Biola University Alumni

Aaron Fung

Kandern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Staff Recruiter at Black Forest Academy
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Biola University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

San Marino High School   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Experience
Black Forest Academy   August 2015 - Present
MediaMax Online   February 2012 - July 2015
MediaMax Online   July 2010 - February 2012
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialists   January 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Manage Client..., Customer Service, Event Planning, Media Analysis, Creative Writing, Critical Mention, Broadcast, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Publicity, Management, Analytics, Photoshop, Client Liaison, SQL, Market Research, BurrellesLuce

Adam Shaeffer

Durham, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate in Theology at Durham University
Higher Education

Education
Durham University   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology

Biola University   2007 — 2013
MA, Spiritual Formation

Biola University   2003 — 2005
MA, Education

Biola University   1999 — 2002
BA, English / Secondary Education

Experience
Reclaimed Publishing   May 2012 - Present
Biola University   September 2008 - August 2014
Biola University   August 2006 - September 2008
Glen A. Wilson High School   August 2005 - June 2006
La Serna High School   August 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Science Fiction, Publishing, Creative Writer, Speculative Fiction, Grant Writing, Poet, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Higher Education, Amazon Kindle, Editing, Copy Editing, Research, Poetry, Typesetting, Creative Writing, Teaching, Community Outreach

Adrienne Combs

Slovak Republic
Teacher at Church Elementary and Middle School Narnia
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Biola University   2008 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Theology/Theological Studies, 4.0

Wheaton College   2005 — 2006
Graduate Certificate, Leadership and Outdoor Ministry

Wheaton College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
CZS Narnia   August 2013 - Present
Eastside Christain Church   May 2009 - April 2013
Genesis Account / American Outdoor Schools   September 2006 - June 2008
Glacier Park, Inc.   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Social Media, Discipleship, Editing, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Music, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Youth Ministry, Public Speaking, Biblical Studies

Albert T. van Blijderveen

Breda Area, Netherlands
predikant
Human Resources

Education
   2005 — 2010
D.Min., Theology

Utrecht University   1987 — 1994
Drs., Theologie

Experience
protestant church   2010 - Present
Protestantse Kerk in Nederland   2010 - Present
GZB   1997 - 2009
Seminario ESEPA   1997 - 2005

Skills
Pastoral Care, Teaching, Spanish, Preaching, Counseling, Biblical Studies, Theology

Alisa Robertson

Perth, United Kingdom
School Project Manager at Place2Be
Mental Health Care

Education
Queen Margaret University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science in Art Psychotherapy, Art Therapy/Therapist

Biola University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Adolescent Development and Bible

Experience
Place2Be   June 2015 - Present
CrossReach   March 2015 - Present
Place2Be   August 2014 - Present
Queen Margaret University   August 2013 - June 2014
Queen Margaret University   October 2012 - June 2013
Palo Alto Unified School District   April 2011 - July 2012
Prismascope   March 2011 - April 2011
Young Life   August 2007 - June 2010

Skills
Mental Health Counseling, Teaching, Nonprofits, Adolescents, Youth Mentoring, Craft, Play Therapy, Social Services, Student Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mentoring, Fundraising, Art Therapy, Youth Ministry, Leadership, Art

Alyona Vygovskaya

Ukraine
Marketing & PR manager at Hudson
Human Resources

Education
Kyiv National Economics University   1992 — 1998
BS, Finance

Biola University   1995 — 1997
BS, Business Administration, Finance

Experience
Hudson   January 2007 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ukraine   September 1997 - January 2007
Biola University Finance office   November 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Creative Development, Administration, Corporate Communications

Alyona Vygovskaya

Ukraine
Marketing & PR Manager at Hudson
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Biola University   1995 — 1997

Experience
Hudson   Marketing & Communications ManagerHudson, Ukraine2007 - Present

Andrew Loke

London, United Kingdom
Research Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Higher Education

