University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, Schulze Hall
Is success a big office…a corner office…no office? Is it starting a business or working for a business? However you define it, the Opus College of Business helps you get closer by helping you change your skills, your workplace and yourself. This is your chance to make a difference, so that in your life and career, you can make it count.
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business Alumni
Alan Guthrie
Partner, CrossOrganization IT Global Delivery Leader at EY
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2000 — 2003
MBA, International Management
Gustavus Adolphus College 1990 — 1994
BS, Finance, Scandinavian Studies
Experience
EY October 2011 - Present
HCL AXON January 2009 - September 2011
HCL AXON March 2007 - September 2011
CSC July 2003 - March 2007
eCapital Advisors April 2002 - June 2003
ADC Telecommunications March 2001 - March 2002
CSC July 1994 - February 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Transition Management, Programme Delivery, Risk Management, Programme Governance, Project Portfolio..., Process Engineering, Stakeholder Management, IT Transformation, Business Intelligence, SAP Implementation, Requirements Gathering, Solution Architecture, SAP ERP, SAP R/3, ERP, International Project..., Business Case, Project Delivery, IT Management, Testing, Acquisition Integration, Benefits Realisation, Scope Management, SharePoint, SAP, Requirements Analysis, IT Outsourcing, Pre-sales, ERP Implementations, Team Management, Global Delivery, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Data Warehousing, Management, IT Service Management, Professional Services, Enterprise Architecture, Resource Management, Software Project..., CRM, Project Management, Offshoring, Outsourcing
Andres Arenas Falotico, MBA, Ph.D.
Profesor Universitario en Gerencia, (Business and Management IB Programme), Periodista, Conferencista, Coach, CEO
Higher Education
Education
Florida International University 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management
The University of Georgia 1995 — 1999
Journalist, Periodismo
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1996 — 1997
Master in Business Administration, Management
Centro Contable Venezolano 1993 — 1994
Aux. de Contabilidad, Contabilidad, 10/10
Universidad Santa María - Caracas 1985 — 1990
Abogado, Empresa/comercio, general
Experience
IB Business and Management September 2014 - Present
Autónomo January 2003 - Present
Universidad Nacional Experimental de las FANB January 2007 - July 2014
CANTV March 2009 - April 2012
INAC January 2008 - December 2009
Bibliotecas Virtuales de Aragua February 2006 - May 2008
Universidad Santa Maria January 2003 - December 2006
Mack Trucks, Inc. March 1998 - May 2005
En Forma Corporation January 2001 - April 2005
CEMEX February 1995 - March 1998
Skills
Educación de adultos, Negociación, Business Strategy, Inteligencia emocional, Team Leadership, Desarrollo..., Management, Inglés, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Coaching, Recursos humanos, Coaching empresarial, Gestión del conocimiento, Consultoría de..., Liderazgo de equipos, Inteligencia empresarial, Management Consulting, Educación a distancia, Training Delivery, Educación primaria y..., Educación superior, Cambio organizacional, Project Management, Performance Management, Análisis de negocio, Change Management, Gestión de proyectos, Administración y..., Community Management, Estrategia empresarial
Athena Papadopoulou
Product and Sales Manager at Citi
Banking
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2000 — 2002
Msc, International Management
Deree College-The American College of Greece 1994 — 1998
Bachelor, A&F
Experience
Citibank Int Plc Greece January 2011 - Present
Citibank NA London 2007 - October 2011
Citibank NA London 2005 - 2007
Citibank Ireland August 2004 - August 2005
Citibank Athens 1998 - 2003
Skills
Financial Institutions, Securities, SWIFT payments, Financial Markets, Payments, Cash Management, Equities, Banking, Global Custody, Loans, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management, Settlement, Investments, AML, Trading, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Back Office
Cathleen Clarity Boydron
iChef at L'atelier des Chefs
Restaurants
Education
Ecole Ferrandi 2006 — 2007
CAP de cuisine
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French and International Business
Experience
L'atelier des Chefs April 2015 - Present
cuisine attitude by Cyril Lignac January 2013 - April 2015
chef cathleen March 2008 - January 2013
Atelier des Sens March 2012 - November 2012
Habitat 1997 - 2000
Esprit 1990 - 1997
Skills
Restaurant Management, Cooking, Restaurants, Food Safety, Food, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Cuisine, Food Service, Catering, Recipes, Culinary Skills, Hospitality
Constantin Kornprobst
Export Manager @ Olympic Brewery S.A. Part of the Carlsberg Group
Food & Beverages
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2001 — 2002
MIM, Masters of International Management
Lycee Franco-Hellenique Athenes
The American College of Greece- Pierce
University of Westminster
BSc Industrial Systems Business Management
Experience
Olympic Brewery S.A. - Part of the Carlsberg Group May 2015 - Present
Olympic Brewery SA September 2011 - April 2015
