Auburn University at Montgomery Alumni

Adrienne Gibson

London, United Kingdom
HR at Citigroup
Financial Services

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc)

Auburn University at Montgomery   1998 — 1999
MBA

Auburn University   1991 — 1993
BSBA

Auburn University at Montgomery   1989 — 1991

Experience
Citigroup   September 2003 - October 2014
OSI Outsourcing Services, Inc. (acquired by NCO Group)   September 2000 - September 2003
Jackson Hospital & Clinic   August 1994 - September 2000

Skills
Performance Management, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, Change Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Executive Coaching, Program Management, Project Management, Employee Relations, Relationship Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Start-ups, Restructuring, Strategy, Management, Talent Acquisition, Call Center, Strategic Planning, Financial Services

Arnar Thordarson

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Global Marketing Graduate at Novo Nordisk
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Copenhagen Business School   2012 — 2014
Cand. Merc., Brand & Communications Management

Auburn University at Montgomery   2007 — 2010
B.S. Degree, Economics

Menntaskólinn á Akureyri   2002 — 2006
Matriculation Examination, Social Sciences

Experience
Novo Nordisk   September 2014 - Present
Europcar Iceland   April 2011 - August 2014
LEDNuvo   September 2010 - March 2011
Sagaz Publishing   2010 - 2010

Skills
Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Marketing, Corporate Branding, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, SEO, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Market Research, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, SPSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, Google Adwords, Microsoft Office

Bosko Kovacevic

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Graduate Student at Copenhagen Business School
Financial Services

Education
Copenhagen Business School   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Finance and Strategic Management

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management   2015 — 2015
Exchange semester

Auburn University at Montgomery   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General, 3.91 (the US scale)

Parkland College   2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0 (the US scale)

Experience
General Motors   June 2015 - August 2015
Merrill Lynch   January 2013 - February 2013
Parkland College   August 2009 - May 2011
Banca Intesa   June 2010 - August 2010

Carina Lindblom

Stockholm, Sweden
Group Financial Controler
Financial Services

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1998 — 2002
Bachelor, Accounting & Finance

Kungsängsskolan   1993 — 1996
Gymnasie, Samhällsvetenskaplig linje-Ekonomisk gren med inriktning Redovisining

Experience
Coeli AB   March 2015 - Present
Hoist Finance   March 2014 - March 2015
Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia   January 2007 - February 2014
Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia   April 2011 - April 2012
Ragn Sells Ab   2005 - 2006
Bombardier Transportation   2002 - 2005
Outokumpu Copper Strip AB   May 2002 - December 2002
Västmanlands Städ och Flytt AB   May 2001 - April 2002
Landsbankinn   June 2001 - July 2001
Outokumpu Copper Strip AB   February 1998 - July 1998

Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Redovisning, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, IFRS, Koncernkonsolidering, SAP, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Skatter, Process Improvement, Accounting

Carola Frank

Iceland
Business Development Manager at Medis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Auburn University   1997 — 2001
PhD, Health and Human Performance, Motor Development and Early Interventions

Auburn University at Montgomery   1993 — 1996
Master of Science (MS), Adapted Physical Education

Auburn University at Montgomery   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Universidade de São Paulo   1988 — 1989
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Porto Seguro   1976 — 1987

Experience
Medis   October 2011 - Present
Medis   October 2011 - Present
CoBuys   2012 - 2014
CoBuys   2012 - 2014
Medis   2012 - 2013
Actavis   2003 - 2013
Actavis   2003 - 2009
R&D Actavis   2005 - 2007
KINE   2001 - 2003

Skills
Biotechnology, Market Research, Sales Effectiveness, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Business Planning, GMP, Validation, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Oncology, Marketing Management

Dagmar Gunnarsdottir

Iceland
Bachelor degree in International business
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Auburn University at Montgomery   2011 — 2014

Auburn University of Montgomery
Bachelor of Science; High school diploma, MarketingExcepted


Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Time Management

Dagur Jonsson

Iceland
Account Manager Já.is
Information Technology and Services

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2011 — 2013
Communication / Public Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bifröst University
Master's degree, International Business

Experience
Já.is   October 2014 - Present
Já.is   September 2014 - Present

Skills
Social Media, Project Management, PowerPoint, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Teamwork, Social Networking, Communication, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Research, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, English, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Darryl Bowman

Italy
Protection Director at U.S. Army Africa
Military

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Government

Experience
U.S. Army Africa   August 2015 - Present
U.S. Army Africa   December 2013 - Present
U.S. Army Africa   May 2011 - Present
U.S. Army Africa   June 2005 - May 2011
U.S. Army   February 2004 - August 2004
U.S. Army Safety Center   February 2001 - January 2004
U.S. Army   May 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Homeland Security, Operational Planning, Military Experience, Army, National Security, Security Clearance, Military Operations, Command, Intelligence, Information Assurance, Counterterrorism, Government, Force Protection, Intelligence Analysis, DoD, Top Secret, Emergency Management, Military, Defense

David Grover, CFA

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Founder at Grover Advisory
Media Production

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   1998 — 1999
MSc Politics of the World Economy

