Emporia State University Alumni

Amy Maehler

Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Flute and Piano Performance
Music

Education
Emporia State University   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Music Performance, Flute

Emporia State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Flute Performance

Experience
CLAAS   October 2012 - August 2015
COA   October 2011 - December 2012
Graceland University   August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Higher Education, Distance Learning, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Teacher Training, Teacher Mentoring

Anna Sirén

Finland
Manager, Corporate Accounting at Valmet
Accounting

Education
Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu   2002 — 2007
Master's degree, Accounting

Emporia State University   2005 — 2005
Exchange student, Economics

Experience
Valmet   December 2013 - Present
Nokia   June 2013 - December 2013
Ernst&Young   September 2007 - May 2013

Skills
Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Audits, Accounting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, IFRS, External Audit, Assurance

Antti Kuoppala

Finland
Audio/Video Sales at Gigantti Oy
Consumer Electronics

Education
University of Vaasa
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), International Business/Trade/Commerce

Emporia State University
Student Exchange

Jalasjärvi Upper Secondary School
Finnish Matriculation Examination, Swedish, Mathematics

NCO School / Finnish Defence Forces

Experience
Gigantti Oy   September 2011 - Present
DNA Ltd   March 2010 - September 2011
TeliaSonera   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Product Marketing, Customer Service, English, Organizational Behavior, Personnel Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Retail, Sales, Social Media, International Management, Pay TV, International Business, Teamwork, NHL, Swedish, Problem Solving, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Sports Teams, Smart TV

Chris Coppens

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Projectmanager at RAAP Archeologisch Adviesbureau
Environmental Services

Education
VU University Amsterdam   2004 — 2005
MSc, Environment and Resource Management

VU University Amsterdam   2003 — 2005
BSc, Earth Sciences

Utrecht University   1995 — 1999
Fysische Geografie

Emporia State University   1994 — 1995

De Hoeve

Experience
RAAP Archeologisch Adviesbureau   November 2007 - Present
Milieu- en Natuurplanbureau   2005 - 2007
Hogeschool Utrecht   2003 - 2005
ViaWerk Uitzendbureau   2000 - 2002

Skills
Sustainability, Field Work, ArcGIS, History, Cultural Heritage, GIS, Geology, Soil, Environmental Awareness, Spatial Analysis, Dutch, Geography

Claudia Marquina

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Communications Professional
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Geneva   2009 — 2012
Master's Degree, Communication and Media Studies

Emporia State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Communication

Emporia State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, French Language and Literature

Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III)   2007 — 2008
Semester Abroad

Experience
FDI World Dental Federation   May 2014 - Present
IFRC   May 2013 - December 2013
IFRC   December 2012 - April 2013
IFRC   September 2012 - November 2012
IFRC   October 2011 - July 2012
Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse)   November 2010 - October 2011
United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR)   January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
NGOs, Gender Equality, Event Planning, Project Coordination, Media Studies, Translation, Editing, Communication Skills, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media, Foreign Languages, Web Content Management, Communication, Project Management

David Clay

Hamburg Area, Germany
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Airbus
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide   2006 — 2015
BSPA, Professional Aeronautics

Texas Aerotech – Dallas Texas   1991 — 1993
Associates of Science, Aeronautical Engineering / Airframe & Power Plant License

Emporia State University   1982 — 1984
AS, Health and Physical Education

Experience
Airbus   October 2013 - Present
Zintro Inc.   March 2010 - Present
Dassault Falcon Jet   November 2011 - October 2013
Boeing Commercial Airplanes   January 2010 - November 2011
ST Aerospace   April 2007 - December 2009
Boeing Logistics Support Services   April 2002 - October 2006
Boeing Aerospace Support Center   August 1998 - April 2002
The Dee Howard Co.   January 1992 - August 1998
Lockheed Martin   May 1987 - December 1991

Skills
Risk Management, Technical Writing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Liaison, Military, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Proposal Writing, MatrixOne, Testing, Material Review Board, Aircraft, Quality Systems, Aircraft Maintenance, Quality Inspection, Project Planning, CATIA V5, Velocity, Project Estimation, Boeing, Internal Communications, Inspection, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, Enovia, Maintenance & Repair, Root Cause Analysis, Change Management, Analysis, Structural Engineers, Quality Engineering, DELMIA, Aerospace, Cost Estimating, Quality Circle, Training, HMS CAPP, Catia, Continuous Improvement, Process Auditing, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, First Article Inspection, Structural Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Aviation, Auditing, Source Selection, Quality System

