Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina Area
Furman University is one of the nation's premier undergraduate liberal arts colleges. We offer outstanding academics, opportunities for a broad range of talented students with a passion for learning, a robust visual and performing arts program and NCAA Division I athletics.
Furman University Alumni
Anna Bower
Masters Candidate, The London School of Economics
International Affairs
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, International Relations
Furman University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude
North Hall High School 2006 — 2009
Experience
Anadolu Üniversitesi September 2013 - Present
Furman University May 2013 - June 2013
Furman University November 2011 - November 2012
European Parliament August 2011 - December 2011
UC-Berkeley Ethnic Studies Library May 2011 - June 2011
The Martha Zoller Show January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, Training, Event Planning, European Union, Research, Politics, Human Rights, Political Science, International..., International Relations, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Archives
Anna Silchenko
HRmanager
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
1986 — 1992
expert, mathematic
Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Морской Технический Университет
инженер
Ashley Sharp
Corporate Fundraiser at CHILDREN 1ST
Fund-Raising
Education
The University of Edinburgh 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Developmental and Child Psychology
Furman University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Experience
CHILDREN 1ST Program OfficerCoastal Community Foundation of SCApril 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Fundraising, Raiser's Edge, Account Management, Philanthropy, Corporate Social..., Non-profit...
Bram Casier
Advcocaat bij Rieder & Verdonck
Law Practice
Education
KU Leuven 2009 — 2011
Master in de rechten
KU Leuven 2006 — 2009
Bachelor in de rechten
Furman University 2008 — 2008
Uitwisselingsproject met KU Leuven Kulak
Experience
Rieder & Verdonck March 2012 - Present
Van Marcke Advocaten September 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Appeals, Criminal Law, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Litigation
Carl Lundberg
Junior Digital Business Analyst at Bentley Systems
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Furman University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Furman University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), German Language and Literature
Pendleton High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, N/A
Experience
Bentley Systems August 2014 - Present
Bentley Systems March 2014 - July 2014
Bentley Systems July 2013 - March 2014
Global Sustainability Club/Organization August 2012 - May 2013
Kibbutz Lotan May 2012 - August 2012
Furman Athletic Service Board August 2010 - May 2011
IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy May 2006 - August 2009
Pendleton High School May 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, CSS, Microsoft Excel, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Adobe Connect, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, ProjectWise, Research, Photoshop, Reporting & Analysis, JavaScript, Marketing, Public Speaking, Dreamweaver, Data Analysis, Newsletter Production, Teaching, HTML, Market Research, Email Marketing, SharePoint, SAP, QlikView, SAP BW, Social Media Marketing
Charlotte Ostyn
Customer Services Analyst at Philip Morris International
Tobacco
Education
USTL (Lille) - UA (Antwerp) - VŠE (Prague) 2011 — 2012
M.A., Economics of Globalisation and European Integration
Universidad de Belgrano 2011 — 2011
Spanish & Portuguese
University of Leuven 2006 — 2010
Cum Laude, Master "Business Economics"
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 2009 — 2009
Summa Cum Laude, International Business
Furman University 2008 — 2008
University of Leicester 2008 — 2008
Management & Economics
Experience
Philip Morris International December 2013 - Present
Philip Morris International October 2012 - November 2013
Sioen Industries July 2011 - August 2011
Sioen Industries November 2010 - December 2010
Johnson & Johnson October 2010 - October 2010
Clean Tech Challenge London 2010 - 2010
PepsiCo August 2009 - August 2009
AIESEC 2009 - 2009
Skills
Dutch, Event Management, English, Spanish, Economics, Marketing Management, International Business, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Stata, Business Planning, SAP, French, International Marketing, Marketing, Market Analysis, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Trade Marketing, Latin America, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Flexible Working, International Sales, Teamwork, FMCG
Chris Wind
EditorinChief at Hanzehogeschool Groningen
Higher Education
Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 1995 — 2004
Master, Arts
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 — 2001
Exchange, Journalism
Furman University 1999 — 1999
