Chapman University Alumni

Laurie Kryder

Stockholm County, Sweden
Certified Nurse Midwife, Womens Clinic at Danderyds Hospital
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Karolinska Institute, School of Midwifery   2010 — 2012
Masters of Science, Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing   1995 — 1997
Master's of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner

San Diego State University-California State University   1989 — 1990
Postgraduate Certification, Elementary Education and Teaching

Chapman University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General/Spanish

Experience
Danderyds Hospital, Womens Clinic   March 2012 - Present
Karolinska University Hospital   June 2011 - July 2011
Danderyds Hospital, Löwenströmska Dialysis   April 2008 - August 2010
Clinicas del Camino Real   October 1998 - April 2001
Logan Heights Family Health Center   September 1997 - October 1998

Leona Payne

Oxford, United Kingdom
Information Systems Manager at NIHR Clinical Research Network: Thames Valley and South Midlands
Research

Education
Chapman University   1998 — 2003
MA.ed

Phoenix College   2003 — 2004

University of Phoenix   1993 — 2003

Arizona State University   1983 — 1986
BAE

Faculté Libre des Lettres et Sciences Humaines   1984 — 1985

Phoenix College   1980 — 1982

Rio Salado College

Experience
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Thames Valley and South Midlands   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Business Intelligence, PRINCE2, Training, SharePoint, Staff/Workforce..., Change Management, MIcrosoft Office..., ECDL, Spanish, French, Management, Teaching of English as..., Mentoring, Information Technology, Online Tutoring, Adult Education, ECDL Expert, Business Networking, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Cross-team Collaboration, Consulting, Information Management

Linda Berglund

Stockholm, Sweden
Research Administrator at Karolinska Institutet
Human Resources

Education
Uppsala universitet / Uppsala University   1995 — 1996
Masters, International relations

Chapman University   1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Sciences, Psychology, Law and International relations

Experience
Karolinska Institutet   December 2013 - Present
KTH   April 2012 - December 2013
Frilans   May 2011 - January 2012
EUROJUST and SHELL   October 2005 - October 2007
Södertörns högskola   May 2001 - October 2005

Skills
Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Business Planning, English, Business Strategy, Business Development, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Coaching, Project Management, Research

Lionel Siret

Marseille Area, France
Responsable des Ventes chez Procter & Gamble
Consumer Goods

Education
Chapman University   1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Ecole Gros   1986 — 1988
BTS, Action commerciale

Experience
Procter & Gamble   December 1997 - Present
Kodak Pathé France   June 1995 - December 1997
Provence Aromatique   March 1992 - December 1994

Skills
Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Categorization, Brand Equity, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen

Maaike Jansen

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Beleidsmedewerker primair onderwijs bij het ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap
Government Relations

Education
KU Leuven   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Vergelijkende en Internationale Politiek

Chapman University   2011 — 2011
Political Science and Government

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen / University of Nijmegen   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Politicologie

Experience
Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap   August 2015 - Present
Ministerie van BZK   January 2014 - August 2015
VNG   January 2014 - December 2014
Gemeente Haarlem   August 2013 - January 2014
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   January 2013 - July 2013
WorldGranny   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
English, Europese politiek, Grensoverschrijdende..., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Dutch, Interbestuurlijke...

Madison Frank

London, United Kingdom
Student at Sotheby's Institute of Art
Photography

Education
Sotheby's Institute of Art   2015 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Photography

Southern Methodist University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Art

Parsons School of Design   2011 — 2012

Chapman University   2010 — 2011

Experience
Gorjana & Griffin Inc.   July 2014 - August 2015
Madewell   August 2012 - July 2014
Billabong   May 2013 - August 2013
Spicy & Spicy II   May 2011 - August 2011
Forever 21   February 2011 - May 2011
Sarah Briggs Jewelry   August 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Travel, Digital Marketing, Window Displays, Personal Style, Social Media Marketing, Baking, Fashion Shows, Social Media Outreach, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Social Media, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Apparel, Fashion Blogging, Social Networking, Blog Marketing, Trendwatching, Organized Multi-tasker, Visual Merchandising, Blogging, Volunteering, Social Media Blogging, Fashion, Organization, Photography, French, Marketing, Personal Shopping, Jewelry Design, Fashion Illustration, Sales, Brand Development