Davide De Simon

Italy
Studente presso Emporia State University

Education
Emporia State University   2014 — 2017

Donald Ward

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Independent Information Technology and Services Professional
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Maryland Baltimore   1986 — 1987
BS, Computer Studies

Texas Woman's University   1978 — 1982
None, Psychology

Emporia State University   1972 — 1978
BA, Psychology

Experience
Infineon Technologies   March 2014 - Present
Macquarie Group   February 2012 - May 2013
Macquarie   January 2011 - August 2011
Mobilcom-Debitel   May 2010 - October 2010
Bundesfinanzministerium   September 2008 - December 2009
Lufthansa Systems   August 2007 - August 2008
DBV Winterthur   March 2006 - December 2006
Bundesfinanzministerium   2002 - 2005
HVB   2000 - 2002
German Cancer Research Center   1991 - 1997

Skills
Unix, Solaris, Cluster, Servers

Eric Bots-Bjerre

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Founder B2CF / BB Corporate Finance
Investment Banking

Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   1993 — 1999
Drs, Econometrics

Emporia State University   1992 — 1993
general

Gymnasium Celeanum   1986 — 1992
Highschool

Experience
B2CF / B-B Corporate Finance   April 2012 - Present
RBS   July 2008 - April 2012
ABN AMRO Denmark   2006 - July 2008
ABN AMRO   1999 - 2006

Skills
Financial Analysis, Strategy, Emerging Markets, Negotiation, Banking, Funding, Mergers, Restructuring, Modeling, LBO, Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance, Finance, M&A experience, Due Diligence, Acquisitions, Structuring, Divestitures, Financial Institutions, Financial Advisory, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Structuring, Structured Finance, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Project Management, Private Equity, Valuation, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Business Development, English, Investments, Venture Capital

Francisco Sola

Barcelona Area, Spain
Regional Manager; Service Relationship. ADP,HCM,SSFF, SAP, Global BPO.
Outsourcing/Offshoring

Education
Emporia State University   2006 — 2007
Major, Marketing; Business Administration

Universidad de Vigo   2001 — 2006
Major, Management; Business Administration

University of West Bohemia Pilsen, Faculty of Economics   2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Exchange Student

Experience
ADP GlobalView B.V.   December 2014 - Present
ADP Globalview   September 2012 - December 2014
ADP GlobalView   October 2010 - October 2012
ADP GlobalView   January 2010 - October 2010
ADP GlobalView   September 2008 - January 2010
La Caixa, Caja Madrid, Caixanova.   May 2004 - September 2008

Skills
International Project..., Project Planning, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, SAP HR, Management, Team Leadership, Client Relationships..., Qualified Mediator, Service Management, Team Management, Process Management, Leadership, Client Services, English, Change Management, SAP, Project Coordination, ADP Payroll, Outsourcing, International Relations, Client Liaising, IT Service Management, Service Delivery..., Payroll, Strategy

Henri Peltotupa

Finland
CEO at Sergel TeliaSonera
Financial Services

Education
Henley Business School   2009 — 2011
Executive MBA, Management

Vaasan yliopisto   1997 — 2003
Master's Degree, Business Law, Finance

Emporia State University   2001 — 2001

Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu
General Securities Examination, Finance

Experience
Sergel - TeliaSonera   September 2013 - Present
TeliaSonera Finance   2011 - 2013
Genworth Financial   November 2008 - August 2011
Genworth Financial   July 2007 - November 2008
GE Capital   March 2006 - August 2007
Rabobank, De Lage Landen   November 2004 - March 2006
Sampo plc - Sampo Life   October 2003 - November 2004
MF Group   August 2002 - October 2003
Finnish Embassy, The Hague, Netherlands   February 2002 - September 2002

Skills
Banking, Wealth Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Finance, Asset Managment, Leadership, Financial Services, Insurance, Strategy, Investments

Jani Kurvinen

Finland
Recruitment Specialist at Espoon kaupunki
Human Resources

Education
Turun kauppakorkeakoulu   2006 — 2013
Master's Degree, Management and Organization, Marketing, Information System Science

Emporia State University   2009 — 2009
Exchange student for Spring Term 2009, International Management and Marketing. International relations. Psychology.

