University of Massachusetts, Amherst Alumni

John Papatheodorou

Greece
Management Consultant
Financial Services

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

University of London   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and Management


Skills
Business Analysis, Leadership, Data Analysis, Pricing, Sales, Marketing Strategy

John Tafe

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Director of Digital Media
Design

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1988 — 1992
BA, Anthroplogy, Art

Experience
Front Page   1997 - Present
Adobe   July 1995 - June 1997
Technique Magazine   January 1994 - June 1995
Dartnell Corp.Inc   August 1992 - January 1994

John Ward

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Head of Trademarks at Alcon, a Novartis company
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of Illinois College of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's degree, Political Economy

University of Sussex
Philosophy

Experience
Alcon, a Novartis company   February 2015 - Present
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics   August 2007 - January 2015
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP (formerly Bromberg Sunstein)   September 2000 - August 2007
US Navy   October 1992 - August 1999

Skills
IP transactions, Trademarks, Social Media Development, social media law, Intellectual Property, Social Media, Technology Transfer, FDA, Trademark Prosecution, Strategy, drug name development, Regulatory Filings, Drug Product, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Regulatory Requirements, Copyright Law, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Name..., copyright counsel, Licensing

John Wenger

Ireland
Professor of Chemistry at University College Cork
Research

Education
University of East Anglia   1989 — 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Sciences

University of East Anglia   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Sciences

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1987 — 1988
Exchange Student, Chemistry

Experience
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC)   March 1999 - Present
University College Dublin   September 1994 - February 1999
The University of Nottingham   October 1993 - September 1994

Skills
Mentoring, Research, Higher Education, Supervisory Skills, Research Director, Environmental Chambers, Lecturing, Project Management, research group..., Atmospheric Chemistry, Curriculum design and..., Chemistry, Aerosol Science, Air Quality

Jonas Bruun

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Postdoc at DTU Nanotech
Biotechnology

Education
Københavns Universitet   2008 — 2010
MSc, Bio nanotechnology

Københavns Universitet   2004 — 2010
Bachelor, Nanotechnology

National University of Singapore   2009 — 2009
Nano Bioengineering

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2008 — 2008
Nano Science

Experience
DTU Nanotech - Company Profile   April 2014 - Present
Lundbeck   February 2011 - January 2014
University of Copenhagen   September 2010 - January 2011
Centre for Medical Parasitology   2009 - 2010
University of Copenhagen   2009 - 2010
Lundbeck   June 2007 - August 2009
University of Copenhagen   2006 - 2009
The Kings Artillery Regiment   September 2003 - May 2004

Skills
HPLC, Microscopy, Antibodies, Fluorescence..., Liposomes, Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, ICP-MS, Protein Purification, Cell Culture, Blood-Brain Barrier, Biochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Spectroscopy, AFM, Cell Biology, Fluorescence Microscopy

Jonathan Freeman

London, United Kingdom
Principal at Ulysses Advisors
Government Administration

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Relations and National Security Studies

MSAE

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Harvard University   2002 — 2004
Masters of Liberal Arts, Government

University of Michigan   1993 — 1997
BA, Political Science and Commication Studies

MVU   2012 — 2013
Teacher Training, Transcendental Meditation

Experience
Ulysses Advisors   November 2014 - Present
Independent Consultant   January 2013 - Present
USAID   October 2009 - August 2012
Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435   January 2011 - December 2011
United States Department of Defense   February 2009 - October 2009
Presidential Inauguration Committee 2009   November 2008 - January 2009
Obama for America   May 2008 - November 2008
US Army   March 2004 - April 2008
Harvard University   October 2002 - June 2003
Cross Media Marketing   August 2000 - August 2002

Skills
Crisis Management, Intelligence, Operational Planning, Policy, Managing, Product Management, Afghanistan, Leadership Development, Public Affairs, Training, Military, Diplomacy, Special Projects, Management, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Project Management, Leadership, Interagency Coordination, Command, Politics, Strategic Partnerships, Federal Government, Strategic Staffing, Army, Counterterrorism, Public Policy, DoD, Special Operations, Business Strategy, Defense, Analysis, Security, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Security Clearance, Community Outreach, Strategy, Political Campaigns, Homeland Security, Political Science, Program Management, Counterinsurgency, International Security, Team Development, Government, Start-ups, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Strategic Communications

Jonathan Frey

Barcelona Area, Spain
Customer Service (OrdertoCash) Team Lead at Ecolab
Chemicals

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
Ecolab   December 2006 - Present
Ecuatorial Coca-Cola   October 2005 - April 2006
Bose Corporation   March 2000 - July 2004

Skills
Customer Service..., Team Leadership, Business Strategy, SAP ERP, Sales Operations, Export-Import, Negotiation, SAP Business Software, SAP R/3, Contact Center..., Six Sigma, SAP CRM

Jonathan Pham

Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Postdoctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Research

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science and Engineering

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Polymer Science and Engineering

The Ohio State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Materials Science and Engineering

Experience
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research   February 2015 - Present
University of Massachusetts Amherst   November 2010 - January 2015
ESPCI   September 2013 - March 2014
The Ohio State University   February 2009 - May 2010
The University of Southern Mississippi   June 2009 - August 2009
Emerson Climate Technologies   June 2008 - September 2008
Emerson Climate Technologies   June 2007 - September 2007

Jordan Glen

London, United Kingdom
Director at Empire Auctions & Valuations
Machinery

Education
The Open University
MBA, Master's Degree In Business Administration

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA, Business Administration

Experience
Empire Auctions & Valuations   March 2000 - Present
Vision Data Technology   June 1987 - November 1999

Skills
Business, Liquidation, Restructuring, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Valuation, Management, Cash Flow, Property Disposal, Corporate Finance

Jordanos Kiflemariam

Stockholm County, Sweden
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
PsykosyntesAkademin   2013 — 2015
Psychosynthesis therapist in training

PsykosyntesAkademin   2010 — 2012
Personal Development, Psychosynthesis

Uppsala universitet   2004 — 2005
Master's Thesis in Artificial Photosynthesis

Tekniska högskolan vid Linköpings universitet   2000 — 2005
Master of Science (Civilingenjör), Engineering Biology (Teknisk Biologi)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2003 — 2004
Graduate level

