Duquesne University Alumni

Michaël Decamp

Brussels Area, Belgium
SAP Consultant chez Sapristic SAPServices
Information Technology and Services

Education
Université catholique de Louvain   2006 — 2011
Business / Commercial Engineering

Duquesne University   2010 — 2010
Business School

Experience
Sapristic SAP-Services   June 2014 - Present
BSB   September 2011 - June 2014
Business & Society Belgium   January 2011 - April 2011

Michela Di Benedetto

Rome Area, Italy
avvocato
Judiciary

Education
Duquesne University   1994 — 1994

Universita' La Sapienza di Roma   1988 — 1993
Laurea, Facoltà di Giurisprudenza

Experience
Self-employed   January 1999 - Present
ITTIERRE SPA   January 1997 - December 1997

Skills
Courts, Administrative Law, Real Property, Family Law, Criminal Law, Labour Legislation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Appeals, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation

Monica Gaydos

London, United Kingdom
Dance Movement Therapy at University of London Goldsmiths College
Performing Arts

Education
Duquesne University   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Duke University   1983 — 1984
BA, Liberal Arts

Experience
University of London -- Goldsmiths College   September 2009 - June 2011
The Brew House Association   February 2007 - August 2009
The Princeton Review   2005 - 2006

Skills
Grants, Event Planning, Fundraising, Editing, Grant Writing, Theatre, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Community Outreach

Monica Visconti-Patel

London, United Kingdom
Offering companies a more flexible way of communicating
Information Technology and Services

Education
Duquesne University   1989 — 1993
BS, MIS - Management Information Systems

Experience
RingCentral   December 2014 - Present
Jive Software   August 2014 - December 2014
Jive Software   February 2013 - August 2014
CA Technologies   2010 - February 2013
CA computer associates   March 2009 - March 2010
BMC Software   July 2007 - October 2008
BMC Software   December 2004 - July 2007
Remedy, a BMC Software company   September 2002 - September 2004
The Innovation Group plc   November 2001 - August 2002
Remedy UK Limited   September 2000 - November 2001

Skills
Product Marketing, EMEA, Managed Services, Sales Enablement, Affiliate Marketing, Sales Management, Pre-sales, CRM, Start-ups, Software Industry, Product Management, Enterprise Software, PaaS, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Channel Partners, Go-to-market Strategy, Field Marketing, Sales Process, Cloud Computing, Direct Sales, Management, Channel, Solution Selling, Business Alliances, Multi-channel Marketing, Partnering, Analyst Relations, Professional Services, Partner Marketing, Program Management, Demand Generation, New Business Development, Messaging, Marketing, Sales, Complex Sales, SaaS, Salesforce.com, Partner Management, Marketing Automation, Lead Generation, Unified Communications, Partner Programs, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, IT Service Management

Nazim Turdumambetov

Moscow, Russian Federation
Director Government & Public Affairs, Corporate Communications at Philips
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Duquesne University   2002 — 2004
M.A., Corporate Communication

American University in Central Asia   1995 — 1999
B.A., major: Journalism, minor: Public Relations

Kyrgyzstandagy Amerikalyk Universitet   1995 — 1999
BA, major: Journalism, minor: Public Relations

Experience
Philips   January 2015 - Present
Philips   February 2012 - December 2014
Philips   July 2010 - January 2012
drupalmasters.net - online communications agency   January 2007 - June 2010
Economics Education and Research Consortium   May 2005 - December 2006
PR Inc. BBDO Group   November 2004 - May 2005
United Nations   May 2003 - August 2003
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)   September 2001 - August 2002
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)   June 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Communications Planning, Message Development, Crisis Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, B2G, Communication Training, Direct Lobbying, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Editing, Media Relations, Corporate Identity, Copywriting, Strategy, B2B, Speech Writing, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Multimedia, Internal Communications, Advertising, Government Relations, Corporate Social..., Messaging, Newsletters

Norman Schmitz

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Auditor at Henkel
Consumer Goods

Education
CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education   2012 — 2014
CEMS Master’s in International Management

Universität zu Köln / University of Cologne   2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Supply Chain Management

