University of Rhode Island Alumni

PhD Frank Schroeter

Estepona, Andalucia, Spain
Oil & Energy Professional
Oil & Energy

Education
University of Rhode Island   1996 — 2000
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Geschäfts-/betriebliche Ökonomie, summa cum laude

University of Colorado Boulder   1993 — 1996
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Geschäfts-/betriebliche Ökonomie, summa cum laude

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich   1990 — 1993
Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.), Maschinenbau, summa cum laude

Uhde GmbH   1980 — 1983
Master of Technology (MTech), Industrietechnik/Techniker, sehr gut

Experience
Interim Manager   2010 - Present
Shell   December 2004 - October 2010
Shell   January 2000 - November 2004
ThyssenKrupp   August 1983 - February 1990

Skills
Unternehmensstrategie, Strategische Planung, Projektmanagement, Geschäftsführung, Neugeschäftsentwicklung, Strategic Planning, Unternehmensführung

Philippe REYNARD

Marseille Area, France
Responsable du Développement des Ventes chez Procter & Gamble
Consumer Goods

Education
Ecole de Management de Marseille   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing international

University of Rhode Island   2006 — 2006
Marketing, CRM, Communication

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Experience
Procter & Gamble   February 2009 - Present
Procter & Gamble   November 2007 - February 2009

Skills
CRM, Vente, Marketing orienté client, Produits de consomation, Gestion de la marque, Stratégie marketing, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Marketing du commerce, Luxury Goods, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy

RACHEL SAVARIA

Luxembourg
Trustee Manager at J.P. Morgan
Financial Services

Education
University of Rhode Island
bachelor of arts, history and political science

Experience
J.P. Morgan   September 2014 - Present
J.P. Morgan   March 2011 - August 2014
J.P. Morgan   January 2009 - February 2011
State Street   May 2007 - December 2008
State Street   July 1998 - May 2007

Skills
Relationship Management, Mutual Funds, Securities, Financial Services

Rachel Savaria

Luxembourg
Skills Trainer at State Street
Financial Services

Education
University of Rhode Island   1990 — 1994
political Science

Experience
State Street   Skills TrainerState Street Bank2007 - Present

Rachel Vermiglio Smith Mason

Florence Area, Italy
Art Historian/Writer/Italian Culturalist
Writing and Editing

Education
Arizona State University   2010 — 2012
M.A, Art History, GPA 4.0

Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici / Marist College   2009 — 2010
B.A, Italian Art History, GPA 4.0

University of Rhode Island   2002 — 2006
B.A, Italian Language; Communications, GPA 3.64


Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Italian studies, Team Building, Art History, Social Media, Blogging, University Teaching, Language Teaching, History, Account Management, renaissance studies, Project Management, Client Development, Nutrition, Early-stage Startups, PR, Art, Editing, Public Speaking, Marketing, WordPress, Public Relations, Research, Customer Satisfaction, Italian Language, Personal Training, Italian

Ramón Braun Jiménez

Pamplona Area, Spain
Ingeniería de proyectos
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
University of Rhode Island   2012 — 2013
Proyecto fin de carrera

Universidad de Navarra   2007 — 2012
Ingeniería Industrial

Universidad de Navarra   2007 — 2012
Ingeniería de Organización Industrial

Experience
Ennera   May 2014 - Present
Ennera   September 2013 - May 2014
University of Rhode Island   January 2013 - August 2013
University of Rhode Island   September 2012 - December 2012
Departamento de Bioinformática - CEIT   January 2011 - July 2012
Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra   September 2011 - May 2012
Michelin   June 2011 - August 2011
Club de Emprendedores Tecnun   January 2008 - June 2011

Skills
MySQL, Optimization, Matlab, Python, SolidWorks, VBA, Pro Engineer, CPLEX, Linux, Linear Programming, Java

Raymond Lamothe

Siena Area, Italy
Castellina in Chianti, Italy at Az Agr Casamonti, family farm estate.
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of Rhode Island   1971 — 1974
Bachelor's, Journalism and Mass Communications