Experience
Rädda Barnen (Save the Children)   October 2013 - Present
Rättighetscentrum Dalarna   March 2013 - January 2015
Landstinget Dalarna (County Council Dalarna)   May 2013 - October 2013
Sales Clinical Services Scandinavia AB/Novartis Sweden   April 2011 - December 2011
Karolinska Institutet (SITS - Safe Implementation of Treatments in Stroke).   October 2009 - April 2011
PAREXEL Sweden AB   October 2007 - September 2009
Jobbtorg Stockholm   January 2009 - February 2009
Wyeth Research   2006 - 2007
National Research Centre for Environment and Health, Munich, GERMANY   April 2005 - November 2005

Skills
Research, GCP, Organizational..., Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Registries, Motivation, Networking, Psychiatry, Clinical Monitoring, Regulatory Submissions, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, CRO, Project Management, Project Coordination, ICH-GCP, Life Sciences, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development

Joris Driest

Lelystad, Provincie Flevoland, Netherlands
Farming

Education
Nicholls State University   1993 — 1995
Other, Economics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1991 — 1993
Other, Economics

Haarlem Business School   1989 — 1990
Other, International Business

Experience
3st Service   August 1996 - Present

Skills
hydraulics, International Trade, Irrigation, East Africa, Agriculture, Leadership, Operations Management, International Logistics, Landscape Design, Power Transmission, Microsoft Word, Sailing, Mechanics, Landscaping, Windows, Management, Research, Photoshop, Southern Africa, Sales, English, Microsoft Excel, Agricultural Machinery, Earth moving, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Diesel Engine, International Shipping, North Africa, PowerPoint, Crisis Management, Training

Jose Cores

Madrid Area, Spain
General Manager at CORES ENERGIAS
Renewables & Environment

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1980 — 1984
Engineer's degree, Chemical Engineering

American School of Madrid   1979 — 1980
High School Degree, General Studies

Kings College Madrid Spain   1971 — 1979
Cambridge International 'O' Levels, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Spanish, French and English

Experience
CORES ENERGIAS   July 2013 - Present
European Energy Management, S.L.   October 2011 - July 2013
PC Richard & Son   October 2006 - September 2011

Skills
Management, Product Development, Real Estate, Waterfront, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Retail, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Business Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Property Management, Sales, Customer Service

Joseph Power

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Design Analysis Specialist at Airbus
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1993 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering

Northeastern University   1990 — 1993
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Airbus   June 2008 - Present
Airbus   June 2004 - June 2008
Hirepower Ltd   January 2003 - May 2004
Engineering Solutions International Ltd   June 1998 - December 2002
University of Massachusetts Amherst   September 1993 - May 1998
United States Department of Defense   October 1989 - September 1993

Skills
Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, CFD, Heat Transfer, Numerical Analysis

Joshua Karson

Paris Area, France
Experienced technical writer and translator
Translation and Localization

Education
Université Paris VII Censier   1982 — 1986
DESS, Clinical Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1976 — 1980
Liberal Arts

Experience
Eileo/Hertz 24/7   July 2009 - Present
Quad Productions   2000 - 2015
Quad Productions   2000 - 2015
Expway   2007 - 2009
Alstom Transport   1998 - 2002
Live Picture   1993 - 1996

Skills
Online Help, Mobile Devices, Technical Writing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Marketing, French, Marketing Communications, Editing, Manuals, Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Advertising, Brochures

José Luis Delgado Guitart

Madrid Area, Spain
Fundador y Editor de La Espiral Escrita.
Think Tanks

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1974 — 1977
BA, Visual Communications

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, University of Massachusetts.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General

Experience
Varios   September 2014 - Present
Cambridge University Press   October 2009 - Present
http://www.bubok.com/   2008 - Present
Grupo Intercom   January 2003 - Present
mailxmail - Grupo Intercom   2002 - Present
La Espiral Escrita   November 2014 - Present
Tracor, Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación Univ. CEU San Pablo.   December 2014 - February 2015
BricSense   January 2013 - January 2015
Best Doctors   January 2012 - May 2012
Kaplan   February 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Online Advertising, Workshops, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Web Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Applications, Web 2.0, E-commerce, Blogging, Training, Marketing, Publishing, Public Speaking, Online Marketing

Juan Caba

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Digital Crime Investigator
Computer & Network Security

Education
Champlain College   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations

Stanly Community College   2013 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Cyber Crime Technology, Graduate

McAfee Institute   2013 — 2015
Board Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHT), Human Trafficking Investigation

Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam   2006 — 2006
Dutch Intermediate Language Training Certification, Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2001 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Linguistics & Germanic Languages, Junior

Springfield Technical Community College   1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts (AA), Graduate, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Sullivan County Community College   1995 — 1996
Associate's Degree, Japanese Studies

Bilingual USA, Inc.   1992 — 1993
Japanese Language Certificate, Japanese Language and Literature

Experience
Digital Crimes Investigator   January 2015 - Present
SCC's Cyber Crime Department   January 2013 - Present
Stanly Community College   November 2013 - Present
Gaming Consoles Worldwide   October 2012 - Present

Skills
Social Media, Cybercrime, Leadership, Social Skills, Networking, Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Digital Forensics, Video Games, Security, Malware Analysis, Computer Security, Research, Vulnerability Assessment, Computer Hardware, Information Security, Multilingual..., Network Security, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Security Awareness, Cyber-security, System Administration, Social Networking, Multilingual, Private Investigations, Security Audits

Juan López Santamaría

Madrid Area, Spain
Investment Manager at Kibo Ventures
Telecommunications

Education
CUNEF, Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros   2011 — 2012
Masters in Corporate Finance, Finance

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2005 — 2007
BS, Electrical Engineering “Magna Cum Laude”, 9,35 / 10

Universidad de Alcalá   2000 — 2005
Licenciatura (5 year program), Telecommunication Engineer

Colegio Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas   1990 — 2000
Bachillerato

