Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Mn.
Bemidji State University, a lakeside campus in northern Minnesota, engages in new worlds of thought, embraces responsible citizenship, and educates for a future that can only be imagined. Bemidji State University is a catalyst for shaping the potential of those it serves, who, in turn, shape the worlds in which they live and work. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and serves as a regional commerce and health center. We welcome 5,000 students annually. Offerings include undergraduate majors and graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts and selected professional programs.
Bemidji State University Alumni
Amelia Morris
Project/Cad Coordinator
Architecture & Planning
Education
University of Hertfordshire 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Architecture
Bemidji State University 2010 — 2010
Model making, Interior Architecture
Stourbridge art college 2008 — 2009
BTEC Art and Design, 3d design
Halesowen college 2006 — 2008
A levels, Art and Design, Textiles, English literature, Film studies
Experience
Ducatt Building Services August 2015 - Present
freelance February 2015 - Present
Ducatt Building Services August 2014 - Present
University of Hertfordshire September 2010 - June 2014
zenith hygeine 2010 - 2010
Nicholas smith suit hire February 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Presentations, Drawing, Space planning, Sketching, Painting, Sales Order Processing, PowerPoint, Rendering, 3D Visualization, Technical Drawing, Concept Development, 3D, InDesign, Interior Design, Time Management, Sage Line50, Sketchbook Pro, Interior Architecture, Workshops, Microsoft Word, Concept Design, Maya, Social Media, Photography, AutoCAD, Research, Feasibility Studies, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, TurboCAD, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, 3D Modeling, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Architectural Drawings, Rhinoceros, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Model Making, Vectorworks, Teamwork
Amy Just
Native English Speaking Childcare
Design
Education
AB Tech - Asheville
Business
Bemidji State University
Cincinnati Art Academy- Design
Interior Design
Experience
Munich Germany - Childcare April 2011 - Present
Deltec Homes May 2003 - January 2009
Anne Siri Helle
Attorney at Law
Law Practice
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law
Law Society of England and Wales 2004 — 2005
Solicitor (non-practising)
Bemidji State University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) / University of Oslo 1993 — 1994
Law
Experience
Advocates Atlantic LLP January 2006 - Present
Blakemores Solicitors January 2004 - February 2006
Workpermit.com September 2002 - December 2003
Law Office of Dana Michael January 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Research, Immigration Law, Legal Advice, Norwegian, U.S. Immigration
Camilla Lejon
CEO/VD Linköping City Airport AB
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Nordic Business Institute 2000 — 2000
Marketing Communications
Linköpings universitet 1992 — 1993
Geography
Bemidji State University 1985 — 1986
Bachelor of arts, International Politics, International Law, Journalism, Philosophy
Växjö University 1983 — 1986
Fil. kand in Political Science, International Politics, Law, Intercultural studies, Finance
De Geer Gymnasiet
Ramunderskolan
Experience
East Sweden Chamber of Commerce/Östsvenska Handelskammaren January 2011 - January 2013
Lärande i Östergötland AB October 2008 - August 2011
Swedish Trade Council January 2006 - January 2011
Factum Electronics AB January 1996 - January 2006
Swedbank 1990 - 1992
Skills
Project Management, New Business Development, International Business..., Management Consulting, Market Analysis, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Sales, Market Research, Intercultural..., Entrepreneurship, International Relations, International Marketing, Export, Business Development, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Change Management, Marketing, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Coaching, Business Planning, Management, Strategic Planning, International Sales
Dawn Ekstrom
Principal ACS Hillingdon High School
Education Management
Education
Bemidji State University 1992 — 1995
Masters, Special Education
Hunter College 1989 — 1992
Bachelors of Science Degree, Secondary Education & French
Experience
ACS International Schools Ltd. August 2013 - Present
ACS International Schools Ltd. June 2008 - July 2013
ACS International Schools Ltd. November 2010 - January 2012
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 July 2006 - June 2008
Pocono Mountain West High School July 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Curriculum Review &..., Programme Management, Student Reporting, Budget Management, Data Driven Instruction, MAP, Tacher Training &..., School Improvement..., Special Education, Master Scheduling, PowerSchool, Safe School Hiring
Deborah Cain
English Language Fellow/ESL Teacher/Teacher Trainer at English Language Fellow Program
Education Management
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Arts (M.A.), Reading (TESOL/ESL Emphasis)
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education (Reading Emphasis)
Minnesota State University at Akita, Japan
Japanese Language and Culture
Experience
U.S. Department of State, English Language Fellow Program September 2011 - Present
Kansai Gaidai University September 2006 - September 2011
William Jennings Bryan Senior High School September 2001 - September 2006
University of Nebraska at Omaha June 2001 - August 2006
University of Pécs September 2000 - September 2001
Katona József Bilingual Gimnázium and SOL (Sharing One Language) August 1999 - September 2000
Turnov Gimnázium September 1998 - September 1999