Education
King's College London, U. of London   2009 — 2011
PhD, Theology

Biola University   2006 — 2008
Masters, Philosophy of Religion

National University of Singapore   1994 — 1999
M.B;B.S, Medicine and Surgery

Experience
The University of Hong Kong   October 2014 - Present
King's College London   January 2012 - July 2012
King's College London   January 2009 - January 2011
Ministry of health / Singapore health service   May 1999 - 2006

Skills
Biblical Studies, Philosophy of Religion, Editing, Philosophy, Preaching, Higher Education, Theology, Public Speaking, Lecturing, History, Teaching, Research

Chelsea Frischknecht

Wien, Wien, Austria
Marketing and Social Media Strategist at Tricentis
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Biola University   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Fine Arts; Photography concentration

Experience
Tricentis   November 2014 - Present
Where You Wander   May 2014 - Present
ShootDotEdit   April 2012 - May 2014
American Home Life International   February 2013 - July 2013
A Feathery Affair   November 2008 - May 2011
Biola University   October 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Image Editing, Corporate Social Media, Network Administration, Art, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Public Relations, Photoshop, Blogging Software, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Blogging, Webinar Management, Travel Writing, Blogging, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Art Direction, Event Management, Writing

Danielle Carroll

London, United Kingdom
Museums and Institutions

Education
Biola University   2003 — 2007
BS, Business Administration

Experience
Tate   December 2011 - Present

Skills
Editing, Press Releases, Business Writing, Copywriting, Project Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Research, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Grants

David Bartosik

Albania
Pastor to Adults at Richfield Community Church
Religious Institutions

Education
Talbot School of Theology   2008 — 2011
MDiv, Pastoral Ministries

Biola University   2002 — 2006
BA, Business Administration Emp. Management

Experience
Richfield Community Church   August 2015 - Present
Richfield Community Church   June 2012 - Present
Richfield Community Church   July 2011 - August 2012
Richfield Community Church   June 2009 - July 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car   March 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Teaching, Team Leadership, Leadership, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Social Networking, Leadership Development

Dawn Haughton

Paris Area, France
International Communications Copywriter at McCann Worldgroup
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Biola University

Experience
McCann Worldgroup   February 2013 - Present
Havas Life   May 2012 - February 2013
Franglais Communications   July 2010 - April 2012
Sanofi   November 2008 - June 2010
Biologie et Industrie   August 2007 - November 2008
Pfizer   March 2002 - April 2007
BKM Total Office   September 2000 - November 2001

Ekaterina Makarova

Russian Federation
Student at Biola University

Education
Biola University   2013 — 2017

Experience
Biola University   2014 - Present

Ernie Lopez

Southampton, United Kingdom
Master's Student at the University of Southampton
Museums and Institutions

Education
University of Southampton   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Maritime Archaeology

Biola University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology: Archaeology, 3.6

Experience
Illyrian Coastal Exploration Project   June 2014 - June 2014
Illyrian Coastal Exploration Project   June 2014 - June 2014
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County   October 2013 - June 2014
Sanisera: International Archaeological Courses   June 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Archaeology, Surveying, Maritime Archaeology, Anthropology, Scuba Diving, Museums, Event Planning, Scientific Diving, GIS

Frank Goveia

London, United Kingdom
Reverend at Rye Lane Chapel
Religious Institutions

Education
Biola University
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities

Talbot Theological Seminary
Masters of Arts, Biblical Studies

Experience
Rye Lane Chapel   2000 - Present
IFES, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students   1981 - 1995

Jeanette Hagen

Durham, United Kingdom
Adjunct Lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall
Higher Education

Education
University of Durham   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), New Testament

Talbot School of Theology   2007 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), New Testament

Biola University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

Experience
Cranmer Hall   October 2013 - Present
University of Durham   January 2013 - Present
Talbot School of Theology   August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Volunteer Management, Mission Operations, Community Outreach, Religion, University Teaching, Teaching, Christian Ministry, Discipleship, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Biblical Studies, Theology, Research, Missions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education

Jeff Benjamin

Kandern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
CoPrincipal/Teacher at Christian School Kandern
Education Management