Experience
Kibo Ventures   February 2013 - Present
INDRA Systems   January 2008 - January 2013
CUNEF (Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros)   October 2011 - December 2011
Indra   October 2007 - January 2008
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA   September 2006 - May 2007
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA   September 2006 - May 2007
Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere (CASA), Amherst MA   July 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Early-stage Startups, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Corporate Development, Microsoft Project, Business Modeling, Programming, Financial Projection, Start-ups, Security, Telecommunications, Corporate Finance, Cloud Computing, Mergers & Acquisitions, IaaS, Big Data, Portfolio Management, Fun, MS Office Suite, Teamwork, Internet market, SaaS, Self-driven, E-commerce, Design Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Valuation, Data Analysis, Visual Basic, Java, Startups, Technology Investment, Visual Thinking, Project Management, MS Project, Telecom Technologies, Venture Capital, PaaS, Mobile Internet, Able To Work Under..., C++, Goal Oriented, Technology, Investment Management

Julia Bialek

Sevilla Area, Spain
Assistant Manager at Fundación Goñi y Rey
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2014
Bachelor´s Degree, Legal Studies

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Legal Studies, Spanish Language

Universidad de Belgrano   2012 — 2012
Latin American Cultural Studies, Spanish Language

Yarmouth High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma

Experience
Fundación Goñi y Rey   September 2014 - June 2015
Precyse   June 2014 - August 2014
Verité   January 2014 - June 2014
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project   June 2013 - August 2013
Capitan Consultores Asociados   January 2013 - May 2013
Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Superior Spanish..., Analytical Skills, Budgets, Critical Thinking, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Networking, Photography, Event Management, Advertising, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Filing, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Communication, Nonprofits, Facebook, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Excel, Healthcare Management, Research, Team-oriented, Team Leadership, Time Management, Social Skills, Highly detail oriented

Julia Bird

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Senior Associate Scientist at DSM
Food & Beverages

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2011 — 2013
MPhNutr, Nutrition, 3.972

University of Sydney   1996 — 1999
BScAgr, Microbiology, biometry, biology, chemistry, plant pathology, horticultural science, agronomy

North Sydney Girls High School   1990 — 1995

Experience
DSM   October 2012 - Present
DSM Nutritional Products   November 2007 - September 2012
DSM Nutritional Products   January 2005 - November 2007
DSM Anti Infectives   April 2002 - April 2004
DSM Food Specialties   May 2000 - December 2001

Skills
Dairy, Research, Science Communication, Technology Transfer, Nutrition, GMP, Food Science, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Science, Team Leadership, Scientific Writing, Lifesciences, Clinical Monitoring, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Ingredients, R&D

Julia Kormann

Ulm Area, Germany
Vice President and Professor at HNU Hochschule NeuUlm, University of Applied Sciences
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Duisburg   1994 — 1999
PhD, German Literature, Business Administration and Philosophy

The University of Freiburg   1988 — 1993
M.A., German Literature, Business Administration, Philosophy

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1990 — 1991
German and English Literature, Business Administration

Experience
HNU - Hochschule Neu-Ulm, University of Applied Sciences   March 2009 - Present
A.T. Kearney   January 2007 - December 2008
Management Engineers   April 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy, Change Management, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Management Consulting, Internal Communications

Julia Walter-Herrmann

Berlin Area, Germany
Team Lead at Houzz
Internet

Education
Universität Bremen   2009 — 2011
Master's degree

Universität Bremen   2009 — 2011
Certificate

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2008 — 2009

Universität Konstanz   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Houzz   February 2015 - Present
Houzz   August 2014 - January 2015
Point-Blank International   October 2013 - July 2014
University of Bremen   September 2011 - May 2013
University of Bremen   January 2011 - August 2011
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)   January 2010 - May 2010
Goethe Institut   September 2009 - November 2009
Holtzbrinck Publishing Group   August 2008 - February 2009
Punitha Sagaya Boys Higher Secondary School   September 2004 - May 2005
Many other places   August 2000 - August 2001

Justin Finn

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Research Associate at University of Liverpool
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Oregon State University   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering

Oregon State University   2007 — 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
University of Liverpool   June 2013 - Present
Oregon State University   September 2007 - April 2013
Naval Research Laboratory   June 2011 - August 2011
Kollmorgen   May 2005 - August 2007
University of Massachusetts Amherst   September 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Labview, Numerical Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Parallel Computing, Research, Sediment Transport, CFD-DEM, Fluid Mechanics, Simulations, Multiphase Flow, Data Analysis, Heat Transfer, Computational Physics, computational fluid..., Numerical Simulation, Matlab

Justine (Bernhardt) Gorger

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Accountant
Accounting

Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst   1999 — 2002

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1999 — 2002
Accounting

University of Oregon   1998 — 1999

Experience
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc   May 2007 - May 2008
Protiviti   2004 - 2006
Bates Private Capital (LECG)   2002 - 2004
University of Massachusetts Amherst   2001 - 2002
Arthur Andersen   2001 - 2001

Jutta Schock

Hamburg Area, Germany
Food Ingredient Professional with international experience in technical, sales and marketing roles in Ingredients B2B
Food & Beverages

Education
Universität Hohenheim   1991 — 2005
Master in Food Science/ Dipl. LM Ing., Food Science & Technology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Experience
PepsiCo   January 2013 - Present
Dow Chemical   May 2011 - July 2012
National Starch Food Innovation   2005 - April 2011
Rhodia Food   2001 - 2004
Rhodia Inc.   2001 - 2004
University of Hohenheim   1996 - 2001

Skills
Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Dairy, R&D, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Polymers, Bakery, Food Processing, Flavors, Food Industry, Food Science, Food, Food Technology, Ingredients

Karen Crawley Kearney

Ireland
Advertising and Promotions Coordinator at Spice O' Life Ltd.
Food Production

Education
The Graduate Center, City University of New York   1995 — 2005
1998 Master' degree enroute to Ph.D. (defended dissertation & passed defense in 2005), Biology/Plant Science, 3.6 GPA (out of 4.0) Overall. First Year 3.8 GPA

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1981 — 1985
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Spice O' Life Ltd.   May 2010 - Present
Spice O' Life Ltd.   May 2010 - Present
PWS Publishing/Thomson International   March 1993 - August 1995
PWS Publishing/Thomson International   January 1992 - December 1992
Richard D. Irwin/Times Mirror Books   February 1990 - January 1992

Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Speak Spanish, Laboratory Skills, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing, Lab/Analytical skills..., Phytochemistry, Field Work, Marketing Communications, Plant Identification, Writing

