University of Oregon Alumni

Thomas Aaen

Aarhus C, Region Midtjylland, Denmark
BA in Economics and aspiring Army Officer.
Higher Education

Education
Army NCO School   2015 — 2016
Officers Basic Training

Aarhus Universitet / Aarhus University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Management

University of Oregon   2011 — 2012
Microeconomics, A-

Tornbjerg Gymnasium   2008 — 2011
Mathematics, Social Science & Biology

Højby Skole   1998 — 2008

Experience
Trygfonden Kystlivredning   May 2013 - Present
Mercuri Urval Denmark   September 2014 - July 2015
Norstat   March 2012 - December 2012
Herstal   2007 - 2011

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Mathematics, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Stata, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, English, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Corporate Finance

Thomas Suarez

London, United Kingdom
Executive Assistant to the Chairman (UK & Ireland) at EY
Financial Services

Education
University of Oregon   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
EY   July 2014 - Present
Robert Half International   March 2013 - June 2014
Robert Half International   May 2011 - March 2013
Robert Half International   October 2005 - May 2011

Skills
Temporary Placement, Internet Recruiting, Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Hiring, Interviews, Training, Temporary Staffing, Time Management

Tiffany Han

Madrid Area, Spain
Language and Culture Assistant at IES Barrio Loranca
Photography

Education
University of Oregon   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism, Cum Laude

University of Oregon   2011 — 2013
Minor, Spanish Language

Experience
IES Barrio Loranca   October 2014 - Present
Madewell   June 2014 - September 2014
At Large Inc.   June 2014 - September 2014
Ethos Magazine   June 2013 - June 2014
American Apparel   April 2013 - June 2014
Envision UO   December 2013 - May 2014
Ethos Magazine   September 2013 - April 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Image Editing, 35mm, Creative Writing, Photojournalism, Photography, Photoshop, Storytelling, Video Production, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Lighting for Video, Writing

Tim Messick

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Principal at American School of the Hague
Education Management

Education
Concordia University-Portland   1978 — 1981
BS Education, Education

The College of New Jersey
Certification, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

University of Oregon
Master of Education (MEd), Curriculum and Instruction

Experience
American School of the Hague   2006 - Present
Providence Day School   2000 - 2006
Hong Kong International School   1994 - 2000
St. Paul's   1990 - 1994

Skills
Curriculum Development, Honorable Discharge, Christian Ministry, Leadership, Private Schools, Ford Fellow, Independent Schools, Air Force Presidential..., Middle School, Teaching, Preaching, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Curriculum Assessment, Team Building, Elementary Education, Community Relations and..., Air Force, Dad, Pentagon Office of..., Organizational..., Christian Education, Team Leadership

Timothy Meeks

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Lead Manager Business Solutions
Financial Services

Education
University of Oregon   1988 — 1993
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Cembra Money Bank AG   August 2008 - Present
HSBC   2006 - 2008
Dow Chemical   November 2003 - October 2006

Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Change Management, DMAIC, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Program Management

Tina Quist

Central Region, Denmark
Teamleder hos Krifa
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Aalborg Universitet   2003 — 2008
Cand Mag. i Kultur, Kommunikation & Globalisering - engelsk og marketing, Kommunikation

University of Oregon   2005 — 2005
Et semester, Marketing, Kultur og Business

Frederikshavn Gymnasium   1999 — 2002
Matematisk student

Experience
Krifa   October 2014 - Present
Krifa   August 2012 - October 2014
Skejby Sygehus afdeling Y   December 2011 - April 2012
Århus Kommune - Åby Skole   September 2009 - July 2011
Frederikshavn Kommune   June 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Event Management, Administration, Danish, Kommunikation, Strategic Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Online Advertising, Market Research, Marketing kommunikation, Research, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

Tom Monson

London, United Kingdom
Publishing Assistant at Michael O'Mara Books
Publishing

Education
University of East Anglia   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American and English Literature, I* - CLASS I*

University of Oregon   2013 — 2014
English, English Language and Literature, General, 3.80 GPA

Lincoln Minster School   2008 — 2010
A2 English Literature A*, A2 Biology B, A2 Geography B, AS French C.

