Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business, United States
SUCCESS STARTS HERE
Students from all over the world come to The W. A. Franke College of Business (FCB) at Northern Arizona University for both a high-quality business degree and a one-of-a-kind university experience. Here, you will be challenged to develop from a student into a leader. By engaging with professors and fellow students in a collaborative, rigorous atmosphere, you will reap the benefits of a high-caliber business school in ways that will enable you to thrive professionally.
“… NAU's College of Business will enhance and expand the opportunity for young men and women to achieve a fair shot at economic success.”
–Bill Franke
At The W. A.
Students from all over the world come to The W. A. Franke College of Business (FCB) at Northern Arizona University for both a high-quality business degree and a one-of-a-kind university experience. Here, you will be challenged to develop from a student into a leader. By engaging with professors and fellow students in a collaborative, rigorous atmosphere, you will reap the benefits of a high-caliber business school in ways that will enable you to thrive professionally.
“… NAU's College of Business will enhance and expand the opportunity for young men and women to achieve a fair shot at economic success.”
–Bill Franke
At The W. A.
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business Alumni
Anne Otto
Teamleader Account Support InProve
Hospitality
Education
Internationale Fachhochschule Bad Honnef - Bonn 2005 — 2009
Diplom Betriebswirtin (FH), Hospitality Management, Economics
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, International Hotelmanagement
Experience
Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown November 2012 - December 2013
The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel April 2012 - November 2012
The Setai Fifth Avenue - A Capella Managed Hotel June 2011 - April 2012
The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel October 2010 - June 2011
Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel May 2009 - September 2010
WORLDHOTELS AG June 2008 - December 2009
Kempinski Hotel Falkenstein March 2007 - August 2007
InterContinental Hotel Castellana, Madrid March 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Budgets, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Micros, Hospitality Management, Guest Service Management, Customer Service, Pre-opening experience, Guest Recovery, Property Management..., Employee Training, MICROS, Rooms Division, Front Office, Resorts, Hardwork, Customer Satisfaction, Highly Dedicated, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Opera, Pre-opening, Committed to..., Fine Dining, Opening Hotels
Chris Ahearn
Clinical Adjunct Professor at Northern Arizona University
Higher Education
Education
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business
Doctorate in. Educational Leadership
Dirk Pieter Wouda
Area Sales Manager Caspian, Italy & Romania at Resato International BV
Oil & Energy
Education
Hanzehogeschool Groningen 2005 — 2010
BBA, Management, economics and law
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2008 — 2009
Exchange program, International management and marketing
Alfa College Groningen 2001 — 2005
MBO, Sales management
De Waezenburg 1996 — 2000
Mavo, High School
Experience
Resato International BV June 2014 - Present
Cordstrap Middle East Ltd. November 2013 - May 2014
Cordstrap Middle East Ltd. February 2012 - May 2014
Cordstrap B.V. December 2010 - February 2012
Mavim New Zealand Ltd. July 2009 - February 2010
Louwman Groningen B.V. April 2004 - August 2008
Century Autogroep August 2002 - January 2004
Boerhof Groningen BV October 2001 - July 2002
Skills
German, Key Account Management, English, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, CRM, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Purchasing, Negotiation, B2B, International Sales, Marketing, Business Process..., Export, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Consumer behavior, Logistics, Business Strategy, Market Research, Change Management, Key Account Development, Project Management, Supply Chain, Marketing Management, International Business, Coaching, Dutch, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Retail, Management, Product Development, Strategy
Dorien Beckers
Service Coordinator at eFocus
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Ecela, Buenos Aires 2008 — 2008
Spanish Course
NHTV internationaal hoger onderwijs Breda 2003 — 2008
Bachelor, Media & Entertainment Management
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2005 — 2005
Television Production Course
Bernardinuscollege Heerlen 1997 — 2003
VWO, Cultuur&Maatschappij
Experience
Gotcha! The kids photographers April 2014 - October 2014
Amgen May 2012 - December 2013
Burnett Media March 2011 - April 2012
Amgen January 2009 - February 2011