Marie-Hélène Bonnet

Paris Area, France
Responsable de programmes immobiliers chez Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs
Real Estate

Education
Chapman University   1991 — 1992
MBA, Management, Purchase

Experience
Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs   2008 - Present
Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group   September 2006 - September 2008
Pierre & Vacances   March 2005 - August 2008
Coup de Poing   October 2000 - March 2004
Star Clippers   November 1997 - September 2000
Orangina Schweppes   March 1994 - November 1997
Robinson's department stores   September 1990 - December 1991

Skills
Négociations, Vente, Hôtellerie, Tourisme, Marketing, Stratégie marketing, Management, Achats, Communication marketing

Marija Bogdanovic

Stockholm, Sweden
Internationalisation and Mobility Manager / International Officer at KTH & Owner/CEO at Konstantine´s
International Affairs

Education
Sciences Po Paris   2011 — 2011
Exchange Semester - Spring 2011, Political Science, History, French

Stockholms universitet   2006 — 2010
B.Sc, Political Science

Chapman University   2009 — 2009
Exchange semester - Political Science, Peace Studies/ IR, Communication

Södertörn University   2006 — 2010
European Program

Experience
KTH   January 2012 - Present
Konstantine's   2012 - Present
Utrikespolitiska Föreningen Stockholm   2009 - January 2011
Södertörns högskola   2007 - January 2011
Södertörns högskola   2007 - 2007

Skills
Diplomacy, Student Affairs, Project Management, Peace, Student Services, Event Management, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Political Science, Non-profits, Intercultural..., Higher Education..., Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Internal Process..., European Union, Nonprofits, Public Speaking

Mark Howorth

London, United Kingdom
MD, Callender Howorth Interior Design
Design

Education
Chapman University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Design and Communications

Experience
Callender Howorth   January 1997 - Present

Skills
Art Direction, SketchUp, Space planning, Residential Homes, Rendering, Creative Direction, Finish, Sustainable Design, Custom Furniture, Graphic Design, Renovation, Interior Design, Styling, Retail Design, Space Planning, Furniture, 3D visualization, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Commercial Interiors, Drawing, Furnishings, Concept Design, Concept Development, Project Management, Sketching, Design Research, Residential Design, CAD, Layout, Interior Lighting, Design Management

Martin Sauer

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
MBA
Management Consulting

Education
   2008 — 2010
MBA

   2008 — 2010
MBA, Business

   2007 — 2007
Leadership and Negotiation

Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft   2004 — 2007
Dipl. Kfm, Business & Economics

Experience
Management Engineers UK (London)   January 2007 - March 2007
Management Engineers   July 2006 - September 2006
Management Engineers   January 2006 - March 2006
Management Engineers   July 2005 - September 2005

Matthew G. Beall

Ulm Area, Germany
An American vision driven abstract painter and fine art photographer in Germany
Arts and Crafts

Education
Chapman University
Master of Arts (MA)

Experience
self-employed   2000 - Present

Skills
Portraits, Curating, Fine Art Photography, Image Editing, Painting, Abstraction, Sculpture, Digital Photography, Fine Art, Photography, Drawing, Photoshop, Mixed Media, Art Education, Oil Painting, Photos, Art, Art History, Contemporary Art, Commercial Photography, Galleries, Visual Arts

Maureen McHugh-Castro

Germany
Nurse Practitioner at USAF RETIRED
Military

Education
Chapman University
MA in Education, Curriculum and Delopment

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden
BSN, Nursind

Experience
USAF RETIRED   

Skills
Case Western Reserve, MSN - Women's Health

Melinda McGarvey

Burgos Area, Spain
Consultant
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2013 — 2015
Masters, Social Work

California State University-Long Beach   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Chapman University

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2009 - Present
CustomerCentric Selling   July 2006 - Present
MICROS Systems   September 2006 - April 2007
Procede Software   June 2004 - July 2006
SalePoint Inc.   2002 - 2004
New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Club   2000 - 2001
Binghamton Mets   1998 - 1999