Auburn University at Montgomery   1994 — 1996
MBA

United States Air Force Academy   1989 — 1993
BS

Papillion High School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Grover Advisory   2015 - Present
Falcon Grove Productions   2015 - Present
ING Bank   2008 - 2015
Grover Advisory   2006 - 2008
Barclays Capital   1999 - 2005
USAF   1993 - 1998

Skills
Debt Restructuring, Digital Media, Financial Structuring, Investment Banking, Satellite TV, Team Leadership, Restructuring, Acquisition Financing, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Television Production, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Loan Structuring, Portfolio Management, Emerging Markets, Media Finance, Debt Origination, Leveraged Finance, Investor Relations, Loan Origination, Public Speaking, Mergers, Banking, Broadcast Television, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions

Diana Roth

Hamburg Area, Germany
Customer Relationships Marketing Management
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)


Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Leadership, Facebook, Usability, English, Teaching, Writing, Twitter Marketing, Windows 8, Social Media

Fiona Fischer

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Booker at Mirex GmbH
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1990 — 1991
BA, International Studies

Auburn University at Montgomery   1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International/Global Studies


Skills
Strategic Planning, French, Proofreading, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Montage, Fundraising, Start-ups, Social Media, Lifesaving, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Writing, Renovation, Excel, Coaching, Non-profits, English, Management, Customer Service, Research, Pottery

Florent Sentenac

Paris Area, France
Digitalisation des processus de recrutement à l'aide de solutions vidéos
International Trade and Development

Education
Toulouse Business School   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Banking and International Finance

James Madison University - College of Business   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Auburn University at Montgomery   2009 — 2010
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
EASYRECRUE   January 2015 - Present
Novasens CF (Aelios Finance / M&A International)   June 2014 - December 2014
James Madison University Men's Tennis Team   August 2010 - May 2013
Auburn University Montgomery Men's Tennis Team   August 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Intercollegiate..., Entrepreneurship, Business-minded, PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Tennis, International, Sales&Marketing, Access, Athletic Recruiting, Athletic Performance, Sports Communication, Leadership, Innovation Management, Microsoft Word, Sports, Sports Coaching, Microsoft Excel

Gregory Walls

Chemnitz Area, Germany
Global Force Management Specialist at EUCOM
Military

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2002 — 2003
Masters, Public Administration

Penn State University   1984 — 1988
B.A., Major: English; Minor: Technical Writing

Experience
EUCOM   December 2010 - Present
U.S Navy   November 2007 - December 2010

Gunnar Kristinsson

Iceland
VIS Insurance Ltd.
Insurance

Education
Bifröst University   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, International Business

Auburn University at Montgomery   2008 — 2010
Bachelor degree, Marketing, 3.4

University of South Carolina Upstate   2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, 3.7

Experience
VIS Insurance Ltd (Vátryggingafélag Íslands)   February 2011 - Present
Vodafone Iceland   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Research, PowerPoint, Project Management, Customer Service, Insurance, Banking, Business Analysis, Claim, Management, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy

Ivan Maksic

London, United Kingdom
Regional Manager Western Europe at Infobip
Telecommunications

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business Economics ( Trade and Commerce)

Experience
Infobip   August 2013 - Present
Infobip   May 2011 - August 2013
InfoBip Ltd   January 2009 - May 2011
Newport Dunes   September 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Mobile Devices, Mobile Payments, Location Based Services, SMS, Mobile Solutions, B2B, Mobile, Mobile Applications, Mobile Commerce, Solutions Marketing, New Business Development, USSD, Mobile Services, Business Development, Business Strategy, Micropayments, Mobile Communications, Mobile Internet, International Business, Telecommunications, Messaging

Kevin Kovacich

Stuttgart Degerloch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Director Strategy, Plans and Programs at UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
Military

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1992 — 1993
Masters, Political Science and Government

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

Experience
UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND   May 2014 - Present
US Navy   April 2013 - May 2014
Navy Staff   September 2011 - April 2013
United States Forces Iraq   July 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Facilities Management, Expediting Crisis..., Capability Gap..., Strategic Communications, Business Continuity..., Capital Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Operating Budgets, Large Systems..., Auditing

Kossara Marchinkova

Rome Area, Italy
International Internal Communications at Enel
Utilities

Education
Medical Univeristy Sofia/Istituto di Psicologia Umanistica ed Existenziale   2003 — 2008
Post graduate diploma, Humanistic Existential Pychotherapy

Auburn University at Montgomery   1998 — 2000
M.Sc., Psychology

Snelling University   1995 — 1996
Diploma, Personnel Management

American University in Bulgaria   1991 — 1995
B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication/Politics & International Relations

English Language High School   1988 — 1991
Certificate of teaching English as a Fireign Language, English

Experience
Enel   April 2014 - Present
Enel Green Power North America   March 2011 - March 2014
Enel   March 2005 - March 2011
TravelStoreMaker   September 2004 - March 2005
Nexcom   December 2001 - September 2004
American University in Bulgaria   September 2002 - June 2003
Hill International Bulgaria   September 2001 - December 2001
Vision Quest   September 2000 - August 2001
"24 Hours", "Vek 21" and "Zvezdi" - Bulgarian publications   July 1992 - September 2000
Auburn University Montgomery   January 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Recruiting, Social Media, Change Management, Corporate Social..., Public Relations, Human Resources, Press Releases, Journalism, Media Relations, Advertising, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Training, Reputation Management, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Employee Engagement, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Teaching, Interviews

