Gainesville State College Alumni

Alexander Burnett

Germany
Public Affairs Print NCO at 21st Theater Sustainment Command
Military

Education
Gainesville State College   2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

University of Maryland University College

Experience
21st Theater Sustainment Command   December 2012 - Present
U.S. Army   July 2010 - December 2012
U.S. Army   May 2008 - June 2010
U.S. Army   October 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media, Videography, German, Newsletters, Security Clearance, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Weapon Systems, Copy Editing, International Public..., Social Networking, Media Relations, Dutch, Public Affairs, Publications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Military, Photoshop, Afghanistan, Military Experience, Social Media Marketing, Photography, News Writing, QuarkXPress, Internal Communications, Video, Crisis Management, DoD, Photojournalism, Journalism, National Security, Strategic Communications, Top Secret, Editing, Public Relations, Military Operations, Army

Benjamin Tribble

Cologne Area, Germany
Mechanical Engineer at Hatec
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
University of North Georgia   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Physics and Engineering

Experience
Hatec   August 2015 - Present
ERI   May 2012 - July 2015

Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Analysis, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, Project Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Autodesk Inventor, Management, Construction, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel

Cheryl Chastain Koller

Germany
CoOwner at Unlimited Happy Hour ~ Work from Home Internet Entreprenuer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of North Georgia   1985 — 1989

Gilmer High

Experience
Unlimited Happy Hour   August 2013 - Present
Phytomer Corporation   October 2011 - September 2012
Universal Companies   December 2009 - May 2011
Jen Morgan Studios   March 2007 - December 2009
Bodyworx MedSpa   March 2005 - December 2007
Robert W. Lee, DC, PC   November 1993 - December 2007

Skills
Skin Care, Cosmetics, Beauty Industry, Sales, Makeup Artistry, Spa

Christina Schertiger Riis

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Process Owner Core Employee Master Data | HRIS Implementation & Management | Ensuring efficient and stable operation
Human Resources

Education
Pathfinder   2008 — 2015
The Pathfinder Network

Pathfinder   2007 — 2007
The Pathfinder Programme

Copenhagen Business School   2002 — 2005
HD(O)/Graduate Diploma, HR - Management and Development

University of North Georgia   1992 — 1993
Art and Languages

Experience
VELUX, Strategy & Change - HRIT   August 2015 - Present
Carlsberg Group, HR Strategy & Transformation   October 2013 - August 2015
Visma   September 2011 - 2013
Tieto   November 2007 - September 2011
Niels Brock (Kontoruddannelsen, Rejseliv)   January 2003 - March 2010
Billetkontoret A/S   June 2005 - October 2007
RBU.dk (Rejsebranchens Uddannelsescenter)   July 2005 - September 2007
Travel industry, in general   October 1993 - May 2005

Skills
Strategic HR, Team Building, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Training, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Business Understanding, Change Management, Workshop Facilitation, HR Policies, HRIS, Performance Management, Coaching, People Development, HR Consulting, Project Management, Management, Employer Branding, Employment Management, Outsourcing, Talent Management, Analysis, Leadership, Operations Management, HRIT

David Entrekin

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Fund Accountant at Rising Tide
Financial Services

Education
North Georgia College and State University   2008 — 2012
BBA, Finance

Experience
Rising Tide   January 2015 - Present
Rising Tide   May 2013 - January 2015
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs   January 2012 - August 2012
Merrill Lynch   February 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Budgets, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Sales, Cross-functional..., Business Analysis, Customer Service, Fund Accounting, Leadership, CRM, Sungard Investran

David Layton

Three Bridges, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Chief Data Engineer at Stealth Starup
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2004 — 2005
M. Sc., Physics

University of North Georgia   2000 — 2003
B.S, Physics

University of North Georgia   2000 — 2003
B.S, Mathematics

Experience
Stealth Startup   November 2014 - Present
Sky   August 2013 - June 2014
Mediatonic   February 2013 - August 2013
BSkyB   March 2011 - December 2012
Centrica / British Gas   July 2010 - March 2011
Reckitt Benckiser   March 2010 - June 2010
Customer Systems plc. Chertsey, Surrey   June 2008 - March 2010
European Organization Nuclear Research(CERN)   September 2006 - January 2008
University of Illinois   July 2004 - July 2006
Oakridge National Labs   January 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Databases, SQL, Concurrent Programming, Data Mining, Cassandra, Spark, Hadoop, Amazon Web Services..., Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Google Compute Engine, Scala, Numerical Analysis, Docker, REST, OOP, C, Linux, HBase, Python, Data Analytics, Scrum, ETL, Agile Methodologies, R, Test Driven Development

Edward Rouse

Italy
CCP Chief at USARAF
Military

Education
North Georgia College and State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

North Georgia College and State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Experience
USARAF   April 2014 - Present
US Army   September 2013 - April 2014
3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment   September 2012 - June 2013
Multi-National Forces-Iraq (MNFI)   September 2007 - September 2008
Dothan Recruiting Company   April 2005 - August 2007
Montgomery Recruiting Battalion   June 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Government, Defense, Military, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, National Security, Business Meetings, Operational Planning, Military Experience, Counterterrorism, DoD, Top Secret, Security Clearance, Military Operations, Aviation, Command, Logistics Management, Media Planning

Emil Stidsholt Nielsen

Central Region, Denmark
Associate Communications Manager at Kiloo
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Aalborg University   2011 — 2013
MA, Culture, Communication and Globalization

Aalborg University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor, English and International Business Communication

North Georgia College and State University   2010 — 2010
English and Business Communication

Experience
Kiloo   January 2015 - Present
Minitutor ApS   January 2014 - January 2015
Funday Factory   October 2013 - January 2015
Nordjyske Medier   June 2010 - June 2013
Nordjyske Medier   March 2009 - June 2013
Danish UK Chamber of Commerce   July 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Event Management, Business Networking, Internal Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Management, Intercultural..., Marketing Communications, Social Media, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Newsletters

Errol Seaman

Romford, United Kingdom
Leadership Trainer, Gamification Expert, Life Coach, Speaker, Author, Lecturer, Advanced Practitioner
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2014 — 2014
Gamification, Statement of Accomplishment via Coursera.org

University of East London   2011 — 2013
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Post Compulsory Education and Training

North Georgia College and State University   1997 — 1999
BS, Chemistry and Biological Science

James H Faulkner State Community College   1995 — 1997
Associate of Science (AS), Biology

Experience
Barking and Dagenham College   2009 - Present
Power to Lead   January 2015 - January 2015
PONY EXPRESS SPEAKER TRAINING LTD.   November 2014 - November 2014
Nike Town Stratford Westfield   2013 - 2013
London Borough of Ealing   2009 - 2012
London Leopards Basketball Club   2006 - 2009
Brookehouse Sixth Form College   2006 - 2009
Hackney Young Peoples University (HYPU)   2008 - 2008
Reading Rockets Basketball Club   2005 - 2006
Uxbridge College   2004 - 2006

Skills
Experiential Games..., Life Coach, Outlook, Windows, Team Building..., Keynote Speaker, Microsoft Word, Life Coaching, English, Leadership Development..., Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Experiential Game..., Event Management, Educational Game design, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Basketball Trainer/Coach, Team Building..., Training, Presentation Skills..., Microsoft Office, Leadership, PowerPoint, Teaching, Customer Service, Research

Heidi Virtanen

Finland
Student at University of Tampere
Education Management

Education
TalentGate   2013 — 2014
FEC (Further educated with companies) program, Future Business Talent

HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu   2009 — 2013
Tradenomi, BBA, Sales

North Georgia College and State University   2008 — 2009

University of Tampere

Experience
StudentWork Finland   January 2015 - August 2015
Sanoma Media Finland   August 2014 - January 2015
Salcom Group   November 2013 - June 2014
Edupoli   October 2013 - November 2013
Saga Furs Oyj   March 2013 - June 2013
Talentum Media   August 2012 - November 2012
Groupon Citydeal   January 2012 - August 2012
Groupon   August 2011 - January 2012
IKEA   February 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Money, B2B, Online Advertising, Sales Process, Marketing, Organizing

J. Ryan Moses, MS, DML

Germany
(Lieutenant Colonel Logistics) ACoS G4, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
Military

Education
Joint Forces Staff College - Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JCWS)   2011 — 2011
JPME - II

U. S. Army Command and General Staff College (Resident)   2010 — 2011

Florida Institute of Technology   2005 — 2006
Master of Science, Logistics Management (Systems Engineering and Acquisition Life Cycle Management emphasis)

North Georgia College and State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
21st Theater Sustainment Command   April 2015 - Present
21st Theater Sustainment Command   September 2014 - April 2015
United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), JFCC-IMD   September 2011 - August 2014
18th CSSB, 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st TSC, Grafenwoehr, Germany and OIF 08-10 – Mosul, Iraq   March 2008 - June 2010
16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st TSC, Bamberg, Germany   August 2007 - March 2008
Joint Multinational Readiness Center Operations Group (JMRC- Hohenfels)   August 2006 - August 2007
325th Forward Support Battalion and 25th ID (L) Division Support Command   July 2002 - June 2005
602d Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of South Korea   July 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Space Operations..., DoD, Logistics, Homeland Security, Air Force, Joint and..., Project Planning, Organizational..., Readiness, Defense, Operational Planning, Joint Military..., Ballistic Missile..., Military Operations, Army, Acquisition Life Cycle..., Transportation, Program Management, Tactics, Security Clearance, Supply, Military Training, Military Logistics, Government, Military, National Security, Government Contracting, Afghanistan, Command & Control, Weapons, Top Secret, Force Protection, Military Liaison, NATO, Combat, Exercises, Operations Management, Contingency Contracting, Counterinsurgency, Intelligence, Interagency Coordination, Policy, Leadership, Reliability Centered..., Command, Production and..., Navy, Military Experience, Defense Support to..., Multifunctional...

