Wake Forest University Alumni

Kate (Davis) Shasha

London, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant at Towers Watson
Management Consulting

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
MA, Organization and Leadership

Wake Forest University
BA, Communication

Experience
Towers Watson   April 2015 - Present
Towers Watson   July 2012 - April 2015
Towers Watson   January 2010 - July 2012
Towers Perrin   November 2007 - January 2010
Massachusetts Hospital Association   June 2006 - November 2007
Delta Delta Delta   June 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Coaching, Program Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, Project Management, Organizational Design, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Personnel Management, Training, Corporate Governance, Storytelling, Marketing, Organizational..., Management, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Leadership Development, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Strategic Communications, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Internal Communications, Strategy, Management Consulting, Fundraising, Leadership, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Group Dynamics, Organizational...

Kate McCourt

Berlin Area, Germany
Global Leadership, Learning & Development Expert, Bombardier Transportation
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Bergische Universität Wuppertal - Schumpeter School of Business & Economics   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.) Candidate, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie / Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Wake Forest University   1993 — 1997
History and Politics

BPS Levels A and B Intermediate Plus Certification in Occupational Testing

BT Team Effectiveness Coach

Certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Adminstrator and Coach

ESCP Europe Berlin

Hay Group Tools Feedback Coach - Bombardier Internal Accreditation

IEDC - Bled School of Management
Program Manager Seminar

The University of Freiburg

Experience
Bombardier Transportation   March 2013 - Present
Bombardier Transportation   October 2014 - April 2015
Bombardier Transportation   September 2011 - March 2013
ESMT CS GmbH   July 2003 - August 2011

Skills
Performance Management, Coaching, Organizational Design, Business Process..., Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Project Management, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Strategy, Leadership, Talent Management, Change Management, Program Management, Management Consulting

Katie Tamblin

Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Director, Supply Chain Solutions at IHS, MCIPS
Information Services

Education
Georgetown University   2002 — 2004
MPP, International Policy, Environmental Policy

Wake Forest University   1996 — 2000
BS, Mathematical Economics

Experience
IHS   July 2011 - Present
IHS Global Insight   April 2008 - July 2011
Global Insight   November 2004 - March 2008
Delta Air Lines   June 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Market Research, Supply Chain, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, New Business Development, Pricing, Business Development, Business Strategy, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Analysis

Kelly Jean Williams

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Future Trainee Solicitor at Mishcon de Reya
Law Practice

Education
Kaplan Law School   2013 — 2014
Graduate Diploma, Law, Commendation

King's College London and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
MA, Text and Performance

Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drama with a minor in English

Experience
Mishcon de Reya   

Skills
Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, English, Public Speaking

Kevin McGraw

Madrid Area, Spain
Intern at Discover Management
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Wake Forest University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, Spanish

Experience
Discover Management   April 2015 - June 2015
Comunidad de Madrid   October 2013 - July 2014
Jay's Crew   May 2011 - September 2013
Woodbine   May 2013 - August 2013
Aperture Cinema   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Writing, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking

Kevin Ritchie

London, United Kingdom
Head of Casualty Reinsurance Division at Liberty Syn
Insurance

Education
Wake Forest University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business   1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience
Liberty Syndicates - Lloyds   2005 - Present
Swiss Re   March 1997 - February 2005
Gen Re   1987 - November 1994

Skills
Professional Liability, Liability, General Insurance, Property & Casualty..., D&O, Casualty, Legal Liability, Insurance, Underwriting, Reinsurance

Khushbu Aggarwal

Basel Area, Switzerland
at Ecolab
Chemicals

Education
Wake Forest University   2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Consulting

Wake Forest University - Babcock Graduate School of Management   2007 — 2009
Masters in Business Administration, Finance and Consultancy

Maharshi Dayanand University   2001 — 2005
B.Tech, Information Technologies

Experience
Ecolab   May 2014 - Present
Syngenta   February 2013 - March 2014
Syngenta Crop Protection   August 2010 - January 2013
Syngenta Crop Protection   July 2009 - June 2010
HCL Technologies   October 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Finance, Business Planning, Forecasting, SAP, Business Process..., Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Business Process, MS Office Suite, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, SAP BW, Hyperion, Financial Reporting

Kurt Woolford

London, United Kingdom
Account Executive at Greentarget Global Group
Public Relations and Communications

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2010 — 2011
MA, History, Politics, Economics