Experience
Espoon kaupunki   December 2014 - Present
Espoon kaupunki   August 2013 - December 2014
Espoon kaupunki   May 2012 - August 2012
Click Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy   August 2009 - December 2011
The Association of Economics students in Turku   September 2008 - December 2008
Anders Inno Oy   April 2008 - August 2008
Alession Investing Oy   2005 - 2007

Skills
Headhunting, Graduate Recruitment, Recruiting, HR Analytics, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Temporary Staffing, Recruitment Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Reporting & Analysis, PASW, Teamwork, Public Sector, Physician Recruitment, SPSS, Sales Process, Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales, Employee Surveys, Swedish

Jaye Shaer

Czech Republic
Head Librarian at International School of Prague
Education Management

Education
Emporia State University   1999 — 2001
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Emporia State University   1989 — 1992
Bachelor's of Science, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Experience
International School of Prague   August 2012 - Present
American International School-Vietnam   August 2010 - June 2012
American International School, Saigon   August 2010 - June 2012

Skills
K-12, ESL, Literacy, International Education, Teaching

Jonathan Breese

Hamburg Area, Germany
Senior Game Designer at Natural Motion
Computer Games

Education
Emporia State University   1993 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Experience
Natural Motion   November 2014 - Present
Bigpoint GmbH   September 2012 - September 2014
Cryptic Studios   December 2010 - September 2011
Kingsisle   December 2009 - December 2010
Various Companies   January 2009 - December 2009
America's Army 3   December 2007 - July 2009
Dream Pod 9   2004 - 2005

Skills
Game Design, Video Games, MMO, Computer Games, Game Development

Joseph Thorpe

Derby, United Kingdom
Graduate from University of Plymouth
Human Resources

Education
Plymouth University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, International Business, First Class Honours

Emporia State University   2013 — 2014
Exchange Study Placement (ISEP)

Landau Forte College   2004 — 2011
High School, A-Levels and GCSE's

Experience
Amey   June 2014 - September 2014
Comet   December 2010 - January 2011
Parker Hannifin   June 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Teamwork, Communication, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Goal Oriented, Time Management

Julie Bramman

Germany
Librarian at USAGRheinland Pfalz FMWR
Libraries

Education
Emporia State University   2006 — 2008
MLS, Library Science

George Fox University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor, Social and Behavioral Studies

Experience
USAG-Rheinland Pfalz FMWR   June 2014 - Present
AMR/NCTI   April 2013 - September 2014
Hood River County School District   August 2013 - June 2014
MCCS   June 2011 - June 2012
Arata Creek School, MESD   September 2003 - June 2011
Mulberry School   September 1999 - June 2003
Jefferson Elementary, Calexico SD   August 1999 - May 2001

Skills
Electronic Resources, Library Research, Information Literacy, Public Speaking, Reader's Advisory, Digital Libraries, Cataloging, Libraries, Metadata, Academic Libraries, Library Management, Circulation, Library Instruction, Digitization, Public Libraries, Research, Community Outreach, Archives, Books, Interlibrary Loan, Library Reference, Virtual Reference, Library, Collection Development, Library Science

Karina Casas Gil

Vigo Area, Spain
COORDINADORA COMERCIAL en Comenza
International Trade and Development

Education
Escuela de Organización Industrial   2013 — 2014
GESTION EN LA INTERNACIONALIZACION DE LA EMPRESA, Negocios internacionales/Comercio internacional

   2003 — 2005
MBA, Negocios, contabilidad

Universidad Santiago de Compostela   1998 — 2003
Licenciatura, RRII, Derecho Internacional, economía

Mises University

Södertörns högskola

Experience
Comenza   September 2013 - Present
Comenza   September 2012 - September 2013
COMERCIAL PERNAS   March 2011 - October 2011
Banesto   January 2008 - October 2008
Asociación de Componentes para el calzado   January 2007 - December 2007
Oficina Comercial de la Embajada en Australia   January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Español, International Relations, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, International Business, Negotiation, Inglés, International Trade, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Negociación, Estrategia empresarial, Spanish, English, Business Strategy, French

Kevin Zimmerman

A Coruña Area, Spain
Network Administrator
Computer Networking

Education
Emporia State University   1986 — 1992
B.S., Computer Sciense

Emporia State University   1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

Experience
Network Carpenter   August 2001 - Present
Cirrus Computing Solutions   August 2010 - December 2014
BNI   October 2003 - June 2013
WorldCom   July 2000 - September 2001
Compuware   1999 - 2001