Fundação Getulio Vargas   2014 — 2014
Exchange semester in São Paulo, Brazil, International Management

Universität zu Köln / University of Cologne   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Administration

Duquesne University   2011 — 2011
Exchange semester in Pittsburgh, US, International Management

Experience
Henkel   October 2015 - Present
Universität zu Köln   March 2012 - July 2015
GE Power & Water   February 2014 - May 2014
Henkel   March 2013 - May 2013
Saint-Gobain Glass   July 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Lean Management, Intercultural..., Microsoft Office, Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Teamwork, Business Development, Project Management, International Relations, Market Analysis, Economics, CPLEX/OPL, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy

Pasquale Apicella

Macerata Area, Italy
Product Safety & Social Responsibility Specialist presso Arena Water Instinct
Sporting Goods

Education
Duquesne University   2008 — 2008
ESL Program

Università degli Studi di Macerata   2003 — 2007
Laurea in Discipline della Mediazione Linguistica, Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia

Experience
Arena Water Instinct   May 2009 - Present
Université de Gafsa   March 2008 - April 2008
Disneyland Paris   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Sportswear, Corporate Social..., Quality Assurance, Abbigliamento, Quality Auditing, Swimwear, Pubbliche relazioni, Product Safety, REACH, Supplier Quality

Pierluigi Antonelli

Munich Area, Germany
Head of Western Europe at Sandoz
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1992 — 1994
MBA, Management & Strategy, Finance and Marketing

Duquesne University   1990 — 1990
Certificate of Financial Analysis

Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli   1985 — 1989
B.A., Business & Economics, Cum Laude

Experience
Sandoz   August 2015 - Present
Merck   November 2014 - July 2015
Merck   March 2011 - July 2015
Bristol Myers Squibb   June 2008 - February 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Switzerland   June 2006 - May 2008
ConvaTec, Bristol-Myers Squibb Group   2004 - June 2006
Bristol-Myers Squibb   January 2003 - September 2004
Bristol Myers Squibb Portugal   May 2001 - December 2002
Bristol Myers Squibb USA   April 2000 - December 2001
McKinsey &Co.   September 1994 - December 1998

Skills
Management Consulting, Medical Devices, Executive Management, Immunology, Acquisition Integration, Product Launch, Change Management, Business Planning, Market Access, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Change leadership, Strategy, Business Development, Pharmaceuticals, New Business Development, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Strategic Planning

Rajeev Talwar

London, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant at Logica
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Temple University   1999 — 2000
Phd, Biochemistry

Duquesne University   1999 — 1999
phd, chemistry

University of Mumbai
MSc, Biochemistry

Experience
CGI   April 2012 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions   January 2011 - May 2012
1000heads   May 2010 - December 2010
Emperor Design   October 2008 - January 2010
Proximity India (RK SWAMY BBDO)   May 2007 - July 2008
Lowe and Partners Worldwide   2002 - 2007
UnitedHealthcare India Pvt. Ltd.   January 2000 - 2002
Fels Institute of Cancer Research   July 1999 - December 2000

Skills
Social CRM, Social Media Measurement, Strategy, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Information Architecture, Direct Marketing, Google Analytics, Analytics, Brand Management, User Interface Design, Community Management, Mobile Marketing, Website Development, Mobile Applications, New Media, User Experience, Market Research, Web Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, PPC, CRM, SEM, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Web Analytics, Marketing Communications, SEO, Scrum, Web Strategy, Web Development, Corporate Communications, Web Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Content Management, Web 2.0, Corporate Branding, Mobile Devices, CMS, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Google Adwords, Web Content Management

Roger Arndt

Italy
Owner at Private Business
Hospitality

Education
Duquesne University   1960 — 1964

Experience
Private Business   2001 - Present
Delta Air Lines   1969 - 2002

Roger Arndt

Italy
Owner at Le Vigne
Hospitality

Education
Duquesne University   1963 — 1964
BS, English, Education

Experience
Le Vigne (luxury villa in Italy)   November 2002 - Present
Delta Air Lines   March 1969 - January 2002

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Leisure, Food, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Airports, Restaurants, Travel Management, Hospitality, Leisure Travel, Social Media Marketing, Tour Operators, Marketing Strategy, Airlines, Hotels, Cruises, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Vacation