Vicenza American High School   1968 — 1971
High School Diploma

Experience
Tuscan Enterprises Srl   September 1981 - Present
Az Agr Casamonti, family farm estate.   1975 - Present
Siena Export   September 1979 - September 1982
Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico Gallo Nero   September 1974 - January 1979

Skills
Tourism, Cruises, Italian, Wineries, Restaurants, Travel Photography, Tour Planning, Hospitality Industry, Food, Adventure Travel, Luxury, Blogging, Incentives, Tour Operators, Car Rental, Leisure Travel, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hotel Management, Travel Writing, Family Reunions, Business Travel, Tour Packages, Social Media Marketing, Hiking, Vacation, Catering, Culinary Skills, Wine Tasting, Honeymoons, Sustainable Tourism, Hotel Booking, Travel Management, Wine, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Incentive Travel, Animal Husbandry, Revenue Analysis, Tour Development, Event Management, Online Marketing, Travel Planning, Public Relations, Tour Management, Winemaking, Resorts, Wine Tours, Travel, Leisure

Roger Das

Romania
Attended University of Rhode Island

Education
University of Rhode Island   2009 — 2013

Samuel Lane

Bruxelles Ixelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
Policy and Communications Intern at EuroFIR AISBL
Research

Education
University of East Anglia   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, First Class (Honours)

University of Rhode Island   2013 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General, 3.710 CUM GPA

Rainham Mark Grammar School   2004 — 2011

Experience
EuroFIR AISBL   August 2015 - Present
University of East Anglia   June 2012 - July 2015
University of East Anglia   November 2014 - June 2015
Union of UEA Students   September 2014 - June 2015
Union of UEA Students   September 2014 - May 2015
Union of UEA Students   June 2014 - May 2015
John Innes Centre   January 2015 - April 2015
University of East Anglia   September 2014 - December 2014
University of Rhode Island   January 2014 - May 2014
At Your Service Event Staffing   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Teaching, Science Policy, Public Speaking, Student Engagement, Biology, Molecular Genetics, French, Microsoft Office, Management, Scientific Writing, Teamwork, Social Media, Social Networking, Research, Event Planning, Leadership, Communication, Time Management, Science, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Molecular Microbiology, Chinese, Customer Service, Genetics

Sarah DeRosa

Southall, United Kingdom
Compensation Consultant at Hasbro
Consumer Goods

Education
University of Rhode Island   2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources and Labor Relations

Bryant University   2008 — 2009
Certificate in Human Resources

Framingham State College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business/Corporate Communications

Experience
Hasbro   August 2015 - Present
Hasbro   March 2015 - July 2015
Hasbro   August 2014 - March 2015
Hasbro   2013 - 2014
Hasbro   2011 - 2013
Hasbro   2010 - 2011
Rhode Island Hospital   2008 - 2010
The Miriam Hospital   2007 - 2008
Gateway Healthcare Services   2000 - 2007

Skills
Interviews, Relationship Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Recruiting, Salary, Creative Problem Solving, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefit, Management, Compensation, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Presentations, Critical Thinking

Sarah Megson

Rochester, United Kingdom
Central Administration Manager at University of Kent
Higher Education

Education
ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators)   2015 — 2015
Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance

The Open University   2003 — 2006
Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Management and Administration (AUA)

University of Liverpool   1994 — 1996
Master's Degree, American Studies

University of Liverpool   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, American Studies

University of Rhode Island   1992 — 1993
Associate's Degree, Year Abroad

Experience
University of Kent   June 2009 - Present
University of Kent   October 2001 - June 2009
University of Greenwich   1999 - 2001

Sean McGowan

London, United Kingdom
VP Wealth and Investment Management at Barclays
Financial Services

Education
University of Rhode Island   1996 — 1998
BA, English

Experience
Barclays   June 2013 - Present
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney   August 2002 - June 2013

Skills
Wealth Management, Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Series 63, Securities, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Investments, Equities, Management, Series 7, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

Sebastian De Angelis

Turin Area, Italy
Independent Translation and Localization Professional
Translation and Localization

Education
University of Rhode Island   1987 — 1989
Master, Business Administration