Exchange, Undergrad Arts
Experience
Hanzehogeschool Groningen April 2006 - Present
Briefopbestelling.nl February 2005 - May 2006
Socialistische Partij May 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Corporate Communications, Publishing, Writing, Social Media, Books, Editorial, New Media, Research, Press Releases, Spanish, Politics, English, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Video, Public Relations, Storytelling, Journalism, Magazines, Editing, International Relations
Clint Walker
Sr. Director & Global Head IT Infrastructure Engineering at Roche
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Furman University 1991 — 1993
MS, Bio-Organic Chemistry
Furman University 1987 — 1991
BS, Chemistry
Experience
Roche October 2014 - Present
Roche October 2011 - Present
Genentech June 2008 - September 2011
Genentech May 2005 - May 2008
sanofi-aventis September 2001 - May 2005
Aventis 2000 - 2001
Eli Lilly November 1999 - September 2000
Accelrys 1999 - 1999
Eli Lilly 1995 - 1999
Eli Lilly 1993 - 1995
Skills
Security, Cross-functional Team..., Life Sciences, IT Portfolio, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, PMO, Resource Management, Change Management, Biotechnology, Vendor Management, Enterprise Architecture, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Governance, Program Management, SDLC, Integration, Project Management, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Project Portfolio...
Cristina Berry
Independent Translation and Localization Professional
Translation and Localization
Education
Furman University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Greenville Technical College 2014 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Universidad SEK
High School, International Baccalaureat, Average grade: A
Experience
Cristina Berry Translations (www.cristinatraduce.com) 2003 - Present
Reti España February 2009 - Present
Estudio Sampere - Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación 2004 - Present
Merrill Lynch September 1998 - September 2000
Fimat International Banque Spain 1993 - 1998
Skills
International Relations, Commodity, Translation, Public Relations, Trados, Team Leadership, Options
Dagmar De Vries
Independent Financial Services Professional
Financial Services
Education
Furman University 1989 — 1993
David De Craemer
Financial Controller EMEA and Global Product Management at TE Connectivity
Telecommunications
Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1993 — 1997
Applied Economics, Operations Management and Finance
Furman University 1995 — 1995
Finance Excellence course
Experience
TE Connectivity March 2014 - Present
TE Connectivity November 2012 - Present
TE Connectivity June 2010 - November 2012
TE Connectivity August 2005 - May 2010
TE Connectivity September 2003 - August 2005
TE Connectivity December 1999 - August 2003
Raychem part of Tyco Electronics and Tyco International August 1997 - November 1999
Philips January 1997 - July 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Management, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Dimitar Simidchiev
HR Specialist at Ubisoft
Online Media
Education
New Bulgarian University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, European governance, A
Furman University 2004 — 2008
BS, Psychology and Communication Studies, 3.87
American College of Sofia 1999 — 2004
Experience
Ubisoft January 2015 - Present
Beta - Mu Consult October 2012 - Present
Заедно в час / Teach For Bulgaria August 2014 - December 2014
Credoc October 2011 - September 2012
Peek & Cloppenburg April 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Game-based Learning, Performance Management, Teamwork, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Management, Social Networking, Training Delivery, Start-ups, Team Management, Direct Sales, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership, Gamification, Training, Retail, Digital Marketing, Time Management, Project Management
Dimitrios Kyriakou
Basketball Coach
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
Furman University 2000 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Health and Exercise Science
University of Nevada-Reno 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Physical Education and Recreation
ACT of Thessaloniki 1990 — 1993
Business Administration and Management, General
Pace University 1988 — 1989
Accounting, Accounting
Experience
basketball September 1991 - Present
Rethymno Aegean BC July 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Scouting, Player Development, Leadership Development, Sports Coaching, Sports Marketing, Athletic Training, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Athletics, Sports, Basketball Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Sports Management, Personal Training, Strength Training, Coaching, Basketball
Eleanor Beardsley
Correspondent at NPR
International Affairs
Education
Furman University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, European history, French
Erik Dronen
