Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business Alumni

Aaron Luna

Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sales Operations Manager at Lidl US
International Trade and Development

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2013 — 2013
International Studies, Business and Culture, International Business

Experience
Lidl US   July 2015 - Present
Macy's   July 2014 - May 2015
Texas Tech Office of International Affairs   August 2013 - May 2014
Texas Tech University   January 2011 - May 2014
Coca-Cola Refreshments   June 2013 - August 2013
Texas Tech University   August 2012 - December 2012
Double T Zone   August 2011 - May 2012
Banana Republic / Gap Inc.   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Facebook, Time Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Customer Service, Teamwork, Event Planning, Leadership, Management, Social Networking, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Retail

Anne-Sophie SERRE

Paris Area, France
M&A Analyst at UBS
Financial Services

Education
Montpellier Business School   2006 — 2010
Master in finance, Corporate finance

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Corporate Finance

Experience
UBS   August 2011 - Present
UBS   June 2010 - May 2011
Spread Research   February 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Equities, Financial Analysis

Antoine Roussel

Paris Area, France
Chef de Groupe chez TBWA\​Corporate
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Montpellier Business School   2007 — 2011
Master's degree, Consulting, Major de promotion

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2008 — 2009
Bachelor, Administration

Lycée Emmanuel d'Alzon - Préparation au concours des grandes écoles de commerce   2005 — 2007
Classes préparatoires

Lycée Notre Dame de la Merci
Baccalauréat, Scientifique

Experience
TBWA Corporate   September 2011 - June 2014
TBWA Corporate   April 2011 - September 2011
TBWA Corporate   February 2010 - November 2010
KPMG Audit   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Business Communications, Publicité en ligne, Internal & External..., Online Advertising, Branding, Advertising, Stratégie marketing, Communication..., Communication marketing, Marketing Strategy, Innovation Management, Workshops, Project Management, Stratégie, Stratégie numérique, Français, Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Publicité, Social Media..., Gestion de projet, Marketing digital, Corporate Branding

Bret Bolin

London, United Kingdom
Venture Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures
Computer Software

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1986 — 1990
BBA, Finance

Experience
Technology Crossover Ventures   February 2015 - Present
KMD   October 2014 - Present
UNIT4 Group   March 2014 - Present
eFront   March 2014 - February 2015
Misys   June 2013 - June 2014
Misys   June 2012 - June 2013
Turaz   February 2012 - June 2012
P2 Energy Solutions   August 2008 - January 2012
Ventyx   2005 - 2008
Alvarez and Marsal   2005 - 2005

Bruno Stephano

Madrid Area, Spain
Asistentes Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1997 — 2012

Canan Gun

Basel Area, Switzerland
Head PharmOps IT at Novartis
Pharmaceuticals

Education
IMD Business School   2009 — 2010

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1997 — 1999
MS

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1996 — 1997
MBA

Istanbul Technical University   1991 — 1995
B.S.

Harvard Business School

Nisantasi Anadolu Lisesi

Experience
Novartis   November 2013 - Present
Sandoz   September 2010 - November 2013
Sandoz   August 2007 - August 2010
Frito Lay Turkey   May 2006 - August 2007
Turk Henkel   2005 - 2006
JTI (Japan Tobacco International)   June 2004 - July 2005
JTI (Japan Tobacco International)   December 2000 - June 2004
Baxter   July 1999 - October 2000

Skills
Project Management, Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Project Portfolio..., ERP, SAP R/3, IT Strategy, Project Planning, IT Management, Business Process, FMCG, SAP, SAP ERP, Business Strategy, CRM, Pharmaceutical Industry, IT Service Management, SAAS, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Cloud Applications, Outsourcing, Business Intelligence

Delphine D.

Grenoble Area, France
Direction des Opérations
Oil & Energy

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2003 — 2007
MBA, International Business

Montpellier Business School   2003 — 2007
MASTER, General Business

Cohésion Internationale   2005 — 2007
Practioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II)   2000 — 2002
DEUG, Economics

Experience
Euptech Group   September 2007 - Present
Grenoble Ecole de Management   2011 - Present
Institut de Psychologie Lyon 2   2012 - Present
University of Joseph Fourier, Grenoble   January 2015 - Present
Texas Tech University   2006 - 2007
ScreenCheck North America   2005 - 2006
French American Chamber of Commerce Dallas   2004 - 2004
Madentec Ltd   2003 - 2003

Skills
Petrochemical, Marketing Strategy, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Project Management, Business Strategy, Energy, Training

Derek Huff

London, United Kingdom
International Financial Controller at HKS
Accounting

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2004 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

Experience
HKS, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
HKS, Inc.   July 2013 - May 2014
McGladrey   August 2006 - June 2013

