Vidzemes Augstskola Alumni

Aiga Akmentina

Latvia
Insurance products Sales Representative
Insurance

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
„BTA Insurance Company” SE   July 2010 - Present

Aija Petrovska

Latvia
Individual PR projects at Individual choice
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2009
magistrantis, Social Sciences - public administration and communication

Rigas Stradina Universitate   1998 — 2002
bachelor`s degree, Communication Sciences

Experience
Individual choice   2011 - Present
Sigulda Region Council (municipality)   November 2003 - February 2010
different media companies   October 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Press Releases, Internal Communications, Journalism, Media Relations

Aldis Paegle

Latvia
Banking

Education
Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga   2014 — 2016
EMBA

Vidzemes Augstskola   1997 — 2001
Bachelor, Finance and accounting

Experience
Citadele banka   January 2014 - Present
Citadele banka   November 2013 - December 2013
Citadele banka   August 2010 - October 2013
Parex Bank   May 2006 - July 2010
Ernst&Young   August 2001 - May 2006

Skills
Financial Analysis, Banking, Auditing, Accounting, M&A due diligence, IFRS, Basel II, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Consolidation, External Audit, Funds Transfer Pricing, Capital Budgeting, Ratings, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Annual Reports, Restructuring, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Affairs, Financial Accounting

Alessio Serra

Carbonia, Sardegna, Italy
Looking for a job or an internship
Consumer Goods

Education
Università degli Studi di Cagliari   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Economia politica, 110/110

Rigas Starptautiska ekonomikas un biznesa administracijas augstskola   2013 — 2013
ERASMUS experience, European Business

Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2013
Baltic International Summer School 2013, International tourism and Events management, PASSED

Experience
Confindustria Romania   March 2014 - June 2014
Biblioteca Interdipartimentale delle Scienze Umanistica "G. Bruno"   June 2013 - September 2013

Alise Kalnina

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2009 — 2013

Anda Zarina

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Travel Services Manager EMEA/APAC at Moody's Shared Services Ltd
Financial Services

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2002 — 2003
MA, Political Science

Vidzemes Augstskola   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree Political Science

Experience
Moody's Shared Services Ltd   April 2013 - Present
Ignis Asset Management   April 2006 - April 2013
CML Topstaff Ltd.   April 2005 - April 2006
Education USA Information and Testing Services   November 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Sales Management, Event Management, Teamwork, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Account Management, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Research, Problem Solving, Travel Management, Management, Administration, Sales, Online Travel, Training, Business Travel, New Business Development, Change Management, B2B, Customer Relations, Analysis, Business Ethics, Excel, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel

Andis Locmelis

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Chief Operations Officer at Amitours London ltd.
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   1999 — 2003

Experience
Amitours London ltd.   September 2012 - Present

Skills
Sales Management, Hotels, Project Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Travel Management

Andris Eiduks

Latvia
Lead Technical Product Manager at Tieto Latvia
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2013
IT

Experience
Tieto Latvia   November 2014 - Present
Tieto Latvia   January 2012 - October 2014
Tieto Latvia   January 2010 - December 2011
TietoEnator SIA   2005 - December 2009

Skills
EMV, Data Security, Information Security, Unix, Information Security..., Vulnerability Assessment, ITIL, Network Security, Security, CISSP, Vulnerability Management, Security Audits, Penetration Testing, Software Development, PKI, PCI DSS, Computer Security, ISO 27001

Andris Jurgens

Latvia
Project manager at Paper finishing Ltd.
Printing

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
Paper finishing Ltd.   January 2011 - Present
Madonas poligrafists Ltd.   April 2008 - November 2010
Krauklitis Ltd.   July 2004 - March 2008

Skills
Offset Printing

Anna Kalniņa

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2009 — 2012

Antra Bormane

Latvia
CEO & Founder at Konferencem.lv
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Tourism Management

Rigas Juglas vidusskola   2003 — 2006

Experience
Konferencem.lv   January 2014 - Present
Hotel Baltvilla   February 2011 - September 2013
Hotel Baltvilla   August 2008 - February 2011

Skills
Corporate Communications, International..., Hospitality Industry, Conference Coordination, Event Planning, Social Marketing, Advertising, Social Skills, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Corporate Events

Armands Broks

Latvia
Agriculture Investments and Development
Farming

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2001 — 2007
Master, Business Administration

Experience
ActusQ   January 2008 - Present
Farming.lv   May 2010 - Present
Tava Maja   July 2006 - December 2007
Eži   June 2002 - June 2006

Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgets, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Agriculture, Project Management, International Business, Investments, New Business Development, Management

Arnis Sauka

Latvia
Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at SSE Riga
Higher Education

Education
Universität Siegen   2005 — 2008
Dr rer pol, Entrepreneurship/ Business administration

Jönköping University   2004 — 2005
Visiting PhD student, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

UCL   2003 — 2004
Visiting PhD student/ teacher fellow, Business Administration and Management, General