Sanaz Raji

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
PhD candidate at University of Leeds
Research

Education
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh   2000 — 2002
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations and Affairs

Duquesne University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Majors: History and Political Science

Fox Chapel Area High School
Diploma

Experience
University of Leeds   October 2009 - Present
London School of Economics   March 2009 - April 2011
University of Leeds   October 2009 - January 2011
University of Pittsburgh   July 2002 - November 2005

Skills
Editing, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Journalism, Lecturing, Capacity Building, Qualitative Research, Social Media, Sexuality, Ethnography, Racing, Anthropology, Events Organisation, Human Rights, Political Economy, Research Design, Queer Studies, Research, Blogging, Internet Research, Academic Writing, International..., Video, Academic Administration, SPSS, Policy Analysis, French, Cultural Anthropology, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Politics, Online Journalism, Middle East, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Event Management, Organization, Race, Quantitative Research, Public Policy, Teaching, University Teaching, Interviews, Gender Studies, Public Speaking, Iran, Political Science, NVivo, Grant Writing, History

Sararose Fiscus

Manchester, United Kingdom
Recruitment Consultant specialising in Temporary Vacancies in the Greater Manchester Area
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Duquesne University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors Degree, Arts and Literature

Experience
Spring Personnel   August 2010 - Present
Spring Personnel   2010 - 2010
Utility Warehouse   2009 - 2010

Sebastian Naumann

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
HR Expert, Strategic Group HR bei Klöckner & Co SE
Wholesale

Education
   2007 — 2007
2007, Business Administration

Universität zu Köln   2002 — 2007
Diplom, Wirtschaftsinformatik

Alfred-Müller-Armack-Berufskolleg Köln   1999 — 2002
Bankkaufmann, BBL, AWL, Rewe, Englisch

Experience
Klöckner & Co SE   February 2015 - Present
Klöckner & Co SE   September 2013 - January 2015
Catlin   September 2011 - September 2013
Sparkasse KölnBonn   July 2010 - September 2011
Sparkasse KölnBonn   July 2007 - June 2010

Skills
HR-Projektmanagement, Personalinformationssyst..., Personalentwicklung, Ausbildung, Oracle HR, Projektmanagement, IT-Lösungen, HR-Management, Marketing, Schulung und..., Personalbeschaffung, Personalwesen, Vertrieb, Talentmanagement, Human Resources, Haufe-umantis, SAP HR, HRIT, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Personalstrategie

Silvia Claret Garzón

Barcelona Area, Spain
International Helpdesk Administrator Mgr in Technical Solutions Support Europe Pitney Bowes
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch   1996 — 1998
Master Business Administration (MBA) San Diego, EEUU, Strategic Management

Duquesne University   1995 — 1996
GMAT_TOEFL, Graduate Management Admission Test_ English as a foreign language

Instituto de Estudios Norteamericanos   1994 — 1994
Preparación GMAT_Graduate Management Admission Test

Universitat de Barcelona   1990 — 1994
Licenciada en Psicología Industrial y de las Organizaciones

Experience
Pitney Bowes   2009 - August 2015
Pitney Bowes   2008 - 2010
Pitney Bowes   2007 - 2009
Pitney Bowes   2000 - 2009
Pitney Bowes   1999 - 2000
Industrial Power Products ( International Power Association Latin American Division)   1997 - 1998

Skills
Administración y..., Gestión de productos, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Liderazgo de equipos, Liderazgo, Mejora de procesos, Gestión de cuentas, Estrategia empresarial, Gestión de proyectos, Account Management, Negociación, Creación y desarrollo..., Servicio de atención al..., Gestión y motivación de...