Karen Palmer

Bristol, United Kingdom
Arts Marketing Manager
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Adelaide   2009 — 2009
Bachelor of Commerce Honours (B. Comm Hons), Marketing, First Class

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2007 — 2008
Isenberg School of Management - Study Abroad Program B. Com, Marketing, Management and International Business, Deans List for Outstanding Academic Achievement

University of Adelaide   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Marketing, Management and International Business

Experience
Bristol Old Vic   February 2015 - Present
Stratford Circus Arts Centre   March 2014 - February 2015
The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Federal Member for Port Adelaide   March 2013 - October 2013
Peaches Publicity and Marketing   November 2012 - March 2013
State Theatre Company of South Australia   January 2012 - March 2013
University of Adelaide and Norwood Football Club   January 2010 - December 2011
University of Adelaide   January 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Social Media, Market Research, Marketing, Copy Writing, Graphic Design, Event Management, Management, Sponsorship, Arts Marketing, Sports Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Communications Audits, Public Relations, Sponsorship Activation, Audience Development, Arts Administration, Press Releases

Karim Elfar

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Thornburg Global Advisors LLP at Thornburg Investment Management
Investment Management

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1998 — 2000
MIM

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Ashbury College   1987 — 1991

Experience
Thornburg Investment Management   May 2013 - Present
Swaen Capital   November 2014 - Present
Krossover Intelligence   August 2012 - Present
Copthall Partners   December 2014 - Present
Thornburg Investment Management   January 2011 - Present
Independent Advisor in Asset Management   September 2008 - Present
Real Estate Investor   December 2008 - Present
Globalist Capital Management   December 2010 - December 2011
Davis Advisors   March 2003 - April 2008
Davis Advisors   July 2001 - March 2003

Karin Weight

St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Blogger, Mobile Photographer, Physician Assistant
Writing and Editing

Education
Duke University   1996 — 1998
Master's degree, Physician Assistant

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1989 — 1990
Creative Writing

St. Olaf College   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy and Religious Studies

Experience
Group Health Cooperative   April 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Medicine, Leadership, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, EMR

Karuna Thulluri

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Software Developer at CDRator A/S
Computer Software

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2005 — 2007
M.S ECE, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University   2001 — 2005
B. Tech, Electronics and Communications

Experience
CDRator A/S   April 2011 - Present
Wipro Technologies   January 2010 - January 2011
SmartInsight LLC   August 2008 - September 2009
Keylozix LLC   December 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Java, JSP, Spring

Kate Elmes

London, United Kingdom
Brand Development Executive at RICS
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing), Marketing, Management, Sport Marketing

Adschool Adelaide   2010 — 2010
Foundation Course, Advertising

University of Adelaide   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing), Marketing, Management

Scotch College   2001 — 2006

Experience
RICS   October 2013 - Present
SKYCITY Adelaide   February 2012 - April 2013
Watermark Glenelg   January 2008 - January 2012
Coca-Cola Amatil   February 2010 - February 2010
KWP! Advertising Pty Ltd   January 2010 - January 2010
Coopers Brewery Ltd.   January 2010 - January 2010
Queen Elizabeth's Community College   January 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Internal Communications, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Event Planning

Kate Lynam

Berlin Area, Germany
Customer Service Executive bei The Levy Group
Translation and Localization

Education
World Learning SIT Graduate Institute   2013 — 2013
TESOL Certification

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German and Scandinavian Studies, Communication, 3.75 GPA (1,7)

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen / University of Tuebingen   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Lesley University   2009 — 2010
Communication and Media Studies

Pascack Hills High School   2005 — 2009
Diploma

Experience
The Levy Group   December 2014 - Present
HERE, a Nokia company   November 2013 - July 2014
MPOWERD Inc.   January 2012 - June 2013
gopogo, llc   August 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Internal & External..., Text Editing, Marketing Communications, Teaching English as a..., International Logistics, Employee Engagement, Translation, Storytelling, International Sales, Watercolor Illustration, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Event Planning

Kate Mcveigh

London, United Kingdom
Commercial Director at Centaur Media Plc
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Manchester Business School   1995 — 1999
BA Hons American Studies, Politics, History

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1997 — 1998
American History & Politics

Experience
Centaur Media Plc   December 2014 - Present
CNN International   September 2008 - January 2014
CNN International   December 2000 - August 2008

Skills
Sales Management, Online Research, Publicity, Video Advertising

Katelyn Sageman

Leeds, United Kingdom
Visiting Researcher
Research

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2007 — 2011
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Latin

Experience
University of Leeds   December 2011 - Present

Katharine Collins

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Logistics Specialist at EUCOM
Government Relations

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Experience
EUCOM   

Skills
Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, National Security, Microsoft Excel

Katherine Compton

Paris Area, France
English section coordinator at L'Institut Supérieur de l'Electronique de Paris
Higher Education

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2011 — 2012
Master's degree, French Language and Literature, Second Language Acquisition

University of Delaware   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature, International Relations

Experience
L'Institut d'Optique Graduate School   September 2012 - Present
EPF Ecole d'ingénieurs   September 2012 - Present
L'Institut Supérieur de l'Electronique de Paris   September 2014 - August 2015
University of Massachusetts Amherst   September 2011 - May 2012
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace   September 2009 - May 2011
Université de Toulouse-Le Mirail   September 2009 - May 2011
South Hadley High School   September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Tutoring, Classroom, Teaching, ESL, Higher Education, Editing, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Teaching English as a..., Research

Kathleen Dunton

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Principal at Boyden Global Executive Search
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Geography

Experience
Boyden   July 2015 - Present
Executive Search Project Management / Boyden   June 2009 - June 2015
Eric Salmon & Partners   February 2005 - April 2009
Ray & Berndtson   October 1991 - January 2005

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Management Consulting, Talent Management, Executive Search, Change Management

Kathryn Feldman

Lille Area, France
Independent Fine Art Professional
Fine Art

Education
Ohio University   1987 — 1991
MFA, Painting and Sculpture

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1981 — 1985
BFA, Art Printmaking

Weeks Junior High


Skills
Collage, Encaustic, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas, Graphite, Murals, Drawing, Modern Art, Intaglio, Public Art, Video Art, Canvas, Studio Art, Surrealism, Pen, Figurative Art, Abstraction, Art, Landscape Painting, Acrylic, Realism

