Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada
Lakehead University celebrates 50 years of exceptional and unconventional education in 2015!
Guided by a new Strategic Plan (2013-2018), and its fresh vision, mission, and belief statement, our University’s focus is nurturing scholarship. Lakehead is an innovative comprehensive university that values the potential in all our students and gives them the highest chance of success. For every student who knows what they want to achieve and is committed to their own success, we provide an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community.
Guided by a new Strategic Plan (2013-2018), and its fresh vision, mission, and belief statement, our University’s focus is nurturing scholarship. Lakehead is an innovative comprehensive university that values the potential in all our students and gives them the highest chance of success. For every student who knows what they want to achieve and is committed to their own success, we provide an education focused on independent thinking, unconventional scholarship, and a close sense of community.
Lakehead University Alumni
Muzammil Usman
Teacher of Science at Acorn House College
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Lakehead University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Toronto at Scarborough 2005 — 2012
BSc, Biology, Physics, Psychology
Woburn C.I. 2001 — 2005
OSSD
Experience
Acorn House College September 2015 - Present
Licensed Tutors December 2014 - Present
Licensed Trade Charity/Licensed Victuallers' Schools January 2015 - July 2015
Bishop David Brown School August 2014 - December 2014
Marcus Evans July 2013 - July 2014
Lakehead University: Department of Economic Development and Innovation February 2013 - May 2013
Oxford Learning Centres Inc. January 2011 - September 2012
Music Marketing June 2011 - September 2011
MarketSource November 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Team Leadership, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Linear Algebra, Social Media, Internet Research, Biology, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Customer Service, Physics, Retail Sales, Calculus, Editing, Programming, Optimization, English, Teaching, Market Research, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Coaching, Chemistry, Research, Marketing, Cold Calling, Time Management, Event Planning, Sales, Online Research, Analysis, Teamwork, Business Meetings
Mya G Shepherd
Operational Nurse
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Lakehead University 1996 — 1997
Master's degree, Public Health with Specialization in Nursing
Lakehead University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Compressed Program, A
Experience
North Middlesex University Hospital January 2008 - Present
Velindre Hospital September 2003 - May 2007
Royal Victoria Hospital October 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Palliative Care, BLS, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Hospitals, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Home Care, Inpatient, Wound Care, ACLS, Patient Safety
Neil Bowerbank
Engagement Manager at Darlington Borough Council
Information Technology and Services
Education
Sheffield Hallam University 1996 — 2000
BA Hons (2:1), Business Studies
Lakehead University 1998 — 1999
Business Studies with International Business, Marketing, and Web Development, Business Studies
Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College (Darlington) 1994 — 1996
Business, Computing, Psychology
Experience
Darlington Borough Council May 2013 - Present
Darlington Borough Council February 2008 - May 2013
Darlington Borough Council September 2010 - April 2012
Darlington Borough Council September 2003 - December 2011
MLA North East February 2004 - February 2008
Durham County Council June 2002 - February 2004
Darlington Borough Council January 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Influence Others, Leadership, IT Recruitment, Technical Staff..., Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Local Government, Corporate Websites, Presentations, Social Media, Contract Management, Project Management, Action Plan Development, Program Management, Policy, Business Process..., Procurement, Logical Approach, channel management, Staff Management, Report Writing, Website Development, Public Sector
Nicole Wirz-Maier
Supply Chain Manager at Horizon Pharma AG
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Lakehead University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Economics
Hillcrest High School, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada 1980 — 1985
Diploma
Experience
Horizon Pharma AG July 2009 - September 2015
Bayer Consumer Care AG March 2008 - March 2009
Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG February 2001 - October 2007
Hapag-Lloyd AG, Basel January 1999 - January 2001
Nedlloyd Lines AG (later P&O Nedlloyd) January 1996 - November 1998
Shipmar AG (MSC Lines) March 1995 - December 1995
Frank AG (P&O Container Lines) June 1992 - February 1995
Federal Express 1989 - May 1992
Perkins Family Restaurant 1987 - 1989
Balmoral Dental Laboratories Inc 1986 - 1987
Skills
SAP APO, Quality System, SAP R/3, Customer Service, FDA, ERP Implementations, Employee Training, Cross-functional Team..., KPI Reports, Forecasting, OS/400, Global Management, Product Launch, Acquisitions, Key Account Management, GMP, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, Logistics Management, Project Management, Global Operations, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Purchasing, Navision, Sop, Freight Forwarding, Global Business..., Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Supply Chain, Import/Export Operations, Microsoft Office, GDP, Sales Operations, Customs Brokerage, Sales Management, Seafreight, International Logistics, Pharmaceutical Industry