Stephanie Adair

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Philosophy Instructor at UMUC Europe
Higher Education

Education
Duquesne University   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Philosophy

Duquesne University   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Philosophy

York University   2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Education

University of Pittsburgh   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

Experience
Duquesne University   Adjunct ProfessorUMUC EuropeJanuary 2013 - Present
University of Heidelberg   September 2013 - September 2014
Duquesne University   September 2009 - August 2011
Westmoreland County Community College   May 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Editing, Student Affairs, Teaching, Copy Editing, Higher Education, College Teaching, Creative Writing, Research, Tutoring, Student Development, Curriculum Development, Proofreading, University Teaching, Lecturing, Qualitative Research

Valerie Rodgers

London, United Kingdom
Global Immersion Program Associate at BNY Mellon
Financial Services

Education
Duquesne University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Marketing & International Business with a minor in Economics

Duquesne University Rome Campus   2011 — 2011

Beijing Jiaotong University   2012 — 2012

Experience
BNY Mellon   September 2015 - Present
BNY Mellon   June 2013 - Present
BNY Mellon   June 2012 - May 2013
Anthropologie   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Business Strategy, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Tableau, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Social Media, Data Analysis, New Business Development, Project Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team...

Vassili Casula

Rome Area, Italy
MiBACT Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo presso Ministero dei beni culturali
Public Relations and Communications

Education
S.I.O.I. Società Italiana per l'Organizzazione Internazionale   2000 — 2001
Diploma di Operatore Comunitario

Università degli Studi di Roma Tre   1995 — 2000
Laurea, Scienze Politiche

Duquesne University   1997 — 1998
Semestre di studio, inglese parlato e scritto, spagnolo, informatica

Experience
Ministero dei beni culturali   March 2014 - Present
Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Sottosegretario di Stato al Turismo Simonetta Giordani   September 2013 - Present
Ministry of Cultural Heritage - General Directorate of Management and Promotion, Italy   April 2008 - Present
Eco del Cinema   2007 - 2011
Italia Lavoro   2005 - 2008
rete autostrade mediterranee   2006 - 2007
rete autostrade mediterranee   2006 - 2007
rete autostrade mediterranee   2006 - 2007
rete autostrade mediterranee   2006 - 2007
Labitalia-Adnkronos   2002 - 2005

Vuk Kandic

Serbia
VP of Business Development at Attention Interactive Inc, Intrigue Technologies, Inc.
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Duquesne University
Music

Experience
Attention Interactive Inc, Intrigue Technologies, Inc.   September 2007 - Present

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Global Business..., Market Analysis, Strategy, Sales Process, B2B, E-commerce, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, International Sales, Account Management

Willie Ladson

Ourense Area, Spain
Basket and English/International
Sports

Education
Duquesne University   1990 — 1993
BA, Communication, Sociology

Champlain College   1988 — 1990
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Basket and English/International   August 2007 - Present
Coffee Talk   September 2009 - Present
Colegio Luis Vives   October 2010 - Present
Basketball City   July 1995 - August 2012
Professional International Basketball player   August 1994 - April 2008
N.I.A.-The Nieghborhood Improvement Association   July 2002 - July 2006
The New York Knicks Summer Basketball Camp   July 1996 - August 2002

Skills
Motivation, Event Management, Marketing, Foreign Languages, Social Networking, Basketball Coaching, Photography, FIBA, professional basketball..., Sports Photography, Camps, Coaching, Instructors, Social Media, Travel Photography, Online Advertising, Player Development, Sports, Social Media Marketing, Teaching English as a..., Event Planning, Sports Marketing, Public Relations, aerial photography, College Basketball, Public Speaking

simon truwant

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Aspirant FWO at Research Foundation Flanders FWO
Higher Education

Education
Emory University   2012 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Metaphysics and Philosophy of Culture

Duquesne University   2011 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Metaphysics and Philosophy of Culture

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2005 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Metaphysics and Modern Philosophy

Universität zu Köln   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy; German

Experience
Research Foundation Flanders - FWO   October 2010 - Present
Belgian American Educational Foundation   August 2011 - May 2012
Fulbright Commission   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Research, Lecturing, Academic Writing, University Teaching, Higher Education, French, English, Social Sciences

terrye thompson

Paris Area, France
International Pharmacist
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Case Western Reserve University   1982 — 1984
Master of Science (MSc), Nutrition Sciences

Duquesne University   1969 — 1974
BS Pharm, Pharmacy

Experience
Home   January 2013 - Present

Skills
Patient Safety, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Medicine, Inpatient, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare