Principia College Alumni

Alanna Green

London, United Kingdom
Editorial and Administrative Assistant
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Sussex   2014 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

University of Sussex   2012 — 2013
Masters, English Literature and Culture 1700-1900

University of Washington   2012 — 2012
Professional Certificate in Editing

International Language School, La Ceiba, Honduras   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Basic Spanish Studies

The TEFL Institute   2010 — 2011
TEFL Certificate, ESL

Principia College   2006 — 2010
BA, Art, English

Nice Language School, Nice, France   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Basic French Studies

Experience
Westminster Abbey   July 2015 - Present
The University of Sussex   January 2014 - Present
The Editorial Freelancer's Association   August 2012 - Present
L.H Media   November 2013 - June 2014
University of Sussex   September 2012 - May 2013
Costco Wholesale   July 2012 - August 2012
Tully's Coffee   September 2011 - April 2012
Christian Science Publishing Society   June 2011 - August 2011
Revolution Digital   October 2010 - May 2011
Wet Paint Communications   September 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Blogging, Qualitative Research, Journalism, Publications, Proofreading, Creative Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Social Media..., Social Media Blogging, Basic French, Advertising, Teaching, Online Journalism, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Teaching Reading, Research, Teaching Writing, Basic Spanish, Editing, Creative Writing, Online Research, Teaching English as a...

Amy Baldauf

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
M.A. Graduate, Alice Salomon University
International Affairs

Education
Alice-Salomon-Fachhochschule für Sozialarbeit und Sozialpädagogik Berlin   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Intercultural Conflict Management (Peace Studies)

Principia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology/Anthropology, Elementary Education, 3.94

Experience
Berlin Cosmopolitan School   December 2013 - Present
Finnish Committee for European Security (STETE)   January 2013 - Present
Tanenbaum   October 2014 - December 2014
Principia College   January 2013 - May 2013
Euphrates Institute   January 2013 - May 2013
Bumblebees Kindergarten   August 2012 - January 2013
Principia College   January 2012 - May 2012
Principia College   April 2011 - March 2012
The College School   August 2011 - December 2011
Christian Science Publishing Society   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Effectiveness, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Teaching, Editing, Commitment to Quality, Leadership, Organization, Research, Tutoring, Dedication to..., Public Speaking, International Event..., Budgets, Community Outreach, International...

Anne d'Ambra

Toulon Area, France
GERANTE de la Société SARL AD AGENCEMENT
Consumer Goods

Education
Principia College   1979 — 1980
Architecture d'interieure

Claremont School England   1970 — 1972
lower cambridge

Experience
Sarl AD AGENCEMENT LA FABRICA GROUP   March 2012 - Present
VGC Distribution   July 1993 - January 2012
Jean-Marc d'Ambra Créations   January 1984 - May 1988
Export Europe et USA   January 1980 - January 1983
Soulieado   February 1978 - August 1979
BRACCO Architecte   February 1976 - January 1978

Skills
Training, Sales Management, Team Management, Negotiation, Management, Sales, Recruiting, Performance Management, Coaching

Christian Richardson

Stuttgart Area, Germany
English Trainer with kmp Sprachenservice
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Principia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics

Experience
kmp. Sprachenservice   October 2014 - Present
The Principia   August 2012 - August 2014
Camp Owatonna   June 2012 - August 2012
Principia College   August 2011 - May 2012
Principia College   September 2010 - May 2012
Camp Owatonna   May 2011 - August 2011
Camp Owatonna   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Youth Mentoring, Improvisational Comedy, Curriculum Design, Acting, Final Cut Pro, Improvisation, Teaching, Tutoring, Editing, Swimming, Public Speaking, Theatre, Mathematica, Mathematics

David Cheatham

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Business Manager at Stemedica International SA
Biotechnology

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   1981 — 1984
MBA, Management

Principia College   1975 — 1979
BA, Business

Experience
Stemedica International SA   May 2014 - Present
David Cheatham Consulting   January 2014 - April 2014
EOS International   September 2012 - December 2013
EOS International   February 2010 - September 2012
The Penta Water Company   2001 - 2007
Physician.com   1999 - 2001
Information Quest, Inc.   1997 - 1999
EOS International   1981 - 1997

Skills
Solution Selling, Product Management, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Enterprise Software, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Email Marketing, Market Planning, Consulting, B2B, SaaS, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Training, Cloud Computing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Selling, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Online Marketing, Sales Management, SEO, Online Advertising, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, E-commerce, Team Leadership, Team Building, Start-ups, Market Research, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Sales Process, Project Management, Sales Operations, Social Networking, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Product Development

Emily Melchner

Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Child Educator
Education Management

Education
Principia College   1999 — 2003

Experience
ACS International House   February 2009 - June 2011
WCBU   February 2008 - January 2009
J. Walter Thompson   January 2007 - September 2007
Principia College   August 2005 - November 2006

Gordon Hopkins

Brussels Area, Belgium
Artist
Arts and Crafts

Education
University of Colorado at Denver   1998 — 1999
Landscape Architecture

Principia College

Principia College

Experience
Self Employed   January 2009 - Present
Noble Design   January 1995 - January 2000
Sheppard Butlers Landscape Architects   January 1990 - January 1994

Skills
Teaching, Contemporary Art, Oil Painting, Painting, Drawing, Landscape Design, Curating, Art, Photoshop, Illustration, Graphic Design, Landscaping, Visual Arts, Fine Art, Abstraction

Grant Adams

Malmo, Sweden
Managing Partner at Duffy Agency
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Principia College   1995 — 1999
BA, History and World Perspectives

Experience
Duffy Agency   April 2012 - Present
Duffy Agency   April 2009 - April 2012
Duffy Agency   May 2005 - March 2009

Skills
Online Marketing, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, SEO, B2B Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Insight, Digital Strategy, Corporate Branding, Public Relations, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Product Marketing, B2B, Brand Architecture, Product Management, Google Analytics, Digital Media, Strategy, PPC, Creative Strategy, Marketing Management, Concept Development, Direct Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Research, Brand Development, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Market Research, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing

Hilary Reeve

Reading, United Kingdom
Directors' Assistant at Kench & Co Ltd
Accounting

Education
Trinity College, Oxford University   1985 — 1989
Master of Arts (MA), Sanskrit with Prakrit

Principia College   1984 — 1985

Claremont Fan Court School   1974 — 1984

Experience
Kench & Co Ltd   1993 - Present
Coopers & Lybrand / Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte   1989 - 1993

Skills
Trust Taxation, VAT, UK Corporation Tax, IFRS, UK Personal Tax, Corporate Tax, National Insurance..., Forms P11D, Tax, Company Secretarial Work

Irene Penrose

Morges, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland
Communication Consultant Digital communication Social Media
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Université de Lausanne   1999 — 2003
Master’s Degree, Business Administration

Principia College   1997 — 1998

Experience
Association Romande des Magasins du Monde (ASRO)   February 2015 - June 2015
Pain pour le prochain   September 2013 - May 2014
Genius Inside   October 2005 - May 2013
Logitech   June 2005 - October 2005
TakingITGlobal   September 2004 - December 2004
Medtronic   April 2004 - September 2004

Skills
SEM, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, InDesign, Social Media, Market Research, Image Editing, English, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Powtoon, Marketing, Event Management, Newsletters, Market Analysis, SEO, HTML, Photoshop, Internal Communications, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Press Releases

Jason Dent

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Solving Cool Problems at Revinate
Computer Software

Education
Arizona State University   1992 — 1995
Graduate Studies, Computer Graphics

Principia College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Experience
Revinate   July 2013 - Present
Street Side Software   December 2012 - Present
SDL Structured Content Technologies Division   November 2010 - November 2012
Street Side Software   September 2007 - November 2010
Microsoft   February 2003 - October 2003
Microsoft   October 2001 - January 2003
Microsoft   October 2000 - September 2001
Microsoft   October 1999 - September 2000
Microsoft   October 1997 - September 1999
Microsoft   December 1995 - September 1997

Skills
OOP, Software Development, AJAX, CSS, jQuery, HTML, C#, Agile Project Management, Web Services, Software Engineering, Game Development, C++, Scrum, Product Development, Design Patterns, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Web Development, JavaScript, Software Design, Software Project..., Product Management, Web Applications

Jim Gillie

Norwich, United Kingdom
retired chairman
Banking

Education
Principia College
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Kris Morris

Germany
Special Investigator, Contractor at U.S. Department of State
International Affairs

Education
Foreign Service Institute   2012 — 2013
Completed, Basic Consular course, Excellent

Dale Carnegie   1998 — 1998
Sales Advantage

Principia College   1987 — 1990
BA, Communications

Experience
U.S. Department of State   April 2014 - Present
U.S. Embassy, Khartoum   October 2011 - August 2013
CT Lien Solutions fka UCC Direct   January 2008 - March 2011
CT Lien Solutions   January 2008 - March 2011
CT Lien Solutions a Wolters Kluwer Business   2008 - March 2011
First American CoreLogic   May 2004 - 2008
Step One Solutions   February 2003 - January 2004
Krisken Electronics   March 1995 - February 2003
Lee & Associates Public Relations   October 1990 - March 1992

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Sales, CRM, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Account Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Sales Process, Team Building, Key Account Management, Training, Lead Generation, Management, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Forecasting, Customer Service, Business Development, Real Estate