Latvijas Universitate   2000 — 2002
MSc, Business Administration and Management, General

Vidzemes Augstskola
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga   2005 - Present
Ventspils University College   2011 - 2013
University of Siegen   2005 - 2008
Jonkoping International Business School   2004 - 2005
University College London   2003 - 2004
Lord's & Co   2000 - 2003
University of Latvia   2000 - 2002
Vidzemes Augstskola   1996 - 2000
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Valmiera branch   1996 - 2000

Skills
Higher Education, Analysis, SPSS, Lecturing, Data Analysis, Economics, University Teaching, Project Management, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Econometrics, Teaching, Statistics, Qualitative Research, Research, Stata

Arnis Sauka

Latvia
Academic Prorector at Ventspils University College
Research

Education
Universität Siegen   2005 — 2008
Dr. (magna cum laude), Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Jönköping University   2004 — 2005
Visiting PhD candidate, Entrepreneurship

UCL   2003 — 2004
Visiting PhD candidate, Entrepreneurship

Latvijas Universitate   2000 — 2002
MSc, Business Administration

Vidzemes Augstskola   1996 — 2000
BSc, Business Administration

Experience
Ventspils University College   October 2011 - Present
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga   January 2008 - Present
BC   2009 - 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers Latvia   2008 - 2008
Lord's&Co   2000 - 2003
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Valmiera branch   1996 - 2000

Baiba Babule

Latvia
Sales Manager at Radisson Blu, ESPA Rīga
Hospitality

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management

Turība university   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Tourism and Travel Services Management

Experience
Radisson Blu, ESPA Rīga   May 2009 - November 2014
Reval Hotels   November 2007 - May 2009
Radisson Blu   January 2006 - November 2007

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

Baiba Bērziņa

Latvia
Secretary at BUTS SIA
Education Management

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Tourism Organization and Management

Friendly Appeal Cesis State Gymnasium   2002 — 2006

Experience
BUTS SIA   April 2012 - Present
BUTS SIA   September 2011 - November 2011
Kolonna Hotel Cesis   January 2010 - September 2011
Novatours Ltd.   June 2008 - September 2008

Baiba Kalnina

Latvia
Independent Leisure, Travel & Tourism Professional
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2001 — 2006
bachelor, Tourism

Experience
independent   2005 - Present

Skills
Ballroom Dance, Tourism, Video

Daiga Ozolina - Punane

Latvia
HRM at Cēsu alus
Food & Beverages

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2002 — 2007
Business managment

Experience
Organizāciju attīstības centrs   August 2011 - Present
Cēsu alus   June 2002 - Present

Skills
Employee Training, Human Resources, Culture Change, Executive Coaching, Succession Planning, Coaching, Personal Development, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Performance Management, Management Development, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Training, HRIS, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Policy

Dainis Ciguzis

Latvia
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola


Skills
Project Management, MySQL, Hospitals, SQL, jQuery, HTML, Virtualization, JavaScript, Java, Linux, PHP, Healthcare Information..., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Joomla, Windows, Management, Cisco Technologies, Scrum, XML, Mikrotik

Didzis Verbickis

Latvia
Consultant at Lattelecom
Telecommunications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Information Technology

Experience
Lattelecom   July 2012 - Present
Signal IT   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Telecommunications

Diogo Ferreira de Oliveira

Porto Area, Portugal
Social Media Manager na Fundação de Serralves
Newspapers

Education
Universidade do Porto   2011 — 2014
Ciências da Comunicação: Jornalismo, Assessoria e Multimédia, Comunicação e Estudos da Mídia, 16

Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2013
Baltic International Summer School, Marketing Turístico, 9/10

University of Cambridge
First Certificate in English - Council Europe Level B2, English, Grade B

University of Cambridge
Preliminary English Test - Council of Europe Level B1, English, Pass with Merit

Universidade de Coimbra   2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Direito

Experience
Fundação de Serralves   November 2014 - Present
HiOporto   January 2013 - Present
O Corpo é que Paga   September 2012 - Present
FUSING Culture Experience   March 2014 - September 2014
CC-FM   September 2012 - December 2013
AEFLUP   December 2012 - June 2013
JornalismoPortoNet   September 2012 - June 2013
Frontstage   May 2012 - December 2012
JornalismoPortoRádio   March 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Comunicação empresarial, Novas mídias, Multimídia, Relações com a mídia, Copidesque, Comunicados de imprensa, Redes sociais, Edição jornalística, Social Media, Jornalismo online, Public Speaking, Jornalismo, Event Marketing, Redação, Serviços editoriais, Comunicação interna, Copywriting, Comunicações de..., Relações públicas, Planejamento de eventos, Gestão de conteúdos web, Mídias sociais

Edgars Eglitis

Latvia
IT guy
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2007 — 2009
First Level University degree, Information Technology and Telecommunications