ING Car Lease March 2008 - October 2008
Digidance May 2007 - April 2008
RNN7 Television January 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Online Marketing, English, New Media, Photoshop, GMP, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Pharmaceutical Industry, Social Media, Dutch, Marketing Communications, Management, Project Management
Douwe van Keulen
Principal Hypotheekadviseur Particulier bij ING Nederland
Banking
Education
Hanzehogeschool Groningen 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Management (English Language)
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2004 — 2004
St. Bonifatiuscollege
HAVO, Hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs (Havo)
Experience
ING Nederland December 2014 - Present
ING Nederland January 2010 - Present
ING Nederland January 2009 - January 2010
ING Nederland October 2007 - January 2009
ING Nederland October 2006 - October 2007
Ernst-Jan Vrancken
Key Account Manager chez Danone
Food & Beverages
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2009 — 2010
Master in General Management
NHTV internationaal hoger onderwijs Breda
Master's degree
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration
Experience
Danone Dairy March 2013 - Present
Danone Dairy April 2011 - April 2013
Danone Dairy July 2010 - April 2011
Henkel January 2009 - September 2009
The Walt Disney Company September 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Management, Marketing du commerce, FMCG, New Business Development, Analyse clientèle, Stratégie commerciale, Marketing, Négociations
Iris van Loon
Research Analyst at SKIM
Market Research
Education
RSM Erasmus Universiteit 2010 — 2012
Master
Rotterdam School of Management 2009 — 2010
Pre-Master
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2008 — 2009
Bachelor
NHTV Internationale Hogeschool Breda 2005 — 2009
Bachelor
IFT - Institute for Tourism Studies 2007 — 2007
Exchange
Oranje Nassau College 1998 — 2005
VWO
Experience
SKIM September 2015 - Present
Hollandschap May 2009 - September 2015
SeaCityLady January 2013 - May 2014
Marketing Associatie Rotterdam October 2010 - June 2011
Hotel da Montanha 2008 - 2008
Various Part-Time Jobs June 2000 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, English, Marketing, Marketing Research, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Dutch, Market Research, Marketing Communications, B2B, Consumer Behaviour
Jay Hijmering
Senior Sales Manager Retail at Shimano Europe BV
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
1993 — 1999
Bachelor, International Business
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 1996 — 1997
Elzendaal College 1990 — 1992
Macropedius College 1986 — 1990
Experience
Shimano Benelux BV May 2012 - Present
Mercuri International October 2007 - May 2012
Sanoma Men's Magazines September 2005 - October 2007
Telefoongids June 2003 - September 2005
Orange 2001 - 2003
Skills
Management, International Business, E-commerce, Selling, Sales Management, Strategy, Training, Sales, International Sales, Retail, People Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Interim Management, Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Consultancy, Coaching
Jonny Andersson
Construction manager at Akelius fastigheter
Real Estate
Education
Karlstad University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Real estate management
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2010 — 2010
Experience
Akelius Residential May 2014 - Present
Akelius Fastigheter December 2011 - May 2014
Skatteverket April 2011 - December 2011
Joost Dekker
Sales Manager at Kunst.nl | Business Art Service
Fine Art
Education
1999 — 2004
BA, Business & Public Events
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2003 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Cost Costrol, Public Relations
Insula College, Dordrecht 1992 — 1999
HAVO
Experience
Kunst.nl Business Art Service April 2015 - Present
Coach + Result B.V. December 2010 - March 2015
De Oranjecamping January 2008 - December 2010
Club Travel February 2006 - December 2010
DMDR May 1998 - January 2006
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Management, Account Management, Dutch, Project Management, Strategic Consulting, Coaching, Training, Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Interim Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Hospitality, Sales
Kent Larsson
Kapitalrådgivare / Partner Coeli AB
Banking
Education
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Experience
Coeli AB 2002 - Present
Investeringshuset August 2000 - August 2002
MassMutual Financial Group August 1990 - August 2000
Skills
Asset Management, Wealth Management, Investments, Mutual Funds, Asset Managment, Private Banking, Equities, Financial Markets
Ketter Foutz-Ulrich
Director Sales EMEA at Southwest Windpower GmbH
Renewables & Environment
Education
Universität Konstanz / University of Konstanz 1999 — 2000
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, International Business and Political Science
Experience
Southwest Windpower GmbH June 2003 - February 2013
Southwest Windpower February 2002 - June 2003
Southwest Windpower June 2001 - February 2002
Skills
German
Liz Levenson
Marketing Agency Owner and Parttime Adventurer
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Inbound Marketing University 2012 — 2012
Inbound Marketing Certification, Inbound Marketing
Northern Arizona University,W.A. Franke College of Business 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
Rotary Youth Exchange 2006 — 2007
Experience
Sensible Marketing, LLC December 2014 - Present
Sigma Web Marketing March 2013 - December 2014
Sigma Web Marketing September 2012 - February 2013
International School of Tomorrow August 2011 - June 2012
Northland Investigations, LLC May 2010 - July 2011
Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance September 2009 - June 2011
CompuTime May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Sales, Small Business, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Customer Service, Content Marketing, Training, Marketing, Leadership, Lead Generation, Management, Blogging, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Facebook, Teaching, Web Design, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Teamwork, Inbound Lead Generation, Program Management
Margarita Prodanova
Student at Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration
Education
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2011 — 2013
Nicholas Antoniades
M.DIRECTOR
Retail
Education
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 1992 — 1996
MBA, HOTEL & RESTAURANT MGMT / MANAGEMENT
Pilar Vargas
Legal Trainee en Monereo Meyer Marinello Abogados
Law Practice
Education
ESADE Business School 2014 — 2015
Doble Máster de Abogacía+International Business Law, Derecho
Singapore Management University 2014 — 2014
International Exchange Program, School of Law
Universidad de Jaén 2010 — 2014
Grado en Derecho, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas, 8.5
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2013 — 2014
International exchange program, W.A. Franke College of Business
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf 2012 — 2013
International exchange program, Juristischen Fakultät
Experience
Monereo Meyer Marinel-lo Abogados June 2015 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch September 2014 - January 2015
Cobo Serrano Abogados February 2014 - April 2014
Kanzlei Kreuzkamp&Partner April 2013 - June 2013
Kanzlei Dyllong March 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Asesoría jurídica, Liderazgo de equipos, Oratoria, Legal Research, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Negociación, Francés, Derecho de sociedades, Investigación jurídica, Administración y..., Elaboración de..., Gestión del tiempo, Trabajo en equipo, Español, Corporate Law, Inglés, Propiedad intelectual, Microsoft Excel, Liderazgo, Derecho internacional
Shaswat Patel, MBA
Cooke Estates
Real Estate
Education
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, MBA
Experience
Lint Group (Letting International, Siteman UK, Acecrest, Lint Developments) February 2011 - November 2013
Skills
Lettings, Rentals, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Property, Sales
Steven Funk, PMP
AFRICOM J7 Dep Program Mgr, Asst Task Order Mgr, JETP Mgr
Defense & Space
Education
U.S. Army War College 1997 — 1998
Diploma
Armed Forces Staff College 1994 — 1994
Diploma
Air Command & Staff College 1993 — 1994
Diploma
Troy University in Montgomery 1992 — 1994
MS, Human Resource Management
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 1974 — 1978
BSBA, MGT & MKT
Experience
Cubic Global Defense July 2014 - Present
Cubic Applications, Inc July 2012 - July 2014
Northrop Grumman Corporation October 2011 - July 2012
L-3 MPRI August 2011 - October 2011
L-3 Communications February 2009 - August 2011
HQ USAFE 2004 - 2006
Joint HQ SouthCent June 2003 - November 2004
HQ USEUCOM 2002 - 2003
HQUSEUCOM 2000 - 2003
611th Air Operations Group 1998 - 2000
Skills
Force Protection, Intelligence Analysis, Interagency Coordination, Information Assurance, Counterterrorism, Air Force, Intelligence Community, Tactics, Defense, Military Operations, Counterinsurgency, Emergency Management, Military, Special Operations, Organizational..., Military Experience, Program Management, Command, Military Training, National Security, C4ISR, Military Logistics, DoD, Government Contracting, Electronic Warfare, Government, SIGINT, NATO, Foreign Policy, Weapons, HUMINT, Operational Planning, Navy, Aircraft, Intelligence, Aviation, Army, Afghanistan, Top Secret, Security Clearance, Exercises
Tiina-Maija Jääskeläinen
Administrative Director (acting) & Marketing and Business Development Manager at Rauman Satama Port of Rauma
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Turun kauppakorkeakoulu 2006 — 2010
Master's degree, Major in Marketing, minor in logistics
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Experience
Rauman Satama - Port of Rauma January 2015 - Present
Rauman Satama - Port of Rauma January 2014 - December 2014
Rauman Satama - Port of Rauma October 2013 - January 2014
University of Turku, Centre for Maritime Studies November 2010 - October 2013
Port of Pori, Finland August 2008 - February 2009
University of Turku, Centre for Maritime Studies November 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Office Administration, Internal Communications, Event Planning, Administration, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Public Relations, Market Research, Marketing, Project Management, Project Coordination, Research, Financial Planning
Vincent Hascoet
10,000+, Transition Manager SOLNSE
Management Consulting
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1989 — 1990
MBA, International Management
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 1987 — 1989
Ubdergraduate Curiclumum, Business Administration
NEGOCIA - Centre international de formation à la vente et à la négociation commerciale 1985 — 1987
DESC, Marketing & International Trade
Experience
SOLNSE S.A.R.L. (self employed) April 2000 - Present
Safran - PowerJet July 2012 - May 2014
RosLogistics (Raven Russia) December 2009 - November 2010
Kimberly Clark June 2008 - March 2009
Kuehne + Nagel Russia January 2005 - May 2008
Eldorado LLC August 2004 - December 2004
Tablogix Ukraine June 2001 - June 2004
Tablogix Russia February 2000 - May 2001
FM Logistic July 1997 - February 2000
SONEXIM June 1995 - July 1997
Skills
FMCG, Logistics, Value added services, Out-of-gauge, Import, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Customs, Security Management, large network, Process Review, Operations Management, M&A experience, Crisis Management, Cost Savings, International Business, Management Consulting, Risk Assessment, Import/Export, Transportation, Cost Reduction, 3PL, Hazardous Materials..., Pharmaceuticals, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transition Management, Collaborative Problem..., Start-ups, Freight Forwarding, temperature control, Turnaround, Due Diligence, Customs Clearance, Interim Management, Business Analysis, M&A due diligence, Warehousing, Shipping, Supply Chain..., Business Process..., Distribution, Change Management, New Business Development, Transportation..., Mergers, Hands on approach, Freight, Logistics Management
Vincent Woolley
Director at The Pantry Fine Foods Ltd
Hospitality
Education
Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration 2012 — 2019
Honours, Business
Oxford Brookes University 2012 — 2019
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Hospitality
The Nottingham Trent University 2012 — 2019
HND, Hospitality and Business
Experience
The Pantry Fine Foods Ltd 2011 - Present
The Pantry Fine Food Shop and Eatery 2009 - Present
Carluccio's June 2008 - June 2010
Loch Fyne Restaurants 2002 - 2008
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Catering, Fine Dining, Food Service, Hospitality Management, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Food, Hotels, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Event Planning
Vladimir Korobko
Operations Management Consultant, Lean Thinking
Management Consulting
Education
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA, AACSB Accredited, Management, Finance
Barnaul State Pedagogical University 1980 — 1985
BS in Education, English, German
Experience
Lean Consult Group March 2011 - August 2015
Strategy Partners May 2013 - June 2013
Academy for Entrepreneurship under the Moscow Government, Barnaul Branch August 2010 - November 2011
Laureate Higher Education Group June 2009 - February 2010
Laureate Education Inc. April 2008 - May 2009
Laureate Education Inc. June 2007 - March 2008
Laureate Education Inc. January 2003 - May 2007
Altai Diesel JSC June 1995 - August 2000
Skills
Sales Operations, Program Management, Management Consulting, Market Research, Coaching, Training, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Management, Business Process, Sales Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership Development, Budgets, Leadership, Marketing, Team Building, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Start-ups, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Team Leadership, CRM, ERP, Business Development, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Project Management
Yao Xue
University of Nottingham 学生
Financial Services
Education
英国诺丁汉大学 2014 — 2015
Banking and Finance, Master of Science (MSc)
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 2010 — 2013
Finance, Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Experience
China Everbright Bank October 2013 - March 2014