Carre's Grammar School   2003 — 2008
13 GCSEs, grades A* - C

Experience
Michael O'Mara Books   July 2015 - Present
Michael O'Mara Books   June 2015 - June 2015
John Lewis   September 2012 - June 2015
Penguin Random House UK   April 2015 - April 2015
West Parade Dental Care   February 2011 - September 2012
Boots UK   September 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Mac OS, Blogging, Video Editing, Office Administration, Research, Teamwork, Children's Books, American Literature, Website Administration, Microsoft Office, English Literature, Team Leadership, Press Releases, Customer Service, Sports Writing, Content Writing, Communication

Travis Barrett

Germany
Director Technical Evangelism at Microsoft Germany
Computer Software

Education
University of Oregon   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer and Information Sciences

Experience
Microsoft   May 2014 - Present

Skills
Program Management, Web Services, Strategic Thinking, SaaS, Team Leadership, Software Development, Large Scale Systems, Software Project..., Software Quality..., Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Team Building, Search Engine Technology, Agile Project Management, Distributed Team..., Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Software Engineering, Information Retrieval, Distributed Systems, Scalability, Test Strategy, Software Design, Virtual Teams, Cloud Computing

Travis Campbell

Southern Region, South Jutland, Denmark
Enterprise Software Specialist | Reseller Channel Manager | Room Booking Software | Audit Confirmation Software
Computer Software

Education
University of Oregon   2001 — 2006
Bachelor, International Studies/Business, German

The University of Freiburg   2003 — 2004
N/A, German

Experience
Audit Applications   March 2015 - Present
Add-On Products   November 2007 - Present
Nivel Parts and Manufacturing Co. LLC.   April 2006 - August 2007
Legacy Wireless Services, Inc.   September 2005 - March 2006
Advertising.com   February 2005 - July 2005

Skills
International Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Business Strategy, International Business, Public Speaking, Solution Selling, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Negotiation, Sales Management, New Business Development, WordPress, Training, Marketing Strategy, Partner Management, Sales Channel..., Project Management

Valerie Schreiner

London, United Kingdom
Programme Coordinator at USUK Fulbright Commission
International Affairs

Education
Lesley University   2002 — 2004
Master of Arts, Intercultural Relations; International Education

University of Oregon   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, double; French and Journalism; Magazine writing and production

Universite Lumiere Lyon II   1996 — 1997
French Language and Literature

Experience
US-UK Fulbright Commission   November 2012 - Present
American English Institute, University of Oregon (temporary position)   March 2010 - September 2010
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)   November 2005 - July 2008
Youth for Understanding USA   July 2004 - October 2005
College Year In Athens   May 2004 - July 2004
Lesley University   September 2003 - June 2004
EUSA-Customized Internship Programs   June 2003 - June 2004
Boston University   September 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Microsoft Office, Policy, Social Media, Nonprofits, Intercultural..., Program Evaluation, Program Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, Research, International Relations, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, International Education, Event Planning

Vanessa Harris

Valladolid Area, Spain
OwnerOperator at Harris Wine Merchant
Import and Export

Education
University of California, Davis
Certificate in Winemaking, Viticulture and Enology, Pending

Wine & Spirit Education Trust   2013 — 2014
Advanced, Pass with Merit

Universidad de Salamanca   2010 — 2011
Master, Wine Tourism

University of Oregon   2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Magazine Journalism

Lincoln High School   2000 — 2001
General Studies

Experience
Harris Wine Merchant   January 2015 - Present
SanJamón.com (Ibervilla Fine Foods S.L.)   October 2011 - Present
Food In Bloom Catering /The Daily Cafe   September 2009 - October 2010
European Vibe Magazine   September 2006 - June 2009
Food in Bloom Catering   June 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Nonprofits, Graphic Design, Wine Tasting, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Full-Charge Bookkeeping, Winemaking, Blogging, Import Export, Photoshop, Event Planning, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, ERP, Global Business..., Wine, Microsoft E, WordPress, Print Design, Magento, Spanish

