SUNY Potsdam Alumni

Aaron Zipp, M.S.

Amsterdam Oud Zuid en Rivierenbuurt, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Lecturer at University of Amsterdam
Education Management

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2002 — 2003
MS, Recreation, Parks and Sport Leadership

SUNY Potsdam   1993 — 1996
BA, Anthropology

Experience
University of Amsterdam   January 2015 - Present
ZippHighlandGames   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Sports Marketing, Press Releases, Higher Education, Event Planning, Customer Service, Blogging, Sports, Social Media Marketing, Management, Sports Management, Microsoft Word, Media Relations, Coaching, Leadership, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Academic Advising, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Teaching, Public Relations, Time Management, PowerPoint, Social Media, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Fundraising, Research, Spanish, Sponsorship, Marketing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Qualitative Research, Editing, Facebook, Curriculum Design

Alexis Crowe

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Support Worker at Priory Group
Hospital & Health Care

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

thousand islands high school   2004 — 2008

Experience
Priory Group   October 2013 - Present

Skills
Independent Thinking, Group Work, Human Services, Sociology, Time Management, challenging behaviours, Autism Spectrum...

Andrew Fahy

Finland
Extra in Jesus Christ Superstar Musical at Åbo Svenska Teater
Performing Arts

Education
Åbo Akademi   2013 — 2014
Exchange Year, Folklore Studies, Swedish Language

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater

York St. John University
Exchange Semester, Theatre/Theater

St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY   2009 — 2010

Experience
College Pro   May 2012 - Present
College Pro   May 2012 - Present
College Pro   May 2008 - Present

Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Planning, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Leadership, Painting, Microsoft Office

Anja Thiel

Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Research and Teaching Assistant/PhD
Higher Education

Education
Universität Bern   2015 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Roskilde Universitetscenter   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree

Universität Potsdam   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2010 — 2010
study abroad semester

Experience
Environment Solutions ApS   June 2013 - December 2014
Clio Online   June 2014 - August 2014
FOM Hochschule   March 2011 - August 2012
Beuth Hochschule, Education Abroad Office   September 2011 - March 2012

Caroline Winning

Neustadt Area, Germany
Human Resources

Education
Bendler Coaching   2014 — 2015
Certificate, Non-violent communication

forum non-violent communication berlin   2013 — 2014
Certificate, Non-violent communication

Universität Potsdam   2001 — 2009
Diplom, Psychology

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2005 — 2006
Master program, Educational Technology

Experience
Caroline Winning (www.carolinewinning.com)   July 2015 - Present
Life   April 2015 - July 2015
Bosch Service Solutions   August 2012 - March 2015
BP   April 2012 - July 2012
BP   July 2011 - March 2012
Give a Heart To Africa   March 2011 - April 2011
BP   July 2010 - February 2011
motivado   March 2010 - May 2010
eBay International AG   June 2006 - March 2010
Department of Personality and Individual 
Differences, University of Potsdam, German   January 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Training, People Development, Performance Management, Change Management, Coaching, Team Management, Veränderungsmanagement, Organizational..., Talent Management, Teamleitung, Start-ups, English, Mitarbeitertraining

Chuck Foss

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Executive Advisor
Law Enforcement

Education
Border Patrol Academy   1977 — 1977

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Chemistry

Niagara County Community College   1968 — 1970
Associate Degree, Science

Lewiston-Porter High School   1964 — 1968
HS Diploma & New York State Regents Diploma, College Preparitory

Experience
ICITAP Bosnia-Herzegovina   January 2013 - July 2014
Raytheon - Homeland Security Division   January 2012 - October 2012
U.S. Border Patrol   October 2007 - December 2010
U.S. Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection   April 1977 - January 2007
Brevard County Schools   February 1976 - March 1977
Peace Corps   November 1973 - December 1975

