University of Iowa Alumni

Josefine Lee

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Marketing manager at KOTRA Amsterdam
Government Relations

Education
University of Iowa
master

Utrechtse Conservatorium
master

Yonsei University
bachelor

Experience
KOTRA Amsterdam   February 2014 - Present
Sony Chemicals Europe BV   September 2011 - August 2012
Sony Chemicals   September 2010 - August 2011
KOTRA   March 2007 - July 2010
KOTRA Amsterdam   March 2007 - July 2010

Skills
International Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Product Management, International Business, Market Research, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, B2B, Product Marketing

Joseph Weinman

Ferrara Area, Italy
Insegnante d'Inglese libera professionista
Higher Education

Education
University of Iowa   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

Reed College   1998 — 2002
Molecular Biology

New York University   2000 — 2000
Chemistry

University of Iowa   2000 — 2000
Literature, Languages, and Rhetoric

Experience
Self Employed   January 2014 - Present
Universita degli Studi di Ferrara   January 2009 - December 2013
inlingua Brescia   January 2008 - December 2008

Skills
English

Josephine Rogers Mariotti

Florence Area, Italy
director, art historian at Associated Colleges of the Midwest
Higher Education

Education
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Laurea in Lettere, Storia dell'Arte, 110/110 + Lode

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

Experience
Associated Colleges of the Midwest   June 2010 - Present
University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Duke University, Florence, Villa Corsi Salviati   May 1995 - May 2010
Middlebury College Florence Program   January 1991 - December 1994

Skills
Editing, Art, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Student Affairs, PowerPoint, Higher Education, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking

Joshua Melvin

Paris Area, France
Editor Europe/Africa Desk at AFP
Online Media

Education
University of Iowa   1998 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

Queen's University Belfast   2001 — 2001
Political Science and Government

Experience
AFP   November 2014 - Present
The Local Europe AB   January 2014 - October 2014
Bay Area News Group   June 2009 - November 2013
Bay Area News Group   October 2008 - June 2009
Houston Community Newspapers   February 2008 - September 2008

Skills
News Writing, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Private Investigations, Editorial, Business Journalism, AP Style, InCopy, Breaking News, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Storytelling

Jouko Salonen

Finland
Founder at Coinsiphon
Internet

Education
University of California, San Diego   2002 — 2002
UCSD Software Entrepreneur, Software Entrepreneur Summer School

Universiteit van Amsterdam   1995 — 1996
A short 2-3 month visit, DASA / Discourse analysis and argumentation studies, Part of my doctoral studies in the field of Politics, Rhetoric and Argumentation

University of Iowa   1994 — 1995
Visiting scholar, Department of Communication Studies, Working with my doctoral thesis

Uppsala University   1994 — 1994
Doctoral studies in Political Rhetoric, television culture, e-campaigning - prof Bruce Gronbeck

Jyväskylän yliopisto   1977 — 1985
Lic. of social sciences, Natural language philosophy, Politics

Jyväskylän Lyseo   1968 — 1974
Ylioppilas, Life

Danube Scrum Training   2008 — 2008
Certified Scrum Master, Scrum

Experience
Coinsiphon   December 2014 - Present
Migri   March 2012 - Present
YUROHS   April 2014 - July 2015
azyl.me   January 2014 - July 2015
GOV IT R&D   August 2005 - March 2012
Sentimental.ly   December 2010 - December 2010
Precogito Inc.   February 2009 - May 2009
scrumsaturday   June 2008 - June 2008
XFetch2   January 2005 - January 2005
Digital Artefacts   January 2004 - January 2005

Skills
IT Strategy, E-government, Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Sector, Neo4j, Open Government, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management, Business Analysis, Semantic..., Ontology Engineering, Program Management, Business Intelligence, New Business Development, Enterprise Architecture, Start-ups, Linked Data, Agile Methodologies, Biometrics, Business Development, Gov 2.0, Governance, Graph Databases, Product Development, Team Building, Team Leadership, Open Data, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Change Management, Government, Training, Integration

Jozsef Balla

Czech Republic
Quality manager of Global Generic Industrial Development at Sanofi
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Strathclyde   2009 — 2011
Postgraduate diploma, Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice

University of Iowa   1993 — 1994
Post Doc, Inorganic Chemistry

Universität Basel   1991 — 1991
Fellowship

Debreceni Egyetem   1987 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Inorganic Chemistry

Debreceni Egyetem   1982 — 1987
Master of Science (MSc), Chemistry

Experience
Sanofi   2014 - Present
Zentiva   2012 - 2013
Sanofi   2003 - 2012
Alpharma   2001 - 2003
Teva Pharmaceuticals   1995 - 2001
University of Derbrecen   1987 - 1995

Skills
SOP, Leadership, Quality Management, Management, APIs, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Microsoft Excel, Aseptic Technique, Presentation Skills, DMF, GMP, Fermentation, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Microsoft Office, Sterility Assurance

Juan Moreno-Cid

Murcia Area, Spain
Research

Education
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha   2009 — 2013
Doctorado, Biotecnología

University of Iowa   2011 — 2011
Investigador Visitante, Downstream Bioprocessing

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha   2009 — 2010
Master Universitario en Investigación Básica Aplicada, Biología y Tecnología de los Recursos Cinegéticos

ACEDIS FORMACIÓN   2009 — 2009
Master técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales, Seguridad e Higiene

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha   2001 — 2008
Ingeniero Químico, Procesos

Julia Macintosh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Director of Information and Communication at Personal Wealth
Information Services

Education
Robert Gordon University
Master of Science (MSc), Information Analysis

Xavier University
Master of Education (MEd), Multiculturalism in Children's Literature

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature

Experience
Personal Wealth   2014 - Present
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council   June 2009 - March 2014
Children in Scotland   June 2006 - June 2009
Family First   2001 - 2001
Cambridge Training and Development   1998 - 2000

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Blogging, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Coaching, Nonprofits, Governance, Web Design, Organizational..., Strategy, Email Marketing, Internal Communications, Qualitative Research, Community Development, Research, CMS, Training, Public Speaking, Management, Creative Writing, Editing, Stakeholder Engagement, Charities