YALCO SA November 2009 - August 2011
MEGA SYSTEMS SA January 2009 - August 2009
Agna Group November 2006 - December 2008
Pago International February 2006 - October 2006
Athenian Brewery SA March 1998 - February 2006
Skills
International Sales, Market Analysis, Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, French, International Trade, FMCG, International Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Logistics, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Market Planning, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Business Planning, Market Research, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Export, Negotiation, Key Account Management, International Business
Craig Sheldon
Recovery Group Manager at Target
Banking
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA, Finance
Saint John's University 1983 — 1987
BS, Business
Experience
Target June 2012 - Present
Barclays Bank October 2010 - June 2012
Barclays Bank October 2009 - October 2010
GE Capital April 2008 - October 2009
General Electric October 2005 - May 2008
General Electric October 2004 - October 2005
General Electric 2000 - 2002
Target 1997 - 2000
GE Capital 1995 - 1997
Skills
Multi-Site Operations, Process Improvement, CRM, Six Sigma, Analytics, Credit Cards, Finance, Analysis, Business Strategy, Management, Call Center, Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Budget Analysis, Banking, Project Management, Call Centers, Outsourcing, Debt Sale Management, Business Process..., DMAIC, Operational Excellence, Process Management, Vendor Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Leadership
Dan Grabko
Group CFO Jobtip Group
Marketing and Advertising
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1999 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration in Accounting, cum laude
University of St. Thomas 1999 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts; the German Language, cum laude
Universität Trier 2002 — 2002
German, German, Business
Fargo South High School 1995 — 1999
Experience
Rovers Trust Group 2012 - Present
Jobtip Group April 2010 - Present
Svitzer Scandinavia April 2009 - December 2009
Father Joe's Villages October 2008 - December 2008
Moss Adams LLP May 2005 - December 2007
Larson Allen LLP May 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Financial Planners, Assurance, Accounting Applications, Financial Audits, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Tax, Revenue Recognition, Research, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Windows, Auditing, Adobe Acrobat, Financial Statements, Profit, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Navision, Invoicing, PowerPoint, English, IFRS, Government, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Accounts Receivable
David Benavente
Director Comercial Latino America at Grupo Cosentino
International Trade and Development
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1998 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
University of Houston-Clear Lake 1994 — 1997
Experience
Grupo Cosentino June 2000 - Present
BKD CPAs & Advisors 1996 - 2000
Denise Atkins
Marketing and Communications | Bid and Proposal Management | Writing and Editing | B2B | Professional Services
Marketing and Advertising
Education
University of Birmingham 1994 — 1997
BSc Hons, Chemistry
Chartered Institute of Marketing 1999 — 2000
Professional Diploma in Marketing, Marketing
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2008 — 2008
Management
Vocational Training
Brasshouse Language Centre, Birmingham 2007 — 2008
French - Level 2, Stage 2
Early Education 1987 — 1997
Experience
IE Design Consultancy September 2015 - Present
Denise Atkins October 2009 - Present
Jaywing October 2008 - September 2015
FICO October 2003 - October 2008
Northrop Grumman July 2003 - September 2003
CSCT Ltd. January 2003 - June 2003
Computer Bookshops Ltd July 1997 - December 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, B2B, Online Advertising, Marketing Management, B2B Marketing, PowerPoint, Bid Development, Web Content Management, Corporate Events, Microsoft Word, Bid Preparation, Analytics, Management, Publicity, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Proposal Writing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Lead Generation
Gian Trepp
GBT Pharma
Pharmaceuticals
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
PhD, Biochemistry
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1994 — 1998
MBA, Business
1991 — 1998
PhD, Biochemistry
Experience
GBT Pharma July 2010 - Present
Vifor Pharma January 2009 - July 2010
Vifor Pharma December 2004 - January 2009
Vifor Pharma January 2002 - December 2004
Vifor Pharma August 2000 - December 2003
Frimorfo Ltd November 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Management, Coaching, Business Strategy, Business Development, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing Strategy, Oncology, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutics, Start-ups, International Marketing, Commercialization, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Medical Devices, Market Research, International Business, International Sales, Product Development, Healthcare, Negotiation, GMP, Market Analysis, Lifesciences, Business Planning, Management, Biotechnology
Imran Afzal
Technical Director at Delicious Alchemy Ltd.