Laura Schrijver

Utrecht Area, Netherlands
Legal Counsel at ING
Legal Services

Education
NGB Beroepsopleiding bedrijfsjuristen   2013 — 2014

Universiteit Utrecht   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, Notarieel recht

University of Utrecht   2005 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Rechtsgeleerdheid, notarieel- en fiscaal recht

Principia College   2004 — 2005
Sophomore and Freshman year, Business administration, Economics, Musicology

Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht   1998 — 2004
with profile Economie & Maatschappij

Experience
ING   April 2013 - Present
Gemeente Utrecht   July 2006 - February 2012
Allen & Overy   August 2011 - October 2011
Vevanos, notariele studievereniging Utrecht   May 2010 - May 2011
NautaDutilh   July 2010 - August 2010
Opleidingscommissie Rechtsgeleerdheid Utrecht   September 2009 - July 2010
Stichting Acta Rechtshulp   July 2009 - June 2010
Stichting Acta Rechtshulp   March 2009 - May 2010
Principia Corporation, USA   November 2004 - June 2005

Skills
IP law, Corporate Law, Dutch, Legal Advice, Contract Law, English

Leslie Berner

Bayern, Germany
Translator, copyeditor, expat
Translation and Localization

Education
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München   2004 — 2005
Neue Deutsche Literatur; Geschichte

Principia College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages

Experience
International Luge Federation   February 2013 - June 2014
Elly & Stoffl, GmbH   June 2008 - January 2013
St. Louis Children's Choir   September 2007 - May 2008
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.   September 2007 - February 2008
Huber Family   July 2006 - July 2007
The Principia   September 2005 - May 2006
Godiva Chocolatier   December 2002 - June 2004

Skills
English, Sales, Microsoft Office

Louise Chaplin Rubio

Manchester, United Kingdom
Christian Science Practitioner
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Principia College   2001 — 2003

Experience
'Self-Employed'   January 2015 - Present
Lime Tree House, and freelance   November 2013 - May 2015
Le Verger   January 2006 - July 2013
Freelance   June 2005 - March 2010

Skills
Retreats, Microsoft Office, Bookkeeping, Bible Study, Cooking, Healing, Health Care..., Interior Design, Office Administration, Teaching, Consultation, Management, Coaching, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Mentoring, Administrative Work, Translation, NVQ4 Care Management

Lucy Weber

Paris Area, France
Student at France Langue
Individual & Family Services

Education
Principia College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

University of Strasbourg   2013 — 2014
Philosophy and Literature

Middlebury College   2013 — 2013
French

Experience
Principia College   January 2015 - May 2015

Skills
Cross Country, Piano, French, Driving License, Foreign Languages, Microsoft Word, Sight Reading

Matt Schultz

Moscow, Russian Federation
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey   1999 — 2000
Master's

Principia College   1996 — 1998
Bachelor's

Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium, Oberasbach   1991 — 1995


Skills
Freight Forwarding, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Key Account Management, Start-ups, German, Strategic Planning, Team Management, International Trade, Warehousing, Export, International Relations, Supply Chain, Shipping, Logistics Management, International Sales, International Business, Logistics, FMCG, Supply Chain..., Risk Management, Transportation..., New Business Development, Russian, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Negotiation, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Development, Management, Change Management, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Planning, 3PL, Automotive, International Logistics, Transportation, Business Strategy, Strategy, Budgets, Import, Sales Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, Freight, Continuous Improvement, Customs Regulations

Michael Teter

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Software Developer at IMC financial markets & asset management
Information Technology and Services

Education
Principia College   1989 — 1993
BS, Computer Science

Midwestern State University   1990 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Music

Experience
IMC financial markets & asset management   October 2012 - August 2015
Teter & Associates, LLC   April 2011 - June 2012
Martin Dawes Analytics   March 2008 - September 2011
Jetta Operating Company   May 2001 - January 2008
Celebrity Treasures, Inc.   September 2000 - January 2001
MCI/Worldcom   June 2000 - August 2000
Ensemble Studios   June 1999 - June 2000
Vetrotex America   May 1998 - May 1999
CompUSA   March 1997 - January 1998
Century Network   April 1996 - February 1997

Skills
Clojure, Tintri, Ruby on Rails, Emacs, Python, OS X, CSS, MySQL, JavaScript, Oracle, Data Center, Web Applications, Windows, Databases, C++, Ubuntu, Ruby, Information Technology, HTML, Software Development, Docker, C, Bacula, HAML, VMware, Linux, Integration, PostgreSQL, SQL, Enterprise Software, Microsoft SQL Server

Nancy Clay

Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Retired
Management Consulting