Coordinador del Club Internacional del Campus Dehesa de la Villa en Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Higher Education
Education
2004 — 2008
licenciatura en letras, español, alemán
Experience
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija becarioThe ROHO GroupJune 2007 - August 2007
Fr David Koonce LC
Associate Professor of Theology at Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum
Higher Education
Education
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum 2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology/Theological Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum 2006 — 2008
Licentiate degree, Theology/Theological Studies, Summa cum laude
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Theology
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
Furman University 1992 — 1995
Music Theory and Composition
Mayfield High School, Mayfield, KY 1989 — 1992
Summa cum laude
Experience
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum October 2012 - Present
Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum September 2011 - September 2012
Our Lady of Thornwood Conference and Training Center September 2008 - September 2011
Regnum Christi Women's Section October 2010 - April 2011
Legionarios de Cristo & Regnum Christi (Dirección General) September 2003 - September 2008
Legionaries of Christ, Territorial Directorate, USA December 2002 - September 2003
Legionaries of Christ, Territorial Directorate, USA August 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Teaching, Philosophy, History, Nonprofits, Retreats, Philosophy of Religion, Pastoral Care, Biblical Studies, Religious Studies, Systematic Theology, Religion, Preaching, Discipleship, Youth Ministry, Liturgy, Spiritual Direction, Community Outreach, Theology, Volunteer Management
Gregory Fisk
English Editor, Proofreader
Higher Education
Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MSc), Asian Politics
Furman University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Hilde Dijksterhuis
Masterstudent Communicatiekunde
Public Relations and Communications
Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communicatiekunde
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2012 — 2013
Premaster, Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, American Studies
Furman University 2010 — 2010
Uitwisselingstudent, American Studies
Dollard College 2003 — 2008
Atheneum, Economie en Maatschappij
Experience
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen April 2015 - September 2015
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen January 2015 - March 2015
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen August 2014 - November 2014
UniPartners Groningen November 2013 - March 2014
Laferte Exhibits & Events September 2013 - January 2014
Voetbalvereniging Bellingwolde September 2011 - September 2013
Total Hair Service September 2012 - February 2013
GoodDay Hospitality Services bv February 2012 - August 2012
James Boone Pilkington
Library Assistant
E-Learning
Education
Furman University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies
Saint John's International School
Experience
World Customs Organization June 2011 - July 2014
St. John's International School September 2013 - June 2014
Furman University January 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, Multimedia, Writing, Microsoft Word, Copy Editing
Jasmine Heinen
Capital Markets at Kensington/Acenden
Financial Services
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science 2009 — 2010
MSc
Furman University 2005 — 2008
B.A.
Experience
Kensington/Acenden August 2015 - Present
Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) March 2014 - August 2015
Time off August 2013 - November 2013
Carl Zeiss AG February 2013 - August 2013
AlphaSights January 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Management, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Planning, New Business Development, Equities
Jean-Jacques Scheidegger
Relationship Manager
Banking
Education
Furman University 1993 — 1997
BA, Business Computing
Experience
Brown Brothers Harriman Services AG October 2005 - Present
RBC Global Services June 2003 - July 2005
RBC Global Services May 2002 - May 2003
RBC Global Services October 1997 - May 2002
Jeff Crane
Medical Director at International Faith Initiatives, Inc
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1986 — 1989
MD specialization - Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1982 — 1986
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Furman University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Experience
International Faith Initiatives, Inc 2007 - Present
McLeod Health 1997 - 2007
Palmetto Internal Medicine, PC 2002 - 2006
Florence Diagnostic Associates, PA 1993 - 1997
Skills
Faith-based, Patient Counseling, Patient Safety, Healthcare Information..., Public Health, Medical Education, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Wellness, Humanitarian, Physicians, Medicine, Internal Medicine, Wellness Coaching, Leadership Development, Hospitals, Board Certified, Nutrition, Treatment, Pain Management, Healthcare Management