Paul Desvignes
E2E IMS/VoLTE Solution Integration Engineer at AlcatelLucent
Telecommunications
Education
Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (Lille I) 2003 — 2004
DESS Communications Mobiles, Télécommunications
Université de Savoie 2001 — 2003
Maîtrise Electronique, Electrotechnique et Automatique
Lakehead University 2000 — 2001
Software Engineering
Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) 1998 — 2000
DUT Génie Electrique et Informatique Industrielle
Experience
Alcatel-Lucent January 2009 - Present
Alcatel-Lucent January 2005 - December 2008
T&T Consulting September 2004 - December 2004
Skills
IPv6, GSM, SIP, RCS, VRF, VoIP, IMS, H248, Firewalling, OpenStack, KVM, IP Routing, VPN, Diameter, CSCF, OSPF, STP, MPLS, Unix, VoLTE, 3G, SS7, Telecommunications, IP, ATM, VLAN, ToIP, PABX, Linux, SIGTRAN, UMTS
Paula Duncan
Primary school teacher
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Victoria 2009 — 2012
B.A. (Humanities), English major, Professional Writing minor
Lakehead University 2007 — 2009
Course completion in Geography, Environmental Studies, Political Science
Experience
Ton Yr Ywen Primary School March 2015 - Present
Brown's the Florist February 2010 - February 2014
FriesenPress, Inc. March 2013 - August 2013
Township of North Dundas May 2011 - August 2011
Food Security Research Network, Thunder Bay September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, History, WordPress, French, Administrative Work, Professional Writing, Facebook, Creative Writing, Time Management, Social Networking, English, Editing, Blogging, Research, Wordpress, Customer Service, Teaching, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Critical Thinking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Youth Leadership
Pierre Stehagen
Application Developer and QA at Cloud Technologies Sweden AB
Computer Software
Education
Kungliga tekniska högskolan 2004 — 2005
Physics
Luleå University of Technology 2000 — 2004
Civilingenjör, Rymdteknik
Lakehead University 2002 — 2003
Math and Philosophy
Experience
Sony Mobile Communications (via Konsultbolag1) September 2014 - Present
Cloud Technologies Sweden AB August 2014 - Present
Konsultbolag1 December 2012 - Present
Sparbanken Öresund (via Konsultbolag1) June 2013 - September 2014
Handelsbanken (via Konsultbolag 1) December 2012 - June 2013
Danir Marketing AB (via Epsilon IT) January 2011 - December 2012
Epsilon.nu June 2008 - December 2012
Schneider Electric (via Epsilon IT) June 2008 - December 2010
TNA October 2006 - June 2008
T.A.C (via TNA) October 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Testing, Android, API Testing, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Test Strategy, Exploratory Testing, Agile Testing, Test Engineering, Test Management, Requirements Gathering, C#, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Scrum, Requirements Management, Xamarin, Test Planning
Rachael Bland
Msc International Sport Management StudentAthlete at Northumbria University
Sports
Education
Northumbria University 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Sport Management
Northumbria University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Sport Development with Coaching, 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division)
Lakehead University 2012 — 2013
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Leeds Beckett University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Sport and Recreation Development
Experience
Oxford International Education Group June 2015 - August 2015
Oxford International Education Group June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Sports
Robert Rinne
Senior Scientist at exp Services Inc.
Environmental Services
Education
Lakehead University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Ecology
University of Helsinki
Experience
exp Services Inc. September 1989 - Present
Robert Vosper
Associate Director, Operational Tax Management UBS Investment Bank
Investment Banking
Education
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography
Experience
UBS Investment Bank October 2007 - Present
London Borough of Bromley November 2006 - September 2007
Samuel Clair
Ingénieur procédés thermique
Chemicals
Education
ENSAIA - EPL 2014 — 2015
Diplôme d'université : Mise en oeuvre d'unité de méthanisation
Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) 2007 — 2010
M2, Génie des Systèmes Industriel - option génie énergétique et thermique
Lakehead University 2006 — 2007
DUETI
Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) 2004 — 2006
DUT, Génie thermique et énergie
Lycée agricole Oliviers de Serres, Aubenas 2000 — 2003
Baccalauréat Scientifique, Option Biologie-Ecologie
Experience
SKS Génie Climatique November 2010 - July 2014
Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des fruits et légumes (CTIFL) April 2010 - September 2010
Cosmodyne April 2009 - August 2009
Woikoski Gas April 2006 - June 2006
Skills
English, Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Process Engineering, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Drawing, Project Management, Aerodynamics, Ventilation, Gas, Heating, Engineering, AutoCAD, Plumbing, Pipe Sizing, Pumps, Cooling System, Microsoft Excel
Sandra Lohmann
MFL Teacher at Henry Cort Community College
Education Management
Education
University of Portsmouth 2012 — 2013
PGCE, Modern Foreign Languages
University of Victoria 2001 — 2004
M.A., Political Science
Lakehead University 1997 — 2001
HBA, Political Science
Experience