Wake Forest University   2006 — 2010
BA, History, Politics, German Studies

Experience
Greentarget Global Group   August 2011 - Present

Skills
Mandarin, Social Media, German

Kylie Duff

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Financial Services

Education
Wake Forest University

Experience
Morgan Stanley   August 2008 - Present

Larry Rosenbaum

Linkoping, Sweden
medical doctor
Medical Practice

Education
Linköping University   1984 — 1987
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine

National University of Health Sciences   1971 — 1975
Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractic

Wake Forest University   1973 — 1974
Master of Arts (MA), Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Northern Illinois University   1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education, Education

Experience
Åtvidaberg Health Care Centre   1993 - Present
Linköping University   1993 - 2015

Skills
Medical Education, Internal Medicine, Alternative Medicine

Laura Obbard

Exeter, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Education
Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill   1997 — 1999
MBA, Business

Wake Forest University   1990 — 1994
BS, Busness

Experience
Bank of America   January 2006 - October 2007
Bank of Amierica   June 1999 - January 2006
First Union   1994 - 1997

Skills
Financial Modeling, Venture Capital, Financial Structuring, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Swaps, Portfolio Management, Loan Origination, Derivatives, Structured Finance, Lease Negotiations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking

Lauren Hull

Saint-Nazaire Area, France
French Ministry of Education
Education Management

Education
Wake Forest University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Parkway North   2005 — 2009

Experience
French Ministry of Education   August 2013 - Present
Wake Forest University   August 2010 - May 2013
The Fortune Group LLC   July 2012 - August 2012
Mutuelle Financiere des Femmes Africaines   November 2011 - December 2011
Kanakuk Kamps   June 2010 - August 2011
Midwest Pools Management   June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Leadership, French, Market Research, English, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Marketing

Lesley Roy

London, United Kingdom
Senior Analyst, Investment Manager Services, Man Group
Investment Management

Education
Wake Forest University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Business/Finance, International Trade & Commerce

Experience
Man Group   May 2015 - Present
NewSmith Capital Partners   June 2008 - April 2015

Skills
Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Due Diligence, Equities, Asset Management

Lucia Toniolo

Treviso Area, Italy
Laureata in Giurisprudenza

Education
Università degli Studi di Padova   2007 — 2014
Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza

Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (Università Ca' Foscari)   2011 — 2011
Corso di inglese, Livello B.2.1

Wake Forest University   2011 — 2011
Venice Summer Program: Comparative Constitutional Law

Liceo Scientifico G. Berto   2002 — 2007
Diploma, bilingue inglese - tedesco

EC English Language Centres
English for work

Experience
Studio Legale Favaro   September 2014 - Present
Il Gazzettino   January 2011 - June 2014
La Vita del Popolo   October 2010 - May 2011
Alivit s.r.l.   March 2009 - April 2010
Latterie Trevigiane   August 2006 - September 2006

Marc Barnett

Berlin Area, Germany
Research Intern at Transparency International
International Affairs

Education
Hertie School of Governance   2015 — 2016
ATLANTIS Transatlantic Dual Degree - Master of Public Policy

Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2014 — 2016
ATLANTIS Transatlantic Dual Degree - Master of Arts in International Relations

Wake Forest University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Political Science Double Major, Italian Minor

Experience
Transparency International   September 2015 - Present
The Huffington Post   January 2014 - Present
Council of Europe   May 2015 - July 2015
Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs - Black Spots: Mapping Global Insecurity   September 2014 - May 2015
Public Citizen   August 2014 - December 2014
Istituto Superiore Giovanni Falcone   September 2013 - May 2014
Wake Forest University   August 2009 - May 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Italian, Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, Social Media, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Research, Student Development, Data Analysis

Mark Hays

London, United Kingdom
MBA Candidate, London Business School
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
London Business School   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Wake Forest University   2005 — 2009
BS, Business at the Wayne Calloway School of Business and Accountancy

Temple University Rome   2006 — 2006
International Business Study Abroad Program

Downingtown East High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
OMERS Capital Markets   April 2014 - July 2015
OMERS Capital Markets   June 2012 - April 2014
Cambridge Associates   December 2010 - June 2012
Cambridge Associates   June 2010 - December 2010
Cambridge Associates   June 2009 - June 2010
Weeden & Co.   May 2008 - August 2008
The AroundCampus Group   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Thomson Reuters, Quantitative Analysis, Bloomberg, Quantitative Research, Performance Attribution, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Qualitative Research, LTS Trading, Tradewise, Client Interfacing, Financial Reporting, Asset Allocation, Hedge Funds, Investment Management, Analytical Writing, Quantitative Analytics, Investment Research, Cash Flow Management, Microsoft Office, Performance Measurement