Justin Balk

Ireland
Hospital & Health Care Professional
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Iowa   1997 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Palmer College of Chiropractic   2001 — 2005

Experience
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center   2005 - 2012

Skills
Batch Release, Batch Control, Quality Assurance, Manual Testing, Analysis, cGMP manufacturing, Safety, cGMP practices, Quality Control, Batch Processing

Justin Van Dyke

Ireland
Digital Art Director and UX Designer
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Dubuque   2002 — 2005
BSc, Computer Graphics/Interactive Media

University of Iowa   2001 — 2002
Fine & Applied Arts

Experience
RMG Dublin   September 2013 - Present
Self-Employed   September 2003 - September 2013
Electronic Arts/PopCap Games   July 2011 - September 2012
PopCap Games   November 2008 - July 2011
Full Tilt Poker   January 2008 - August 2008
Emmi Solutions   2006 - 2007

Skills
Creative Direction, User Interface Design, Flash, Graphic Design, Video Games, Casual Games, HTML 5, Facebook, Online Advertising, Branding & Identity, Mobile Design, Dreamweaver, Social Games, Interaction Design, Digital Illustration, Web Design, Logo Design, User Interface, ActionScript, Responsive Web Design, CSS, Marketing, Art Direction, Layout, Photoshop, Typography, Corporate Identity, Information Architecture, Creative Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Project Management, User Experience Design, Animation, InDesign, Illustration, User Experience, Illustrator

Kady Pena

Chambéry Area, France
Trade Marketing Manager EMEA at Amer Sports
Sporting Goods

Education
Alma College   1998 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Studies

University of Iowa   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts / French

Experience
Amer Sports   September 2012 - Present
Salomon Sports   2009 - November 2012
Salomon   2007 - 2008
Salomon   March 2004 - 2007

Skills
Multi-cultural team..., Corporate Communications, Retail Marketing, Brand Awareness, Action Sports, Apparel, Marketing Communications, Brand Equity, Marketing, Sponsorship, Advertising, Sports Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communications, Sporting Goods

Karen Lunde

Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
European clinical studies for medical devices, success gaining CE approval: CERES
Medical Devices

Education
University of California, San Diego   1995 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biology

University of Iowa   1992 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry

University of Iowa   1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

University of Iowa   1985 — 1989
M.D. (without degree), Medicine

University of Iowa   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering

Experience
CERES GmbH evaluation & research   November 2011 - Present
Steinbeis Innovations Centre European Projects   December 2009 - August 2011
BBV, Verein zur Foerderung der beruflichen Bildung (Association for the Dev of Vocational Training)   October 2010 - July 2011
Self-Employed   July 2009 - July 2011
Customer Care International, CCI   January 2011 - June 2011
Sprachschule Bektas (language school)   June 2008 - December 2008
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau   December 1999 - February 2007
University of California, San Diego   September 1995 - December 1999
University of Minnesota   November 1993 - August 1995
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)   July 1990 - July 1992

Skills
Biotechnology, CRO, ISO 13485, Global Customer Service, Product Development, R&D, Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Writing, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Life Sciences, Scientific Papers, CE marking, Medical Devices, Contract Negotiation, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Cross-functional Team...

Karen Yates

Bristol, United Kingdom
Head of Education Europe at ACCA
Education Management

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1994 — 1996
MA, Applied Linguistics

University of Iowa   1989 — 1991
BA, Human Geography

Ames Highschool

Experience
ACCA   October 2008 - May 2015
BPP Professional Education Czech Republic   2005 - October 2008
Concept Training   2001 - 2004
Linguarama   1998 - 2001
ECESP - East Central European Scholarship Programme   July 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Educational Leadership, Accounting, Coaching, International Education, Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Training Delivery, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Lecturing, Management, Staff Development

Karin Wahl-Jorgensen

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Professor at Cardiff University
Higher Education

Education
Stanford University   1995 — 2000
PhD, Communication

University of Iowa   1992 — 1994
BA, Communication Studies, Mass Communication and Journalism

Experience
Cardiff University   September 2012 - Present
Cardiff University   August 2008 - September 2012
Cardiff University   August 2005 - August 2008
Cardiff University   August 2000 - August 2005

Skills
Qualitative Research, Lecturing, Teaching, Research Design, Theory, Higher Education, University Teaching

Kathie Montalbano

Bromley, United Kingdom
HR Specialist Compensation
Banking

Education
London Business School   1976 — 1978

Iowa State University   1972 — 1976
BA, Economics

University of Iowa   1972 — 1976

Experience
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines   2007 - Present
Citigroup   April 2005 - Present
Citigroup   November 2003 - March 2005
Citigroup   March 1997 - October 2003
Bank of America   June 1991 - February 1997
Bank of America   1991 - 1997

Kathryn Burgess

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Educator/Educational Technology Leadership
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Educational Technology Leadership

University of Iowa   2004 — 2009
B.A., Elementary Education, Journalism and Mass Communications

Benilde St. Margaret's

Experience
Department of Defense Education Activity   October 2012 - Present
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District   2011 - 2012
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District   2010 - 2012
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District   2009 - 2012
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District   2009 - 2010
Private Family   2008 - 2010
The Science Station   2009 - 2009

Skills
Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Professional..., Teaching, Curriculum Design

Katie Karch

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Senior Manager at PwC
Accounting

Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Actuarial Science

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics

Experience
PwC   June 2008 - Present
Mercer   August 2002 - June 2008

Ke Xue

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Virtual Intern at Roulston Research
Financial Services

Education
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Finance, General

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics and Economics, 3.62/4.0

University of Iowa   2009 — 2011
Transfer Out, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
roulston research   May 2013 - August 2013
Bank of China   June 2013 - July 2013
STAMP   January 2012 - May 2013
Greater University Tutoring Service   September 2011 - December 2011
Bring Me Hope   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Analysis, PowerPoint, VBA, Game Theory, Research, Spanish, Leadership, Bloomberg, German, Stata, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Stochastic Processes, Non-profits, Financial Modeling, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Matlab, Risk Management, Mandarin, Finance, Event Planning, Financial Analysis, R, Teamwork