Education
Simpson University   1996 — 1999
Master of Education (MEd), Education

Biola University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Science

Experience
Christian School Kandern   August 2014 - August 2015
Corban University   August 2009 - July 2014
Black Forest Academy   January 2008 - June 2009
Black Forest Academy   July 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Teaching, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, International Project..., Program Development, Educational Technology, Student Development, Curriculum Development, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Teacher Training, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Microsoft Word, International Relations, International Education, Tutoring, Leadership, Admissions, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Community Outreach, Career Counseling, Student Affairs, Curriculum Design, Event Planning

Jonathan Harms

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Executive Director of Partnerships, Pearson UK
E-Learning

Education
HEC Paris   1999 — 2000
MBA, Strategy & Marketing

Nanzan University   1993 — 1995
Masters, International Business & Japanese

Biola University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Communication

Experience
Pearson UK   September 2014 - Present
Pearson Embanet   2011 - September 2014
Cape Divine Consulting   2006 - June 2011
American Express   2003 - 2005
American Express   2001 - 2003
Marcus Evans   1997 - 1999
Marcus Evans   1995 - 1997

Skills
Sales Management, Management Consulting, Management, Entrepreneurship, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing, Product Management, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Digital Marketing

Jonathan Shoemaker

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Team Leader with ReachGlobalEFCA, Bible & Theology professor at PBI
Religious Institutions

Education
University of Aberdeen   2013 — 2014
PG Certificate in Ministry in Urbanizing World, Theology, Urban Studies, Applied Ministry

Talbot School of Theology   2001 — 2005
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Biola University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication Studies

Experience
Portuguese Bible Institute (PBI)   February 2015 - Present
Comunidade O Farol   April 2014 - Present
Portuguese Evangelical Alliance   2013 - Present
ReachGlobal   2006 - Present
American School of Languages   2011 - 2013
American Funds   2000 - 2006

Skills
Youth Ministry, Community Outreach, Leadership, Biblical Studies, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Church Growth, Volunteer Management

Keith Pimental

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Strategist and Consultant
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Salt Lake Community College   2002 — 2004
Pre-med, Chemistry, Biology

University of Florida   1997 — 1999
Post Bacc, Advanced Philosophy, Law

Biola University   1994 — 1996
Organizational Leadership, Business Management

University of Maryland Baltimore County   1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science & Programming

Harford Community College   1975 — 1977
Electrical Engineering & Design

Experience
Zaúde Performance and Rehab   April 2014 - Present
HKP Design   2009 - Present
HKP Consulting   2008 - Present
HKP Consulting   1997 - Present
SDG   1994 - Present
Sheraton Inn   January 1979 - January 1980
Hanover Shoe Company   May 1975 - August 1977

Skills
InDesign, Philosophy of Religion, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Martial Arts, Theology, Epistemology, Spices, Philosophy, Small Business, Conference Speaking, Espresso, Alternative Medicine, Tea, Space Planning, Metaphysics, Digital Photography, TESOL, Turnaround Experience, Menu Creation, Personal Finance, Self Defense, Presentation Design, Teaching English, Business English, Political Philosophy, Wine Pairing, Applied Kinesiology, CO-PA, Residential Design, Coffee, Nutritional Counseling, Lightroom, Custom Furniture Design, Profitability..., SWOT analysis, Menu Development, Photoshop, Nutrition, Management, Restaurant Management, Fine Dining, Interior Design, Sales Management, Teaching Adults

Kelsey Erickson

Leeds, United Kingdom
PhD Student, PT Lecturer, Research Assistant
Higher Education

Education
Leeds Metropolitan University   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sport & Exercise Psychology

Leeds Metropolitan University   2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MSc), Sport & Exercise Psychology

Biola University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Experience
Leeds Beckett University   February 2013 - Present
England Basketball   October 2012 - Present
Leeds Metropolitan University   September 2012 - Present
Leeds Metropolitan University   January 2012 - Present
NBC Camps   June 2004 - Present