United States Naval Academy   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science

Virginia Military Institute   1978 — 1979

San Giuseppe De Merode

Experience
Sebastian P De Angelis Translation and Interpreting Services   1994 - Present
FPM Space Srl   1992 - 1994
Alenia   1990 - 1992
the Surface Warfare Officers School   March 1987 - October 1989
USS Biddle   February 1984 - February 1987

Skills
Interpretation, Translation, French, Terminology, Legal Translation, Multilingual, Teaching, Editing, Italian, Manuals, Patent preparation, Language Services, Linguistics, Interpreting, Technical Translation

Shafiq Ebrahim

Belmont, Greater London, United Kingdom
Building Zones Workspace Technologies Specialist
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Rhode Island   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Woodstock School   1982 — 1984

TASOK   1980 — 1982

Aga Khan Primary   1975 — 1979

Experience
Building Zones Ltd.   2011 - Present
Viacom LLC   June 2006 - June 2010
Hakuna Matata Transport   August 2003 - May 2006
Applied Computer Technologies   November 2001 - July 2003
Dell Computer Corporation   July 1994 - November 1999

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Cloud Computing, Management, Unified Communications, Storage Solutions, WAN, Cisco Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Virtualization, Wireless Networking, Sales

Sherry Gwyn Buzzell

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Community Liaison Office
International Affairs

Education
Washington Language Center   2010 — 2011
French Language

Inlingua School of Languages   2004 — 2005
Swedish Language

Bristol Community College   2003 — 2004
Portuguese Language

Bristol Community College   2002 — 2003
Spanish Language

University of Rhode Island   2002 — 2003
Graduate Program in Foreign Language Teacher Education (French)

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi   1987 — 1988
Educational Leadership and Administration

Eastern New Mexico University   1979 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Education

Experience
U.S. Embassy The Hague   June 2015 - Present
ICA Language Services   August 2014 - March 2015
Paris, France   July 2011 - August 2014
US Embassy Stockholm   November 2005 - June 2009
US Embassy   October 2005 - June 2009
Portsmouth High School   August 2002 - November 2004
Christian Heritage Academy, Est. 1972   August 1993 - May 2001
Sonora Independent School District   August 1986 - June 1988
Bloomfield School District   August 1984 - June 1986

Skills
French to English, Editing, Events Coordination, English to French, Diplomacy, Event Planning, Education, Travel Planning, Foreign Languages, European History, French, Events Organisation, International Liaison

Sophie Valentin

Lyon 03, Rhône-Alpes, France
Ingénieur d'études en planification des transports chez SYSTRA
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
University of Rhode Island   2011 — 2012
Transportation Engineering, Urban Design, Community Planning Practice

Université de Technologie de Compiègne   2007 — 2012
Ingénieur, Génie des systèmes urbains

Lycée International de Saint Germain en Laye   2005 — 2007
Baccalauréat International (OIB) - section Britannique, Scientifique

Experience
SYSTRA   March 2014 - Present
MVA consultancy   February 2012 - February 2014
STIF   September 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Transport Modelling, Transportation Planning, Geographic Information..., Cube Voyager, Statistical Data..., ArcGIS, Survey Design

Stephan Boyens

Cologne Area, Germany
Dipl. Kfm. M.B.A. at RheinEnergie AG
Utilities

Education
University of Mannheim   1984 — 1988
Dipl. Kaufmann, Marketing, Industriebetriebslehre

University of Rhode Island   1985 — 1986
M.B.A., International Marketing

The University of Bonn   1982 — 1984
Vordiplom, Economics, political sciences

Experience
RheinEnergie AG   July 2000 - Present
Sartorius   1997 - 2000
Krone AG   August 1993 - December 1996
Boston Consulting Group   1989 - 1993

Stephanie Mortimer

Harrow, United Kingdom
Teacher of Science at A School
Education Management

Education
Overseas Trained Teacher Programme   2005 — 2005
Qualified Teacher Status in the UK, Education, Pass

University of Rhode Island   2001 — 2002
Master of Arts/Teacher Certification Programme, Education, Teacher Certification