Kelsey Carlson

Munich Area, Germany
Cognitive Neuro Psychology
Research

Education
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München / LMU Munich   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Neuro Cognitive Psychology

University of Iowa   2007 — 2009
BS, Psychology

Experience
Experimental Psychology Department of Ludwig-Maximilians- Universität   June 2012 - Present
Department of Neurology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität: Klinikum Großhadern   July 2011 - March 2012
Girling Health Care   November 2006 - August 2009
Gowrie Care Center   March 2004 - August 2006

Skills
SPSS, HIPAA, Neuropsychology, Statistical Data..., Cognitive Psychology, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cpr Certified, Biology, Research, Medical Terminology, Matlab, Patient Safety, Home Care, Neuroimaging, Wound Care, Cognitive Ergonomics, Hospitals

Kent T. Wills

Czech Republic
Partner and Consultant at International Golfweek China
Education Management

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1996 — 1997
Master of Arts (M.A.), TESOL and Applied linguistics

University of Iowa   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communitcations

Experience
Kean University   September 2015 - Present
International GolfWeek China   June 2013 - Present
Wills Language Services   September 2007 - Present
McGill University/ Royal Commission for Jubail   September 2014 - May 2015
REGI Base Foundation   June 2012 - June 2013
Wild Wind Publications   October 2012 - 2012
Dell Computers   December 2004 - October 2007
U.S Civillian Research and Development Foundation   October 2004 - 2004
Garden City Community College   August 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Marketing Communications, Project Planning, ESL, Leadership, Leadership Development, Training, Public Speaking, Management, English, Social Networking, Coaching, Strategic Planning, HTML, Writing, Team Leadership, Editing, Organizational..., Marketing, Teaching, Language Teaching, Publishing, Entrepreneurship, Testing, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Classroom, Social Media, Program Management, Poetry, Literary, Proposal Writing, Change Management, Grant Writing, Analysis, Public Relations, Higher Education, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Research, Project Management, Team Building, Courses, Literature

Kevin Denham

Guildford, United Kingdom
Student at University of Iowa
Civil Engineering

Education
University of Iowa   1983 — 1989

Kevin Vaughn

Paris Area, France
Doctoral Candidate at University of Georgia
Fine Art

Education
The University of Georgia   2008 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Language and Literature/Letters

American University of Paris   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Translation

Columbia University in the City of New York   2004 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Poetry

Jagiellonian University   2006 — 2007
Eastern European Languages and Literature

Cave Canem

Cave Canem

University of Iowa

Experience
University of Georgia   August 2008 - Present
Various   January 2014 - Present
University of Maryland University College   August 2012 - Present
UNESCO   August 2012 - October 2012
Southern New Hampshire University   2011 - 2012
University of Georgia   August 2008 - July 2011
PARNASSUS: Poetry in Review   October 2004 - July 2006
Princeton University   October 2003 - May 2004

Kim Schuurman MA

Tilburg Area, Netherlands
Webcare Specialist & Moderator DMMJB Rabobank / American Politics Specialist / English Teacher / Translator
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen   2015 — 2016
NIMA Marketing A

Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), English/American Studies

University of Iowa   2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, GPA 3.92

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/American Studies

Cambreur College   2002 — 2008
VWO, VWO

Experience
Rabobank   April 2015 - Present
Rabobank   August 2014 - April 2015
La Cloche / Arbie's Beachhouse   June 2014 - August 2014
graaf engelbrecht college   August 2013 - May 2014
Café Bolle   April 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Social Media, Teaching, Government Relations, Public Relations, Translation, Journalism, English, Management, Political Science, American Politics, Microsoft Word, Political History, Government, Dutch

Kirk Brandt

Bucharest, Romania
Managing Director, Romania at ERM
Environmental Services

Education
University of Iowa   1981 — 1985

Kristin Harms

Greece
English instructor
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
King's College London   2014 — 2015
MSc International Marketing

Bloomsbury International   2012 — 2012
CertTESOL, TEFL

American College of Thessaloniki   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Relations and Diplomacy

University of Iowa   2004 — 2005
International Studies and Japanese

Iowa City West High School   2000 — 2004

Experience
Melon Schools   September 2009 - June 2014
Self Employed   June 2007 - 2014
UK Study   July 2013 - July 2013
Taalstage De Pauw   August 2012 - August 2012
Bridge & Bilingual Program - Anatolia College   September 2007 - June 2009
The American College of Thessaloniki   September 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Lesson Planning, English, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Teaching English as a..., E-Learning, ESL, Teaching, Tutoring, International Education, Classroom, International Relations, Higher Education

Kristina Rudic

Paris Area, France
Student at University of Iowa

Education
University of Iowa   2009 — 2013

west high school

LEI LAI

Paris Area, France
Store Manager at LLChromeHearts Online Store

Education
University of Iowa   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, International Business Major / Studio Art Minor

The American University of Paris   2014 — 2014
one semester visiting student

Experience
LL-ChromeHearts Online Store   August 2010 - Present
Bank of Communications Limited   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Data Analysis, Operations Management, Risk Management, Sales Management, Customer Service, Communication, Inventory Management, Fashion Buying, Electronic Trading

Lance Hendrix

Mannheim Area, Germany
Artistic Director at Dance Professional Mannheim
Performing Arts

Education
University of Iowa   2007 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Dance Choreography

Anderson University   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theater

Experience
Dance Professional Mannheim   September 2010 - Present
University of Iowa   September 2007 - May 2010
Stella Entertainment   February 1996 - May 1997
Lexington Ballet Company   March 1987 - 1990
Indianaplis Ballet Theater   1987 - 1988

Skills
Singing, Art, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Performing Arts, Stage, Research, Public Speaking, Music, Jazz, Choreography, Higher Education, Acting, Dance, Ballet, Matlab, Teaching, University Teaching, Drama, Theatre, Contemporary Dance, Arts Administration, Statistics