Skills
Integration, Firewalls, Virtualization, Team Building, Hosted Microsoft..., Leadership, Network Security, Network Design, Networking, Technical Support, Microsoft Exchange, Routers, Microsoft Technologies, Small Business, Consulting, IT Management, Professional Services, Servers, IT Service Management, Information Technology, VoIP, Hosted SharePoint, Customer Service, Disaster Recovery, Security, Wireless Networking, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing

Laetitia Leroy

Paris Area, France
Project Buyer chez Renault
Automotive

Education
University of Evry Val d’Essonne   2008 — 2009
Master’s degree, International Purchasing

Emporia State University   2006 — 2007
Master's degree, Business Administration

University of Lille 3 Charles De Gaulle   2003 — 2006
Bachelor’s degree, International Business

Experience
Renault   September 2011 - Present
MW Brands - Petit Navire   August 2010 - July 2011
HEC Paris   May 2010 - July 2010
DOCAPOST DPS   October 2009 - March 2010
Renault   October 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Project Management, Change Management, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Automotive, Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, English, Supply Chain

Linda Marti

Czech Republic
Elementary Librarian at International School of Prague
Libraries

Education
Emporia State University   1993 — 1998
Masters of Library Science, Library and Information Science

Experience
International School of Prague   

Skills
Teaching, Collection Development, Library Instruction, Instructional Technology, Library Science, Library, Library Management, Information Literacy, Editing, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology

Luke Simmons

Sweden
Application Specialist at Västra Götalandsregionen
Information Technology and Services

Education
Emporia State University   1996 — 2001

Experience
Västra Götalandsregionen   August 2015 - Present
Västra Götalandsregionen   March 2014 - August 2015
Västra Götalandsregionen   November 2011 - April 2014
Västra Götalandsregionen   September 2009 - November 2011
Västra Götalandsregionen   August 2007 - August 2009
LanTeam Consulting   November 2006 - August 2007
Orange   October 2005 - October 2006
Freelance Web Developer   July 2003 - July 2005
Worldtone Dance   September 2004 - May 2005

Skills
RedHat, Nagios, CentOS, Perl, Informix, Solaris, Ubuntu, Python, Lean Operations, Agile Methodologies, Databases, JIRA, Oracle, Java, Powershell, DB2, PostgreSQL, Bash, TSM, MySQL, Unix, Red Hat Linux, Scrum, HP-UX, PHP

Maarten van der Lee

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Help create a better world for customers by using the power of communications
Telecommunications

Education
University of Amsterdam   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Business studies

University of Amsterdam   2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Communication science

Emporia State University   2006 — 2007
International relations, Spanish, Organizational Communication, History of Modern China

Experience
BT Global Services   March 2015 - Present
Nederland ICT   November 2014 - Present
BT Global Services   September 2013 - July 2015
GlobalOrange   November 2012 - August 2013
Business Talent Network   June 2011 - October 2012
Reputatiegroep   February 2011 - July 2011
Laurens Simonse Groep   March 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Sustainability, Sales Operations, Teamwork, Networking, Business Development

Maria Cecilia Aguilera Burró

Madrid Area, Spain
Máster en Administración de Empresas
Banking

Education
EAE Business School   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción   2005 — 2009
Licenciada en Comercio Internacional

Emporia State University   2006 — 2006
Inglés como segunda lengua

Experience
Citibank NA   2009 - 2012
BBVA Paraguay S.A.   2006 - 2009
SUNERGOS - Desarrollo de Recursos Humanos   2005 - 2005
Itaú Unibanco   2003 - 2003

Marja Simonen

Finland
Frontline Support Team Leader at KONE
Building Materials

Education
Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan / Helsinki University of Technology   2008 — 2017
Master of Science in Engineering

Turku School of Economics   2003 — 2008
Master of Science in Business Administration

Emporia State University   2006 — 2006
Exchange student

York University   2005 — 2006
Exchange student

The English School

Experience
KONE Industrial (Global Spares Supply)   January 2014 - Present
KONE Industrial (Global Spares Supply)   January 2013 - December 2013
KONE Automatiktüren GmbH, KONE GmbH   June 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Procurement, Financial Reporting, SAP, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Analysis, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Purchasing, Process Improvement

Matt Hulsey

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager
Renewables & Environment

Education
Emporia State University   1997 — 2000
BS Business, Computer Information Systems