Experience
Self Employed   June 2008 - Present
Self employed   May 2008 - Present
Tiesu namu aģentūra   August 2014 - April 2015
Lattelecom   April 2011 - August 2014
SIA Citrus Solutions   April 2011 - August 2014

Skills
Routers, Wireless Networking, Smartphones, Wireless, Hardware Installation, POS Solutions, Fiber Optics, Virus Removal, Operating Systems, DSL, System Administration, Information Technology, Network Architecture, Active Directory, Windows 7, Laptops, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Driving License, Fiber Optic Networks, Computer Maintenance, Optical Fiber, Windows Server, Data Recovery, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SQL Server Management..., Ethernet, Network Installation, Fiber Optic Cable, Network Security, Smart TV, Software Installation, Network Administration, LAN-WAN, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, VPN, Hardware Support, Telecommunications, Wireless Routers, Computer Hardware

Edgars Liepiņš

Latvia
Database Administrator at Tieto
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
Tieto   March 2013 - Present
Will Sensors   October 2010 - July 2012

Skills
CMake, Oracle E-Business Suite, Automation, PCB design, PLC, Java, Engineering, Instrumentation, SQL*Plus, Sensors, Linux, SDL, Qt, C++, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Oracle, Programming, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, Microcontrollers, Control Systems Design, HP-UX, Database Administration, Unix Shell Scripting, Electronics, SCADA, Systems Engineering

Edmunds Jansons

Latvia
International Relations Specialist at the State Audit Office of the Republic of Latvia
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Socio-technical System Modeling, Masters

Vidzeme University of Applied Science (VUAS)   2010 — 2014
Professional Bachelor degree in Communication and Public Relations, Professional Bachelor of Communication and Public Relations

Experience
State Audit Office of the Republic of Latvia   October 2014 - Present
ContactCommitteeMeeting   2015 - 2015
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   October 2013 - June 2014
Vidzemes Augstskola   May 2012 - June 2014
Latvijas Studentu apvienība   May 2012 - April 2013
Council of the Baltic Sea States   June 2012 - August 2012
Dienas bizness   May 2012 - June 2012

Elena Marsili

Barcelona Area, Spain
Project Manager's Assistant presso RTA DMC Spanish Event & Incentive Organisers
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Università di Pisa - Fondazione Campus   2012 — 2014
Dottoressa Magistrale in Progettazione e Gestione dei Sistemi Turistici Mediterranei, Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Progettazione e Gestione dei Sistemi Turistici Mediterranei, 110/110 e lode

Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2013
Summer school in International Tourism and Events Management

Escola Universitària d’Hoteleria i Turisme CETT – UB   2013 — 2013
Summer school in Events Management

Università di Pisa - Fondazione Campus   2008 — 2012
Dottore in Scienze del Turismo, Corso di Laurea Triennale in Scienze del Turismo, 110/110

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - Escola Univesitària de Turisme i Direcció Hotelera   2010 — 2010
Erasmus

Liceo Classico Niccolini Palli   2003 — 2008
Diploma di Maturità Classica, 95/100

Experience
RTA DMC Spanish Event & Incentive Organisers   January 2015 - Present
RTA dmc SPANISH EVENT & INCENTIVE ORGANISERSbarc   June 2014 - December 2014
Miami Beach Cinemateque   July 2012 - September 2012
Hilton Buenavista Toledo   March 2010 - August 2010

Elina Eglite

Latvia
Customer Service Representative at Sykes Budapest
Media Production

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Communication

University of Latvia   2007 — 2011
Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Sykes Budapest   July 2015 - Present
Centre for European Initiatives Fondation   November 2013 - Present
freelance journalist   January 2004 - Present

Skills
Storytelling, Business Planning, Politics, Reiki, Journalism, New Media, News Writing, Social Media, Newspapers, Problem Solving, Editing, Corporate Communications, Project Management

Elīna Kalniņa

Latvia
Communication Consultant at Komunikācijas aģentūra/Edelman Affiliate
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Banku Augstskola   2010 — 2011
Master’s Degree, Innovative entrepreneurship

Vidzemes Augstskola   2004 — 2008
Professional Bachelor - Communication Manager, Communication and Public Relations

Experience
Komunikācijas aģentūra/Edelman Affiliate   January 2015 - Present
Komunikaciju agentura Edelman Affiliate   2006 - Present

Skills
Media Relations, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning

Elīna Pētersone

Latvia
Project Manager at Riga City Council City Development Department
Government Administration

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Journalism

Experience
Riga City Council City Development Department   January 2015 - Present
Riga City Council City Development Department   July 2013 - Present
Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia   February 2012 - July 2013
Newspaper "Liesma"   May 2009 - January 2012

Skills
Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Policy Analysis, Public relations, Social Media, Intercultural..., Organizational..., Corporate Communications, Exhibitions, International Relations, Media Relations, Public Relations