Krishnan Patel

Bolton, United Kingdom
Student at Auburn University at Montgomery
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2014 — 2016
Marketing, Business Administration and Management, General

Lake Tahoe Community College   2013 — 2014
Associates degree, General Studies, A

Bolton School   2002 — 2007
gcse, 5A 4B

Experience
Bury Fc   June 2010 - July 2011
Bury fc   July 2008 - June 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, Management, Sales, Microsoft Office

Kristi Richburg

Germany
Lifelong Learner
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
University of North Florida   2000 — 2003
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education, Instructional Technology

Auburn University at Montgomery   1990 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Experience
Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS)   July 2012 - August 2014
North East Florida Educational Consortium   August 2009 - June 2012
Educational Tools, Inc.   July 2009 - August 2009
Chattahoochee-Flint RESA   August 2008 - June 2009
Auburn City Schools   August 2006 - June 2008
School District of Clay County   October 2000 - June 2006

Skills
Program Development, Grant Writing, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, E-Learning, K-12, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Lesson Planning, Staff Development, Technology Integration, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Training, Adult Education

Kristin Thorleifsdottir

Iceland
Assistant Professor at University of WisconsinMadison
Architecture & Planning

Education
North Carolina State University, College of Design   1999 — 2008
PhD, Community and environmental design

North Carolina State University, College of Design   1996 — 1999
MLA, Landscape Architecture

Auburn University at Montgomery   1994 — 1996
BA Fine Arts, Sculpture

Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison   August 2014 - Present
Vist & Vera ehf.   January 2003 - Present
Iceland Academy of Arts   September 2005 - May 2014
Architects Association of Iceland   October 2010 - October 2013
Istanbul Technical University   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Urban Design, Design Research, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Urban Planning

Lisa Löfquist Sundström

Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
Policy Officer, EUUN cooperation, Crisis Management Planning Directorate, European External Action Service
International Affairs

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Global Politics

Auburn University at Montgomery   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Experience
European External Action Service, European Union   September 2015 - Present
Swedish Police   September 2008 - September 2015
United Nations Mission in Liberia / Swedish Police   April 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Politics, Spanish, NGOs, Human Rights, Security Sector Reform, Research, Diplomacy, International..., International Relations, Capacity Building, Training, Public Policy, Qualitative Research

Magnús Ólafsson

Iceland
Sales Director at Gamaþjonustan hf
Consumer Services

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2004 — 2007
Bs, Business and Administrations

Patrick Thörnqvist

Sweden
Equity Finance Trader at SEB Merchant Banking
Banking

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2006 — 2007
MBA, Finance

Auburn University at Montgomery   2004 — 2006
BA, Finance

Experience
SEB Merchant Banking   May 2014 - Present
SEB Merchant Banking   December 2011 - May 2014
SEB Merchant Banking   June 2010 - December 2011
SEB Enskilda   March 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Securities Lending, Financial Markets, Prime Brokerage, Bloomberg, Structured Products, Equities, Fixed Income, FX trading, Equity Derivatives, Collateral Management, Derivatives, Equity Trading, Bonds

Peter Classon

Karlstad, Sweden
Marketing Director at Firefly Entertainment AB
Music

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   1992 — 1995

Experience
Firefly Entertainment AB   May 2010 - Present
Getupdated AB   September 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Music Industry, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

Sadio Doumbia

Toulouse Area, France
Professional Tennis Player
Sports

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Banking and Finance, Risk Management and Insurance

University of Oxford

Auburn University at Montgomery   2009 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business

Experience
ATP Tour, Inc.   September 2013 - Present
Lloyd's of London   October 2012 - December 2012
University of Georgia Men's Tennis Team   August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Tennis, Managerial Finance, Economics, Sports, Event Planning, Social Networking, Coaching, Performance Motivation

Sveinn Elías Jónsson

Iceland
Credit Manager at Íslandsbanki hf.
Financial Services

Education
Auburn University at Montgomery   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), International Business

Menntaskólinn á Akureyri   2002 — 2006
Social science, Social Sciences

Experience
Íslandsbanki   April 2014 - Present
Íslandsbanki   March 2011 - March 2014

Skills
Financial Analysis, Credit, Credit Analysis, Banking, Commercial Banking, Loans, Portfolio Management, Investments, Credit Risk

Vincent C. Breslin

Plymouth, United Kingdom
Retired U.S. Army Historian Author and Poet
Writing and Editing

Education
Auburn University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.6 (Cum Laude)

Auburn University at Montgomery   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
U.S. Army   July 1999 - December 2012
U.S. Air Force   April 1977 - July 1999

Skills
Teaching, Army, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence, Military Experience, Top Secret, Military, Military Operations, Command, DoD, Government, Security Clearance, Research, Policy