Grand Rapids Senior High School September 1997 - September 1998
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) September 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Educational Technology, Teaching English as a..., Applied Linguistics, International Education, Staff Development, Teaching, Higher Education, Refugee Education, Public Speaking, Teaching Reading, Classroom, Translation, Pedagogy, E-Learning, Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Teaching Writing, Courses, Lecturing, Language Teaching, Academic Writing, Community Outreach, Distance Learning, Teacher Training, TEFL, Linguistics, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, Japanese, Intercultural..., History, Research, Business English, Adult Education, Reading Strategies, TESOL, Foreign Languages, English, Editing, Literature, Tutoring, ESL, International Relations, Instructional Design, Spanish, Literacy, Qualitative Research, New American Education
Diane Welstead
Small Business Owner @ www.uneanneedamitie.com
Graphic Design
Education
Bemidji State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, Psychology, Spanish, Speciality teaching of reading
Experience
Une Année d'Amitié 2013 - Present
Hidden Cabin 2000 - 2012
Skills
Editing, Outlook, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, English, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Research, HTML, Customer Service
Elchin Babashov
Head of Representative office of Embawood Ukraine
Furniture
Education
Qafqaz University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor, Industrial Engineering degree
International School of Economics 2007 — 2008
MA, Economics
Qafqaz University 2002 — 2007
Master of Business Administration
Bemidji State University 2004 — 2005
2004, 2005 Political Science
Baku Private Turkish High School 1999 — 2002
Experience
Embawood July 2013 - Present
Embawood LLC February 2010 - July 2013
Kellogg Brown and Root Overseas Operations Limited July 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Logistics, Performance Management, Human Resources, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, Market Research, Strategic Planning, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Market Analysis, English, Analysis, Russian, Business Strategy, Forecasting
George Whyte
Application Support Analyst at Capita
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Education
University of Hertfordshire 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Maths and Computing, 2:2
Bemidji State University 2011 — 2012
Maths and Computing
British School Islamabad
Experience
Capita October 2013 - Present
Skills
SQL, Pitney Bowes Portrait, Technical Support, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint, Databases
James Palm
Experienced Procurement & Finance Professional
Management Consulting
Education
Bemidji State University 1972 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Computer Science
Experience
Valspar November 2011 - January 2013
Novelis April 2004 - June 2011
Rio Tinto Alcan December 1998 - April 2004
Sapient July 1998 - November 1998
Jostens October 1996 - May 1998
ACTS Mouldings March 1996 - September 1996
Jostens October 1994 - November 1995
Glory Mill Papers, James River Corporation June 1990 - May 1994
James River Corporation November 1986 - May 1990
Boise Cascade June 1974 - October 1986
Skills
Continuous Improvement, ERP, ERP Implementations, Strategy, Business Transformation, Performance Improvement, Supply Management, Purchasing Processes, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Oracle Applications, Management Accounting, Spend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Project Management, Global Sourcing, Process Improvement, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Written & Oral...
Jesper Carlson
Client Partner Nordic at FICO
Information Technology and Services
Education
Bemidji State University 2003 — 2004
BS
Växjö University 2001 — 2004
Master's degree
Experience
FICO May 2015 - Present
Amadeus IT Group December 2012 - April 2015
Bisnode March 2009 - December 2012
GE Capital Solutions May 2007 - February 2009
GE Capital March 2006 - May 2007
GE Money Bank September 2004 - March 2006
Skills
AML, Credit Analysis, Key Account Management, Sales, Management, Consultative Selling..., International Business, Banking, Consultative Selling, Financial Risk, Business Intelligence, Selling, Fraud, Underwriting, Account Management, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk, Finance, B2B, Strategy, Credit, Business Strategy
Juha Karvonen
Project Engineer at Marioff Corporation Oy
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
Tampere University of Applied Sciences 2006 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
Tampere College
Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
Bemidji State University
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Experience
Marioff Corporation Oy June 2011 - Present
Etteplan Technical Information Oy May 2011 - June 2011
Tampere April 2005 - January 2011
Patria Aviation Oy May 2009 - August 2009
Patria Aviation Oy May 2009 - August 2009
Sandvik Mining and Construction June 2006 - July 2007
Finnish Air Force June 2005 - January 2006
Karn Carlson
Consular Officer at U.S. Department of State
Defense & Space
Education
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology 1998 — 1999
Masters, Advanced Study of Air Mobility
Bemidji State University 1987 — 1988
Bachelor's, Business Administration
Experience
U.S. Department of State March 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State May 2013 - Present
Transitioning Military June 2012 - May 2013
Office of Defense Cooperation Portugal May 2008 - June 2012
31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy July 2005 - May 2007
Defense Language Institute 2007 - 2007
16th Air Force June 2004 - 2005