Kathryn J. Nobrega, CIH

London, United Kingdom
EMEA Regional Health & Safety Manager at Symantec
Information Technology and Services

Education
Boston University - School of Management   1986 — 1990
MBA

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1983 — 1985
BS

American University   1981 — 1983

Experience
Symantec   December 2013 - Present
ESIS Health, Safety and Environmental Consulting Services   November 2012 - November 2013
Specialty Technical Consultants (STC)   May 2010 - November 2012
Environmental & Occupational Risk Management   2004 - May 2010
Women's Initiative for Self-Employment   2002 - 2006
The Phylmar Group, Inc.   2002 - 2004
Genentech   1997 - 2001
ENVIRON   1994 - 1996
Arthur D. Little   1988 - 1994

Skills
Corporate Social..., Emergency Management, Safety Management..., Environmental Consulting, Risk Assessment, Strategy, Risk Management, Waste Management, Training, Environmental Impact..., Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Benchmarking, Program Management, Sustainability, Hazardous Materials, Due Diligence, Environmental Awareness, Organizational..., Occupational Health, Change Management, Coaching, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Sustainability..., Analysis, Environmental Policy, Six Sigma, Industrial Safety, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Hazardous Waste..., Biosafety, EHS, Hazard Recognition, Workplace Safety, Management, Sustainability Reporting, Waste, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Auditing, Auditing, Policy, Process Improvement, Enterprise Software, Ergonomics, ISO 14001

Kathryn Julian

Berlin Area, Germany
Ph.D. Candidate at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Higher Education

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), European History

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), European History

Kathryn Street

Manchester, United Kingdom
PhD Student at University of Manchester
Research

Education
The University of Manchester   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geochemistry

The University of Manchester   2007 — 2011
2:1 (68%) MChem, Chemistry with a year in North America

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2009 — 2010
Chemistry

Experience
University of Manchester   September 2012 - Present
Travellers Tales   February 2012 - August 2012
GlaxoSmithKline   February 2006 - February 2006
Merck   October 2004 - October 2004

Skills
Mass Spectrometry, FTIR, Field Work, Column Chromatography, Isotope Geochemistry, Laboratory, Environmental Science, IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, LC-MS, ICP-MS, Microsoft Office, Science, NMR, Chemistry

Katie Berger

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Research Associate, Disease Mapping at University of Cambridge
Research

Education
University of Rhode Island   2008 — 2011
PhD, Environmental Sciences (Center for Vector-Borne Disease)

University of New Hampshire   2006 — 2008
MS, Natural Resources

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2002 — 2006
BS, Microbiology

Experience
University of Cambridge   October 2014 - Present
University of Calgary   November 2012 - August 2014
University of Rhode Island (Center for Vector-Borne Disease)   January 2012 - December 2012
Bare Hill Rowing Association   August 2011 - October 2012

Skills
ERDAS Imagine, Environmental Science, Microbiology, R, Climate Change, Research, ArcGIS, Ecology, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, SAS, Science, Environmental Education, GIS, Data Analysis, Teaching, Remote Sensing

Katy May

London, United Kingdom
Client Development Manager at Lane Clark & Peacock
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Sussex   2001 — 2005
BA, Law with North American Studies

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2003 — 2004
American Legal Studies/American History, Politics & Culture

Experience
Lane Clark & Peacock LLP   March 2012 - Present
Linklaters   2010 - 2011
Bloomberg   2009 - 2010
Bloomberg   2008 - 2009
Bloomberg   2007 - 2008
Bloomberg   2007 - 2007
Breakfast Network   2006 - 2007
Mountbatten Institute   2006 - 2007

Skills
Finance, Business Strategy, Marketing, CRM, Business Planning, Sales, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Financial Services, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

Keith Kelly

Cleveland, United Kingdom
Global HR Manager at Johnson Matthey
Chemicals

Education
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY   2000 — 2002
MA HRM, HR

University of Strathclyde   1991 — 1992
MBA, Business

University of East Anglia   1983 — 1989
PhD, Chemistry

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1983 — 1984
BSc, Chemistry

Experience
Johnson Matthey   June 2009 - Present
Nestle   September 2005 - June 2009
ICI Synetix/Johnson Matthey   1999 - 2005
ICI Katalco   1994 - 1999
ICI Watercare   1992 - 1994
ICI Advanced Materials   1989 - 1991

Skills
Employment Law, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Graduate Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Leadership, Human Resources, Restructuring, Talent Management, Personnel Management, HRIS, TUPE, Strategic HR, Training, Grievances, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Labor Relations, Employee Engagement, Union, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, HR Transformation, Job Evaluation, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., HR Consulting, Culture Change, Organizational Design, Recruiting, Policy, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations

Keller William

Pordenone Area, Italy
Professor at University of Maryland University College
Higher Education

Education
University of Maine   1974 — 1975
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1969 — 1973
BBA

Experience
University of Maryland University College   August 1989 - Present
University of Toledo   January 1983 - August 1985

Kelly Brown

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
VP Marketing, Europe at Veeva Systems
Information Technology and Services

Education
Bentley University
MBA

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Veeva Systems   July 2015 - Present

Kelly Mulholland

Alloa, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant at Contract Scotland Ltd responsible for permanent recruitment within SME Building Contrators
Construction

Education
The University of Stirling   2002 — 2006
Bacholor of Science, Criminology, 2:1

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2004 — 2005
Criminology

Dollar Academy   1994 — 1999

Experience
Contract Scotland Ltd   July 2015 - Present
Contract Scotland Ltd   June 2011 - June 2015
Robertson Limited   May 2005 - June 2011

Skills
Screening, Recruiting, Contingent Recruitment, Negotiation, Business Development, Business Networking, Contract Recruitment, Customer Service, Sales, Executive Search, Screening Resumes, Business Strategy, Talent Management, New Business Development, Recruitment Advertising, Technical Recruiting, Client Development, Senior Appointments, Permanent Placement, Candidate Generation, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Interviews, Graduate Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Sourcing

Kelly O'Connell

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
ESL Instructor
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