Laura Andrew

Hull, United Kingdom
Corporate Communications Manager at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Iowa   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Mass Communications

South Hunsley, Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire   1993 — 2000

Experience
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service   November 2009 - Present
NHS East Riding of Yorkshire   January 2009 - November 2009
TAS Communications   January 2008 - January 2009
Humberside Police   October 2006 - January 2008
Humberside Police   September 2004 - October 2006
Humberside Police   July 2004 - September 2004
The Daily Iowan   May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications

Laura Dai Pra

Verona Area, Italy
Consultant and trainer on stress management, team building, problem solving, sport team coach support
Human Resources

Education
University of Iowa   1997 — 1997
Stress Management Trainer, Psychology

University of Maryland at College Park, Maryland (USA   1996 — 1997

University of Maryland at College Park, Maryland (USA)   1996 — 1997
Architecture - Social Psychology

facoltà di Psicologia dell'Università degli Studi “La Sapienza” di Roma   1991 — 1992
Perfezionamento in Psicologia della Salute e Psicologia dello Sport

University "La Sapienza" Rome Italy   1985 — 1990
Psychology, Health Psychology

Experience
Mindfulnessitaliano   2009 - Present
Free lance   2012 - 2012
ULSS Verona - Case riposo - onlus org - private companies   2008 - 2011
Università degli Studi di Bergamo   2007 - 2009
Università degli Studi di Verona   2001 - 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Counseling, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Stress Management, Counseling Psychology, Trainer on Stress..., Stress, Team Building, Cognition

Laura Mueller

London, United Kingdom
finance editor at Flightglobal
Airlines/Aviation

Education
University of Iowa   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Journalism; International Business

high school

Experience
Flightglobal   November 2007 - Present
Commercial Aviation Media   January 2004 - October 2007
Informa   November 2000 - December 2003
United Nations   April 1999 - October 1999

Skills
Business Aviation, Civil Aviation, Research, Airworthiness, Publications, Editing, Magazines, Publishing, Aviation, Maintenance & Repair, Strategy, Avionics, Piloting

Laurence Girod

Paris Area, France
Sr. Director, Real Estate & Strategy Practice Lead, Microsoft account at CBRE
Real Estate

Education
University of Iowa
Economics

Experience
CBRE   January 2013 - Present
CBRE   January 2013 - December 2013
CBRE   September 2011 - December 2012
CB Richard Ellis   September 2003 - September 2011

Skills
Real Estate Development, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Facilities Management, Tenant, Real Estate Transactions, Appraisals, Lease Administration, Asset Management, Brokerage, Leases, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate, Lease Negotiations, Property, Corporate Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Location Intelligence, Transaction Management, Property Management, Negotiation, Investment Properties

Leah Biggs

Finland
Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Helsinki
Research

Education
University of Iowa   2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Genetics

Iowa State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

Experience
University of Helsinki   August 2012 - Present

Skills
Cell Migration, Teaching, Skin, Cell Biology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Editing, Genetics, Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting

Lizzie Slater

Madrid Area, Spain
Teacher at HOPE Community Academy
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Iowa   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Dance

Henry Sibley High School   2004 — 2008
Diploma

Experience
HOPE Community Academy   August 2015 - Present
Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE   September 2014 - July 2015
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education   March 2013 - March 2014
Peter Hobart Elementary School   August 2012 - December 2012
University of Minnesota   June 2011 - August 2012
The University of Iowa   August 2010 - June 2012
Dance Forum School   August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Classroom, Staff Development, Teaching, PowerPoint, Elementary Education, Modern Dance, Piano Playing, Smartboard, Communication, Ballet, Teaching Reading, Customer Service, Curriculum Design

Lora Buckman

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Junior Researcher/Advisor at Deltares
Civil Engineering

Education
Technische Universiteit Delft / Delft University of Technology   2011 — 2013
MSc, hydraulic engineering and water resources management

National University of Singapore   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), hydraulic engineering and water resources management

University of Iowa   2007 — 2011
BSE, Civil Engineering

Experience
Deltares   February 2014 - Present
Deltares   March 2013 - November 2013
CUGE Research (NParks)   September 2012 - January 2013
The University of Iowa   August 2010 - May 2011
The University of Iowa   May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Soil, ArcGIS, Hydraulics, Water Quality, Civil Engineering, Water, Environmental..., Environmental Science, Modeling, Hydrology, Water Management, Water Resources, GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D

Lykke Kragh Mortensen

Northern Region, Denmark
AAU on Demand Coordinator/Communications Coordinator at The Careers Centre, Aalborg University
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Aalborg University   2009 — 2011
MA, English and International Business Communication

Aalborg University   2006 — 2009
BA, English and International Business Communication

University of Iowa   2008 — 2008
Part of BA, Communication

Støvring Gymnasium   2003 — 2006

Experience
The Careers Centre, Aalborg University   March 2012 - Present
H&M   September 2006 - August 2011
Department of Education, Learning and Philosophy, Aalborg University   January 2010 - June 2011
The Animation Workshop   August 2010 - December 2010
Department of Language and Culture, Aalborg University   August 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Knowledge Sharing, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Teaching, Web, Text, Event Planning, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Organizational..., Intranet, Qualitative Research, Photoshop, CMS, English, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Coordination, Social Media, Event Management, International Relations, Journalism, Intercultural..., Corporate Communications, Press Releases

Manuel Parra Palacios, MSc, PMP.