Skills
Fraud, Surveillance, Internal Investigations, Firearms, Federal Law Enforcement, Crisis Management, Interrogation, Background Checks, Command, Emergency Management, Protection, Counterterrorism, Military, Public Safety, Enforcement, Counterintelligence, Criminal Justice, Investigation, Police, Government, Border Management, Executive Protection, Security Operations, Intelligence, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Weapons, Security Clearance, Intelligence Analysis, Army, Defense, Crime Prevention, Patrol, Force Protection, Investigative Reporting, Security Management, Physical Security, Weapons of Mass..., Private Investigations, Law Enforcement..., Teaching, Policy, Evidence, Criminal Investigations, Federal Government, Homeland Security, National Security, Tactics, Disaster Response, Corporate Security

Donald Morrison

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Software Developer Team Lead
Information Technology and Services

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science


Skills
Software Development, JavaScript, WinForms, Subversion, SaaS, SQL, .NET, SDLC, MySQL, Agile Methodologies, Visual Studio, C#, Web Applications, SOAP, XML, ASP.NET, PHP, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, CSS, Team Leadership, HTML, Oracle, Team Building, Management, Scrum, WSDL, Databases

Dr Vicki Shaw

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Director at Dr Vicki Shaw & Associates Limited
Renewables & Environment

Education
Sheffield Hallam University   2000 — 2004
PhD, Renewable Energy

Sheffield Hallam University   1997 — 1999
MSc, Environmental Management for Business and Commerce

Liverpool Hope University   1993 — 1997
BA (Hons), American Studies

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1995 — 1996
BA (Hons), American Studies

Experience
Dr Vicki Shaw & Associates Limited   September 2014 - Present
Dr Vicki Shaw   October 2013 - August 2014
United Kingdom Accreditation Service   April 2012 - September 2013
Dr Vicki Shaw   August 2007 - March 2012
North Energy Associates Limited   2006 - 2009
North York Moors National Park Authority   2004 - 2006
Sheffield Hallam University   1999 - 2004
Derbyshire County Council   1998 - 2000

Skills
Project Management, Biomass, Environmental Awareness, Carbon Management, Sustainable Energy, Quality Management, Renewable Energy, Corporate Social..., Carbon, Energy Conservation, Accreditation, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental..., ISO 14001, Solar Energy, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainability..., Change Management, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Quality System, Energy, Public Sector, Life Cycle Assessment, Project Planning, Environmental Impact..., Energy Efficiency, Policy, Environmental Issues, Sustainable Business, Sustainability

Heather Lumb

Wakefield, United Kingdom
Student at State University of New York College at Potsdam
Accounting

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2010 — 2015

Jan Voogt

The Hague Area, Netherlands
free lance lecturer at Freelance
Environmental Services

Education
Leiden University   1977 — 1981
Ph.D, English

SUNY Potsdam
post doc, American studies

Experience
Free-lance   special course on Vietnam WarLeiden University - HOVOJanuary 2008 - April 2008
Jefferson State Community College   August 1995 - July 1996

John Tyler

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Lookin for work in Dutch higher education
Higher Education

Education
University of Amsterdam   2013 — 2014
Master of Science, Political Science

Georgetown University   1995 — 1997
Masters, Arab Studies

The American University in Cairo   1989 — 1990
non-matriculated, Political Science

Williams College   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1984 — 1985
non-matriculated, Political Science, English, Music

Potsdam Central High School   1981 — 1985

Experience
Looking for work   August 2014 - Present
Symphony Orchestra the Philharmonie   August 2013 - Present
Radio Netherlands Worldwide   June 2007 - November 2012
Radio Netherlands   September 2006 - June 2007
Self-employed   1997 - 2003
Rembrandt School   September 1998 - June 1999
The Jerusalem Times   April 1993 - August 1995
Challenge magazine   October 1992 - August 1995
St George's School   August 1992 - June 1993

Skills
Storytelling, Politics, Radio, Broadcast Journalism, Editing, Journalism, Education, Writing, Current Affairs, Teaching, Research, News Writing, New Media, Online Journalism

Kathryn Dixon

London, United Kingdom
Head of Marketing Events, Schools & Colleges and WBL, Pearson UK
Publishing

Education
Liverpool Hope University   1991 — 1995
BA Hons, American Studies

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1993 — 1994
American Studies, American History, Film Studies, Jazz Dance and Ice Skating!