Skills
Team Building, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Account Management, Sales Process, Strategy, Team Leadership, Product Management, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Training, Solution Selling, Consulting, Management

Nicole Palomba

Loughton, Essex, United Kingdom
Graduate Student; MFA Acting
Performing Arts

Education
Visionbox Actors Studio   2013 — 2014
n/a, Theatre/Theater, n/a

Tectonic Theatre Project   2012 — 2012
Lab II, Moment Work

Chapman University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater

Shakespeare and Company   2008 — 2008
Intensive

Experience
Radical Artists Agency   August 2011 - August 2015
Denver Academy of Dramatic Arts at Visionbox Studio   October 2014 - July 2015
The Edge Theatre Company   July 2014 - August 2014
DSST Public Schools   July 2013 - June 2014
SOAR@Oakland Elementary   November 2012 - June 2013
Phoenix House   December 2010 - January 2011
Coalition of Artistic Students of Theatre, Chapman University   April 2009 - May 2010
Canyon High School   January 2010 - March 2010
Off Square Theatre Company   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Nonprofits, Writing, Facebook, Entertainment, Improvisation, Marksmanship, Dialects, Stage, Improvisational Comedy, Equestrian, Web Design, Film, Creative Writing, Educational Leadership, Shakespeare, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Media, Theatre, Performing Arts, Computer Proficiency, Typing, Event Planning, Childcare, Acting, Fundraising, Social Networking, Comedy, Drama

Niina Virtanen

Finland
Trainee at the Embassy of Finland in Canberra

Education
University of Tampere   2013 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Law

Chapman University   2014 — 2014
Exchange semester, Political Science and Government

University of Tampere   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Philology

Paul Hirshman

Preston, United Kingdom
Systems and Installations Coordinator at ADI UK Ltd
Media Production

Education
Chapman University   2004 — 2007
Bachelors of Arts, Film Production

Irvine Valley College   2003 — 2004
AA, General Studies

King George V College   1996 — 2001

Experience
ADI UK Ltd   October 2010 - Present
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust   April 2008 - October 2010

Pavel Steimar

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Corporate banker CSOB
Banking

Education
Chapman University   2014 — 2016
MBA

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Faculty of Economics and Management   2003 — 2009
Master, Economics and Management

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2007 — 2008
ERASMUS

Institute for language and preparatory studies Charles University in Prague   2001 — 2002
Jazyková škola

Gymnázium Va Vítězné Pláni   1998 — 2001

Gymnázium Jižní město   1995 — 1998

Experience
CSOB   September 2008 - Present
HVB   January 2005 - August 2006
Raiffeisen Bank   April 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Financial Risk, Loans, Credit, Credit Risk, Banking, Trade Finance, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Corporate Finance

Petr Horak

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Motion Picture Professional
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
Chapman University   2013 — 2014
Study Fellowship, Audiovisual studies

Berlinale Talent Campus 2012   2012 — 2012
Audiovisual studies

MIDPOINT 2012   2012 — 2012
Audiovisual studies

Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Film and TV School   2005 — 2011
MgA, Film and TV Production

University of New Orleans   2010 — 2010
Study Fellowship, Audiovisual studies

Middlesex University   2009 — 2009
Study Fellowship, Audiovisual studies

Independent Film College in Pisek   2003 — 2005
DiS, Film and TV Production

Experience
iShorts   March 2006 - Present
cinemania   2005 - Present
Skunk   March 2014 - June 2014
International Film Trust (IFT)   March 2014 - May 2014
Czech Film Center   October 2009 - December 2013
Stink   March 2011 - July 2011
Warner Bros. Czech Republic   May 2004 - June 2004

Skills
Post Production, Music Videos, TV production, Social Media, Television, Video Production, Documentaries, Video, Film, Coordinating Events, Internet Video, Film Production, Production, Feature Films, Final Cut Pro, Commercials

Raquel Schneider

Porto Area, Portugal
Senior Merchandise Manager at Li&Fung Limited
Textiles

Education
Chapman University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Aiglon College   1987 — 1992