University of Rhode Island   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Marine Biology

Long Island University, Southampton Campus   2000 — 2000
SEAmester

Ocean Classroom Foundation   1997 — 1997
High School Credit, Navigation, Math, English, Science, A's, B's C

Experience
London Acacemy   September 2010 - Present
The Deanes School   September 2006 - August 2010
The Amersham School   September 2002 - August 2006

Skills
Prioritisation, Determination, Easily Adaptable, Communication, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Creative Problem Solving, Flexible to Change, Dedication to..., Organization, Science, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Volunteering, Adaptable to Changes, Teaching, Teamwork, Prioritize Workload, Proactive self-starter, Problem Solving, Management, Dedicated Professional, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Committment, Microsoft Publisher

Steve Gray

London, United Kingdom
Founder, CTO and Geek @ YARG
Information Technology and Services

Education
Oxford Brookes University   1989 — 2003
Bsc Hons Computer Science

University of Rhode Island   1992 — 1992
Computing

Eirias High School

Experience
YARG   January 1997 - Present

Skills
iOS development, Software Development, XML, Management, SOA, Agile Project Management, MVVM, Software Engineering, C#, Android, Microsoft SQL Server, Good Dynamics, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Software Design, Windows Phone, Windows Azure, ASP.NET, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, JSON, Web Applications, Databases, Scrum, iPhone, Lego, .NET, Agile Methodologies, Xamarin, Cloud Computing, Web Development, SaaS, iPhone Application..., Web Services

Steve Harrison

United Kingdom
Client Executive & Enterprise Account Manager helping our customers successfully embrace the Cloud
Computer Software

Education
Oxford Brookes University   1989 — 1993
BSc 2:1, Computing

University of Rhode Island   1992 — 1992
Transfer, Computing

King Edwards

Experience
Oracle Corporation   May 2008 - Present
BEA Systems (acquired by Oracle)   May 2007 - May 2008
Cape Clear Software (acquired by Workday)   September 2002 - May 2007
Object Design   March 1994 - September 2002
RAND   August 1993 - March 1994

Skills
Professional Services, Solution Selling, Oracle, SOA, Databases, Business Process Design, Cloud Computing, Account Management, Business Development, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, Solution Architecture, Business Process..., ESB, Enterprise Content..., Management, SaaS, Sales Process, Portals, Agile Methodologies, Sales

Thomas Pradier

Paris Area, France
Projects Manager at tbmaestro, Paris
Civil Engineering

Education
Université de Technologie de Compiègne   2008 — 2014
Engineer's degree, Civil Engineering

University of Rhode Island   2013 — 2013
Exchange student, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Lycée les pierres vives   2006 — 2008
Baccalauréat, Scientifique

Experience
tbmaestro - « Mieux évaluer pour mieux évoluer ! »   February 2014 - Present
Bouygues Construction   February 2012 - July 2012
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty   July 2009 - July 2009
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty   February 2009 - February 2009

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Robot, Microsoft Word, MapInfo, French, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Engineering, English, ArcGIS, Illustrator, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Timothy M Collins

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Artist and Author Collins & Goto Studio
Research

Education
University of Plymouth   2001 — 2006
PhD, Art Ecology Planning

San Francisco Art Institute   1983 — 1985
MFA, Sculpture, Site, Installation, Public Art

University of Rhode Island   1978 — 1982
BFA, Interdisiciplinary Art

Experience
CollinsandGoto.com   1986 - Present
Glasgow School of Art   2011 - 2012
University of Wolverhampton   July 2006 - July 2010
Carnegie Mellon University   June 1997 - June 2006

Skills
Environmental Art, Fine Art, Fundraising, Visual Arts, Grant Writing, Teaching, Sustainability, Ecology, Sculpture, Critical Pedagogy, University Teaching, Curriculum Design, Interdisciplinary..., Drawing, Public Speaking, Art and Deign Research, Theory, Aesthetics, Environment Art, Environmental Awareness, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, Contemporary Art, Social/Environmental..., Research, Brownfield