Seaton Burn High School   1985 — 1990
GCSE and A Levels

Experience
Pearson   October 2015 - Present
Pearson   April 2011 - Present
Design Council   March 2010 - March 2011
SSAT   September 2005 - March 2010
Zara Ltd   March 2005 - September 2005
Katalyst Events Ltd   June 2000 - March 2005

Skills
Budgets, Project Planning, Event Management, Program Management, Event Planning, Research, Strategy, Customer Service, Recruiting, Corporate Events, Project Management, Management

Kevin Lydon

Ireland
Digital Marketing Manager at Nesta™ Ireland
Internet

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2005 — 2007
BA Psychology, Minor Philosophy

Saint Lawrence College   2002 — 2004
General Arts

Fanshawe College   2000 — 2002
Computer Engineering

Experience
Nesta™ Ireland   September 2014 - Present
In House Web Solutions   December 2009 - Present
Need More Space   September 2014 - February 2015
Woods homes   November 2007 - June 2010
StarTek   May 2007 - October 2007

Skills
SEO, WordPress, Google Apps, Web Design, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Management, Website Development, Online Marketing, Small Business, Joomla, Web Development, HubSpot, Social Media Marketing, SMO, Web Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Google Adwords, Mobile Web Design, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Google Analytics

Linda Hayman

Peterborough, United Kingdom
International Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist; Confidence, Careers, Health; Explore, Discover, Achieve.
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam
BA hons

International Teaching Seminars
Masterful Coaching

Adam Eason School of Hypnotherapy

International Coach Federation

NLP Training Courses

Prince Practitioner Certification

Experience
Blue River Coaching   April 2013 - Present
Blue River Coaching   June 2011 - Present
Diligenta   September 2006 - June 2011
Linda Hayman Coaching   2008 - 2010
Pearl   1989 - 2006

Skills
Lifestyle Coaching, Management, Career Management, Relationship Management, Career Development..., Customer Service..., Portfolio Management, Business Coaching, Project Management, Training, Work Life Balance, Executive Coaching, Confidence Building, Business Transformation, Career Development, NLP, Weight Loss Coaching, Goal Setting, Project Delivery, Coaching, Executive Development, Management Development, Team Building, Culture Change, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Development, Wellness Coaching, Personal Coaching, Career Counseling, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Training Delivery, Life Coaching, People Development, Hypnotherapy, Change Management, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Training, Workshop Facilitation

Matilda Danielsson

Stockholm, Sweden
Account Executive på Prat PR
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Linnéuniversitetet   2011 — 2013
Master's degree in marketing

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2010 — 2011
Business Administration and Management, General

Luleå tekniska universitet / Luleå University of Technology   2008 — 2011
Bachelor Programme in International Business Administration, International Economics

Experience
Prat PR   October 2014 - Present
eBay Sweden AB   April 2014 - October 2014
Brand PR   2013 - April 2014
ABB   June 2012 - August 2012
Statoil Fuel & Retail AS   January 2008 - August 2008
DHL   June 2005 - January 2006

Skills
B, BE och C körkort

Nancy Grimm

Halle-Neustadt Area, Germany
Assistant Professor/PostDoc at University of Jena
Higher Education

Education
University of Potsdam   1999 — 2004
M.A., Anglistik/Amerikanistik, Literaturwissenschaft, Philosophie

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2002 — 2003
British and American Studies

Cambridge Regional College   1998 — 1999
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Experience
University of Jena   2004 - Present
Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule für Gesundheit und Soziales   2009 - 2010
Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule für Gesundheit & Soziales   2006 - 2007
Angergymnasium   2005 - 2006
Förderkreis Fortbildung   2003 - 2004
SUNY Potsdam   2002 - 2003

Skills
Marketing, Media Literacy, State Examinations, Digital Media..., Teacher Training, Teaching English as a..., Reviewing, Editing, Writing, Higher Education, Publishing, Intercultural Education, School Innovation, Research, Public Speaking, E-Learning, Conference Organization