Vanessa Van Voorhis, MBA

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Business News Reporting and Analysis
Newspapers

Education
Chapman University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Oregon   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree

Experience
The Plazz   2013 - 2015
Honolulu Civil Beat   2013 - 2013
Pacific Business News   2012 - 2012
The Garden Island Newspaper   2010 - 2012
Portland Tribune   2008 - 2009

Skills
Breaking News, Research, Editing, Newspapers, InDesign, FOIA filing, Business Journalism, Interview Skills, Photoshop, Publishing, Journalism, Newsroom, Feature Articles, News Writing, Investigative Reporting, Source Development, Copy Editing, Editorial, Photography

Vartika Garg - MBA

Netherlands
Consultant Functional Delivery at Elemica
Consumer Goods

Education
Nyenrode Business Universiteit   2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

University of Oregon   2013 — 2013
Study exchange program

Dehradun Institute of Technology   2002 — 2006
B.Tech, Information Technology

Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
Study Exchange

Experience
Elemica   November 2014 - Present
Aegon   August 2014 - September 2014
Nutricia Baby Nutrition   July 2013 - December 2013
Spotzer Media Group   October 2010 - October 2012
OTS Solutions Pvt Ltd   March 2008 - January 2009
N.K System   August 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Testing, Project Coordination, Sourcing, Recruiting, Human Resources, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Benefits Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Test Planning, Project Planning, Market Research, PowerPoint, Executive Search, Interviews, System Testing, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Leadership, Salesforce.com, Financial Statements, Sales, Business Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Project Management, Organizational...

Vernice Klier

Paris Area, France
INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE COACH: ACTING IN ENGLISH at Film Independent
Entertainment

Education
Goddard College   1978 — 1979
Literature, Film, Education, ART K-12 teaching certificate

University of Oregon   1965 — 1968
Art, Literature, sculpture

Experience
Film and Theatre Independent; Independent Artists   1996 - Present
Film Independent   May 1995 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Management, Piano, Art, Commercials, Coaching, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Theatre, Editing, Producing, Film Editing, Sound, Creative Writing, Television, Comedy, Short Films, Dance, Stage, Independent Film, French, Casting, Video Production, Writing, Feature Films, Movement, Performing Arts, Plays, Improvisation, Film, Directing, Drama, Voice Over, Post Production, Teaching, Entertainment, Acting, Final Draft, Arts, Pre-production, Public Relations, English, Voice Acting, Shakespeare

Verónica Escudero

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Economist at International Labour Organization
International Affairs

Education
Paris School of Economics / École d'économie de Paris   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)

Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II)   2005 — 2006
MSc, International Economics (Gouvernance des organizations pour le développement international - GODI)

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador   1998 — 2004
MSc, Economics

University of Oregon   2002 — 2003
B.A., Economics

Experience
International Labour Office (ILO)   July 2008 - Present
International Organization for Migration   September 2006 - July 2008
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development   April 2006 - August 2006
Multienlace   May 2004 - October 2005
SRI (Service of intern taxes)   October 2003 - April 2004
University of Oregon   May 2003 - July 2003
Multienlace   January 2001 - September 2002

Skills
Economic Policy, Economic Development, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Development Economics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Policy, Statistics, Economics

Victoria Cosgrove

Aragon, Spain
Auxiliar de Conversación
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Oregon   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Spanish

Universidad de Sevilla   2011 — 2012
Year of study abroad, History

Experience
Gobierno de Aragón - Government of Aragon   October 2013 - Present
Historical Society of Laguna Woods   June 2013 - Present
Maude Kerns Art Center   January 2013 - July 2013
Orange County Superior Court (C55)   June 2011 - August 2011
Saddleback College Community Education Summer Swim Program   May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking, •Strong listening and..., Fluent in Spanish, Fundraising, Research, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Event Planning, Community Outreach