Henry Cort Community College April 2013 - Present
Austerlitz Ltd August 2011 - Present
University of Portsmouth September 2012 - April 2013
LSC 2007 - 2009
Skills
Staff Development, Qualitative Research, German, Research, Higher Education, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Editing, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, French
Sarah Pineau
Geography/Humanities Teacher at The Warren Comprehensive School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Lakehead University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Brock University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography
Experience
Bikefit Sunflowers May 2011 - Present
The Warren Comprehensive School December 2013 - April 2014
Skills
Curriculum Design, Secondary Education, Lesson Planning, Behavior Management, Teaching, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Environmental Education, Smartboard, Teaching English as a..., Differentiated..., Classroom, Literacy, Geography
Sarah Swan
Research
Education
Lund University 2014 — 2016
MSc, Economic Growth, Innovation, and Spatial Dynamics
Conestoga College 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Community and Social Service Management
Lakehead University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical
Experience
Volunteer Ottawa November 2013 - July 2014
Sangam World Centre July 2012 - December 2012
CAICC: Centro de Apoyo Integral Carcelario y Comunitario May 2010 - August 2011
CEDESOL: Centro de Desarrollo en Energía Solar February 2010 - May 2010
Zone 4 Solutions September 2008 - December 2009
AGH University of Science and Technology June 2008 - August 2008
Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) May 2006 - August 2007
Simon Nutbrown ACMA, CGMA
Walkers Operations Reporting Analyst at PepsiCo
Food & Beverages
Education
Sheffield Hallam University 2004 — 2008
BA(Hons), Business Studies
Lakehead University 2005 — 2005
BA(Hons), Business Studies
Experience
PepsiCo March 2014 - Present
PepsiCo May 2013 - March 2014
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd September 2012 - May 2013
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd June 2011 - September 2012
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust October 2008 - June 2011
LSUK June 2008 - October 2008
DLA Piper July 2007 - September 2007
R A Cowen and Partners (Financial Services)Ltd June 2006 - May 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Analysis, Managerial Finance, Management Accounting, Invision, GEAC, PowerSteering, Cognos, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, SAP BPC, FMCG, Zap Business..., Oracle, Accounting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Budgets, Microsoft Dynamics, Finance, Business Planning, Microsoft Excel, Management
Sofia Persson
Biotechnology
Education
Umeå universitet 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc)
Umeå universitet 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Lakehead University 2010 — 2010
Utbytesstudent
Fristående kurser 2014 — 2015
Experience
Livsmedelsverket February 2013 - Present
Försvarsmakten January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Environmental..., Food Microbiology, qPCR, RT-PCR, Molecular Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, real-time PCR
Stefan Eskilsson
Uppdragsledare VAprojektör på SWECO
Civil Engineering
Education
Luleå tekniska universitet 2001 — 2005
2005, Civilingenjör Samhällsbyggnad
Lakehead University 2000 — 2001
Datateknik
Luleå tekniska universitet 1998 — 2000
Civilingenjör, Datateknik
Karlstads universitet 1997 — 1998
Matematik
Experience
SWECO June 2009 - Present
Vectura Consulting AB 2005 - 2009
Norrvatten January 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Pump Stations, Sustainability, Wastewater, Mining, Industrial Sewing, Stormwater Management, Sewer, Engineering, Water Systems, Drinking Water, Microstation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Water Management, Sustainable Development, nova point, Civil Engineering, Water, building work..., Environmental..., Infrastructure, Environmental Awareness
Susan Curry
Kindergarten Teacher at QSI International School of Dili
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Lakehead University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) & Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Educational Psychology
Marymount College, Sudbury, Ontario 1982 — 1987
OSSHGD
Experience
QSI International School of Dili August 2015 - Present
Kyiv International School August 2013 - June 2015
Kyiv International School August 2012 - June 2013
Tirana International School August 2010 - June 2012
QSI Shekou August 2007 - June 2010
QSI International School of Shekou 2007 - 2010
Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board September 1991 - June 2007
Skills
Classroom, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Teacher Training, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Literacy, K-12, Teaching, Classroom Management, Elementary Education
Teri-Lynn Warren
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher at Munich International School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Lakehead University 1998 — 2001
BA, Psychology
Lakehead University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Paris District High School 1992 — 1997
High School Diploma
Experience
Munich International School July 2015 - Present
Munich International School August 2013 - Present
Munich International School August 2011 - Present
Thai-Chinese International School 2008 - June 2011
Fukuoka International School 2004 - 2008
Hitherfield Preparatory School 2001 - 2004
Skills