Nathaniel MacDonald

Durham, United Kingdom
Volunteer at Durham Light Infantry Museum
Museums and Institutions

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2012 — 2013
Master's Degree, Social Studies Teacher Education

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, History

Rochester Institute of Technology   2007 — 2009
Information Technology

Experience
Germantown Central Schools   December 2009 - Present
Durham Light Infantry Museum   January 2014 - September 2014
Santo Associates   June 2006 - September 2013
SUNY Potsdam   September 2011 - July 2013
Taghkanic State Park   June 2011 - August 2011
None   January 2010 - May 2010
Target   May 2009 - August 2009

Olov Renberg

Stockholm, Sweden
COO/Cofounder at BehavioSec
Information Technology and Services

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2004 — 2005
Undergrad, Business and Economics

Luleå University of Technology   2002 — 2005
BBA, International Business and Economics

Experience
BehavioSec   August 2012 - Present
BehavioSec   January 2008 - August 2012
EBSolutions   May 2006 - December 2007
Idéhuset   August 2005 - March 2007

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Outsourcing, Marketing, Software Development, SaaS, Start-ups, Cloud Computing, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Security, International Business, Project Management

Pamela Cesaretti

France
Business Trade Development at AragoneRH
International Trade and Development

Education
Centre d'Etudes Supérieures du Commerce International - CESCI   2010 — 2010
Cadre commercial export, Commercial - Export

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, A.C.   1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management commerce extérieur

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1983 — 1984
Master in International Business, Spécialisation en Commerce international

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara   1979 — 1983
Master 2 en Economie - Licenciada en Economia, Equivalent Master 2

Experience
Aragon-eRH   March 2014 - Present
IREF   2010 - Present
INTER CAVES   2010 - 2010
SYSTRA   2005 - 2010
Cesaretti International SA de CV   1998 - 2005
Guadalajara World Trade Center   1993 - 1997
Hewlett Packard de Mexico   1988 - 1992
Hilasal Mexicana SA de CV   1984 - 1988

Skills
Commercial thinker and..., Prospection et..., Trade Show Coordination, Sales management skills, Multiculturelle, Conventions et Congrès..., Trilingue: espagnol,..., marketing stratégique, Negotiation, Experience on the Latin..., Lobbying and Networking, Business Development

Sarah Sheldon

United Kingdom
Insurance

Education
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development   2000 — 2002
C.I.P.D Professional Graduate Scheme, Human Resources

Liverpool Hope University   1992 — 1996
BA, American Studies, 2:1

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1994 — 1995
1 yr secondment of UK BA course, American Studies

Experience
Hiscox   April 2015 - Present
Petit Chien Blanc Ltd   September 2012 - March 2015
Nomura International plc   January 2010 - August 2012
Islington Council   May 2009 - January 2010
Marsh   February 2009 - May 2009
Morgan Stanley   February 2008 - January 2009
Barclays Capital   September 2003 - January 2008
Deutsche Asset Management   2000 - 2003
Deutsche Asset Management   1998 - 2000
TFPL   1996 - 1998

Skills
Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Event Management, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Training, Recruiting, Graduate Recruitment, PeopleSoft

Shekinael Ngole

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes, France
Financial Services

Education
Grenoble Ecole de Management   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS)

State University of New York at Potsdam
Bachelor of Science

SUNY Albany   2011 — 2011

Hudson Valley Community College   2009 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Hudson Valley Community College
Associate of Science


Skills
Public Speaking, Higher Education, Teaching, Statistics, Research, Data Analysis, Training, Interviews, Community Outreach, SPSS, Student Affairs, Grant Writing, Student Development

Susan Ström

Stockholm County, Sweden
Senior Security Advisor at Ericsson
Telecommunications

Education
KTH Royal Institute of Technology   1999 — 2003
Master of Science, Computer Engineering

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Music, Music

Experience
Ericsson   January 2009 - Present
Ericsson   January 2009 - October 2014
Rote Consulting AB   2007 - 2008

Skills
Security, Security Audits, Security Risk Management, Information Security, ISO 27001, Security Governance, Information Security..., Security Investigations, Risk Assessment