Experience
Li&Fung Limited   September 2001 - Present
Holport International Agency   January 1997 - September 2001

Rebecca Brannon

Paris Area, France
Experienced in Marketing and Public Relations
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Université Nice Sophia Antipolis   2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration

Institute of Languages, Oaxaca   2004 — 2004
Spanish

Chapman University   2000 — 2004
BA, Public Relations, Communications, French

Experience
Universite de Nice IAE   2010 - 2011
Universite de Nice, IAE   2010 - 2011

Regina Fritz

Ystad, Sweden
Auktoriserad revisor at KPMG AB
Accounting

Education
Lund University   2000 — 2002
Accounting

University of New Orleans   1995 — 1998
Master of Science, Accounting

Chapman University   1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Anderstorp Gymnasium   1979 — 1982
Naturvetarlinjen

Experience
KPMG   February 2008 - Present
KPMG AB   February 2008 - Present
Grant Thornton   October 2000 - January 2008
Bourgeois Bennett   January 1998 - May 2000

Skills
Financial Reporting, Auditing

Regina Fritz

Malmo, Sweden
Senior associate at KPMG
Accounting

Education
Lund University   2000 — 2002
Civilekonom, Accounting

University of New Orleans   1995 — 1998
Master, Accounting

Chapman University   1986 — 1993
BSBA, Accounting

Experience
KPMG   February 2008 - Present
Lindebergs Grant Thornton   September 2000 - February 2008
Bourgeois Bennett L.L.C   1998 - 2000
Camnetar Edward CPA   1998 - 1998
Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans   1995 - 1997

Sara Hajjar

London, United Kingdom
AdRoll Ambassador London
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Chapman University   2005 — 2009
B.S. Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Advertising

Experience
AdRoll   January 2015 - Present
AdRoll   August 2014 - Present
AdRoll.com   March 2013 - July 2014
Zoove   April 2012 - March 2013
About.com   March 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Oral & Written..., Cold Calling, Building Relationships, Business Development, Client Relations Skills, Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Program Planning &...

Shelley Cobb

Southampton, United Kingdom
Associate Professor, English and Film at University of Southampton
Research

Education
University of East Anglia   2002 — 2008
Ph.D., Film and Television

Chapman University   1997 — 2002
Masters, English and Comparative Literature

Experience
University of Southampton   August 2011 - Present
University of Southampton   April 2008 - July 2011

Skills
University Teaching, Teaching, Research, Lecturing

Steven Houghton

Germany
Squadron Superintendent at 13th Field Investigations Squadron, U.S. Air Force
Military

Education
Troy University
Master's degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA), 3.91 GPA

Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice, 3.93 GPA

Central Texas College
Associate's degree, General Studies

Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice

Experience
13th Field Investigations Squadron   August 2013 - Present
AFOSI Detachment 301   August 2011 - August 2013
AFOSI Detachment 410   September 2009 - August 2011
AFOSI Detachment 804   June 2005 - September 2009
AFOSI Expeditionary Detachment 2409   2009 - 2009
AFOSI Detachment 611   June 2004 - June 2005
AFOSI Detachment 804   June 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Counterintelligence, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Advisor, Interrogation Techniques, Tactics, Training, Corporate Security, Intelligence, Military Operations, Organizational..., International Relations, Detail Orientated, Leadership, Security Clearance, Counterterrorism, Adaptability, Internal Investigations, Force Protection, Criminal Investigations, Resource Management, Verification, Intelligence Analysis, Inspection, Public Administration, Teaching, Conflict Resolution, Insider Threat Analysis, Mentoring, Recruiting, Highly skilled..., Evidence, HUMINT, Military

Susan Czarnecki

Reading, United Kingdom
Global Feasibility Analyst at INC Research
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Chapman University
business, Business

Experience
INC Research   September 2014 - Present
INC Research   September 2014 - Present
Novartis   December 2012 - Present
Allergan   April 2012 - Present