Skills
External Audit, Variance Analysis, Journal Entries, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Tax Research, General Ledger, Assurance, Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, GAAP, Transfer Pricing, CPA, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Internal Controls, Cash Flow, Corporate Tax, Accruals, US GAAP

Don Hoy

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Manager at HZ Value Capital Ltd
Investment Management

Education
AICPA
CPA Exams- Passed all 4 Sections

CFA Institute
Passed all 3 exams on first attempt in 18 months, the fastest time possible

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

Experience
HZ Value Capital Ltd   January 2012 - Present
D & Z Properties LLC   June 2005 - Present

Skills
Awesomeness, Commercial Lending, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Economics, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Financial Statement..., Competitive Analysis, Securities Offerings, Real Estate Economics, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Finance, Venture Capital, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Credit Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Planning, Investments, Equities, Stock Market Analysis, Tender Offers, Credit Risk

Erik Van de Ven

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Managing Director at AlkenMaes Breweries part of the HEINEKEN company
Consumer Goods

Education
INSEAD   2014 — 2014
general management

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)   2008 — 2008
Finance

IMD Business School   2006 — 2006
Mobilizing People

INSEAD   2004 — 2004
International Management Development Program

University of Groningen   1996 — 1997
Post graduate, Strategic Brand Management

Ashridge Business School   1992 — 1992
International Management Development Program

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   1990 — 1991
MBA

University of Groningen   1986 — 1990
drs, Business/Economic sciences

Cobbenhagen College   1979 — 1986
VWO

INSEAD

Experience
Alken Maes Breweries - part of HEINEKEN company   May 2013 - Present
Heineken International   July 2010 - April 2013
Heineken Taiwan   August 2007 - July 2010
Heineken International   July 2003 - July 2007
Heineken Export   March 2001 - June 2003
Heineken Export   May 2000 - March 2001
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco International (Japan Tobacco Incorporated)   May 1997 - April 2000
Camel (WBI/RJR Nabisco)   September 1994 - April 1997
United Distillers/Guinness (Diageo)   September 1991 - August 1994

Skills
Marketing, Account Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Management, Beer, Supply Chain Management, Trade Marketing, Change Management, FMCG, Sales Management, P&L Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Sales, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Craft Beer

Hanna Harju

Finland
HR Business Partner at NCC
Construction

Education
Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu / Helsinki School of Economics   2000 — 2005
Master of Sience (Economics), Organization & Management

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2003 — 2003

Ressun lukio   1997 — 1999

Experience
NCC   April 2015 - Present
NCC   February 2010 - March 2015
NCC   September 2007 - January 2010
GE Capital   April 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Traineeships

Javier Marin de la Plaza, CFA

Madrid Area, Spain
Head of Investors Relations
Information Technology and Services

Education
CFA Institute
CFA

   1994 — 1994
MSF, Finance

   1989 — 1991
BA Arts, Finance, Accounting, Investment Management

Experience
Indra   October 2008 - Present
AERI   January 2015 - Present
Cheuvreux   January 2007 - September 2008
Morgan Stanley   September 1999 - January 2007
Apax Partners   January 1995 - September 1999
AB Asesores Bursatiles   September 1991 - January 1995

Skills
Mercado de capitales, Análisis financiero, Banca de inversión, Finanzas corporativas, Estrategia empresarial, Mercados financieros, Tasación, Equities, Inversiones, Gestión de cartera de..., Acciones, Elaboración de modelos...

Katy McDougal

London, United Kingdom
Global Brand Manager at Chivas Brothers, Pernod Ricard
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Westminster   2008 — 2009
MA, Public Relations

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2006 — 2008
BBA, Marketing & Management

Experience
Chivas Brothers   August 2013 - Present
Chivas Brothers   November 2011 - July 2013
Lucid UK   October 2010 - November 2011
IMG   2010 - 2010

Skills
Event Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Strategy, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Luxury Goods, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Global Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, International Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Management, Digital Media, Digital Marketing

Krzysztof Cyba

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
at DARMILK Poland
International Trade and Development

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, International Business

Experience
DARMILK Poland   July 2010 - Present
Target-Polska   April 2009 - June 2010
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center   January 2008 - February 2009
CII Group   2003 - 2003

Skills
Negotiation, Strategy, Management, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Business Planning, Sales, Business Strategy, International Sales, FMCG, International Business, B2B

Michelle Leavitt

London, United Kingdom
Corporate Tax Senior at Grant Thornton
Accounting

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2002 — 2004

Florida College   2000 — 2002
AA, General

Plano Senior High School

Experience
Grant Thornton LLP   January 2005 - Present
Grant Thornton   June 2004 - August 2004