Jessie Cochran
Intern, Emergency Services Branch, Activation & Coordination Support Unit at United Nations OCHA
International Affairs
Education
University of Denver 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, International Development
Furman University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Experience
United Nations OCHA June 2015 - Present
Humanitarian Assistance Applied Research Group, Josef Korbel School of International Studies January 2015 - June 2015
American Red Cross October 2014 - June 2015
American Red Cross June 2014 - August 2014
National Building Museum April 2013 - December 2013
National Building Museum September 2009 - April 2013
National Building Museum February 2008 - September 2009
Army Distaff Foundation January 2007 - February 2008
Army Distaff Foundation September 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Nonprofits, Project Coordination, Philanthropy, Budgets, Program Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grants, Event Management, Grant Writing
Jurjen Hoekstra
Politiek Assistent bij D66 Rotterdam
Political Organization
Education
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen / University of Groningen 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations and Organisations, gemiddeld 7,9
Furman University 2009 — 2010
Exchange Student, A-
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen / University of Groningen 2007 — 2010
Bachelor, American Studies
Experience
D66 Rotterdam September 2015 - Present
Provincie Fryslân October 2013 - September 2015
Jonge Democraten September 2013 - September 2014
D66 Groningen September 2011 - October 2013
Jonge Democraten March 2011 - January 2012
Study Association EPU September 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Government, Microsoft Word, Editing, Social Media, Dutch, Political Communication, English, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Politics, Research, International Relations
Kelley White
Secretaria POOL at KPMG España
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Escuela Europea de Ayudantes de Dirección (St. Charles College) 2014 — 2015
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Furman University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
Experience
KPMG España September 2015 - Present
ARCADIS June 2015 - September 2015
Blanco y Silva Abogados, S.L. September 2014 - June 2015
Servicio Integral Hospitalario February 2013 - September 2014
Academia Plus Torrijos September 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Editing, English, Translation, Spanish, Teaching, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Laura A. Wilson
Artist / Consultant
Architecture & Planning
Education
Furman University 1992 — 1996
BA, Fine and Studio Arts, cum laude
Emerson College 2004 — 2007
Sculpture
Experience
DBH Consulting 2010 - Present
Laura A. Wilson Fine Arts 2009 - Present
Atelier Dreiseitl July 2007 - July 2009
Blast Internet Services February 2003 - August 2004
Domicile Design Group, LLC 2000 - 2003
Judy Whisnant, Attorney at Law, P.C. 1998 - 1999
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County 1997 - 1998
Skills
Photoshop, Editing, Graphics, Brochures, Contemporary Art, Public Art, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Marketing, Graphic Design, Drawing, Illustrator, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Painting, Urban Design, Visual Arts, Fine Art, InDesign, Landscape Architecture, Digital Photography, Photography, Sustainable Design
Laura S. Hayden
Innovation and Strategy Specialist
Management Consulting
Education
Furman University 2011 — 2011
Postgraduate Diploma, Corporate Sustainability
The University of Georgia 2004 — 2009
MLA, Landscape Architcture
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2000 — 2004
BA, Anthropology, Art
Experience
Cox Industries Inc March 2013 - March 2014
Ecoanthropos, LLC July 2008 - December 2013
Cox Industries Inc July 2011 - March 2013
Cox Industries Inc May 2010 - December 2012
AfriCan Connection January 2010 - January 2011
City of Albany, Georgia -Public Works/Recreation & Parks Dpt. May 2009 - August 2009
Center for Community Design & Preservation (CCDP), University of Georgia August 2007 - July 2008
Ghana Summer Service-Learning June 2006 - July 2007
Georgia Department of Community Affairs August 2005 - July 2007
South Carolina Home Garden Project, USC August 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Maptitude, Land Use Planning, International..., Graphic Design, Sustainable Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, Renewable Energy, InDesign, Parks, Garden Design, Energy Efficiency, Innovation, Archaeology, Writing, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Landscape Architecture, Comprehensive Planning, Site Plans, Sustainability, Environmental Planning, Market Research, SketchUp, Urban, Urban Planning, Site Planning, B2B Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Anthropology, ArcGIS, Sustainability..., Environmental Design, Building Materials, Landscape Design, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Management, Urban Design, Design Research, Conservation Issues, Sustainable Design