Enma rodriguez bouzo

Ourense, Galicia, Spain
.
Utilities

Education
Universidad de Vigo   2011 — 2012
Curso Adapación al Grado en Turismo

Universidad de Vigo   2004 — 2007
Diplomatura en Turismo

   2005 — 2006

Universidad de Vigo   1999 — 2004
Ciencias Empresariales

Escuela Oficial de Idiomas
B2, Idiomas

Experience
PUERTO DEPORTIVO BAIONA   May 2010 - February 2015

Skills
Redes sociales, Estrategia empresarial

Eva Likar

Slovenia
Project Coordinator at Consulat de Slovénie

Education
Université Lumière (Lyon II)   2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Sciences du Langage

Univerza v Ljubljani   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, French Studies

Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2013
International Tourism and Event Management

Univerza v Ljubljani   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language and Literature

Univerza v Ljubljani   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Comparative Literature

Université Stendhal (Grenoble III)   2012 — 2012
Intensive French language course, Level C1/C2

Université du Sud Toulon Var   2011 — 2012
International Student Exchange - Erasmus programme, Lettres Modernes

Experience
Consulat de Slovénie   French TranslatorMIPO d.o.o. SOLTEC, Oranža kreativna komunikacija d.o.o, Idrija Mercury MineFebruary 2013 - January 2015
Idrija Mercury Mine   March 2014 - September 2014
Municipality of Idrija   May 2011 - June 2014
Eurobasket2013   September 2013 - September 2013
SPEKTAR PUTOVANJA   May 2013 - May 2013

Evija Iesalniece

Latvia
Talent Management Director Nordic Baltic Zone at Schneider Electric
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Education
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga   2012 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (Mini MBA), Strategic Management

Rigas Starptautiska ekonomikas un biznesa administracijas augstskola   2004 — 2006
Master's degree, Human Resources Management

Vidzemes Augstskola   1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Schneider Electric   October 2014 - Present
Schneider Electric   October 2012 - October 2014
Schneider Electric   November 2009 - October 2012
Schneider Electric   February 2007 - November 2009
Latvian Mobile Telephone   2003 - 2007

Skills
Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Coaching, Technical Recruiting, HR Policies, HRIS, HR Consulting, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Management, Organizational Design, Deferred Compensation, Performance Appraisal, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Human Resources, HR Transformation, Team Management, Change Management, Strategic HR, Workforce Planning, Executive Search, Employer Branding, Negotiation, Labor Relations

Evija Kļaviņa

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2014 — 2018

Evija Ozolina

Latvia
on my way
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   1996 — 2000
Tourism Management

Experience
Liepaja City Council   2006 - 2008

Evija Ozoliņa

Latvia
Finance and sales data assistant at "Cesu Alus"

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 9,5

Iecava Secondary School   1999 — 2011
Secondary education

Experience
JSC "Cesu Alus"   April 2015 - Present
VALPRO Ltd.   February 2015 - April 2015
ENJOY Recruitment Latvia   May 2014 - July 2014
Le Point   October 2013 - January 2014
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   May 2013 - January 2014
AIESEC in Latvia   July 2013 - December 2013
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   November 2012 - May 2013
Iecava District Council   May 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Team Management, Works well individually, Professional..., Presentations, Guitarist, Time Management, Driving License, Learning Quickly, Project Planning, Maximizer, Solid computer skills, High Organizational..., Teamwork, Outstanding time...

Francesco Finocchi

Macerata Area, Italy
Operational Marketing Specialist presso ICA Group
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Università degli Studi di Macerata   2014 — 2017
PhD in Law - Dottorato di Ricerca in Scienze Giuridiche

Università Politecnica delle Marche   2009 — 2012
Laurea Magistrale - Master's degree, Economia e Commercio Internazionale - Corso IEB, 103/110

Vidzemes Augstskola   2010 — 2011
Erasmus Project

Università Politecnica delle Marche   2006 — 2009
Laurea Triennale - Bachelor's degree, Economia e Commercio, 102/110

Istituto Tecnico Commerciale "Filippo Corridoni"   2001 — 2005
Diploma di Perito Aziendale Corrispondente in Lingue Estere, 100/100

Experience
ICA Group   May 2013 - Present
ICA Group   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Economic History, Econometrics, International Relations, Market Research, Electric Guitar, Intercultural Relations, Political Economy, Data Analysis, Statistics, Rock & Roll, European Union Politics, Marketing Research, Marketing, Development Economics, Economics, Corporate Budgeting, European Law

Gatis Liepiņš

Latvia
Programmer at Valmiera City Council
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Valmieras Valsts ģimnāzija   2001 — 2008
Secondary Education

Experience
Valmiera City Council   July 2012 - Present

Skills
HTML, JavaScript, PhpMyAdmin, AJAX, PHP, Joomla, MySQL, Ruby on Rails, CSS

Gatis Špats

Ireland
Director, Global Safety & Data Security at Ask.fm
Information Technology and Services