Jaana Susanna Liigand-Juhkam

Estonia
Trainer, Lecturer, Consultant
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Tartu Ülikool   2006 — 2012
MA, Psychology

Estonian Business School   1996 — 2003
BBA, MBA, International Business Administration

University of North Georgia   1999 — 2000

Experience
Self Employed   October 2004 - Present
EBS, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre   2002 - Present
Ministry of Foreign Affairs   2001 - 2003

Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Organizational..., Stress Management, Nonprofits, Teaching, Coaching, Self-management, Public Speaking, Executive Coaching, Teamwork, Internal Communications, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Employee Training, Business Strategy, Training & Development, Leadership, Management Consulting

James Dobbin

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
PR Manager at The Azalea Group
Public Relations and Communications

Education
College of Media and Publishing   2015 — 2016
Accredited CMP diploma in Copywriting

University of North Georgia   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English with Writing & Publication Concentration

Savannah College of Art and Design   2008 — 2009
Graphic Design

Bay House Sixth Form   2005 — 2007
High School

Experience
The Azalea Group   August 2015 - Present
The Azalea Group   October 2014 - July 2015
The Azalea Group   August 2014 - September 2014
Hills Design Limited   June 2014 - July 2014
Autonomous Surface Vehicles   December 2012 - January 2014
The News (Portsmouth)   May 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Illustrator, Online Advertising, PowerPoint, Football, Technical Writing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Writing, InDesign, Public Speaking, Facebook, Press Releases, Journalism, Email Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Editing, Online Marketing, Academic Writing, Communication, Copywriting, Photoshop, Digital Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Professional Writing, Graphic Design, Editorial, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Leadership, Media Relations, Social Media

Jonathan Branch

Hannover Area, Germany
Attorney at KSB INTAX
Law Practice

Education
Leibniz Universität Hannover   2002 — 2007
Diplom Jurist (Equivalent to BA and MA in Law), Law

North Georgia College and State University   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish with Business Concentration

The University of Georgia   1995 — 1996
Landscape Architecture

New York University   1994 — 1995
International Business

Experience
KSB INTAX   November 2010 - Present
KSB INTAX   May 2009 - November 2010
Consulting   1999 - 2010
Land Niedersachsen / OLG Celle   May 2008 - May 2009
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany   2005 - 2008
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany   April 2004 - July 2005

Skills
International..., Litigation, Legal Advice, International Law, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Assistance, Contract Negotiation, Distributors, Courts, Intercultural..., Contract Law, Agency Law, Mediation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Research, Translation

Juliana Moscoso Chiang

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
International Liaison and Communications Student at University of Westminster
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Westminster   2015 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Liaison and Communication. Political Communication

University of North Georgia   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science. International Affairs. Latin American Politics.

Mercer University   2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Politics and Pre-Law

Unidad Educativa Bilingue Delta   2000 — 2008
High School, GCSE with Specialization in Philosophy and Social Sciences

Experience
University of Westminster   June 2015 - Present
Child & Child   February 2015 - March 2015
Inteligencia Estratégica   January 2014 - January 2015
Camara de Comercio de Guayaquil   May 2014 - December 2014
Universidad Espíritu Santo   March 2014 - August 2014
Tecnológico Espíritu Santo   January 2014 - August 2014
Fundación Nicolás Lapentti   January 2013 - March 2014
North Georgia College & State University   August 2010 - May 2012
Mercer University   August 2008 - July 2009
CORPEI   April 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, Public Relations, Social Media, International Relations, English, Political Consulting, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Budget, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Spanish, Campaign Management, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Latin American Studies, Photoshop, Political Science, Research, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Marketing, Politics, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Political Communication

Kathy Leroy

Redhill, United Kingdom
VIP Charter Broker at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of North Georgia

Experience
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering   July 2008 - Present

Skills
Aviation, Logistics, Charter, Event Management, Music, Flights, Operations Management, Management, Entertainment, Helicopters, Customer Service, Airports, Transportation, Negotiation, Commercial Aviation, Freight, Aircraft, Airport Management, Concerts, Airlines

Kimberly Willard

Germany
Cost & Program Analyst at US Army
Military

Education
Texas A&M University-Texarkana   2009 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

North Georgia College and State University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
US Army   July 2009 - Present

Kyle Hoefer

Germany
Comptroller 110 SFG (A)
Military

Education
North Georgia College and State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Northview High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
US Army   June 2012 - Present