Vladimir Pino

Stockholm, Sweden
Owner, Business Controller
Accounting

Education
University of Oregon

Experience
Business Controller   Business ControllerACO HUD NORDIC AB2014 - 2014

Skills
Financial Accounting, Accounting, Forecasting, Management Consulting, Business Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Start-ups, Management, SAP, Business Strategy, Budgets, Change Management

Wilco Wennekes

Netherlands
senior legal counsel at NIBC Bank N.V.
Banking

Education
Rijksuniversiteit Leiden   1984 — 1992
Master in law (Mr), Corporate law

University of Oregon   1988 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, management and marketing

Nyenrode Business Universiteit / Nyenrode University   1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Rijswijkse Openbare Scholengemeenschap

Rijswijkse Openbare Scholengemeenschap

Experience
NIBC Bank N.V.   January 2007 - Present
Eversheds Faasen   January 2002 - December 2006
Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn   January 1993 - January 2002

Skills
Public Speaking, Windows, Teaching, English, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word

William (Bill) Lloyd

Hungary
Director of Strategic Implementation at CEU Business School
International Trade and Development

Education
Central European University   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepeneurship & Finance

APICS - The Society for Operations Management
CPIM certification

ASQ - American Society for Quality
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
B.S., Supply Chain Mgt. (Double major: Marketing)

ISM - Institute for Supply Management
C.P.M. certification

ITIL Information Technology Infrastructure Library

Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP - Project Management Professional certified

University of Oregon


Skills
Team Leadership, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Materials Management, Lean Tools, Team Building, Business Process, Lean Transformation, Oracle Applications, Leadership, Global Operations, Operations Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Team Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Program Management, Six Sigma, Intercompany

William Mahan

Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
wissenschaftliche Hilfe at University of Muenster
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
University of Washington   2013 — 2015
Ph.D. studies in progress

University of Oregon   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), German Studies

Southern Methodist University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), German Studies, International Studies

Experience
University of Muenster   August 2014 - Present
University of Oregon   August 2011 - June 2013
The Historic Taos Inn   May 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Teaching, Research, Higher Education, University Teaching, Translation, German, English

Yukiyoshi Tanaka

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Deputy General Manager Marketing Division at Dainippon Screen MFG. Co., Ltd.
Printing

Education
University of Oregon

Experience
Dainippon Screen MFG. Co., Ltd.   July 2012 - Present
Screen Europe   April 2011 - June 2012
Screen Europe   June 2006 - March 2011

Zsuzsanna Palasthy

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior HRIS/SaaS Project Manager, Change Management, HRIS consultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
OGC - Programme management   2009 — 2009
MSP Certification, Programme management

PMI - Project management   2007 — 2007
PMP, Project Management

University of Oregon   1996 — 1997
Msc Human Ressources and Industrial relations, Human ressources and Business, Human resources

HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne   1990 — 1991
Diplome, business

   1987 — 1990
diploma, management

Experience
ZEDPAL consulting   September 2014 - Present
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC   2015 - 2015
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC   2015 - 2015
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC   2015 - 2015
BP   September 2011 - March 2014
DO   2005 - 2014
Novartis   September 2010 - May 2011
BP   June 2008 - January 2010
Vero Insurances, NZ based   July 2006 - April 2007
ICRC, Switzerland based   2004 - 2006

Skills
Management, Human Resources, PMP, Project Delivery, CRM, Risk Management, Leadership, ERP, Vendor Management, PMO, Software Project..., Business Process, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., HRIS, System Administration, Intranet, Project Management, Management Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Training, Payroll, Business Analysis, Program and Project..., Strategy, Program Management, Analysis, Performance Management, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Business Transformation

ally marie (speakes) fisher

London, United Kingdom
Brand, Design, and Culture Enthusiast
Design

Education
California College of the Arts   2010 — 2012
MFA, Design Strategy, with Distinction

Arizona State University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design, Summa Cum Laude