Education
Rigas Tehniska Universitate   2012 — 2015
Master's degree, Engineering Sciences in Business Informatics

Vidzemes Augstskola   1999 — 2002

Experience
Ask.fm   July 2015 - Present
ISACA   March 2012 - Present
Ask.fm   May 2014 - June 2015
Ernst & Young   2008 - May 2014
Komerccentrs DATI grupa   August 2005 - September 2008

Skills
Project Management, OWASP, SQL, CEH, ISO 27001, ITIL, Governance, Management Consulting, Web Application Security, CISA, Information Security, Business Analysis, Management, IT Audit, IT Strategy, COBIT

Gints Ulnicans

Latvia
Owner and mechanic at Cycling lab
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2007 — 2011

Experience
Cycling lab   April 2012 - Present

Skills
Customer Service

Guna Jansone

Latvia
Products, Marketing, Sales at Your Run
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   1998 — 2002

Gundega Sudare

London, United Kingdom
Sales Executive
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Vidzeme University College   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Universita degli studi di Ancona   2003 — 2003
Business/Managerial Economics

Ventspils Augstskola   2002 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, International Economics

Experience
Amitours London Ltd   June 2013 - Present
Arco Real Estate   December 2012 - June 2013
Trentini   February 2010 - September 2012
Europa City Hotel   May 2009 - January 2010
airBaltic   September 2005 - January 2009

Skills
Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Interior Design, Transportation, Business Travel, Sales, Tourism, Management, French, Hotels, New Business Development, Aviation, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Business Planning, Travel Management, Sales Management, International Sales

Gunta Bluzma

Latvia
Norwegian Air Revenue Controller at Runway SIA
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Rigas Starptautiska ekonomikas un biznesa administracijas augstskola   2005 — 2007
Master, Business administration

Vidzemes Augstskola   1997 — 2001
Bachelor, Tourism Management

   1999 — 1999
International Travel Management and Consultancy

Experience
Runway > Your Outsourcing Partner   August 2014 - Present
Latvia Tours   May 2014 - August 2014
Latvia Tours   May 2009 - April 2014
Latvia Tours   August 2007 - May 2009
Latvia Tours   August 2002 - August 2007
Latvia Tours   August 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Airports, Customer Satisfaction, Amadeus, Hospitality Management, Team Management, Training, Sales Management, Incentives, Tour Operators, Online Travel, Pricing, Project Implementation, Business Travel, Online Marketing, Ticketing, Travel Planning, Travel, Hospitality, Event Management, Project Planning, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Tourism, E-commerce, Leisure Travel, Revenue Analysis, Corporate Events, Travel Management, Airlines, Leisure, Front Office, Hospitality Industry, Accounting, Teamwork, Analysis, Resorts

Helena Gutmane

Latvia
Marketing Project Manager at Anvol Ltd.
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Latvijas Kulturas Akademija   2005 — 2007
MA, Management of Culture

Vidzemes Augstskola   1999 — 2003
Professional bachelor's degree, Public Relations

Madonas gimnazija

Experience
Anvol Ltd.   July 2015 - Present
Reklāmas nams   July 2014 - July 2015
AS "Regionala investiciju banka"   May 2007 - October 2012

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Market Research, Strategic Communications, English, Event Management, Management, Event Planning, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media

Ieva Sproģe

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola
Management Consulting

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Smiltenes Ģimnāzija   2009 — 2012
Secondary education

Experience
Valmiermuizas alus SIA   May 2015 - Present
SE CNC Baltic   September 2014 - August 2015
University of Latvia   March 2015 - April 2015
JSC "Cesu Alus"   April 2014 - September 2014
SIA "Juridiskais birojs Aequitas"   November 2013 - February 2014
JSC "Cesu Alus"   April 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, Time Management, Teamwork

Ieva Zarina

Latvia
Marketing manager at Liepkalni
Food Production

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola

Ilze Bloka

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Operations manager at FAVER Sarl
Construction

Education
Rigas Tehniska Universitate   2010 — 2013
Professional Master, SESMI Organisation and Management of International Economic Relations

Vidzemes Augstskola   2006 — 2010
Bc.oec, Tourism Organization and Management

Institut de Management de L'Université de Savoie (IMUS)   2008 — 2009
ERASMUS

Experience
Faver Sàrl   2012 - Present
FAVER Sàrl   2011 - December 2012
Baltic Expert   July 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Customer Service, Logistic Support, Project Management, Asbestos, Commercial Real Estate, Photoshop, Operations Management, Team Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Procurement, Project Planning, Administrative Functions

Ilze Eglīte

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2012 — 2015

Ilze Neimane

Latvia
Project Manager at Eiroprojekts Ltd.
Management Consulting

Education
Latvijas Universitate   2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, Environmental Science

Latvijas Universitate   2003 — 2005
Master's Degree, Social Sciences

Vidzemes Augstskola   1999 — 2002
Tourism and Travel Services Management

Experience
Eiroprojekts Ltd.   February 2015 - Present
NI-Projekts   September 2013 - Present
Vides projekti Ltd.   June 2007 - June 2012

Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Project Management, Change Management, Public Lectures, Program Management

Ilze Zariņa

Latvia
Office Manager at Wunderkraut Latvia
Information Technology and Services

Education
Krāslavas valsts ģimnāzija   2002 — 2005

Vidzemes Augstskola
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Experience
Wunderkraut Latvia   August 2011 - Present
Klondaika   October 2007 - July 2010
Liesma   May 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Web Content Management, Communication, Teamwork, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Events Organisation, Record keeping, Public Relations, Social Skills, Human Resources, Project Management, Drupal

Irina Ozerova

Latvia
EVS Volunteer at University of EconomicsVarna
Higher Education

Education
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria   2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Political Science

Vidzemes Augstskola
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Political Science

Riga State Technical School   2006 — 2010
Secondary proffesional, Accountancy

Experience
University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria   September 2014 - Present
Dive Group   February 2014 - Present
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   May 2012 - August 2012
State Audit Office   January 2012 - February 2012
Ministry of Culture, Latvia   June 2011 - July 2011
AS Swedbank   October 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Twitter, Event Management, Research, Microsoft Office, Communication, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Market Research, Team Building, PowerPoint, Intercultural..., English, Microsoft Excel, Blogger, Social Media, Teamwork, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Java

Janis Arajs

Latvia

Education
Latvijas Universitate   2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Political Science and Government

Vidzemes Augstskola   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Háskóli Íslands   2007 — 2007
Erasmus Studies, Political Science and Government

Experience
Public Sector   January 2014 - Present
Public Sector   March 2010 - January 2014

Skills
European Politics, Competitive Analysis, Information Security, International Relations, I2, LibreOffice, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Political Science, Social Engineering, Analyst Notebook, History

Janis Bendiks

Latvia
IT manager and support at SIA Sportland
Design

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

VPLT   2005 — 2009
Computer Systems Technician and Database Administrator

Experience
SIA Sportland   May 2014 - Present
Gravitty   January 2008 - Present

Skills
Music, Joomla, PHP, FL Studio, Website Development, JavaScript, Music Production, Web Design, Flash Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Samplitude, WordPress, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, jQuery, HTML, Logo Design, Active Directory, HTML 5, Programming, CSS, Mastering, Adobe Ilustrator, SEO, CSS3

Janis Cirulis

Latvia
Service Engineer at Komerccentrs DATI grupa Ltd
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Experience
Komerccentrs DATI grupa Ltd   July 2013 - Present

Skills
VMware, TightVNC, Network Design, Windows 7, Mobile Devices, Operating Systems, Windows 8, Leadership, System Imaging, DHCP, Computer Repair, DNS, Ethernet, TCP/IP, FTP, Putty, VMware ESX, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Linux, Hyper-V, Group Policy, Windows 8.1, Software Installation, Mobile Applications, Switches, LAN-WAN, VMware vSphere, Virtualization, Android, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Training, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Outlook, Hardware Diagnostics, Network Devices, Active Directory

Janis Klavins

Latvia
Specialist at Company
Computer Software

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
Company   

Skills
Java, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, CSS, Windows, XML, SQL, Software Development, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML

Janis Mucenieks

Latvia
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Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2000 — 2004
Programming engineer, Information tehnologies

Experience
LR Ministry of Defence   January 2004 - February 2010
Siemens   October 2002 - January 2004

Skills
Windows, Computer Repair, Information Analysis, Telecommunications, Strategic Planning, ITIL, SQL, Linux

Janis Rozenbergs

Latvia
Mayor at Cēsis County Council
Government Administration

Education
Rīga Business School   2001 — 2004
MBA

Vidzemes Augstskola   1996 — 2000
Bachelor, Politics, Business Administration

Experience
Cēsis County Council   June 2013 - Present
Vidzemes Augstskola   September 2002 - Present
Cēsis County Council   July 2009 - June 2013

Jonatan Larsen

Stockholm, Sweden
Management consultant and senior banking professional
Banking

Education
The University of Queensland   2001 — 2002
Philosophy, economics

Södertörns högskola   1997 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Stockholm University   2001 — 2001

Vidzemes Augstskola   2000 — 2000
Country specific studies

Experience
SEB   January 2014 - Present
SEB   October 2014 - April 2015
SEB   July 2007 - January 2014
SEB   January 2004 - August 2007
SEB   January 2003 - January 2004
SEB   January 2002 - January 2003
SEB   September 2000 - August 2001
Södertörns högskola   January 2001 - June 2001
Södertörns högskola   January 2001 - June 2001

Skills
Hedge Funds, Derivatives, Analysis, Emerging Markets, Investment Banking, Banking, Credit, Securities, Capital Markets, Financial Institutions, Credit Analysis, Portfolio Management