Skills
Volleyball, Anti-Doping, Sports, Psychology, Training, Research, Sports Psychology, Qualitative Research, Coaching, Science, Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Basketball, Teaching, Higher Education, Lecturing

Kyle Stiff

Málaga Area, Spain
Crosscultural Consultant
Human Resources

Education
Talbot School of Theology   1993 — 1997
Master of Divinity, Missions

Biola University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Christian Education

Experience
OC International   September 2010 - July 2012
OC International   December 2007 - March 2010
OC International   April 2003 - May 2007

Larry Folkerts

Sealand Region, Denmark
Risk Manager
Financial Services

Education
University of Phoenix   1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration

Biola University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Biola University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities

Littleton High School   1969 — 1972
General Education Diploma

Experience
Ekspres Bank A/S   October 2008 - August 2012
ALD Automotive   January 2001 - October 2008
Jones Lang LaSalle Development Inc   January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Budgets, Management, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Internal Controls, Basel II, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Credit, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Banking, Start-ups, Internal Audit, Portfolio Management

Larry Folkerts

Kirke Såby, Region Sjælland, Denmark
Chief Operating Officer hos Pure H2O A/S
Financial Services

Education
University of Phoenix   1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Biola University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Experience
PureH2o A/S   March 2015 - Present
Pure H2O A/S   March 2015 - Present

Skills
Training, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research

Leo Su

London, United Kingdom
Manager at Future Industries
Fine Art

Education
University of the Arts London   2009 — 2011
BA, Marketing and advertising

Biola University   2005 — 2009
BA, Art history

Experience
Future Industries   November 2011 - Present
the saatchi gallery   October 2009 - June 2011
Wilkinson gallery   April 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Electronics, Administration, Social Media

Marcus Carlsson

Stockholm County, Sweden
System Developer at KGK
Government Administration

Education
Biola University   2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Jönköping University   2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Experience
KGK   October 2012 - Present
Swedish National Police Board (Rikspolisstyrelsen)   October 2011 - October 2012
Crossnet AB   August 2007 - September 2011
Tactel AB   January 2006 - August 2007
Sole Proprietor   August 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Neo4j, Scrum, GWT, CSS, css, Java, jQuery, Agile Methodologies, Struts, Eclipse, Test Driven Development, Java Enterprise Edition, JavaScript, Software Development, RIA, C#, .NET, html, RCP, JSP, J2ME, html5, Maven, Spring, Web Development, Continuous Integration

Matthew Paschall

Diósd, Pest, Hungary
United World Mission
Religious Institutions

Education
Bethel Seminary-St. Paul   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Ministry, Global & Contextual Leadership

Biola University   1992 — 1995
Masters of Divinity, Pastoral Studies

University of California, San Diego   1986 — 1991
B.A., Communications & Culture

Experience
United World Mission   June 2011 - Present

Michael Ganz

Vicenza Area, Italy
Chief, Psychology at U.S. Army Health Center Vicenza
Mental Health Care

Education
Biola University   2003 — 2007
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

Biola University   2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology

UCLA   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychobiology

Experience
U.S. Army Health Center - Vicenza   January 2010 - Present

Mindy Campbell

Germany
Freelance writer/photographer
Writing and Editing

Education
Point Loma Nazarene University   1994 — 1997
BA, Journalism

Biola University   1993 — 1994
BA, communication

Experience
U.S. Army Kaiserslautern Public Affairs Office   September 2011 - February 2013
USAG Bamberg   March 2010 - June 2011
Quad-City Times   August 2008 - September 2009
Leaf-Chronicle   August 2006 - June 2008
Fort Lee Traveller   September 2005 - March 2006
417th BSB, US ARMY   January 2004 - July 2005
University of Phoenix   August 2003 - January 2004
Wuerzburg American High School   January 2003 - June 2003
Woonsocket Call   April 2001 - July 2001
Community Newspaper Company   October 1999 - March 2001

Skills
News Writing, Newsletters, Newspapers, Public Affairs, Newspaper, Storytelling, Interviews, Blogging, Editing, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Publicity, Adobe Creative Suite, AP Style, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Journalism, Copy Editing, Military, Feature Articles