Special Operations Command Europe June 2002 - June 2004
US Southern Command July 1999 - June 2002
Det 3, 621 AMSG June 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Operational Planning, Emergency Management, Continuity of Operations, Aviation, Intelligence, Military Operations, Top Secret, Aircraft, Crisis Management, Defense, DoD, Force Protection, Readiness, Command, Change Process, Foreign Military Sales, Consular Processing, Security Clearance, Information Assurance, C4ISR, Military, Program Management, National Security, Government Contracting, Air Force, Military Experience
Mihyang Lee
Planning & Project
Automotive
Education
경희대학교 2007 — 2011
English Linguistics, Bechelor
University of Prince Edward Island 2010 — 2010
English Linguistics, Exchange Student
Bemidji State University 2009 — 2009
Exchange Student
Experience
MOBIS Parts Europe N.V. June 2014 - Present
Knorr-Bremse December 2011 - May 2014
Korea Hi-tech Industrial September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Planning, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Reporting & Analysis, English, Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials Management, Japanese, Supply Chain Management, FTA, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Workshops, SAP, Purchasing, Communication
Nima Lama
Environmental Services Professional
Environmental Services
Education
Lancaster University 2008 — 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental Science
Bemidji State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Science
Modern Indian School 1999 — 2001
Higher Secondary School Certificate
St. Xavier's School 1989 — 1999
Secondary School Certificate
Experience
VSO Nepal July 2014 - Present
Population, Women and Environmental Development Organization (PWEDO) May 2012 - June 2014
BPP Professional Education March 2010 - February 2012
Hamline University February 2008 - September 2008
Capella University November 2006 - September 2007
Environmental Studies Department February 2006 - September 2006
Indigenous Environmental Network June 2006 - August 2006
International Program Center August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Excel, Research, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Project Planning
Peter Jönsson
Head of Strategic Sourcing at Bring
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Bemidji State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Ängelholms Gymnasieskola - Rönneskolan 1995 — 1998
High School, Naturvetenskapligt program med teknisk inriktning
Experience
Bring Customer Solutions March 2013 - Present
Bring Customer Solutions June 2010 - February 2013
Bring Frigoscandia February 2008 - May 2010
Frigoscandia August 2005 - January 2008
MinnTex Investments Co Inc. (MN, USA) May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, FSSC 22000, Temperature Controlled, 3PL, Performance Measurement, Warehousing, productivity..., Supply Chain, General Awesomeness, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Management, International Logistics, Logistics, ISO 22000, Purchasing, Transportation, 4PL, Account Management, Procurement, PPS, BRC Storage and..., Supply Chain..., Analysis, HACCP, Global Sourcing, Food, fresh food logistics, Project Management, Activity Based Costing
Ronald Whiddon
Doctoral Student at Lund University
Research
Education
The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Combustion Physics
University of Florida 2002 — 2007
Masters of Science, Analytical Chemistry
Bemidji State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General; Chemistry, Analytical
Skills
Microsoft Office, Electronics, Teamwork, Solidworks, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Computer Repair, Labview, Alibre Design, Microsoft Word, LaTeX, AutoCAD
Solveig Edda
Oil Painter, Artist. Designer at Reciprocal Creations
Design
Education
Bemidji State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Visual and Performing Arts, Design
Experience
Reciprocal Creations
Skills
Web Design, Art, Illustrator, Illustration, Figure Drawing, Photoshop, Oil Painting, InDesign, Wordpress
Susan Lundin
Senior Administrator at Cadence Design Systems
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
University of Gothenburg 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, International/Global Studies
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2007
Mini MBA, Nonprofit Organizations
Bemidji State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology
Experience
Cadence Design Systems March 2014 - Present
Winnet Västra Götaland November 2014 - February 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities July 2010 - August 2013
FamilyMeans November 2002 - July 2010
Extra Innings Learning Lab March 2003 - June 2010
Peace Corps May 2002 - October 2002
Skills
Volunteer Management, Office Administration, Community Outreach, Non-profit Leadership, Fundraising, Accounts Payable, Community Development, Non-profit Program..., Grant Reviewing, Youth Development, Budget Monitoring, Government Relations, Employee Training, Federal Grants..., Volunteer Training, Grant Writing, Grant Monitoring, Youth Mentoring
Vincent Geraci
Global Channel Director at Suttle
Telecommunications
Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1975 — 1977
MSE, Marketing
Bemidji State University 1969 — 1971
BS, Education
Experience
American Polywater Corp October 2014 - Present
Suttle January 2012 - January 2014
Austin Taylor Communications Ltd October 2008 - February 2012
Suttle 2004 - 2008
3M Company March 1980 - February 2003
Skills
International Sales, Telecommunications, Sales Process, Product Launch, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Product Development, Sales Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Channel Partners, Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Business Development