Madrid Area, Spain
Consultor de formación industrial. Centro Superior de Formación. Repsol
Oil & Energy

Education
PMP - Project Management Institute   2009 — 2018
Project Manager Professional (PMP)

University of Iowa   2008 — 2008
Specialist, Fundamental Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering

CEF   2001 — 2001
Master, Prevención de riesgos laborales

EOI   1996 — 1997
Máster, Ingeniería y gestión medioambiental

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1989 — 1994
Químico Industrial (Master in Science)

Experience
Repsol   November 2011 - Present
Esden Business School   May 2013 - September 2014
Repsol YPF   February 2008 - November 2011
Tecnicas Reunidas   August 2007 - January 2008
Tecnicas Reunidas   February 2003 - August 2007
Soluziona Ingeniería   February 2002 - March 2003
Ecolaire España   July 1997 - February 2002

Skills
Earned Value Management, PMP, Cost Engineering, FEED, Project Portfolio..., Procurement, Power Generation, Cost Control, Petroleum, Onshore, PMBOK, Upstream, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Petróleo y gas natural, Commissioning, WBS, Pipelines, Oil/Gas, Power Plants, Construction Management, PMO, MS Project, EPC, Progress Monitoring, P3, Primavera P6, Construction, Refinery, Civil Engineering, Planeamiento de..., Project Control, PMI, Industria petrolera, Energy Industry, Piping, Cost Management, Project Engineering, CPM Scheduling, Petrochemical, Project Estimation, Factory, Control Theory, Gas, Engineering, Downstream Oil & Gas, Control de proyectos

Marc Lachance

Munich Area, Germany
Frontend Engineer at Refined Labs GmbH
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Iowa   1985 — 1986

Experience
Refined Labs GmbH   January 2015 - Present
KOCHAN & PARTNER   November 2013 - December 2014
Jarlssen   November 2012 - October 2013
1&1 Internet AG   May 2011 - October 2012
Optaros   July 2010 - April 2011
GEALAN Dienstleistung   May 2001 - July 2010
Kommid Konzept   October 1999 - April 2001
Concept Design   September 1998 - September 1999
Brauerei Gebr. Maisel KG   September 1990 - May 1997
US Army   1987 - 1990

Skills
Usability, Web Development, Drupal, HTML 5, JSON, JavaScript, CSS, XHTML, Front-end, User Experience Design, Scrum, Magento, PHP, Front-end Development, jQuery, Subversion, Git, HTML5, AJAX, HTML, Mobile Devices

Marco Ghedini

Valais, Switzerland
Project & Process Engineer bei Lonza AG
Chemicals

Education
MIP-Politecnico Di Milano   2003 — 2004
Master in Engineering and Contracting (MEC), 107 / 110

University of Iowa   2000 — 2000
Research activity at "Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering"

Università di Bologna   1995 — 2000
Master in Chemical Engineering, 100 / 100 cum laude

Experience
Lonza: A Global Leader In Life Sciences   April 2009 - Present
Morgan Sindall Professional Services   October 2007 - March 2009
Casale Group   March 2006 - September 2007
Foster Wheeler   May 2004 - March 2006
Ciba   June 2001 - May 2003

Skills
Engineering, GMP, R&D, Validation, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Engineering

Margaret (Peggy) Race

Dumfries, United Kingdom
Medical sales
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Iowa   1985 — 1988
Geology

Experience
Ashfield In2Focus   October 2011 - May 2014
Pfizer   May 2011 - June 2012
Quintiles   December 2005 - December 2010
A. Menarini Pharma UK   December 2000 - December 2005
Innovex   October 1998 - December 2000
Stein & Russell   1989 - 1992

Skills
Allergy, Orthopedic, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Hospitals, Psychiatry, Oncology, Account Management, Hospital Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Healthcare, Key Account Management, Market Access, Cardiology, Primary Care, Dermatology

Maria Jekova

Bulgaria
Marketing Communications Manager for Bulgaria and Macedonia at Microsoft
Computer Software

Education
University of Iowa   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Northewestern College   1999 — 2001
BA, Mass communications

Experience
Microsoft   August 2014 - Present
Danone   October 2012 - July 2014
Procredit Bank Bulgaria   March 2011 - July 2012
Mars   November 2007 - January 2011
Huvepharma   June 2003 - October 2007

Skills
Media Planning, Market Analysis, Promotions, FMCG, Management, Budget Management, Brand Development, Marketing Research, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, B2B Marketing, Pricing, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Market Research, Customer Insight, Public Relations, Marketing Management, International Marketing, Trade Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Insights, Market Planning

Marisa La Greca

Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Assistant Program Coordinator at SAI Programs
Higher Education

Education
CIMBA   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Iowa   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies, Italian, International Business

Elmwood Park High School   2006 — 2010

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University
Study Abroad, Italian Language and Literature

Experience
SAI Programs   July 2015 - Present
CIMBA   September 2014 - July 2015
University of Iowa, Office for Study Abroad   August 2013 - June 2014
University of Iowa Office for Study Abroad   August 2012 - December 2012
Iowa City Foreign Relations Council   January 2012 - December 2012
Casa Italia   June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Cultural Competency, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Management, Time Management, Teaching, Politics, Microsoft Word, International Relations, Customer Service, Public Speaking, International Business, Social Networking, International..., Research, Public speaking, Italian, PowerPoint, Cultural Com, Event Planning, Social Media

Marko Milenkovic

Slovenia
Key account Manager Animal Health West Europe at KRKA
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Iowa   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Experience
KRKA   April 2013 - Present
KRKA   January 2009 - March 2013
Sava Tires   January 2007 - December 2008

Martin Franklin

Hassleholm, Sweden
Verksamhetschef på Hälsoringen
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Iowa   2004 — 2007
Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Iowa   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psykologi

Hawaii Pacific University   1997 — 1999
Psykologi

Högskolan Kristianstad   1996 — 1997
Internationell ekonomi

Linneskolan   1993 — 1996
studentexamen

Experience
Hälsoringen   September 2015 - Present
Hässleholms kommun   August 2012 - September 2015
Hässleholms kommun   June 2011 - August 2013
Hässleholms kommun   February 2008 - August 2011
Prarielands ATTC   2006 - 2007

Skills
Project Management, Leadership Development, Change Management, Lean Management, Public Speaking, Public Health, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Social Work, Strategy Implementation, Research, Conference Coordination, Six Sigma

Matt Hibbs

Harrogate, United Kingdom
Sr. ESH Engineer at Lockheed Martin
Defense & Space

Education
University of Iowa   2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

Knox College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Experience
Lockheed Martin   April 2015 - Present
Lockheed Martin   April 2012 - April 2015