Judith Pérez-van Dongen

Breda Area, Netherlands
sales and marketing at Celsius Heat Management N.V.
Oil & Energy

Education
   1999 — 2003
HBO, Leisuremanagement

Zoomvliet College   1996 — 1999
MBO, Detailhandel

Thomas More College   1991 — 1996

Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
Celsius Heat Management N.V.   February 2011 - Present
Fundación Siembra Comunidad   September 2009 - December 2010
Colegio Bilingüe Washington Colombia   March 2010 - July 2010
R&PGroep Financiële Dienstverleners   November 2007 - March 2009
Astrum Veste BV   May 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Project Planning, Procurement, Negotiation, English, Social Media, Sales Management, Coaching, Business Strategy, Marketing, Change Management, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Dutch, Management Consulting, Operations Management, Management, Teamwork, New Business Development, Event Management, Sales, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Gas, Contract Management, B2B, Petrochemical, Engineering

Julia Enning

Dietikon, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Account Executive DACH at Gartner
Information Technology and Services

Education
Universitat de València   2012 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing, 97,5 per cent

Bremen University of Applied Sciences   2011 — 2012
International MBA, International Business Administration, 1,2

NHTV Breda University of Professional Education   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism Management, International Tourism Management and Consultancy, Cum Laude

Vidzemes Augstskola   2002 — 2003
BBA, Human Resource Management, Hospitality, Tourism and Environment, Baltic Tourism Product

Gymnasium Remigianum

Experience
Gartner   March 2013 - Present
University of Valencia/ Bremen University of Applied Science   October 2011 - November 2012
Propex Fabrics GmbH   November 2005 - September 2011
Lindner Golf & Wellness Resort Portals Nous, Spain   January 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Marketing Communications, Leadership, B2B, Marketing, Genie, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales, Product Marketing, Sales Management, CRM, Microsoft Office, International Marketing, Higher Education..., Market Research, E-commerce, Marketing Management, Spanish, Business Strategy, Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Marketing Research, Team Leadership, English

Jānis Bergs

Latvia
Software Developer
Information Technology and Services

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering

Latvijas Universitate / University of Latvia   2007 — 2011
Computer Science

Siguldas Valsts ģimnāzija   2002 — 2007

Experience
VeriFone   October 2012 - Present
Hospital Organizer SIA   August 2009 - October 2012
Point Transaction Systems, SIA   February 2008 - February 2009

Skills
FoxPro, C/C++ STL, SQL, Software Development

Jānis Eglītis

Latvia
Head of tehnical Department at SIA Palink
Retail

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
SIA Palink   Project developement directorSIA VoteksAugust 2003 - July 2010

Jānis Kļaviņš

Latvia
Marketing professional, consultant
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2002 — 2007
Bachelor, Information Technologies

Rīgas Centra humanitārā vidusskola   1990 — 2002

Experience
Inspired Academy   September 2012 - Present
Initiative Latvia   April 2011 - September 2012
Inspired Communications   July 2007 - May 2011
Dienas Bizness   October 2006 - February 2007
ELKO Group   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Account Management, Market Research, Media Planning, Web Development, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Social Media, HTML, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising

Jānis Rubulis

Latvia
Student at Vidzemes Augstskola
Sports

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Governance and Communication

Vidzemes Augstskola   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Communication and Public Relations, Communication and Public Relations

Daugavpils State Gymnasium   1997 — 2008

Experience
Sportacentrs.com   September 2012 - August 2015
Pilseta24.lv   February 2012 - February 2013
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   September 2011 - December 2011
Providus   August 2011 - October 2011
Vidzemes Augstskola / Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences   March 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Writing, Public Relations, Political History, Online Journalism, Sports Management, Marketing, Social Media, Sports Writing, Internet Media, Public Speaking, Sports Marketing, Politics

Karīna Priede

Latvia
Marketing Manager at ACO Nordic (ACO Latvia)
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2005 — 2009
Bc., Public Relations and Communications

Experience
ACO Latvia   January 2014 - Present
Starpsienu centrs SIA   September 2010 - January 2014

Skills
Strategic Communications, Event Management, Management, Press Releases, Marketing, Social Media, Newsletters, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Marketing Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Advertising, Public Relations

Kaspars Zarins

Latvia
at Vapo Oy
Oil & Energy

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2001 — 2005

Experience
A/S "SEDA"   IT administratorVapo OyMay 2008 - Present
Norel IT   May 2001 - May 2006

Kristiana Ancane

Latvia
Sales Manager at Go Global Travel
Hospitality

Education
RCHV   1979 — 1990

Jazepa Vitola Latvijas Muzikas Akademija

Vidzemes Augstskola

Experience
Go Global Travel   September 2013 - Present
Radisson Blu   May 2013 - August 2013
Royal Square Hotel & Suites   February 2010 - January 2013
Hotel Garden Palace   September 2009 - January 2013
Livland Hotels SIA   February 2007 - February 2009
Reval Hotels   March 2001 - February 2007