Lee Bolton
Assistante de Langue at Académie de Versailles
International Affairs
Education
Furman University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and French Language and Literature
Experience
Académie de Versailles September 2015 - Present
Camp Merri-Mac May 2015 - August 2015
Furman University April 2014 - May 2015
Richard W. Riley Institute for Government, Politics, and Public Leadership May 2012 - May 2015
Furman University January 2012 - May 2015
Delta Delta Delta February 2014 - February 2015
Canadian American Business Council June 2014 - August 2014
Camp Merri-Mac for Girls May 2010 - August 2013
Parliament of Canada May 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Public Policy, Event Planning, Time Management, SPSS, Teamwork, Social Media, Research, French Language, PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Power Point, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Windows, International Relations, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Excel
Lisa Welden
Independent Financial Services Professional
Financial Services
Education
Furman University 1987 — 1991
BA, Philosophy
Experience
W Capital July 2009 - Present
Bear Stearns July 2006 - May 2008
Fortis 2003 - 2006
Coronation Fund Managers 2002 - 2003
Skills
Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Asset Allocation, Fixed Income, Structured Products, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodity, Asset Management, Private Equity, Fund Of Funds, Hedge Funds, Capital Markets, Securities, Investment Management, Equities, Investment Strategies, Wealth Management, Alternative Investments
Magnus Fredriksson
Art director på Sitrus Agency
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Linköpings universitet 2009 — 2012
Kandidatexamen, Grafisk design och kommunikation
Furman University
Experience
Sitrus Agency September 2015 - Present
Citat February 2014 - September 2015
Leon AB August 2012 - January 2014
iVisby March 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Advertising, Art Direction, Visual Communication, Typography, Graphic Design
Mallory Porter
Assistante de langue, Academie de Grenoble
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Furman University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language and Literature
Experience
Academie de Grenoble October 2013 - Present
Skills
PowerPoint, International..., Customer Service, Research, Social Media, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Health Insurance, French, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, English, Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Mark Clare
Global Head of Data & Infomation Mgt, Chief Data Officer
Financial Services
Education
Rutgers, Graduate School of Management 1988 — 1990
MBA, International Business & Organization Management
Furman University 1978 — 1983
BA, Economics & Business Administration
Experience
HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management 2014 - Present
JP Morgan Chase 2010 - 2014
Regions Financial Corporation 2008 - 2010
TIAA-CREF 2006 - 2008
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina 2003 - 2006
Deloitte Consulting 2001 - 2003
American Management Systems (AMS) 2000 - 2001
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1999 - 2000
QualCare, Inc. 1991 - 1999
Skills
Data Management, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, Management, Strategy, Governance, Project Management, IT Strategy, Analytics, Management Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence
Mary Kristen Layne
PhD Candidate at The University of Glasgow
Environmental Services
Education
The University of Glasgow 2014 — 2017
PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Glasgow 2013 — 2014
Masters of Letters in Environment, Culture and Communication
Furman University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General, Magna Cum Laude
Rhodes College 2012 — 2012
Summer Studies at Oxford
Highland School of Technology
Experience
The University of Glasgow September 2014 - Present
Centralina Council of Governments June 2013 - August 2013
Paladin Newspaper May 2011 - May 2012
National Park Service May 2011 - August 2011
Student Conservation Association June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Creative Writing, Social Networking, English, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Resume Writing, Environmental Awareness, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Research, Grant Writing
Michael Rowlands
Editor at inVentiv Medical Communications
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Glasgow University 1981 — 1985
PhD, Zoology
Clemson University 1977 — 1980
MS, Entomology (+ Zoology. Research. Statistics)
Furman University 1973 — 1977
BS, Biology (+ Pre-med. Liberal Arts)
Experience
inVentiv Medical Communications July 2015 - Present