Skills
EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Cpr Certified, ISO 14001, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Inspection, Firefighting, NEBOSH, Safety Engineering, Safety Management..., Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, First Aid, Hazard Analysis, Ergonomics, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Assessment, Hazard Recognition, Fire Safety, Investigation

Max Phillips

Ireland
Design Professional / Proprietor at Signal Type Foundry
Design

Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

University of Iowa
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Experience
Signal Type Foundry   March 2011 - Present
Independent Design Consultant   March 2009 - Present
FAO Schwarz   February 2007 - March 2009
D. E. Shaw & Co.   April 1992 - February 2007

Skills
Copywriting, Lettering, Type Design, Brochures, Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Calligraphy

Megan Heise

London, United Kingdom
Year 2 Teacher at Highgate PrePrep
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
The University of British Columbia   2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Honours, Elementary Education

The University of British Columbia   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

University of Iowa   2005 — 2005
Health and Sports Studies

Experience
Highgate Pre-Prep   July 2014 - Present
Wetherby School   June 2013 - July 2014
Redbox Teachers   September 2012 - July 2013
Westside Christian School   August 2011 - June 2012
Burnaby School District - SD41   January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Literacy, Lesson Planning, Tutoring, Event Planning, Teaching, Classroom Management, Social Media, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Teacher Training, Research, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Early Childhood...

Melissa Fraser


Education
University of Iowa   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars   2004 — 2004
Academic Internship Semester

Experience
GBX Consultants, Inc.   December 2013 - Present
52D FSS Information Tickets & Travel   August 2013 - Present
Verizon Wireless   April 2008 - January 2013
TOP Language School   December 2006 - December 2007
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   September 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Time Management, Coaching, Research, Teaching, Communication, Team Building, Work Ethic, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Accountability, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Interviews, Employee Training

Mette Jespersen Hansen

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark
Dentist
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Aarhus Universitet   2006 — 2011
Dentistry

University of Iowa   2010 — 2010
Dentistry

University of Southern Denmark   2004 — 2005
Economics

Esbjerg Statsskole   2000 — 2003
Matematisk student

Experience
Tandlægeforeningens Tryghedsordninger   November 2012 - Present
Tandlægerne Fyrvej   August 2012 - Present
Tandlægeforeningens Sundhedsudvalg   February 2012 - Present
Sydjysk Tandlægeforening   October 2011 - Present
Region Syddanmark Tandlægeforening   October 2011 - Present
Esbjerg Kommune   August 2011 - August 2012
University of Aarhus   August 2006 - June 2011

Skills
Clinical Research, Healthcare, Periodontics, Dentistry, Aesthetics

Michael Osinski, PharmD

Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Category Manager, Generic Sourcing at Walgreens Boots Alliance Development
Pharmaceuticals

Education
EMLYON Business School   2013 — 2014
International MBA, Life Science and Marketing Specializations

University of Iowa
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

University of Chicago Lab School   1992 — 1996
High School Diploma

Experience
Walgreens Boots Alliance Development   April 2015 - Present
Walgreens Boots Alliance Development   October 2014 - April 2015
Sanofi Pasteur   December 2013 - July 2014
Walgreens   January 2007 - July 2013
Walgreens   September 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Patient Counseling, IMS data, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Marketing Strategy, Certified Immunizer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacueticals, MTM, Medicare Part D, Community Pharmacy, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Medication Therapy..., Marketing, Immunization, Patient Education, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Benefit...

Michael Schon

Wien, Wien, Austria
Ph.D. Student, Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology
Biotechnology

Education
University of Iowa   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology- Genetics and Biotechnology

Experience
Gregor Mendel Institute   June 2015 - Present
Mathnasium of Iowa City   August 2014 - Present
The University of Iowa   August 2013 - December 2014
DuPont Pioneer   May 2013 - December 2013
University of Iowa   August 2011 - May 2013
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc   June 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Molecular Biology, Critical Thinking, PCR primer design, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Bioinformatics, Statistical Data..., Time Management, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis

Mike Michener

Brussels Area, Belgium
Sustainability Policy Director at CropLife International
International Trade and Development

Education
Bowie State University   1994 — 1998
MA, Public Administration

University of Maryland University College   1988 — 1992
BA, East European Studies

University of Iowa   1983 — 1985
Political Science

Experience
CropLife International   January 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture   2010 - 2013
Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture   2009 - 2010
S/CRS, U.S. Department of State   2007 - 2009
DRL, U.S. Department of State   2005 - 2007
U.S. Department of Homeland Security   2003 - 2005
U.S. Agency for International Development   1999 - 2003
U.S. Agency for International Development   1998 - 1999

Skills
Democracy, Stabilization, Negotiation, Exercises, Reconstruction, Coordination, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Public Administration, Human Rights, Program Management, Politics, Governance, Policy, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Rule Of Law, National Security, International Security, Civil Society, Government Relations, Economics, Strategic Planning, International..., Government

Mike Sarna FRSA

London, United Kingdom
Director, Collections and Public Engagement at Royal Museums Greenwich
Museums and Institutions

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1990 — 1991
MA Historical Administration, Museum Studies

University of Iowa   1983 — 1987
BA History, Museum Studies

Experience
Royal Museums Greenwich   July 2012 - Present
Natural History Museum   June 2006 - July 2012
The Roundhouse Trust   July 2011 - October 2011
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum   2001 - 2006
Museum of Science and Industry   1993 - 2001
Chicago History Museum   1991 - 1993
Lisle Station   1988 - 1989
Aurora Historical Society   1987 - 1988
DuSable Museum of African American History   1987 - 1987

Skills
Interpretive Planning, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Natural History, Non-profits, Curating, Cultural Heritage, Art History, History, Museum Collections, Volunteer Management, Grants, Museum Education, Museums, Arts Administration, Art Exhibitions, Museum Planning, Exhibit Design, Event Planning

Ming Yin

Munich Area, Germany
Chief Operating Officer at ET Solutions AG
Renewables & Environment