Monica Salazar

Berlin Area, Germany
Marketing, Events, Video Production
Fine Art

Education
   1998 — 2003
B.B.A., Marketing and Information Systems (Dual Degree)

Experience
Berlin Art Link Magazine   September 2010 - Present
Berlin Art Link Productions   June 2009 - Present
Galactic, Ltd.   August 2008 - June 2009
Rx Worldwide Meetings, Inc.   August 2007 - August 2008
Spear One Productions   August 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Contemporary Art, Event Management, Editorial, Meeting Planning, Art, Event Planning, Video Production, Arts Administration, Public Relations, Curating

Navin Pabbati

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Information Technology and Services Professional
Information Technology and Services

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2001 — 2002

Paul Lukka

Estonia
CFO, Member of the Management Board at EVR Cargo
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
London Business School   2010 — 2011
Investment Management Program, Finance

Stockholm School of Economics   2010 — 2010
Management Training

Aalto University School of Economics (Helsinki School of Economics)   2002 — 2006
Masters Degree, Finance

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2004 — 2005
Finance

Experience
EVR Cargo   February 2013 - Present
Mandatum Life   April 2007 - February 2013
Danske Capital Finland, Amber Trust (Baltic Private Equity Fund)   2005 - 2007
Sampo Baltic Asset Management   June 2005 - September 2005
Nordea Markets   June 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Asset Allocation, Equities, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Bonds, Capital Markets, Investments, Financial Markets, Wealth Management, Derivatives, Asset Managment, Hedge Funds, Private Banking, Alternative Investments, Emerging Markets

Raquel Franco Martín

Marbella Area, Spain
PARQUES DE SOTOGRANDE EUC
Law Practice

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2005 — 2005
Licenciatura, Business_International Strategic Management

Universidad Pablo de Olavide   1999 — 2005
Licenciatura, Administración y Dirección de Empresas y Derecho

Experience
PARQUES DE SOTOGRANDE EUC   February 2014 - Present
Martínez Echevarría   September 2012 - July 2013
Deloitte   September 2008 - September 2012
Garrigues   March 2006 - July 2008

Sergey Alekshin

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Market Research Expert Europe and Russia
Market Research

Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2004 — 2005
Bachelor, Marketing

Høgskolen i Buskerud (HiBu)   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of BA, Marketing

Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Университет   1996 — 2002
MA linguistics, Philology

University of Oslo (UiO)   1999 — 1999
Norwegian Language and Literature

Birkeland Folkehøgskole   1998 — 1999
Norwegian Language and Literature

Experience
Alekshin Business Research Group   April 2009 - Present
Manageast   2012 - 2013
Bercut Ltd   September 2008 - March 2009
Human Search   2008 - 2008
Workline Research   2006 - 2008
International Summer School, UiO   2003 - 2005

Skills
Market Research, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Marketing, Strategy, Interviewing, Norwegian, Management, Start-up Consulting, Negotiation, Promotions, Sales, New Business Development, Interviews, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Development

Shanshan Chang

Munich Area, Germany
Jump Start Trainee for SAP SCM at Accenture
Information Technology and Services

Education
ESB Business School, Reutlingen University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business

Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University   2014 — 2014
Exchange Student, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Experience
Accenture   October 2015 - Present
Allianz Group   June 2014 - January 2015
SAP   January 2013 - July 2013
WEFIT SOLUTIONS AG   June 2012 - August 2012
poly   July 2010 - September 2010
Language Labs   April 2009 - June 2009

Skills
PowerPoint, German, Chinese culture, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, B2B Marketing, Spanish, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, SAP, Team Leadership, Team Management, Supply Chain Management, Chinese, Research, Intercultural..., English, Market Research, Business Strategy, Teamwork

Virva Vesanen

Finland
Investment Manager at Sentica Partners Oy
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Aalto-yliopisto   2008 — 2011
Msc, Finance

ESSEC - ESSEC Business School   2010 — 2010
Exchange studies, Luxury marketing

Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business   2007 — 2007
Exchange studies, Energy commerce, economics, marketing

Helsinki School of Economics   2005 — 2009
Bsc, Finance

Experience
Sentica Partners Oy   March 2015 - Present
Sentica Partners Oy   September 2011 - March 2015
Summa Capital Oy   May 2011 - June 2011
Richemont   July 2010 - January 2011
Pohjola Bank Plc   June 2009 - August 2009
Pohjola Bank Plc   June 2008 - August 2008
Euroclear   February 2008 - May 2008
Pohjola Bank Plc   May 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Mergers, Corporate Finance, Luxury Goods, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Development, Valuation, Business Analysis, Brand Management, Private Equity, Strategy