The Umbra Institure, Perugia, Italy   2008 — 2008

Experience
Comunidad de Madrid   September 2014 - Present
Putney Student Travel   June 2014 - August 2014
CIEE   October 2012 - June 2014
CISabroad   June 2012 - October 2012
CISabroad   July 2011 - June 2012
CISabroad   July 2010 - July 2011
UMass Amherst International Programs Office   May 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Teaching, Program Management, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Social Media, Student Recruiting, Study Abroad Programs, Student Development, Student Engagement, Higher Education, International Education, Intercultural..., Residence Life, Student Leadership, Program Development, Admissions, Public Speaking, Event Planning

Kelly Suarez

Ireland
Physician Assistant
Hospital & Health Care

Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury   2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

Nova Southeastern University   2004 — 2006
Master's degree, Master's in Public Health

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1998 — 2002
Bachelor in science, Biology, General

Experience
American Embassy Dublin   June 2014 - Present
Internal Medicine Associates and Specialties   2010 - 2013
Miami Research Associates   December 2004 - December 2009
Neurocomprehensive Phase One   March 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Hospitals, Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Medical Education, EMR, Critical Care, Healthcare, Patient Education, Public Health, Prevention, Surgery, Internal Medicine, ACLS, BLS

Kelly Trainor

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Area Manager London Retail Stores
Retail

Education
Bridgewater State College   2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2000 — 2004
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Club Monaco   October 2013 - Present
Club Monaco   May 2008 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch   March 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Sales, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Driving Results, Customer Retention, Profit, Merchandising, Customer Service, Store Management, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Retail, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising

Kelly Welburn

London, United Kingdom
Executive Assistant at Cello Group
Design

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1999 — 2002
Master of Fine Art, Photography

Newlands FCJ

Experience
Cello Group   January 2012 - Present
thinkpublic   September 2009 - October 2011
Exposure Communications   February 2004 - August 2009
Exposure Event Creations   2005 - 2009

Skills
Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, Concept Development, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Advertising, Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Time Management, Brand Development

Ken Saito

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Marketing Intern at Uniform
Internet

Education
University of Liverpool   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Football Industries

International Christian University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Communication and Linguistics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2006 — 2007
Exchange, Sport Management

American School in Japan   1991 — 2004

Experience
Uniform   June 2015 - Present
Yahoo! JAPAN   October 2013 - September 2014
Yahoo! JAPAN   July 2012 - September 2013
Yahoo! JAPAN   April 2009 - June 2012
T3   July 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Business Planning, Translation, Leadership, Japanese, Technology Integration, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, English, Digital Media, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Smartphones, Digital Media..., Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing, Business Innovation, Online Advertising, SEO, Strategy, Soccer, Mobile Devices

Ken Sit

Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Global Entity CoOrdinator at Eversheds
Legal Services

Education
The University of Manchester   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology with International Study

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2012 — 2013

Preston's College   2007 — 2010
A-Levels

St. Michael's Church of England High School   2003 — 2007
GCSEs

Experience
Eversheds   September 2015 - Present
Eversheds   November 2014 - September 2015
WWRD United Kingdom Ltd   November 2010 - November 2014
University of Manchester   February 2014 - June 2014
University of Manchester   September 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, Respect, Mandarin, Teamwork, Presentations, Cantonese, Public Speaking, Research, English, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Work Well Independently, Always Punctual

Ken Worsley

United Kingdom
Chief Technology Officer at SIUK Education Council
Internet

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Experience
SI-UK Education Council   October 2013 - Present
SI-UK Education Council   September 2009 - September 2013
Ireja Web Development, LLP   June 2006 - May 2012
O Creative   March 2008 - August 2010
J@pan Inc   March 2007 - September 2009
Waseda University   April 2005 - March 2008
Recognize   March 2003 - July 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Linux System..., Social Networking, HTML 5, Japanese, Management, Red Hat Linux, Marketing Strategy, Proofreading, Digital Marketing, Django, DevOps, Linux, Public Relations, Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Python, Research, Social Media, Scalable Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Development, Market Research, Translation, Online Marketing, HTML5

Kevin Welch

Cracow, Lesser Poland District, Poland
Head of CustodyBBH Krakow at Brown Brothers Harriman
Financial Services

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1993 — 1997
BA, History and Political Science, Cum Laude

Experience
Brown Brothers Harriman   January 2013 - Present
Brown Brothers Harriman   June 2012 - December 2012
Brown Brothers Harriman   March 2010 - June 2012
Brown Brothers Harriman   March 2007 - June 2010
Brown Brothers Harriman   August 2004 - March 2007
State Street   June 1997 - August 2004

Skills
Securities Lending, Risk Management, Securities, Strategy, Operations Management, Global Custody, Corporate Actions, Financial Services, Bloomberg, Management

Kirk Olson

Mongolia
Science Adviser, Oyu Tolgoi Core Biodiversity Monitoring Program, Mongolia at Wildlife Conservation Society
Environmental Services

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2003 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2000 — 2003
Master's degree, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation

Olivet College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

Experience
Wildlife Conservation Society   September 2015 - Present
Conservation   October 2014 - September 2015
Fauna &Flora International   October 2013 - October 2014
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute   January 2012 - 2014
University of Massachusetts Amherst   August 2008 - August 2010
Wildlife Conservation Society   2000 - 2007

Skills
GIS, Wildlife Conservation, Biology, Endangered Species, Remote Sensing, Research, Scientific Writing, Environmental Issues, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Wildlife Biology, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Consulting, Natural Resources, Landscape Ecology, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Environmental..., Birds, Ecology, Plant Identification, Climate Change..., Mongolian, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource..., Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, Environmental Policy, Ecosystem Services, Conservation Biology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Science, Mitigation, Ecological Restoration, Wetlands, Zoology, Field Work

Kjell Kyllingstad

London, United Kingdom
Sales Executive
Market Research

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Political Science and Government

University of Stavanger (UiS)   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, English and History

Experience
Millstream Associates Limited   Market ResearcherCentre for International Field ResearchAugust 2013 - October 2013
Sitel   January 2012 - June 2012
Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG)   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
New Business Development, Business Development

Kjell Westerlund

Ostergotland County, Sweden
Manager PBX/UC Architects at Cygate AB
Telecommunications

Education
KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2008 — 2008
Teliasonera Group. IT/IP Business Competence Development Programme, Business development and IP based communication – 15 ECTS), Internal TeliaSonera Program

Stockholm University   1992 — 1992
not completed, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Masters