Education
University of Iowa
Master Degree, Chemical and Materials Engineering

University of La Verne
Master Degree, Business Adminstration

Experience
ET Solutions AG   2013 - Present
Applied Materials Switzerland   2010 - 2013
Touchdown Technologies   2005 - 2009
I Coat Company   2002 - 2005
Applied Solar/Techstar   2000 - 2002
SANYO Solar, USA   1995 - 2000
Siemens Solar   1986 - 1995

Skills
Photovoltaics, MEMS, Solar Energy, EPC, Solar Cells

Monica Reardon

Margam, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Housing Support Worker at Seren Group (Reach)
Individual & Family Services

Education
Swansea University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Aging Studies

University of Iowa   2008 — 2012
B.A, English Language and Literature, General

Richwoods High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Reach Supported Living   July 2014 - Present
Caffi Glas   September 2012 - June 2014
Briarwood Healthcare Center   February 2010 - July 2012
The University of Iowa   October 2008 - July 2012

Skills
Organizing, Person Centered Planning, Adult Social Care, Research, Activity Coordination, Activity Planning, Interviews, Plannning, People Skills, Time Management, Older Adults, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Creative Writing, Blogging, Communication Skills, Improvisation, Communication, Editing, Critical Thinking, Social Services, Social Networking

Nan Fang

Cologne Area, Germany
Associate Director at Qiagen
Biotechnology

Education
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg / University of Wuerzburg   2010 — 2012
Executive MBA

University of Iowa   1995 — 1999
Ph.D, Immunology

University of Science and Technology of China   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology

Experience
QIAGEN   July 2012 - Present
QIAGEN   April 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Cell Biology, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, qPCR, Cell Culture, Assay Development, Molecular Biology, Genomics, PCR, Drug Discovery

Nichole Marsh

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Food Production

Education
University of Iowa   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Biology

Experience
Cargill   1999 - 2009

Skills
Process Improvement, Iso 9000, Quality Control, GMP, Process Optimization, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Start-up Environment, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, ISO 14001, Process Engineering, ISO 22000, Food Safety, Change Management

Nick Hogan

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Undisclosed Venture
Gambling & Casinos

Education
University of Iowa   1991 — 1994
B.A.

Experience
Undisclosed   March 2012 - Present
Gaming Support   January 2002 - March 2012
Ontempo, Inc.   January 2000 - January 2002
Mikohn Gaming Corporation   December 1995 - January 2000

Nicole (Bryan) Kaye

Toulouse Area, France
Sr. Manager, European Procurement at Rockwell Collins
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Iowa   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Purdue University   2003 — 2008
B.S, Engineering; Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Carmel High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
Rockwell Collins   July 2013 - Present
Rockwell Collins   December 2012 - Present
Rockwell Collins   November 2011 - Present
Rockwell Collins   April 2011 - November 2011
Rockwell Collins   June 2010 - April 2011
Rockwell Collins   May 2009 - June 2010
Rockwell Collins   May 2008 - May 2009
Rolls Royce Corporation   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Supply Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Value Stream Mapping, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Logistics, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, AS9100, Management, Change Management, Six Sigma, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Analysis

Nigel Burch

Shoeburyness, Essex, United Kingdom
PGA Golf Professional
Sports

Education
University of Iowa   1975 — 1979
Batchelor of Arts, Journalism/TV

Barstable Grammar   1966 — 1971
o level, Business/Commerce, General

Experience
BGL Golf (Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd)   February 2015 - Present
The Salmon Bar & Grill   March 2014 - Present
Tee and Turf Golf   January 1987 - Present
B's Restaurant   June 2010 - April 2013
Glendale Golf   March 2008 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Sales, Restaurants, Team Building, Franchising, Sports, Food, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Small Business, Event Planning

Oleg Ilyin

Russian Federation
Quality Director Schaeffler company
Machinery

Education
University of Iowa   2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Togliatti State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Economic, management and legal

Togliatty technical college   1997 — 2002
Engineer's degree, mechanical

Experience
Schaeffler Manufacturing Rus   September 2014 - Present
John Deere   September 2009 - September 2014
John Deere Harvester   March 2012 - July 2013
GM-AVTOVAZ   December 2004 - September 2009

Olena Kostiuk

Ukraine
PhD, MD at National Medical Academy of postgraduate Education
Medical Practice

Education
University of Iowa   2007 — 2008

Experience
National Medical Academy of postgraduate Education   December 1992 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office

Orla O'Dwyer

London, United Kingdom
Head of Events: EMEA Region at BlackRock
Financial Services

Education
University of Iowa
BA, English/Creative Writing

Burlingame High School

Experience
BlackRock   March 2013 - Present
BlackRock   December 2009 - Present
Barclays Global Investors   April 2004 - December 2009
Oracle Corporation   July 2003 - April 2004
Sanford C. Bernstein   1996 - 2002

Skills
Series 7, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Fundraising, Management, Contract Negotiation, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Speaker Management, Sales, Program Management, Motivational Speaking, Series 63, Corporate Events, Special Events, Trade Shows

Pamela Cloutier

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Luxury Industry Specialist
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Arts, Communication Disorders & Speech Science

University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders & Speech Science

University of Iowa
Communication Disorders & Speech Science

International School of Geneva
Grade School and High School

Experience
Luxury Industry Specialist   May 2012 - Present
Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry   2007 - 2012
deGrisogono S.A.   2005 - 2007
Patek Philippe S.A.   2004 - 2005
Patek Philippe S.A.   1991 - 2005

Skills
French, Retail, Sales Management, International Sales, Jewelry, Luxury Brand Marketing, Luxury, Sales, Merchandising, Product Development, Wholesale, Marketing, Luxury Goods, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Watches, Marketing Strategy

Panos Lolonis

Greece
Member of the Scientific Council at the National Cadastre and Mapping Agency S.A. (former Ktimatologio S.A.)
Government Administration

Education
The University of Iowa   1990 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geography, 4.0

University of Iowa   1986 — 1990
Master of Arts (M.A.), Geography, 4.0

National Technical University of Athens   1980 — 1986
Diploma, Surveying Engineering, 89