Food & Beverages
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS, Food Science
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
MBA, Business management
Experience
Delicious Alchemy Ltd. January 2012 - Present
Asda Stores Ltd September 2010 - January 2012
PepsiCo July 2008 - September 2010
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd 2006 - 2008
Tesco 2002 - 2006
Skills
HACCP, Research, Quality Assurance, Food Industry, Budgets, Quality System, Dairy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Product Development, Food Safety, Business Strategy, Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, GMP, Consumer Products, Business Planning, People Skills, R&D, Retail, Food, FMCG, Meat, Ingredients, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Food Manufacturing, Team Building, Sensory Evaluation, NPD, Product Innovation, Quality Management, Food Technology
Jamie Müller, Principal, ACC
Experienced coach and trainer supporting individuals and teams to work, live and lead successfully across cultures.
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Adult Learning and Educational Management
International Coaching Academy 2007 — 2010
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Transition Coaching
The Summer Institute of Intercultural Communication 2003 — 2003
Certificate, Methods of Intercultural Training
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2002 — 2003
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2000
BA, German and Foreign Studies
University of Hamburg 1998 — 1999
Economics and German
Experience
Caterpillar Spirit August 2006 - Present
Founder of The Healthy Expat 2012 - Present
University of Tübingen September 2007 - Present
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC) July 2009 - Present
American German Business Club Stuttgart August 2006 - Present
Young SIETAR September 2006 - Present
Society for Intercultural Education Training & Research 2001 - Present
FGIworld March 2004 - August 2006
FGIworld January 2004 - March 2004
Window on the World January 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Curriculum Design, Coaching, German, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Intercultural Training, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Program Management, Strategy, Change Management, Intercultural..., Culture Change, Leadership Development, Transition Management, Organizational..., Personal Development, Instructional Design
Jeanne Barrett
HR Manager, Global Functions at HSBC plc
Human Resources
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
Masters in Business Administration, HR Management
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Experience
HSBC plc March 2014 - Present
AIG March 2013 - December 2013
Unilever November 2011 - January 2013
Barclays Bank plc. September 2010 - September 2011
British Telecommunications plc. June 2009 - June 2010
British Telecommunications plc. April 2007 - June 2009
British Telecommunications plc. May 2006 - March 2007
American Express Company September 2002 - May 2006
American Express Company February 1994 - September 2002
Skills
HR Transformation, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Organizational Design, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personnel Management, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Reward Systems, Coaching, HR Consulting, Performance Management, Management, Talent Management, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Workforce Planning
Jeffrey Wright
Cofounder and Pitmaster
Food & Beverages
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1988 — 1988
Bachelor, Finance
Experience
The BBQ Collective June 2014 - Present
Deloitte July 2012 - June 2014
Deutsche Bank February 2010 - July 2012
BlueCrest Capital Management, LLP April 2009 - July 2009
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander May 2007 - October 2008
Calypso Technology April 2005 - May 2007
Misys 2001 - 2005
Misys 1998 - 2001
Misys 1996 - 1998
Multinational Computer Models 1994 - 1996
Skills
Financial Markets, Rates, Interest Rate..., Market Risk, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Calypso, Equities, Credit Derivatives, Financial Risk, Back Office, FX Options, Business Development, BBQ, Banking, Fixed Income, Middle Office, Hedge Funds, Risk Management, CVA, Market Data, Investment Banking, Equity Derivatives, Credit, Trading Systems, Derivatives, Asset Management, Financial Services, Commodity
Jennifer Kenna
MBA/MIM | IoT Enterprise Solutions | Retail & CPG | eCommerce | Loyalty
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Masters of International Management (MIM)
University of Saint Thomas 1988 — 1991
Bachelors of Arts, Russian East European Studies and German
Experience
Intel Corporation October 2013 - Present
SLA Mobile 2012 - 2013
Thistle Group 2002 - 2012
EHS Brann/TEQUILA 1998 - 2002
OgilvyOne Worldwide/The Lacek Group (WPP) November 1994 - May 1998
Skills
Digital Strategy, International Business, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Product Management, Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Operations Management, Business Development, Online Marketing, IT Marketing, Direct Marketing, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Brand Development
Julie Chaloner
Global Digital Marketing Manager at GN ReSound
Medical Devices
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2001 — 2004
MBA
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1996
B.A.