Linköping University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1987 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, IT/Computer Science

Experience
TeliaSonera   September 2010 - March 2014
TeliaSonera   February 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Broadband, Pricing, Unified Communications, Mobile Communications, Product Management, Mobile Technology, VAS, IT Security Operations, B2B, IP, Wireless, PABX Systems, Managed Services, VoIP, Mobile Devices

Klaus Peter Gruber

Munich Area, Germany
Senior Consultant at Platinion GmbH – A company of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Management Consulting

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.Sc./Ph.D., Computer Science

Universität Stuttgart / University of Stuttgart
Diplom, Informatik (Computer Science)

Experience
Platinion GmbH – A company of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)   April 2013 - Present
Deloitte Consulting GmbH   January 2012 - March 2013
Campana & Schott   November 2010 - December 2011
SAP   October 2009 - September 2010
University of Stuttgart   2005 - 2008

Skills
Management Consulting, Project Controlling, Agile Project Management, Process Harmonization, Banking, Project Portfolio..., Reorganisation, Project Management, Scrum, IT Strategy, Program Management, PMO set-up, Digital Transformation, IT Cost Cutting, IT Cost Benchmarking, B2B Sales, Insurance, Process Optimization, Energy Industry

Kristina Ericsson

Twickenham, United Kingdom
Director Financial Ops Standards EAME at Starwood Hotels
Hospitality

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1989 — 1990
BSc, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Hotelconsult Cesar Ritz   1987 — 1989

American International School Zurich   1983 — 1986

Experience
Starwood Hotels   June 2005 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   June 2006 - March 2007
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   August 2005 - May 2006
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   May 2005 - August 2005
Sheraton Skyline Hotel   February 2001 - April 2005
Turnberry Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort   December 1999 - February 2001
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   December 1998 - September 1999
Sheraton Skyline Hotels   October 1994 - November 1998
Sheraton Salzburg Hotel   April 1994 - September 1994
Sheraton Atlantis Hotel   January 1991 - March 1994

Skills
Hospitality Management, Financial Accounting, Finance System..., Revenue Analysis, Information Technology, Hospitality, Finance, Resorts, Financial Reporting, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hotel Management

Kristine Baas

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Kommunikator, Koordinator og Kreativ Projektudvikler
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Københavns Universitet   2011 — 2014
Cand. mag., Medievidenskab, 10

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2012 — 2013
Master’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies, A

Roskilde Universitetscenter / Roskilde University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Performance Design and Media Science, 12

Billedskolen   2005 — 2006
Billedkunstner, Kunst, Billedkunst

Sankt Annæ Gymnasium   2001 — 2004
Gymnasial Uddannelse, Sproglig

Experience
Camilla Marienhof Productions   April 2015 - August 2015
Teaterforeningen OperaNord   May 2015 - June 2015
Det Kongelige Teater   February 2014 - June 2015
University of Massachusetts Amherst   January 2013 - May 2013
Roskilde Festival   December 2011 - August 2012
Conference Campus   May 2011 - August 2012
Panzon Vinbar   January 2010 - August 2011
Copenhagen Cycle Tracks - Guidebook of the local Copenhagen   February 2010 - June 2010
Madeleines Madteater   January 2009 - January 2010
Soupanatural   June 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Drawing, Event Marketing, Visual Arts, Blogging, Research, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Danish, Writing, Politics, Photography, Creative Concept..., Project Coordination, Painting, Customer Service, Photojournalism, Sales, Social Media, Cooking, Event Planning, Video Production, Music

Lars Hammar

Korsør, Region Sjælland, Denmark
Finance & Operation, Commercial Management, Change Management, Cross organizational projects, ERP Implementation
Executive Office

Education
Copenhagen Business School   1993 — 1995
Revisor

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1980 — 1983
BS

London School of Foreign Trade   1979 — 1980
Business Diploma

Djursholms Samskola   1975 — 1978
High School

Experience
HIN A/S   March 2015 - Present
Orkla Foods Danmark (Acquried Rieber & Søn Danmark A/S, May 2013)   May 2013 - November 2014
Rieber & Søn Danmark A/S (Acquired by Orkla Foods, May 2013)   September 2004 - April 2013
Rieber & Søn Danmark A/S (Acquired by Orkla Foods, May 2013)   September 2004 - July 2005
First Service ASA   January 2000 - August 2004
Ishøj Kommune   January 1993 - December 2000

Skills
Management Consulting, Team Building, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain, Food, Financial Audits, Analysis, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, ERP, Change Management, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Business Process..., Sales, FMCG, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Accounting, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Business Planning, Strategy, Logistics, Financial Accounting, Purchasing, Leadership, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Sales Management, Managerial Finance, New Business Development, Forecasting, Performance Management, Product Management

Laura Fragiacomo

Trieste Area, Italy
Child Protection Specialist at UNICEF Kosovo
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Geography

University of York
Master of Public Administration and International Development, Public policy, international development, public administration

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Science, Geography

Experience
UNICEF Kosovo   January 2009 - Present
UNICEF   2001 - 2012
UNICEF Maldives   September 2005 - June 2008
UNICEF Pakistan   January 2002 - July 2005
Earth Action   1996 - 1996

Skills
Management, Leadership, NGOs, Capacity Building, Civil Society, Human Rights, Strategy Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Program Evaluation, Child Welfare, International Project..., Government, Program Development, Public Administration, International Relations, Human Rights Advocacy, Proposal Writing, International..., Strategy

Laura Lovett

Norwich, United Kingdom
Freelance Writer at East Anglia Writing Service
Writing and Editing

Education
University of East Anglia   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Creative Non-Fiction Writing

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Commonwealth Honors, English Language and Literature/Letters, 3.8

Oxford University   2012 — 2012
Visiting student, English Language and Literature/Letters, 2.1/1 (predicted degree grade)

Experience
East Anglia Writing Service   October 2014 - Present
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools   August 2013 - July 2014
Read Boston   June 2012 - August 2012
Storybook Cove Children's Book Store   August 2007 - December 2011
Veterans Upward Bound   May 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Media, Press Releases, Facebook, SEO Copywriting, Editing, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Research, Twitter, Volunteer Management, Teaching

Laura McDermott

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
MBB Supply Chain Management Europe
Plastics