Ponderosa High School   1984 — 1988
Bacheloriate, General

Experience
Newgen Renewables   June 2013 - Present
Home Testing Yorkshire Ltd   March 2008 - June 2013
Asda Stores Ltd   2005 - 2008
Asda Stores Ltd/Wal-Mart   2002 - 2005
Walmart   1999 - 2002

Skills
Change Management, Integration, Merchandising, Business Analysis, Retail, Management, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Business Development, Leadership, Program Management, Strategy, Operations Management

Oskari Lehto

Finland
Head of Finance, Fortum Heat Finland & Baltic countries
Oil & Energy

Education
Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu   1998 — 2004

Emporia State University   2001 — 2001
Economics, Finance, Accounting

Experience
Fortum   April 2014 - Present
Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy   April 2013 - Present
As Fortum Tarto   May 2015 - Present
Fortum Power&Heat Oy   September 2005 - April 2014
Fortum Heat Naantali Oy   December 2010 - December 2012
Elisa Oyj / Dial Media   January 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Financial Reporting, Governance, Management, Business Case Modelling, Forecasting, Change Management, Leadership Development, Electricity Markets, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Analysis, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, IFRS, Business Control, ERP, Outsourcing, KPI Reports, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Business Planning

Petteri Halme

Finland
Student at Turun yliopisto
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Turun yliopisto / University of Turku   2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Marketing

Emporia State University   2010 — 2010

Experience
SÄX   November 2011 - Present
Red Bull   July 2010 - January 2012
Red Bull   January 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Event Planning, Sales Process, Coordinating Events, Social Media, Energy Drinks, Nightlife, Music, Beverage Industry, Restaurants

Randy McGehee

Florence Area, Italy
AGWM Missionary
Religious Institutions

Education
Berean University   1981 — 1989
MS, Ministry

Emporia State University   1971 — 1975
BME, Music Ed

Experience
General Council of the Assemblies of God   2010 - Present
AGWM   November 2007 - Present
AGWM   2007 - 2009
Illinois Churches   December 1985 - January 1999

Skills
Pastoral, Community Outreach, Pastoral Counseling, Missions, Ministry Development, Church Growth, Pastoring, Religion, Gospel, Teaching, Homiletics, Biblical Studies, Church Events, Spiritual Direction, Discipleship Training, Preaching, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care, Volunteer Management, Bible, Public Speaking, Pastors, Evangelism, Theology, Discipleship, Apologetics, Church Consulting, Expository Preaching

Rex Steiner

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Area ManagerMiddle East at Ingram
Libraries

Education
Emporia State University   1985 — 1991
MA, MLS, BA, History, Library Science

Hillsboro high school   1982 — 1985
Diploma

Experience
Qatar National Library   April 2012 - December 2014
Independent Consultant   August 2011 - January 2012
Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy   August 2010 - September 2011
Blackwell   February 2008 - May 2010
The Petroleum Institute   July 2003 - August 2007
American University of Sharjah   August 1999 - August 2002

Skills
Teaching, Project Management, Information Literacy, Ebooks, Academic Libraries, Community Outreach, Digitization, Library Instruction, Digital Preservation, Collection Development, Metadata, Books, Staff Development, PowerPoint, Library Science, Library, Integrated Library..., Information Management, Research, Digital Libraries, Content Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Virtual Reference, Electronic Resources, Information Retrieval, E-Learning, Higher Education, Library Management, Knowledge Management, Cataloging, Startup Development, History, Library Research, Library 2.0

Rhonda Staudt

Berlin Area, Germany
Founding Chair, Shirley Ann Sullivan Educational Foundation
Philanthropy

Education
Emporia State University

Human Rights Education Associates at Cambridge
Children's Rights

Southern Center for International Studies
International Marketing

Experience
Shirley Ann Sullivan Educational Foundation (SASEF)   July 2000 - Present
American International School of Monrovia   September 2010 - June 2012
Crown Relocations   June 1997 - January 2000
Media Exchange   January 1988 - 1996

Skills
Youth Development, Philanthropy, Microfinance, Public Policy, Healthcare, Sustainable Development, Fundraising, Editing, Sustainability, Volunteer Management, Youth Leadership, Leadership Development, International Relations, Grant Writing, Politics, Research, Non-profits, Human Rights, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Workshop Facilitation, Photography, Economic Development, Africa, Program Evaluation, Community Organizing, Project Management, NGOs, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, International..., Program Development, Organizational..., Grants, Nonprofits, Policy, Community Outreach, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Branding & Identity, Civil Society, Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Corporate Social..., Community Development, Team Building