Marta Cerceño de Pablo

Madrid Area, Spain
Ejecutiva de cuentas en Balthazar
Public Relations and Communications

Education
ESIC: Business & Marketing School   2012 — 2013
Máster Marketing Digital, Digital Marketing

Comillas Pontifical University   2007 — 2008
Máster en Publicidad y Comunicación

Universidad de Burgos   2003 — 2007
Licenciatura Comunicación Audiovisual

Wake Forest University   2003 — 2007
3º de carrera, Comunicación Audiovisual

Experience
Balthazar   November 2013 - Present
Naya Nagar ONG de Desarrollo   January 2008 - Present
INFORMACION E IMAGEN, S.L   January 2010 - October 2013
Perception&Image   June 2008 - June 2009
Subdelegación de Gobierno de Burgos   June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Redes sociales, Marketing Strategy, English, Internal Communications, Event Management, SEO, Marketing Communications, Community Management, Team Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Marketing, Blogging, Public Relations, Spanish, Web 2.0, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing

Marta Prieto Olivares

Sevilla Area, Spain
Profesora de Golf Golf Teacher
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
Wake Forest University   1997 — 2001
Licenciatura, Económicas, con honores

RFEG y CSD   2011 — 2011
Técnico deportivo nivel 1, enseñanza de golf

Experience
Autonoma   April 2013 - Present
Self-employed   December 2012 - Present
Ladies European Tour   2009 - 2011
Ladies European Tour   2003 - 2011

Skills
Deportes, Sports Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing deportivo, Golf, Business Strategy, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing, Relaciones públicas, Online Advertising, Sports, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Estrategia empresarial, Gestión de eventos, Public Relations, Gestión de entidades..., Spanish, Golf Instruction, Estrategia de...

Mary Kate Wagner

France
Intern for the Secretary General at the Court of Arbitration Secretariat at International Chamber of Commerce
Law Practice

Education
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne   2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), French & European Law

Villanova University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

Wake Forest University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters, French

Experience
McDermott Will & Emery LLP   September 2015 - Present
International Chamber of Commerce   March 2015 - May 2015
McDermott Will & Emery LLP   January 2015 - March 2015
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania   May 2014 - August 2014
Bird & Bird   June 2013 - August 2013
TAPIF   September 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Corporate Law, Customer Service, Windows, English, Public Speaking, Teaching, PowerPoint

María Ramos de Castro Velasco

Valladolid Area, Spain
Redactora y reportera de Castilla y León Televisión
Broadcast Media

Education
Université Rennes II - Haute-Bretagne   2006 — 2007
Master Information et Communication

Universidad de Burgos   2003 — 2007
Licenciatura en Comunicación Audiovisual

Wake Forest University   2005 — 2006
Communication

Universidad de Salamanca   2002 — 2003
Administración y Dirección de Empresas

Experience
Castilla y León Televisión   February 2009 - Present
Direct8   November 2008 - February 2009
Palacios Film Sarl   September 2008 - November 2008
Festival de Cine Latinoamericano   March 2008 - April 2008
Euradionantes   September 2007 - March 2008
TVRennes35   July 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Video, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Video Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Video Production, Social Media, Radio, Communication Skills, Digital Media

Michelle Bounds

München, Bayern, Germany
Project Controller at BMW Group
Automotive

Education
Wake Forest University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, German Major and Business and Enterprise Management Major with German Business Concentration

Experience
BMW Group   February 2015 - Present
BMW Manufacturing   July 2014 - Present
BMW Manufacturing   July 2012 - July 2014
Wake Forest Office of Investments   January 2012 - May 2012
MorningStar Music Publishers   June 2011 - August 2011
MorningStar Music Publishers   May 2009 - August 2009
SplashCentral   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Sales, Management, Microsoft Excel, German, Marketing, Advertising

Mirko Ivanda

Hamburg Area, Germany
Lead Trader
Utilities

Education
Wake Forest University   2000 — 2005
Political Science/Economics

Experience
Vattenfall   July 2005 - Present

Montserrat Vasquez-Valdivieso

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Scientist at Procter & Gamble
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Wake Forest University   2007 — 2009
Master of Science; Master's

INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO Y DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree

University of Arizona   2004 — 2004
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Procter & Gamble   November 2013 - Present
University of Edinburgh   October 2010 - October 2013
University of Edinburgh   June 2011 - June 2013
Targacept, Inc.   June 2009 - August 2009
Wake Forest University   August 2007 - August 2009
Wake Forest University   August 2007 - May 2009
Colgate Palmolive   October 2005 - April 2006
University of Arizona   August 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Science Communication, Medicinal Chemistry, Characterization, Biochemistry, Academic Tutoring, Cell Culture, Chemical Biology, Organic Synthesis, Project Management