Tina Marisa Rocchio

Rome Area, Italy
Resident Director Italy Programs at Arcadia University
Higher Education

Education
University of Rhode Island   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Comparative Literature and Italian Stuies

St Stephen's School   1984 — 1985
HS

Moses Brown School   1980 — 1984
HS

Experience
Arcadia University   May 2005 - Present
Forrest Hill Records   April 2003 - May 2005
ExperienceItalia! llc   October 1988 - June 2003
Lever Mazza D&A Advertising Agency   September 1992 - October 1995

Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Program Management, Public Speaking, Program Development, Academic Administration, Management, Music, Staff Development, Research, Change Management, Writing, Art, Higher Education, Creative Nonfiction..., Layout, Teaching, International Relations, Editing, Employee Training, Promotions, Nonprofits

Todor Kantchev

Bulgaria
Captain
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of Rhode Island   1998 — 2001
Master of Marine Affairs

Maritime Academy   1988 — 1993

Experience
Burgas Port   January 2015 - Present
Seabourn Cruise Line   February 2014 - December 2014
Seabourn Cruise Line   November 2011 - January 2014
Seabourn Cruise Line   2008 - 2011

Skills
ISPS Code, Maritime Operations, Maritime, Maritime Law, Celestial Navigation, Yachting, Shipyards, Marine Survey, Cruises, Firefighting, Ships, Ship Management, Maritime Security, Marine Operations, Marine Engineering, Ports, SOLAS, Ship Security Officer, Tourism, ISM, Maritime Safety, Seamanship, Shipbuilding, STCW, International Shipping, Vessels, Safety Management..., Boat, Vessel Operations, Navigation, Marine Industry, GMDSS, Sailing, Luxury Cruise, Shiphandling

Tom Starling

Reading, United Kingdom
Graduate: First Class
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Reading   2012 — 2015
Philosophy and Politics B.A, 1st Class

University of Rhode Island   2014 — 2014
Philosophy and Politics B.A (Semester abroad), 1st Class

Rochester Grammar School   2010 — 2012

Experience
University of Reading   September 2014 - June 2015
BAE Systems   June 2012 - July 2012
BAE Systems   June 2011 - June 2011

Tony Fontes

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Mgr. Customer Support at UTC Aerospace Systems
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Rhode Island   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Community College of Rhode Island   1981 — 1983
Associate of Science (AS), Instrumentation Technology/Technician

Experience
UTC Aerospace Systems   July 2003 - Present
Hamilton Sundstrand   January 1991 - 2002
Hamilton Standard   July 1988 - December 1990

Skills
Engineering

Victor Thierry

Compiègne, Picardie, France
Etudiant Ingénieur en génie des systèmes mécaniques (UTC)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Université de Technologie de Compiègne   2011 — 2016
Ingénieur en Génie des Systèmes Méchanique, Modélisation et Optimisation des Produits et des Structures

University of Rhode Island   2015 — 2016

Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg   2013 — 2013

Experience
Airbus   September 2014 - February 2015
GGVLS   July 2012 - August 2012
DECATHLON FRANCE   January 2012 - February 2012

Skills
Hypermesh, Patran, Pascal, ADAMS, PTC Creo, Matlab, Abaqus, Optistruct, CATIA, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office

jude baiden

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
farmer
Farming

Education
University of Rhode Island

Álvaro Cuevas Clemente

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Network Services Technician at MTN Satellite Communications
Telecommunications

Education
Universidad de Cantabria   2007 — 2014
Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones, Radiocomunicaciones

University of Rhode Island   2011 — 2012
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Courses

Experience
MTN - an EMC Company   July 2015 - Present
MTN - an EMC Company   July 2013 - June 2015
E.ON Distribución S.L.   March 2013 - July 2013
Universidad de Cantabria   June 2012 - February 2013
University of Rhode Island   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
MIPS, Matlab, Networking, Telecommunications, iDirect, VSAT, RF, English, Microsoft Excel, iOS development, Data Analysis, TCP/IP, Electronics, Cisco Technologies, Software Engineering, Programming, C++, VHDL, IP