Risto Paavilainen

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
CFO at Salcomp industrial Eletrônica da Amazônas Ltda
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
Turku School of Economics
M.Sc. (econ), Management accounting

Emporia State University   2002 — 2002
Business Administration

Experience
Salcomp industrial Eletrônica da Amazônas Ltda   October 2015 - Present
Raisio Group, Benecol Division   February 2012 - September 2015
Rautaruukki Oyj   January 2008 - February 2012
Carl Froh GmbH (Rautaruukki Group)   April 2005 - December 2007
Rautaruukki Oyj   January 2004 - April 2005
Nordisk Simplex A/S (Rautaruukki Group)   May 2003 - September 2003
Sela Fasteners Ltd. (part of SFS Intec Group)   June 2001 - August 2001
Sela Fasteners Ltd. (part of SFS Intec Group)   June 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Cost Accounting, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Business Control, Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Management, Pricing, Financial Management, Forecasting, Controlling, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Finance, SAP

Robin Smart

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at University of Edinburgh
Higher Education

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Celtic and Scottish Studies

Emporia State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Sociology, 3.89 GPA, Magna Cum Laude

The University of Stirling   2011 — 2011
English, History

Sterling College   2008 — 2010
Music, Communications, English, 3.871 GPA

Experience
Central Kansas Free Fair   May 2014 - August 2014
Allen Press, Inc.   October 2013 - May 2014
Brits   September 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Blogging, History, Writing, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Literature, Proofreading, Research, Cash Register, Social Media, Editing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook

Ryan Lindsey

Leeds, United Kingdom
University Church Planter
Religious Institutions

Education
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   2001 — 2005
Master of Divinity, Collegiate Ministry

Emporia State University   1993 — 1997
BS, History, minors in Business and Philosophy

Experience
International Mission Board   June 2012 - Present
Christian Challenge Pueblo   April 2006 - June 2012
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   July 2003 - April 2006
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   January 2002 - April 2006
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   January 2002 - July 2003
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   October 2001 - January 2002
Christian Challenge Washburn   April 1999 - August 2001
Renaissance The Tax People   April 1999 - April 2001
Chritian Challenge Emporia   December 1997 - April 1999
Thomas Transfer and Storage - United Van Lines Agency   November 1994 - April 1999

Skills
Coaching, Discipleship, Teaching, Program Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Management, Event Planning, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Certified KCBS BBQ Judge, Religion, Public Speaking, Biblical Studies, Student Development, Theology, Volunteer Management

Sami Korpela

Finland
Sales, Finance, Stock markets, Corporate Finance
Financial Services

Education
Vaasan yliopisto   2005 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

Emporia State University   2008 — 2008
Exchance student, Business

Kauhajoki Upper Secondary School   2001 — 2004

Experience
Eko Eko - Ekological and Ekonomical Solutions Oy   September 2014 - December 2014
Konsulttitoimisto Seppo Hoffrén Oy Consultancy   September 2013 - April 2014
Mariomec Oy   July 2010 - July 2013
EY   September 2010 - May 2011
PwC   January 2010 - March 2010
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment   May 2009 - August 2009
Mariomec Oy   January 2009 - March 2009
Nordea   May 2008 - July 2008
Pesmel Oy   April 2004 - September 2007
Vesme Systems Oy   June 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Strategy, Stock Market Analysis, Corporate Finance, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Purchasing, Personal Finance, Management Consulting, Field sales, Stock Picking, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, New Business Development, B2B, Sales, Project Management, Finance, Stock Market, Cold Calling, Account Management, Business Strategy

Sari Heikkinen

Finland
Business Development Manager at Fujitsu Finland
Information Technology and Services

Education
Emporia State University
Business/Commerce, General

Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu
MSc Econ, Information Systems Science, Marketing and Communication

Experience
Fujitsu Finland   August 2015 - Present
Fujitsu Finland   February 2013 - Present
Fujitsu Services   September 2010 - January 2013
Fujitsu Services   April 2008 - October 2010
Fujitsu Services   September 2004 - March 2008
Eilakaisla   February 2004 - August 2004
Helsinki School of Economics   March 2003 - September 2003