Sven Wallman

Stockholm County, Sweden
System specialist at Tele2
Telecommunications

Education
Uppsala University   1988 — 1997

Chapman   1983 — 1987

Experience
Tele2   October 2010 - Present
Spring Mobil AB   January 2005 - October 2010
ipUnplugged AB   2000 - 2004
Swedish Insitute of Space Physics (IRFU)   May 1995 - April 2000
EHPT   2000 - 2000

Skills
Red Hat Linux, Programming, Unix Shell Scripting, Integration, Scripting, Nagios, Shell Scripting, DNS, TCP/IP, Linux, Perl, MySQL, System Architecture, Apache, Solaris, FreeBSD, Troubleshooting, Bash, Databases, Debugging, LDAP, Unix

Tracey Swan

France
Fulbright Scholar
Research

Education
Chapman University   2008 — 2011
MA/MFA, English Literature/Creative Writing

The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2003
MA, Women's and Gender Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
BA, English and Ethnic Studies (Double Major)

Experience
J. William Fulbright Foundation   January 2012 - Present
34thParallel   2006 - 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Freelance Writing, Grant Writing, Web Content, Research, Editing, Teaching, Documentaries, History, Gender Analysis, Community Outreach, Social Media, Ethnic Identity, Cultural Diversity, Independent Film, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Editorial, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Gender Mainstreaming, Non-profit Program..., Film Criticism, Literature

Travis Turnbow

Paris Area, France
Directeur international des services professionnels
Management Consulting

Education
Université des Sciences sociales (Toulouse I)   2008 — 2012
Doctorat, Social Sciences

   2006 — 2007
MBA, Aerospace

   2000 — 2004
Bachelors of arts, Français et Espagnol

Experience
TalentSoft   January 2013 - Present
NorthgateArinso   January 2011 - December 2012
Ecole Supérieur de Commerce de Toulouse   2008 - 2011
Airbus Central Entity   January 2007 - December 2010
Ambassade de France   2005 - 2006
E.M.E. (Electromagnetic Engineering)   June 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Conduite du changement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Performance Management, Competence Management, GPEC, Team Building, Contract Management, Customer Acquisition, Ressources humaines, Human Resources, Strategic Financial..., Training & Development, Outsourced HR Services, Gestion d'équipe, HR Strategy, Gestion des talents, Change Management, Talent Management, Remuneration, Pre-sales, International Project..., Compensation & Benefit, HR Consulting, SAP, Strategic Partnerships, Avant-vente, Automotive, Formation, AMOA, Développement commercial, Shared Services, Aeronautics, Business Development, Team Management, PMO, Compétence, Forecasting

Valerie LARSON

Paris Area, France
Bank & Insurance Global Sales Team Leader chez Allianz Global Assistance
Insurance

Education
ESC Toulouse   1998 — 2002
Bac+5



Collège La Mennais

Experience
Allianz Global Assistance   March 2013 - Present

Vanessa Van Voorhis, MBA

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Business News Reporting and Analysis
Newspapers

Education
Chapman University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Oregon   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree

Experience
The Plazz   2013 - 2015
Honolulu Civil Beat   2013 - 2013
Pacific Business News   2012 - 2012
The Garden Island Newspaper   2010 - 2012
Portland Tribune   2008 - 2009

Skills
Breaking News, Research, Editing, Newspapers, InDesign, FOIA filing, Business Journalism, Interview Skills, Photoshop, Publishing, Journalism, Newsroom, Feature Articles, News Writing, Investigative Reporting, Source Development, Copy Editing, Editorial, Photography

William Lü

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Dancer/ Choreographer/ Filmmaker
Performing Arts

Education
Chapman University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance Performance

Experience
Het Internationaal Danstheater   April 2012 - Present
W2 & Dancers   2012 - Present
Codarts, hogeschool voor de kunsten   January 2011 - June 2012
Pacific Coast Academy of Dance   2009 - 2010
Backhausdance   2003 - 2010

Skills
Arts Administration, Dance Education, Theatre, Choreography, Acting, Dance, Contemporary Dance, Performing Arts, Improvisation, Modern Dance, Stage, Art, Entertainment, Festivals, Teaching, Musical Theatre