St. Olaf College 1992 — 1996
Maple River High School 1989 — 1992
Experience
GN ReSound January 2014 - Present
GN ReSound January 2013 - January 2014
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. February 2011 - January 2013
Watermark Learning January 2010 - February 2011
Homecomings Financial September 2005 - September 2008
GMAC ResCap October 2002 - September 2005
Rockwell Automation 1999 - 2002
Taylor Corporation 1994 - 1999
Greater Mankato Area United Way 1996 - 1996
Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Program Management, Vendor Relationships, SEO, Trade Shows, Project Management, Management, Web Design, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation, Brand Management
Lori Lassen
Owner "at home in berlin and potsdam"
Real Estate
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Experience
at home berlin potsdam April 2007 - Present
The Reconnection® 2004 - 2007
Frederic W. Cook & Co. 1996 - 1999
Tetra Pak Chicago 1993 - 1996
Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport - Mall of America 1990 - 1993
Deloitte 1987 - 1990
Skills
Budgets, Marketing Strategy, English, Budgeting, Real Estate, New Business Development, German, Customer Relations
Mariko Longley
Consultante chez Weber Shandwick
Public Relations and Communications
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Relations publiques, publicité et communication appliquée
Université Paris-Sorbonne 2012 — 2012
Intensive language semester, French Studies
Cretin derham hall 2005 — 2009
High School
Experience
Weber Shandwick July 2015 - Present
Weber Shandwick 2014 - 2014
Style-Architects, LLC August 2012 - January 2013
Ultralingua, Inc. August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Service client, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Planification..., Parler en public, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Réseaux sociaux, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Relations publiques, Research, Microsoft Office, Recherche
Marisol Garcia
Senior Marketing Specialist @ BVLGARI
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2015 — 2015
Image Consulting Certificate (distance learning program)
Istituto Marangoni 2007 — 2008
Master’s Degree, Brand Management
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2001 — 2002
Business Communications
Universidad de Salamanca 1997 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Collège Voltaire 1993 — 1997
Maturité Fédérale, Moderne
Experience
BVLGARI February 2010 - Present
YVES SAINT LAURENT September 2008 - August 2009
ICN January 2003 - June 2007
CHANEL 2007 - 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Brand Development, Event Management, Luxury Lifestyle, Watches, Luxury Brand Marketing, Jewelry, Wholesale, Advertising, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Visual Merchandising, Budgets, Brand Management, Luxury Goods, Budgeting
Marta Kozlerova
IT Business Analyst CEE at Office Depot
Computer Software
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, Accounting and Finance
University of Agriculture Prague 1985 — 1990
Master, Economy and Finance
Experience
Office Depot January 2012 - Present
CSOB Leasing November 2009 - December 2012
Daikin Airconditioning Czech Republic January 2009 - October 2009
IBM Treasury Centre Dublin Ireland September 2007 - November 2008
Accenture European Centre Prague December 2003 - September 2005
CCA Group Prague July 2001 - November 2003
Vikomt Ltd. January 1996 - June 2001
Skills
Soft Skills, Business Analysis, Project Implementation, Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Banking, Analytical Skills, Software Project..., Business Process, Analytical Abilities, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Process Engineering, Analysis, Project Planning, Requirements Management
Sara Raffa
HR planner
Human Resources
Education
Angelicum - Università S. Tommaso d'Aquino 2011 — 2011
Master, CSR e Management
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2010 — 2010
tesi estero
Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' 2008 — 2010
Laurea magistrale, Economia aziendale, 110/110 e lode
Experience
Poste Italiane June 2011 - Present
LUISS business school December 2010 - March 2011
Studio commercialista April 2007 - July 2008
Stacy Langworthy
Comms & Media Solutions Director at dunnhumby
Marketing and Advertising
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Business Management, 4.0 GPA
Experience
dunnhumby January 2014 - Present
dunnhumby July 2011 - December 2013
dunnhumby May 2009 - June 2011
Carlson Marketing June 2006 - April 2009
CMS Direct June 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Strategic Communications, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Database Marketing, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Segmentation, Communication, Market Research, Team Motivation, Strategy, Management, Customer Insight, Analytics
marc cellier
Ambassadeur at Fondation d'Auteuil
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1992 — 1995
Institut Supérieur de Gestion 1987 — 1991
BS, Management
Coetquidan 1987 — 1988
Officer Military School
Experience
Callander Managers SA January 2009 - Present
pyramid technology ventures January 2000 - Present
GC Technology Fund L.P. April 1998 - Present
Ademus SA January 1996 - September 1997
Euris SA January 1995 - March 1996
Investment Advisers Inc. February 1992 - February 1995