Experience
National Cadastre and Mapping Agency S.A. (former Ktimatologio S.A.)   October 2010 - Present
Ktimatologio S.A.   January 2007 - October 2010
Ktimatologio S.A.   January 2007 - September 2010
Ktimatologio S.A.   July 2002 - January 2007
Ktimatologio S.A.   February 2000 - July 2002
Ktimatologio S.A.   January 1999 - February 2000
Ktimatologio S.A.   October 1996 - January 1999
Hellenic Mapping and Cadastral Organization   December 1995 - October 1996
The University of Iowa   August 1990 - June 1994
The University of Iowa   August 1986 - August 1990

Skills
Land Administration, Geostatistics, Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Information Systems, ERP, Geomatics, SAP ERP, GPS, Business Planning, ESRI, Decision Support, Spatial decision..., Cartography, Surveying, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Spatial Databases, Geographic Information..., Databases, Geography, Cadastral, Tender, GIS

Pantelis Rigas

Greece
Managing Director at RIGAS LABS SA
Medical Devices

Education
University of Iowa   1983 — 1987
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki   1978 — 1982
B.Sc., Chemistry

Experience
RIGAS LABS SA   August 1989 - Present
Abbott Laboratories   August 1987 - August 1989
Roche   July 1982 - November 1982

Skills
FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality System, Technology Transfer, R&D, Validation, Product Management, Product Development, GMP, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Quality Management, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Analytical Chemistry

Paola Valli, Ph.D

Berlin Area, Germany
Program Manager at TAUS
Translation and Localization

Education
Università degli Studi di Trieste / University of Trieste   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Translation Process and Technologies

Universität des Saarlandes   2011 — 2011
Visiting PhD student

Copenhagen Business School   2011 — 2011
Translation Process Research, Visting PhD Student

Università degli Studi di Trieste   2006 — 2008
M.A., Translation, Linguistics

University of Iowa   2007 — 2007
Grad. Student, Computational Linguistics, Creating Web Sites

Università degli Studi di Trieste   2003 — 2006
B.A., Tranlsation and Interpreting, Linguistics

Experience
TAUS   June 2015 - Present
CLS 4-Text GmbH   October 2013 - May 2015
Translated   January 2012 - April 2012
European Parliament   October 2009 - February 2010
Lionbridge   August 2008 - November 2008
University of Iowa   August 2007 - December 2007

Skills
European Union, Localization, Linguistics, Globalization, Machine Translation, Terminology, Language Services, French, CAT tools, Trados, Computational..., Italian, Website Localization, International Project..., Technical Translation, English, Languages, Language Teaching, Spanish, Research, Dutch, Internationalization, Foreign Languages, Translation, Multilingual, Intercultural..., German, Proofreading

Patricia Schirmer Bazzard

Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
Subpostmistress at Cwmdu Post Office
Utilities

Education
University of Aberystwyth   2009 — 2011
MA, Literary Studies

University of Iowa   1990 — 1992
MA, Journalism

National University of Singapore   1986 — 1989
BA, Literature and Philosophy

Experience
Cwmdu Post Office   April 2012 - Present
Quocom   2008 - Present
Cwmdu Inn   2005 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather Direct, Singapore   1993 - 1995

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Editing, Web Content, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Publishing, Press Releases, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Content Management, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Newsletters

Paul Collison

Moscow, Russian Federation
Advisor at 55 North Capital Partners
Financial Services

Education
Wharton Business School   1992 — 1994
MBA, MA, Finance, Russian Studies

University of Iowa   1985 — 1988
BBA, Finance, Russian

university of pennysylvania

Experience
55 North Capital Partners   October 2009 - Present
Farallon Capital Management   August 2005 - February 2009
UBS   January 2002 - May 2005
JP Morgan Asset Management   May 1996 - January 2002
Citibank   August 1994 - May 1996

Skills
Investments, Asset Management, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Alternative Investments, Finance, Hedge Funds, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Russian, Credit Analysis, Equities, Equity Research, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Valuation, Emerging Markets

Paula Mădălina Alexa

Cluj County, Romania
Psychologist&Researcher
Research

Education
Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca   2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Clinical Psychology

University of Iowa   2014 — 2015
Fogarty Study Scholarship, Public Health

Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
Cluj School of Public Health, Babes-Bolyai University   July 2013 - Present

Skills
Behavioral Health, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes Management, Research, Editing, Teaching, Motivational..., Data Analysis, English, Qualitative Research, Analysis

Peggy Dillender, D.V.M, Ph.D., CLP

Germany
VP and Global Head, Business Development and Licensing at Bayer Animal Health
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Iowa   1985 — 1990
Ph.D, Immunology

University of Missouri-Columbia   1981 — 1982
M.S., Veterinary Microbiology

University of Missouri-Columbia   1977 — 1981
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

Lindenwood University   1974 — 1975
BA, Biology & Chemistry

Blackburn College   1971 — 1974
Biology/Chemistry/Spanish

Experience
Bayer Animal Health   2009 - Present
Pfizer   2006 - 2009
Pfizer Animal Health   1999 - 2006
Abbott Laboratories   1996 - 1999
Abbott Laboratories   1994 - 1996
Abbott Laboratories   1990 - 1994
USDA-ARS   1990 - 1991
Avondale Animal Hospital/Indianola Animal Hospital   1983 - 1985

Skills
International Alliances, International Business..., Management of Global...

Peggy Forell

London, United Kingdom
Owner at Advocality
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
University of Iowa   1973 — 1976
BA, Speech & Dramatic Art

Miami High School, Queensland   1970 — 1973
Matriculation

Experience
BPP Professional Education   June 2009 - Present
Advocality   January 1997 - Present
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer   January 2000 - April 2006

Skills
Presentation Coaching, Culture Change, Emotional Intelligence, Training Delivery, Workshop Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Staff Development, Coaching, Presentation Skills..., Personal Impact, Executive Coaching, Personal Development, MBTI, Change Management, Management Development, Motivational Speaking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Training