Philip McMullen

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Intelligence Analyst at Walsingham Group, Inc.
Information Technology and Services

Education
Biola University   1995 — 2002
Master of Arts; Bachelor, Education; Music Education; Voice Emphasis

Experience
Walsingham Group, Inc.   March 2014 - Present
L-3 Communications   July 2012 - February 2014
US Navy   July 2006 - July 2012
Paradise Canyon Elementary   January 2006 - June 2006
Whittier Christian High School   August 2002 - August 2005
Ralston Intermediate   February 2002 - April 2002

Skills
Conducting, Navy, Acting, DoD, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Intelligence Analysis, Military, Piano, Security, Intelligence, Singing, Government, Analysis, Counterterrorism, Teaching, Leadership Development

Rev Elijah Wade Smith

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Minister of Word & Sacrament at Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church
Religious Institutions

Education
University of St. Andrews   2010 — 2015
PhD, Theology & Art

University of St. Andrews   2009 — 2010
MLitt (coursework), Theology & Art

Biola University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Biblical & Theological Studies

Experience
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church of Scotland   January 2015 - Present
Renfield St Stephen's Parish Church of Scotland   September 2013 - November 2014
Church of Scotland   June 2013 - August 2013
Church of Scotland   June 2011 - June 2013
University of St Andrews   September 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Event Management, Social Networking, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Music, Leadership Development, Blogging, Fundraising, Teaching, Editing, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Word

Roy McCoy

Oxford, United Kingdom
Student at University of Oxford

Education
University of Oxford   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Theology and Religion

University of Oxford   2011 — 2013
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Oriental Studies

Talbot School of Theology   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), New Testament Language and Literature, Summa Cum Laude

Biola University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biblical and Theological Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Biola University   August 2006 - May 2011
Peter's Gallery   February 1999 - April 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Teaching, Research, Leadership, Teamwork, English, Customer Service, Higher Education

Sean Ho

Harmondsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom
Digital Performance Analyst at ba.com & mobile channels, British Airways
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Biola University
BSc, Business Management

Hillsong International Leadership College
Dip, Events Management

adobe

Experience
British Airways   July 2012 - Present
British Midland Airways   April 2011 - July 2012
British Midland Airways   October 2005 - March 2011

Skills
Web Analytics, Airports, Airlines, Non-profit..., Event Management, Amadeus GDS, Google Analytics, Airline Ticketing, E-commerce, Omniture

Stephanie Dugan

Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Profesora de inglés
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Biola University   2009 — 2011
Intercultural Studies, Lenguas y literatura extranjeras, general

Solano Community College   2006 — 2009
Diplomatura en artes, Lenguas y literatura extranjeras, general

Experience
Kids&Us   July 2014 - Present
Self-Employed   September 2012 - November 2013
David's Bridal   November 2011 - April 2012
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store   October 2011 - April 2012
Biola University   February 2011 - May 2011
Cultural Homestay International   June 2010 - August 2010
Solano Community College   July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Foreign Languages, Classroom Management, Translation, Spanish, ESL/EFL, Teaching, English

caitlin rowley

Warrington, United Kingdom
Attended Biola University

Education
Biola University   2002 — 2014

keir mitchell

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Flight Operations at Roayal Air Force
Military

Education
Biola University   2006 — 2008

Queen Anne High

Experience
Royal Air Force   March 2011 - Present
Roayal Air Force   March 2011 - Present

Skills
GMDSS, Radio, Air Traffic Control, International Flight...

ko durieux

Almere Stad Area, Netherlands
retired at Independent Director Film & TV
Broadcast Media

Education
Webster University   1998 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.5 out of 4.0

Biola University   1965 — 1968
Bachelor's degree, Theology and Religious Vocations, 3.5 out of 4,0/ cum laude

Experience
Independent Director - Film & TV   retired film / TV producer-directorvide-ko-productions1970 - 2010

luke hirst

Blackpool, United Kingdom
Student at Biola University
Animation

Education
Biola University   1988 — 1999