University of Oregon   2005 — 2007
Architecture, Dean's List

Experience
ENTIQ   February 2015 - Present
ENTIQ   September 2014 - January 2015
ENTIQ   May 2014 - August 2014
ROI·DNA   January 2013 - January 2014
ROI·DNA   April 2012 - January 2014
ROI·DNA   November 2011 - January 2013
ROI·DNA   January 2012 - May 2012
Directly   June 2011 - May 2012
sfa design   August 2008 - December 2010
sfa design   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Ethnography, InDesign, AutoCAD, Windows, Client Management, Tech Startups, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Rendering, Branding & Identity, Photoshop, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, User Interface Design, SketchUp, Marketing Collateral, Design Thinking and..., Design Research, Illustrator, Business Development, Culture, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, Project Management

cindee robertson

Romania

Education
Washington State University   1992 — 1997
Principal and Superintendent Certification

University of Oregon   1983 — 1984
Master of Science (M.S.), Special Education and Teaching

Eastern Oregon State College   1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Eastern Oregon State College   1969 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health and Physical Education

jan kager

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Investment Management

Education
University of Oregon   1969 — 1970
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

business school nijenrode   1967 — 1969
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Experience
kim bv   February 1999 - Present
ING Nederland   1991 - 1998
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.   1971 - 1991

Skills
English, HTML, Photoshop, Research, Windows, Public Speaking, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, C++, Budgets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Customer Service

jean brosset

Angers Area, France
Gérant chez Cabinet Jean Brosset
Real Estate

Education
University of Oregon   1976 — 1977
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science and Government

UNVERSITE POITIERS   1971 — 1976
MAITRISE DROIT ES SCIENCE ECONOMIQUE, MAITRISE DROIT ES SCIENCE ECONOMIQUE

Experience
Cabinet Jean Brosset   April 1994 - Present
UAP ASSURANCE VIE   November 1985 - April 1994

Skills
Negotiation, Single Family Homes, Microsoft Office, Sellers, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Microsoft Excel, Investment Properties, Relocation, Customer Service, Property Management

joan gacusan

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Student at University of Nottingham
Research

Education
Univesity of Nottingham   2010 — 2012
Masters in Science, I/O Psychology

University of Oregon   2007 — 2010

Experience
University of Nottingham   Research Lab TechnologistThe Institute of Neuroscience

karen curry

Madrid Area, Spain
English Teacher at Colegio Santa Gema Galgani
Education Management

Education
Universidad Pontificia Comillas   2009 — 2010
Masters in Secondary Education, Education

University of Oregon   1998 — 2003
Journalism and Communication; International Studies, Communication and Media Studies, International Studies, French, Graduated with honours

Experience
Colegio Santa Gema Galgani   English teacherColegio Santa Gema GalganiSeptember 2010 - June 2012
sanofi-aventis   2005 - 2007

Skills
Coordination, Intercultural..., Foreign Languages, Teaching, Higher Education, Education, Spanish, Teaching English as a..., Journalism, Spanish-speaking, English, Coordinating Events, ESL, Translation, Writing

liliana mateus

Leiria Area, Portugal
loja
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Instituto Superior de Gestão   2012 — 2016
Geografia

University of Oregon   2013 — 2014

margarida pato

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Professora
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Faculdade de Letras de Lisboa   1988 — 1994
Licenciatura + Ramo Educacional, Línguas e Literaturas Modernas

Cambridge School
Proficiency Level

University of Oregon
e-learning course (100 hours), Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teaching Curriculum

Experience
Escola Secundária de Azambuja   September 1993 - Present

Skills
Team Building, Microsoft Word, E-Learning, Project Management, Teaching English as a..., PowerPoint, Event Planning, Problem Solving

richard guinand

Bern Area, Switzerland
Owner/Operator at copyandcontent
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Oregon   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

International School Bangkok   1986 — 1991
International Baccalureate

Hawksmere Kaplan College
Certification, Copywriting & Communications

Experience
copyandcontent.ch   April 2013 - Present
DEA Swiss   November 2012 - April 2013
MIG Investments (Swissquote)   August 2007 - 2010
JTI (Japan Tobacco International)   2005 - 2007
Swatch Ltd.   1999 - 2004

Skills
French, Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Management, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications

wise man

Paris Area, France
Owner, 2com
Telecommunications

Education
University of Oregon   1988 — 1996