apothecom scopemedical August 2011 - July 2015
Interlace Global Communications August 2006 - August 2011
Michael Zarin
Head of External Communications & Media Relations at Vestas
Renewables & Environment
Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 1985 — 1987
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
Furman University 1981 — 1985
BA
Experience
Vestas Wind Systems A/S September 2014 - Present
Vestas Wind Systems A/S October 2012 - September 2014
Danish American Business Forum April 2010 - March 2014
Vestas Wind Systems A/S October 2007 - September 2012
SIMI May 2004 - October 2007
U.S. Department of State July 2001 - April 2004
International Republican Institute April 1993 - July 2001
Office of U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger September 1989 - April 1993
Information Resources Technology 1988 - 1989
Congressional Research Service, U.S. Library of Congress 1987 - 1988
Skills
Lobbying, Renewable Energy, Management, Economics, Communications, Program Management, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Public Speaking, International..., Government, Public Affairs, Latin America, International Relations, Public Policy, Strategy, Spanish, Analysis, Corporate Social..., Media Relations, Government Relations, Marketing Communications, Energy Policy, Leadership, International Public..., Editing
Nicola Vogel
Global Senior HR Director at Danfoss
Human Resources
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master's Degree, International Relations and Affairs
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; International Studies
University of South Carolina
Master, International Business; I/O Psychology
Experience
Danfoss March 2015 - Present
SAS Institute 2011 - February 2015
SAS Institute 2008 - 2011
SAS Institute 2005 - 2008
AT&T 2001 - 2005
CeramTec North America 1997 - 2001
Skills
Succession Planning, Large Scale Change..., HR Consulting, Employee Engagement, Global Talent..., Global Compensation, Data Analytics, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Critical Success Factors, Taleo, Employee Relations, Training, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Onboarding, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Leadership Development..., Human Resources, Strategic Planning
Petra Zwaan
Teamleader Webshop at TomTom
Retail
Education
Furman University 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Psychology
Greeenville Technical College 1998 — 2001
Associates of Sciences and Associates of Art, Pre-university
Experience
Chiropractie Tonner December 2011 - May 2012
UPC August 2008 - August 2010
TomTom December 2005 - November 2008
Prioroty Telecom April 2005 - November 2005
Graydon June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Finance, Cash Flow, Dutch
Petra Zwaan
Teamleader Weshop at TomTom
Consumer Goods
Education
Furman University 2000 — 2004
Experience
TomTom December 2005 - Present
Rachel Bretler
Manager, Transportation and Trade Compliance
Medical Devices
Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 2000 — 2002
Master of International Business Studies (MIBS), International Business
Furman University 1993 — 1997
BS / BA, Biology, Spanish
Experience
Stryker SA November 2010 - Present
Stryker SA January 2008 - October 2010
Stryker SA August 2005 - December 2007
Eden Springs December 2002 - July 2005
Hartness International September 1997 - May 2000
Rebecca Rush
HSBC International Management Programme
Banking
Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business 2008 — 2010
#1 Ranked Business School in the USA for International Business, 3.8/4.0
American University 2004 — 2006
MA in International Affairs, Latin America/Caribbean & Global Security, 3.9/4.0
Furman University 1997 — 2002
BA, French & Political Science, Cum Laude
Experience
HSBC July 2011 - Present
Bank of America June 2010 - August 2010
Technoserve, Inc. 2009 - 2010
United States Congress January 2008 - July 2008
US Department of Homeland Security July 2007 - December 2007
Department of Commerce/NOAA June 2006 - June 2007
Council on Hemispheric Affairs January 2005 - June 2006
Arnold & Porter 2002 - 2004
United Nations 2001 - 2002
Skills
Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research, Analysis, International Relations, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Spanish, Nonprofits, Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Mentoring, Business Development, Government, Policy, Project Management, French, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Strategy
Ryan L. Sink
Host of the Business English Q&A podcast
E-Learning
Education
EuroTEFL 2007 — 2007
TESOL Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Furman University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Music
Experience
The Business English Q&A Podcast June 2015 - Present
Englisch in München March 2011 - Present
Freelance December 2007 - December 2011
Skills