Skills
Tourism, Hotel Booking, Front Office, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Opera, Hotels, Online Travel, Hospitality, Event Management, Corporate Events, Hospitality Industry, Yield Management, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management

Laura Andersone

Latvia
Telemarketing
Telecommunications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management

Experience
Self-employed   November 2014 - Present

Laura Elizabete Vanaga

Latvia
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration   2008 — 2012
Bachelor in Public Administration; professional qualification of Public Relations Manager, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Management studies

Hogeschool INHOLLAND Rotterdam   2011 — 2011
Advertising at Faculty of Communication, Media & Music

Riga English Grammar School   1996 — 2008

Riga 4th Music School / Pārdaugavas Music and Art School   1999 — 2006
Instrumental Music Flute Class


Skills
Marketing, Press Conferences, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Project Management, Culture, Media Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Visuals, Social Media, Market Research, Online Advertising, Writing, Publicity, Advertising, Media Monitoring, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Composing Press Releases, Music, Public Relations

Lauris Klavins

Latvia
Product Development & Network Account manager
Insurance

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2007 — 2009
Political Science and Government

Vidzemes Augstskola   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Political Science

Salaspils 1.vidusskola   1992 — 2003

Experience
IIZI Brokers   December 2012 - Present
LEGO Group   June 2013 - October 2014
Colemont FKB Latvia   July 2005 - December 2012

Skills
Aviation Insurance, D&O, Insurance, Underwriting, Product Development, Brokers, Health Insurance, Insurance Brokerage, Reinsurance, Term Life Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Professional Liability, Liability, General Insurance, Risk Management

Lelde Caune

Latvia
Investment Project Manager at Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
International Trade and Development

Education
TiasNimbas Business School   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration, Finanacial Management, Graduated with a distinction degree; Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Vidzemes Augstskola   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Tourism organisation and management, Tourism and Travel Services Management, 8.7

Universidade da Coruña   2009 — 2009
Tourism and Travel Services Management

Friendly Appeal Cesis State Grammer School   2001 — 2006
Secondary education, 8,7

Experience
Investment and Development Agency of Latvia   June 2015 - Present
VBDO   January 2015 - Present
DLL   February 2014 - September 2014
DLL   October 2013 - December 2013
VMC   October 2010 - June 2011
European Centre for Ecological and Agricultural tourism   January 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Employee Volunteering, Team Leadership, Strategy, Spanish, Management, Team Building, Public Relations, Project Management, Event Planning, Corporate Volunteering, Microsoft Office, Dutch, Customer Service, Sustainable Development, Teamwork, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, PowerPoint, Coaching, Organizational..., Organizational..., Microsoft Word, Training, Event Management, English

Liene Stikane

Latvia
Product specialist at SIA STENDERS
Cosmetics

Education
De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences   2013 — 2014
International Business and Management Studies

Vidzemes Augstskola   2012 — 2014
Master's degree. Business Environment Administration, Public and Private Finances, Business, Management, Marketing, Logistics

Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration (University)   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Public relations and advertising management

Jurmala National Gymnasium   1996 — 2008
Secondary education

Experience
STENDERS Ltd.   December 2012 - May 2015
STENDERS Ltd.   March 2012 - December 2012
STENDERS Ltd.   November 2011 - March 2012
Fantasy Park Latvia   April 2009 - February 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Management, Product Assortment..., Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media

Liene Zubovska

Latvia
Human Resources at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Vidzemes Augstskola   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations and Communication

Experience
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia   January 2014 - Present
CSDD   2012 - 2013
SIA Kebs   2010 - 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Relations, English, Marketing Communications

Liesbet Pauwels

Bruges Area, Belgium
Staff Member Project Management at POM WestVlaanderen
Government Administration

Education
University of Leuven   2002 — 2003
MA, European Master Public Administration

University of Leuven   1998 — 2002
Master, Political Sciences

Vidzemes Augstskola   2001 — 2001
Baltic International Summer School 2001

Priekules 1. vidusskola   1997 — 1998
Exchange year

Sint-Bavohumaniora Gent   1992 — 1997
Mathematics-Languages

knesselare

Experience
POM West-Vlaanderen   February 2015 - Present
Flanders' Maritime Cluster   April 2014 - Present
Opdedrynck & Pauwels BVBA   January 2008 - Present
POM West-Vlaanderen   September 2010 - January 2015
OPDEDRYNCK bvba   January 2008 - July 2010
POM Vlaams-Brabant   February 2007 - December 2007
Ernst & Young Subsidia   December 2004 - January 2007
BCE Network   March 2004 - November 2004

Skills
English, Policy, Sustainable Development, Politics, Project Management, International Relations, Public Policy, Government, Management Consulting, Public Management, French, Political Science, European Union, Analysis, Logistics, Business Strategy, Public Sector, Change Management, Dutch, Policy Analysis, Supply Chain, Transportation, Sustainability