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta (CGA Alberta)   September 2012 - July 2013
Cardel Place   May 2012 - July 2013
Sembiosys Genetics Inc   June 2005 - March 2012
Isogenica Ltd   January 2001 - May 2005
Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship   January 1997 - January 2001
University of Leicester   1995 - 1997
The Scripps Research Institute   December 1993 - 1995

Skills
UV, SDS-PAGE, Lifesciences, DNA extraction, document verification, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, Biopharmaceuticals, Processes Development, Western Blotting, LC-MS, Biotechnology, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Protein Chemistry, Molecular Cloning, Purification, Filing, Biochemistry, Process Development, Protein Characterization, Customer Service, PCR, R&D, Science, First Aid, HPLC, Affinity Chromatography, UV-Vis, Molecular Biology, GMP, Fluorescence, Microbiology, ELISA, Spectroscopy

Remi Tremblay

Oberammergau, Bayern, Germany
Director Standards, Evaluation and Training
Education Management

Education
Athabasca University   2004 — 2006
MDE, Distance Education, 4.0

University of Saskatchewan   1990 — 1994
BEd, Science / Social Studies

Experience
NATO SCHOOL OBERAMMERGAU (NSO)   August 2014 - Present
Canadian Defence Academy   January 2012 - June 2014
Canadian Defence Academy   July 2008 - May 2011
Department of National Defence / Ministère de la Défense nationale   June 2000 - August 2004

Skills
Employee Training, Defence, Training, Research, Educational Technology, Mobile Applications, Leadership Development, Emerging Technologies, Software Training, Learning Management, ADDIE, Human Performance, NATO, Curriculum Development, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Technical Writing, Staff Development, Hands-on Training, Development & delivery..., Instructor-led Training, Defense, Military, Mobile Learning, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Organizational Learning, Training Needs Analysis, Program Evaluation, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Command, Learning management..., Instructional Design, Government, Captivate, Organizational..., Performance Improvement, Knowledge Management, Learning Management..., Workshop Facilitation, Training Delivery, Program Facilitation

Sebastian Dahm

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
CEO/Owner hos Pro Goaltending Europe
Capital Markets

Education
Copenhagen Business School   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Finance and math

Athabasca University   2008 — 2010
University Certificate, Finance

Malmö Borgarskola   2004 — 2006
High School Diploma, Matematik, High School

Experience
Pro Goaltending Europe   August 2013 - Present
RSIK   August 2012 - Present
Rødovre Mighty Bulls   August 2010 - Present
Islev Elementary School   August 2010 - June 2011
Alaska Aces   August 2009 - June 2010
Syracuse Crunch   August 2008 - June 2009
Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club   August 2007 - June 2008
Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club   August 2006 - June 2007
Belleville Bulls Hockey Club   August 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Statistical Data..., Work Well Independently, Work in A Fast Paced..., Business Analysis, Tenacious Work Ethic, Statistical Modeling, Dependable Team Player

Sharon Roth, EMBA

Saarbrücken Area, Germany
Branch Head, Budget at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)[
Accounting

Education
Solvay Business School, Brussels   2012 — 2012
Enterprise Risk Management

QRP International, Brussels   2011 — 2011
Prince2 Project Management

Universiteit Maastricht   2007 — 2009
Executive MBA, International Business

Open University Business School UK   1997 — 2002
Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Athabasca University   1980 — 1996
Business Management, Certified General Accountant (Level 4)

Experience
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)   June 2015 - Present
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)   May 2008 - June 2015
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)   January 1997 - May 2008
Canadian Forces   January 1980 - September 1994

Skills
Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Transition..., Problem Solving, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Government, Business Process..., Analysis, Property Management, Military, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Accounting, Creative Thinking, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Analytic Thinking, Multi Tasking

Steve Sparling

United Kingdom
teacher at Westbourne School, Penarth, Wales
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Athabasca University   1998 — 2002
MDE, Distance Education

Simon Fraser University   1978 — 1978
PDP, Education

The University of British Columbia   1970 — 1975
BSc, Mathematics

Society of Actuaries
Associate of Society of Actuaries

Experience
Campbell River School District   October 1992 - June 2013

Skills
Statistics, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Quantitative Research, R, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design