English, Einzel-Training, ESL, Consulting, Native English Speaker, Korrekturlesen, Editing, General & Business..., Public Speaking, German, Individual & Group..., Teaching, Gruppenkurse, Training, Translation, Proofreading, Übersetzungen, Paar-Coaching, Social Media, Intercultural..., Language Teaching, Beratung, Englisch-Muttersprachler, Teaching English as a..., Tutoring
Seth Marks
Chief Commercial Officer at Creditinfo Solutions
Financial Services
Education
The University of Reading 2013 — 2014
Professional Graduate Diploma, Corporate Finance
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Furman University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business, 'cum laude'
Experience
Creditinfo Solutions February 2013 - Present
Pierwood Capital June 2011 - February 2013
Red Group Real Estate Developers 2007 - 2011
Orco Property Group 2004 - 2007
Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company 2002 - 2004
Major League Soccer 2000 - 2002
Steven Fink
Automotive
Education
Furman University 1986 — 1990
BA, Computer Science with Business emphasis
Experience
Michelin November 2014 - Present
Michelin July 2011 - November 2014
Michelin November 2007 - July 2011
PMI Palmetto Chapter April 2009 - April 2010
Operations Technologies October 2001 - November 2007
Operations Associates October 2000 - October 2001
Baan October 1998 - August 2000
Shop Floor Solutions July 1996 - October 1998
Industrial Computer Corporation April 1994 - July 1996
The Jobscope Corporation June 1990 - April 1994
Skills
Change Management, Six Sigma, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Analysis, Project Management, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Solution Architecture, ERP, Software Project..., Taleo, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Management, Global Talent..., IT Service Management, Security, MS Project, ITIL, Business Process..., IT Strategy, Management Consulting, Employer Branding, Business Analysis, CRM, Team Leadership, SDLC, Team Management, Project Delivery, Business Process, Process Engineering, Outsourcing, Product Development, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, Team Building, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Integration, Business Transformation, Visio, Program Management, Vendor Management, Software Development, Databases, PMP, Process Improvement
Veronica Andreassen-Barker
Masterslevel therapist & trainer
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Lesley University 2001 — 2003
Masters, Mental Health Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapies
Furman University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Furman University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Music, Music Theory
Aquinas High School
St. Mary's Help of Christians
Experience
Embassy of the United States of America May 2013 - Present
Resonate Creative LLC May 2013 - Present
Playroom Kids Club April 2013 - Present
IREX June 2013 - July 2013
Peace Corps July 2011 - July 2012
Peace Corps May 2009 - July 2011
Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center June 2007 - May 2009
Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center May 2004 - June 2007
Aiken Preparatory School September 2003 - December 2003
Center for Academic Achievement at Lesley University February 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Therapists, Grants, Arts Administration, Community Development, Nonprofits, Needs Analysis, Special Needs..., Capacity Building, Adolescents, NGOs, Mental Health Counseling, Life Skills Training, International..., Volunteering, Workshop Facilitation, Training Delivery, Psychotherapy, Creative Arts, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Project Management, Youth Development, Neuropsychological..., Group Therapy, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Management, Training, Creative Arts Therapies, Individualized..., Music Therapy, Grant Management
Vladimir Ganchev
Oil & Gas Associate at Credit Suisse
Investment Banking
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2009 — 2010
Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Furman University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Business Administration
American College of Sofia 2000 — 2005
High School Diploma
Experience
Credit Suisse February 2014 - Present
Macquarie Capital August 2010 - January 2014
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods November 2009 - December 2009
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Financial Markets, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, DCF, IPO, Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Data Analysis, Emerging Markets, Capital Markets, Equity Research, Economics, Banking, Bloomberg, Business Valuation, Financial Structuring, Equities, Investment Banking, Equity Valuation, Valuation
Wes Fuller
Executive Managing Director at Greystar
Real Estate
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Real Estate Finance
Furman University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Experience
Greystar May 2003 - Present
Pfizer January 1997 - May 2001
Skills
Real Estate, Fundraising, Student Housing, Investment Management, Apartments