Education
Principia College
BA, History

University of Southern California
MA, International Relations

Experience
Transcend Consultancy   2004 - November 2014
Shell International   1998 - 2004
Shell Switzerland   1996 - 1998
Shell Switzerland   1994 - 1996
Shell International   1985 - 1994
Shell International Trading Company   1978 - 1985

Skills
Training, Management Development, Change Management, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Project Management, Energy, Business Process..., Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Culture Change, Management

Nelson Hewitt

Northampton, United Kingdom
Financial Controller at Broadland Consultancy
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Northampton   2007 — 2010
ACCA, CIMA, Accountancy

University of Oxford   2001 — 2004
MSc, Financial Economics

Principia College   2000 — 2001

Amstel Secondary   1991 — 2000

Amstel Primary   1982 — 1990

Soco Nursery   1982 — 1982

Experience
Broadland Consultancy   January 2012 - Present
New Wave Commissioning   May 2011 - January 2012
PwC   February 2008 - April 2011

Noelle Matteson

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Graduate Student
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Birmingham   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Shakespeare Studies at the Shakespeare Institute

Principia College   2005 — 2009
B.A., English literature

Experience
Various   June 2013 - Present
Tutor.com   May 2014 - September 2014
3Play Media   March 2014 - September 2014
IRS   April 2014 - April 2014
Interactions   November 2013 - February 2014
Stage Door Dish   May 2013 - June 2013
NewSouth Books   January 2010 - March 2013
The Adirondack Review   September 2009 - January 2010
UPS   November 2009 - December 2009
Principia College Production of Bertolt Brecht’s 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle'   January 2008 - March 2008

Skills
Writing, Event Planning, Literature, Editing, Newspapers, Blogging, Magazines, Copy Editing, Event Management, InDesign, Publishing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Books, Freelance Writing, History

Polina Dobriyan

Moscow, Russian Federation
CEO, PayU Russia, Naspers group
Financial Services

Education
Principia College   2003 — 2006

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1996 — 2000

Experience
PayU Russia, Naspers   April 2015 - Present
PayU Russia, Naspers   December 2014 - April 2015
RBK Money   July 2013 - December 2014
Coleman Services   January 2011 - June 2013
Unistaff Payroll Solutions   August 2009 - December 2010
Intercomp   July 2006 - July 2009
Business Chamber of Commerce IL, USA   September 2003 - April 2006
BellSouth Corporation, Atlanta, USA   January 2002 - August 2003
The Coca-Cola Company   July 2000 - December 2001

Skills
Account Management, HR Consulting, Sales, Business Planning, Social Networking, Deferred Compensation, Start-ups, New Business Development, Customer Service, Business Development, Human Resources, Search, Recruiting, Marketing Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Management, Strategy, Executive Search, Leadership, Outsourcing, B2B

Samuel Scott Edwards

Stockholm, Sweden
Teacher at The Viktor Rydberg Schools Foundation
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship   2012 — 2013
Graduate studies in entrepreneurship

University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Graduate certificate, business

Stockholm University
Teacher Certification, Pedagogy, 60pts

Stockholm University
English Language and Literature, 90pts

Principia College
BA, Communications; Minors in Sociology and French

Experience
The Viktor Rydberg Schools Foundation   August 2013 - Present
Astar (formerly JB Kompetens)   October 2013 - June 2014
eLinguaBooks Sweden AB (Flikkt)   2012 - 2013
Vittragymnasiet Sickla   August 2011 - August 2012
Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet   August 2009 - August 2011
Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm / Internationella Engelska Skolan i Enskede   August 2007 - August 2011
Internationella Engelska Skolan i Enskede   August 2005 - August 2009
Charter Communications   2002 - 2003
Gateway   2000 - 2002
4X4 Communications   1999 - 2000

Skills
Networking, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Computer Networking, Training, Web Design, Public Speaking, Management, Wordpress, Computer Maintenance, Blogging, E-Learning, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Teaching

Stuart Palmer

Bolton, United Kingdom
Communications Manager at Hilti (Gt. Britain) Ltd
Design

Education
Swansea University   1999 — 2002
BA, Graphic Design

Principia College   1998 — 1999
One Year Enrichment

Experience
Hilti (Gt. Britain) Ltd   June 2014 - Present
Avenue Design   May 2007 - May 2014
Avenue Design   May 2007 - January 2011
Phones 4u   September 2005 - May 2007
Manchester United   February 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Brochures, Digital Marketing, Collateral, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Art Direction, Management, Typography, SEO, Flash Animation, Logo Design, Direct Mail, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Email Marketing, Graphics, Marketing Communications, Advertising

daniel flory

Roubaix, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
rien chez Rien Consulting
Market Research

Education
Principia College   2001 — 2011
Rien