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1991 — 1996
Chemical Engineering

Experience
SABIC Innovative Plastics   October 2008 - Present
SABIC Innovative Plastics   November 2006 - September 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics   April 2003 - October 2006
GE Plastics   April 2001 - March 2003
GE Silicones   April 2000 - March 2001
GE Silicones   November 1998 - March 2000
GE Silicones   July 1996 - October 1998

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Strategy, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Leadership, Operations Management, Plastics

Laura Rivkin

London, United Kingdom
Freelance charities administrator, librarian and archivist
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
UCL   1995 — 1996
Master's degree, Library and Information Science

School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   1986 — 1987
Master's degree, Chinese Art and Archaeology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology specialising in Archaeology

Experience
GREAT BRITAIN-CHINA CENTRE(THE)   1992 - 2013
The British Library   1988 - 1992

Laura Wall

London, United Kingdom
Group Marketing Manager at Econsultancy
Marketing and Advertising

Education
MMU   2012 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Web Analytics & Optimisation

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1999 — 2003
Batchelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Experience
Econsultancy   May 2011 - Present
Centaur Media   September 2009 - April 2011
Advanstar Communications   April 2006 - June 2009
Mark Morris Dance Group   November 2003 - April 2006

Skills
B2B, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Management, B2B Marketing, E-commerce, Event Management, Direct Marketing, Web Marketing, Social Media, Project Management, Collateral, Trade Shows, Market Research, Blogging, Content Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Digital Marketing

Laura Zambon

London, United Kingdom
MSc student at Imperial College Business School
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Imperial College Business School   2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Strategic Marketing

Queen Margaret University College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations & Marketing, First Class

Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst   2014 — 2014
University Exchange, Marketing, 3.8 GPA

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2014 — 2014
University Exchange, Marketing and Communication, 3.8 GPA

Istituto Gonzaga Milano, Italy   2007 — 2011
High School, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General, 92/100

Experience
The BIG Partnership   January 2015 - July 2015
Harmony Marketing, Canada   May 2014 - July 2014
Harmony Marketing, Canada   May 2013 - August 2013
Special Olympics Ontario   July 2013 - July 2013
Shoppers Drug Mart   August 2012 - August 2012
The Display Connection Inc   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Media History, Sponsorship Relations, Public Relations, Teamwork, Conjoint Analysis, Social media, Product Development, Communication, Events, Media Relations, Sponsorship, International Marketing, Group Projects, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Languages, Social Media, Marketing Communications

Lauren Ratner

London, United Kingdom
Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1989 — 1994
BS, Hotel, Restaurant &Travel Administration

Barnstable High School   1988 — 1989
Diploma

Rocky Hill High School   1985 — 1988

Experience
Tastefully Simple   2011 - 2014
Hardin Valley Elementary School PTA   2010 - 2014
Cedar Fork Elementary School   2007 - 2009
South Boston MOMS Club   2002 - 2005
Ernst & Young   1997 - 2002
Visiting Nurse Association of Boston   1997 - 1997
Yarmouth Medical Center   1994 - 1997
Hyline Cruises   1992 - 1996

Skills
Employee Relations

Lava Yadav

Ireland
Post Doctoral Researcher
Environmental Services

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2002 — 2007
Ph.D., Resource Economics

Experience
National University of Ireland, Galway   November 2008 - Present
Nexus Market Research Inc.   January 2008 - July 2008

Layla Lee

Luxembourg
Information Technology and Services
Computer Software

Education
University of Luxembourg   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Entrepreneurship and Innovation

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Cornell University

Experience
Amazon Web Services   October 2015 - Present
Amazon Web Services   January 2015 - July 2015
Vodafone   2014 - 2014

Leonardo Campillos Llanos

Paris Area, France
Postdoctoral researcher
Research

Education
Instituto Superior Técnico   2014 — 2014
Lisbon Machine Learning School 2014 - LxMLS 2014 (Escuela de aprendizaje automático de Lisboa 2014), Machine Learning (Aprendizaje automático)

ESF Formación   2014 — 2014
Curso de introducción a Java (45 hs.)

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Doctorado - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Lingüística informática y de corpus - Corpus Linguistics/Computational Linguistics

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2012 — 2012
PhD research stay

Dublin City University   2010 — 2010
PhD research stay

Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo y Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas   2009 — 2009
Especialista en Tecnologías del habla - Specialist in Speech Technologies

Specialist in Translation, Interpreting and Technology   2006 — 2006
Especialista Traducción, interpretación y tecnología, Specialist in Translation, Interpreting and Technology

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid   2004 — 2006
DEA (equivalente a grado de máster) - Master's degree, Lingüística - Linguistics

Fundación Duques de Soria   2006 — 2006
Curso de Tecnologías Lingüísticas, Linguistic technologies

Fundación Duques de Soria   2005 — 2005
Curso de Tecnologías Lingüísticas, Speech technologies

Experience
Spanish learner corpus research   2007 - 2015
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   November 2007 - March 2014

Skills
Medical Terminology, Corpus Linguistics, Natural Language..., Language Technology, Computer-assisted..., Translation, Computational..., Spanish Acquisition and...

Lester Isaac Simon

Amsterdam Oud West, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Freelance Writer and Teacher
Writing and Editing

Education
Universitat de Barcelona   2011 — 2014
Master's in Comparative Literature, Theory of Literature and Comparative Literature

TEFL Institute   2010 — 2010
Professional Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2006 — 2010
BA, Comparative Literature, Spanish, GPA: 3.74

Don Quijote Language School   2008 — 2008
Spanish Literature and Culture

Experience
Harvard University Employees Credit Union   February 2015 - Present
CMP Group   April 2013 - August 2015
BCN LIP Immersion Language School   March 2013 - January 2015
Barcelona Improv Group   November 2011 - January 2015
Educa-training   October 2012 - September 2013
Oxford House   October 2011 - August 2012
La Junta de Andalucía   October 2010 - May 2011
Ítaca   October 2010 - May 2011
University of Massachusetts Amherst   October 2010 - May 2011
mOthertongue Journal of Poetry and the Arts   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Creative Writing, Blogging, Proofreading, Spanish, Theatre, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Research, Assistant Directing, Improvisation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Journalism, Editing, ESL, Teaching, Literature, Writing