Marc Boyd

Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Criminology Student at Edinburgh Napier University
Higher Education

Education
Napier University   2010 — 2014
BA (Hons) Criminology, Criminology

North Georgia College and State University   2009 — 2010
GRSP-International Scholarship Programme

Experience
First Leap: Future Leaders Institute   July 2014 - September 2014
wagamama   June 2013 - April 2014
Edinburgh Sheriff Court   January 2013 - June 2013
wagamama   August 2010 - June 2013
Lothian’s Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS)   April 2011 - July 2012
wagamama   October 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development, English, Teamwork, Project Planning, Marketing, Leadership, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Spanish, Social Networking, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Team Building, Sales, SPSS, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Budgets, Social Media, Research

Marcelle Cunningham-Rousseau

Le Havre Area, France
Business Development at Itekube
Public Relations and Communications

Education
   1988 — 1988
MBA, International Management

   1977 — 1980
BBA, Marketing and Management

Experience
Itekube   February 2015 - Present
Alltech   January 2013 - November 2014
Alltech   October 2012 - January 2013
Alltech   March 2012 - September 2012
Gold & Ross   January 2005 - December 2011
United Airlines   1992 - 2003
Delta Air Lines   May 1981 - December 1987

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, International Marketing, Publicité, Stratégie, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Réseaux sociaux, Press Release and Press..., Start-up, Vente, Project Management, Stratégie commerciale, Management, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Event Organization, Marketing social, Marketing direct, Corporate Communications, Développement commercial, Marketing Communications, Sales Presentations, Sales and Marketing...

Mark Sheperd

Germany
Arms Control Policy Officer at U S Army Europe
Defense & Space

Education
University of Kansas   1991 — 1992
Master of Arts (MA), Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies

North Georgia College and State University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Experience
U S Army Europe   October 2010 - Present
Defense Threat Reduction Agency   October 2004 - October 2010
US Army   January 1990 - November 2003

Skills
Operational Planning, Military Experience, Command, Arms Control Policy, Intelligence Analysis, Army, Military Operations, Military, Policy, National Security, Security Clearance, Defense, DoD

Sarah Stack

Belfast, United Kingdom
Training and Development Officer / Training for Women Network
Program Development

Education
The University of Georgia   2010 — 2013
Master's Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

North Georgia College and State University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Training for Women Network   December 2013 - Present
JW Fanning Institute for Leadership Development / University of Georgia   July 2009 - August 2013
Vice President for Public Service and Outreach / University of Georgia   January 2008 - June 2009
North Georgia College and State University   August 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Program Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Tutoring, Editing, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Academic Advising, Community Outreach, Student Development, Training, Research, Student Affairs, Teaching

Thomas Portier

Marseille Area, France
Student at Université de Provence (AixMarseille I)
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of North Georgia   2014 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I)   2010 — 2013
Licentiate degree, Business and Languages

Experience
ONET Services   May 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, French, Research, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Economics, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, International Relations, Public Speaking, English

Thomas Sutter

Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom
Financial Centre of Excellence at NetSuite
Computer Software

Education
University of North Georgia   1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
NetSuite   2015 - Present
Trustwave   2008 - 2014
IGA Worldwide   2007 - 2008
Fox Interactive Media   2006 - 2007
IntelliSpace   2005 - 2006
Helponline Services & Publibanner   2002 - 2005
Universal Music Group   2001 - 2002
US Tax & Financial   1998 - 2001
Carmichael, Brasher, Tuvell & Company   1994 - 1998

Tony Bryant

Madrid Area, Spain
Carrier Relations & Business Development at Shine Technologies Corp
Telecommunications

Education
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria   2001 — 2001
Management of Sports Entities, Sports Marketing

Texas A&M University   1995 — 1995
Electrical Engineering

University of North Georgia   1990 — 1994
BBA, Marketing

Experience
Shine Technologies Corp   October 2014 - Present
Klikin   2013 - Present
Wauwaa   2013 - Present
Kimia   2009 - Present
Karmaray   January 2003 - Present
Blackphone   July 2013 - September 2014
Fiabee   November 2013 - June 2014
SEVEN Networks   September 2011 - January 2014
Ericsson   January 2011 - August 2011
FusionOne (Now Synchronoss Technologies)   June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Strategy, Wireless, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Mobile Content, Selling, Product Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Contract Negotiations, Sales, Telecommunications, SaaS, Contract Negotiation, Mobile Technology, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, International Sales, Channel, Market Development, Product Marketing, IP, Mobile Applications, Management, Global Business..., Consultative Selling

Valerie Bryant

Italy
Soldier at U.S. Army
Military

Education
University of North Georgia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

University of North Georgia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

University of North Georgia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Experience
U.S. Army   August 2011 - Present

Skills
Team Leadership, Leadership, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Army, Military, Microsoft Office, Military Operations, Operational Planning