Skills
International Relations, Team Management, IT Service Management, Managed Services, Service Delivery, POS, Professional Services, Retail, Customer Service, Outsourcing, IT Outsourcing, Service Management, Pre-sales, Sla

Scott Laidler

London, United Kingdom
Fitness Columnist at The Daily Telegraph
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Emporia State University
International Exchange Program, Psychology

University of Plymouth
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Experience
Daily Telegraph   May 2013 - Present
ScottLaidler.com   January 2009 - Present
Project Fitness   2008 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Fitness, Training, Online Marketing, Management, Social Media, New Business Development, Coaching, Boot Camp, Sales, Time Management, Yoga, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Fitness Training, Weight, Personal Training, Consultancy, Wellness, Marketing, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship

Stefanie Cullen

Berlin Area, Germany
Department of State
Government Administration

Education
University of Colorado Denver   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Emporia State University   2000 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.)

Experience
U.S. Gov't   

Skills
Diplomacy, National Security, Public Administration, International Relations, Program Management, Defense, Homeland Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Foreign Policy, Government, Federal Government, Legislative Relations, Policy

Tero Lipsonen

Finland
Key Account Manager at Aller Media Oy
Publishing

Education
University of Vaasa   1999 — 2003
Master's degree, International Marketing

Emporia State University   2002 — 2002
Exchange student

Business Institute Raahe   1995 — 1997
BA, Accounting

High School, Liminka   1991 — 1994

Experience
Aller Media Oy   June 2012 - Present
LeadTime Solutions Oy   May 2012 - Present
Suomi24 / Aller Media Oy   August 2008 - May 2012
Otavamedia   October 2006 - August 2008
Red Commerce   May 2005 - October 2006
Jaikudo Ltd   May 2003 - April 2005
Dream Creaters Oy   September 1999 - May 2003

Skills
Mobile Marketing, Team Leadership, Building Business..., Social Media Marketing, B2B, Online Advertising, Marketing, Print Media Sales, Social Media, Events, Sales, Product Marketing, Product Development, International Sales, Online Marketing, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Digital Marketing, Media, New Media, Sales Management, Digital Media

Thomas Alm

Stockholm, Sweden
CEO at Thomas Alm Sports Consulting
Sports

Education
The Academy   2014 — 2014
Personal Trainer

Harding University   1998 — 1999

Emporia State University   1996 — 1997

Bromma gymnasium   1993 — 1995

Experience
Thomas Alm Sports Consulting   September 2013 - Present
Bålsta Tennis   2005 - Present
Äppelviken/Smedslätten Tennis   April 1999 - August 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Sports Management, Event Planning, Sports Marketing, Microsoft Office, English, Sports, Business Strategy, Management, Customer Service, Coaching, Microsoft Excel

Ulla Kolehmainen

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Country Controller at ABB Oy
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
London Business School   2008 — 2009

Handelshochschule Leipzig / HHL - Leipzig Graduate School of Management   2002 — 2002
Exchange student semester

Vaasan yliopisto / University of Vaasa   1997 — 2002
Master degree

Emporia State University   2000 — 2000
Exchange student semester

Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki   1996 — 1997

Experience
ABB   September 2014 - Present
ABB   May 2011 - August 2014
ABB   April 2006 - April 2010
ABB   November 2004 - March 2006
ABB China Limited   April 2004 - October 2004
ABB   October 2003 - March 2004
ABB   April 2003 - September 2003
KONE   August 2002 - March 2003
LTT Research   April 2001 - February 2002
Evli Bank   April 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Financial Reporting, Business Control, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Budgeting

Vesa Koskinen

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Senior Product Manager at Basware B.V.
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Vaasa   1999 — 2007
M.A., Multimedia Systems and Technical Communication

Emporia State University   2004 — 2004
Exchange student, Computer science

Experience
Basware B.V.   October 2013 - Present
Basware   June 2010 - October 2013
BasWare   March 2009 - June 2010
Basware Einvoices Ltd   February 2008 - March 2009
Elisa   July 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Business Process, Professional Services, Outsourcing, ITIL, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Procure-to-Pay, Program Management, Team Management, ERP, Software Implementation, Solution Architecture, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Pre-sales, Business Process Design, Enterprise Software, Integration, E-commerce, Process Automation, Consulting, E-invoicing, Software Project..., Service Management, Business Process...

giorgos athanasiou

Greece
Student at Emporia State University

Education
Emporia State University   2013 — 2016