ESL, E-Learning, Mathematics Education, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, PYP, Technology Integration, Differentiated..., Classroom, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Educational Technology, K-12, Teaching, Language Arts, Teaching English as a..., International Education, Instructional Technology
Thomas M. Kraft
PostDoctoral Project Manager, Tampere University of Technology
Nanotechnology
Education
Queen's University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry
Université de Limoges 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Électronique des Hautes Fréquences Optoélectronique
Queen's University 2008 — 2011
Master of Science (MSc), Chemistry
Lakehead University 2004 — 2008
Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc), Chemistry, First Class Standing
Experience
Tampere University of Technology June 2015 - Present
Queen's University 2008 - May 2015
Queen's University 2008 - 2015
DisaSolar 2011 - 2014
XLIM 2011 - 2014
Lakehead University 2007 - 2008
Lakehead University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Fluorescence..., Catalysis, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis, Homogeneous Catalysis, Synthetic Organic..., Mass Spectrometry, Nanotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Characterization, Analytical Chemistry, Data Analysis, Materials Science, NMR, Science, IR spectroscopy, Statistics, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Green Chemistry, GC-MS, Experimentation, Chemistry, Physics, Research, Organometallic Chemistry, Matlab, LaTeX, Organic Synthesis
Timo Tiihonen
Solution Consultant at Solteq Oyj
Telecommunications
Education
University of Oulu 1992 — 1998
MSc
Lakehead University 1996 — 1997
Visiting Student
Kurikan Lukio 1988 — 1991
Experience
Solteq Oyj October 2012 - Present
Nokia January 2012 - September 2012
Nokia July 2009 - January 2012
Nokia CMO / Materials Management June 2007 - September 2010
Nokia CMO / Customer Logistics February 2004 - May 2007
Nokia Business Infrastructure July 2001 - January 2004
Nokia Networks / OSS August 1999 - June 2001
Lillbacka Corporation September 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Coaching, Communicating and..., Requirements Gathering, Negotiation, Agile Project Management, Solution concept..., Test Planning, Proof of Concept, Communication, Business Process..., Concept Design, Project Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Driving ad hoc problem..., Problem Solving, Functional Requirements, Process Improvement, Test Cases, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Supply Chain Management, Preparation of Business..., Agile project..., Workshop Facilitation, Operative material..., Procurement, Hands-on Training, Management, Project Management (SW..., Process Simulation, Software Project..., Coaching new persons in..., Program Management, Virtual Teams, Integration
Tom Mercer
Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at Queen Margaret University
Higher Education
Education
Lakehead University
Master of Science (MSc)
Experience
Queen Margaret University 2010 - Present
Queen Margaret University October 2005 - Present
Bangor University 2003 - 2005
Manchester Metropolitan University 1998 - 2003
Staffordshire University 1988 - 1998
Lakehead University 1984 - 1986
Skills
Statistics, Qualitative Research, Physiology, Public Speaking, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Science, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Research Design, Grant Writing, Clinical Research, Lecturing, Research, Higher Education, University Teaching
Trisha Brook
CPD/Training Product Manager at Protocol Education
Education
Lakehead University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Primary Education
Wilfrid Laurier University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Experience
Protocol Education August 2012 - Present
Protocol Education December 2009 - August 2012
Technology Project Services 2007 - 2009
Skills
Recruitment Advertising, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Training, Research, Sourcing, Teaching, Temporary Staffing, Interviews, Management, Candidate Generation, Staff Development, Technical Recruiting
Vicki Gavin
Compliance Director, Head of Business Continuity and Information Security at The Economist Group
Publishing
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1986 — 1990
Diploma, Teaching Adults
Lakehead University 1978 — 1982
BSc, Physics
Invited Speaker at Industry Confrences
Experience
The Economist September 2009 - Present
CIE Consulting January 2009 - September 2009
Barclaycard August 2006 - December 2008
Barclays Bank June 2005 - August 2006
Barclays Capital August 2003 - June 2005
Dresdner Kleinwort April 1999 - August 2003
Toronto Stock Exchange September 1995 - April 1999
Skills
Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity..., Strategy, Public Speaking, Information Security..., Management, Business Continuity, Information Security, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Information Technology, Crisis Management, Governance, Security, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management
Virpi Lehmusvaara
District Manager at City of Vantaa
Education Management
Education
The University of Lapland 1996 — 2001
Education
Lakehead University 1998 — 1999
Experience
City of Vantaa August 2013 - Present
City of Helsinki August 2012 - July 2013
City of Vantaa August 2009 - July 2012
City of Mäntsälä August 2004 - July 2009
Skills
Leadership Development, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Educational Technology, Research, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Teaching, Change Management, Special Education