Paige Burger

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Master's Student at University of Hohenheim
Recreational Facilities and Services

Education
Universität Hohenheim   2015 — 2017
Organic Agriculture and Food Systems

Wake Forest University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Experience
Village Camps   June 2015 - Present
Iris Data Services, Inc.   October 2014 - June 2015
Robert R. McCormick Foundation   September 2014 - October 2014
Santa Fe Public Schools - Technology Department   October 2013 - May 2014
Village Camps   July 2013 - August 2013
Village Camps   July 2012 - August 2012
CNA-USA University Alliance   January 2012 - May 2012
The British School of Brussels   August 2010 - May 2011
Burger Consulting Group   May 2008 - May 2011
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing, Research, English, Project Management, Data Analysis, Teamwork

Parker Snyder

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Executive Director, CLEANTECH POLAND LLC
Renewables & Environment

Education
Central European University   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree

Purdue University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Wake Forest University   1998 — 2000

University of Canterbury   2002 — 2002

Experience
CLEANTECH POLAND LLC   January 2009 - Present
Poland Shale Coalition   December 2013 - Present
IBACOS   June 2006 - January 2007
Southface   September 2003 - June 2005
Turner Construction Company   December 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Emissions Reduction, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Business Administration, Energy, Green Building, Shale Gas, LNG, Commercial Real Estate, Power Generation, Unconventional oil and..., Business Strategy, Sustainable Energy, Natural Gas, Cleantech, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Policy

Patricia Holley

Bristol, United Kingdom
SPHERE Project Manager
Higher Education

Education
Wake Forest University   1997 — 1999
MSc, Biology

Experience
University of Bristol   October 2013 - Present
University of Bristol   August 2010 - October 2013
University of Bristol   August 2003 - June 2008

Skills
Experimentation, project management, Technology Transfer, Research, Science, Microscopy, Cell Culture, Lifesciences

Patrick Donovan, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Vice President
Financial Services

Education
Wake Forest University   2002 — 2006
B.S., Mathematics/Business

Experience
JPMorgan Asset Management   January 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Asset Management   December 2010 - December 2013
State Street Global Advisors   September 2009 - November 2010
State Street   2006 - 2009

Skills
Fixed Income, Analytics, Financial Modeling, Python, VBA, Portfolio Management, SQL, Bloomberg, Valuation

Patti Schnably Shields

Ireland
Fast Fashion Retail Executive/Consumer Consultant/Speaker/Fundraiser/Volunteer/Political Activist
Apparel & Fashion

Education
Wake Forest University   1986 — 1990
BA, Art History

Cumberland Valley High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
Europe Based Retail Consultant   September 2010 - Present
St. John Knits   November 2009 - September 2010
Brand Generation (A Retail Consultancy)   August 2008 - November 2009
Charlotte Russe   August 2005 - August 2008
Old Navy/Old Navy Outlet   2001 - 2005
Victoria's Secret Stores   1999 - 2001
Gap Kids   1996 - 1999
Macys   1990 - 1996

Skills
Product Launch, Retail, Team Leadership, Product Development, Advertising, Trend Analysis, Leadership, Operations Management, Store Management, Retail Management, Training, Strategy, Luxury Goods, Turnaround Specialist, Fashion Retail, CRM, Fashion, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Value Proposition..., Volunteer Leadership, Retail Buying, Management, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Coordination, Customer Service, Apparel, Value Propositions, Profit, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Online Sales, Change Management, Recruiting, Strategic Partnerships, Product Launches, Multi-channel Retail, Budgets, Inventory Management, Sales, Global Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Visual Merchandising, Volunteering, Social Media, Merchandising, Marketing Operations

Petr Kudryavtsev

Russian Federation
creative manager, urbanist and sociologist, partner at Citymakers, partner at TDI, owner of ARXel
Architecture & Planning

Education
Wake Forest University   1998 — 1999

Московский Государственный Университет им. М.В. Ломоносова (МГУ) / Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)   1991 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Social Sciences

Experience
Citymakers   January 2012 - Present
TDI (Territory Development Institute)   2006 - Present
World Architecture Festival (WAF)   2008 - Present
Friends of Zaryadye   February 2012 - Present
Rusresorts   2007 - 2010
Building Media Group   2005 - 2009
ARX   2005 - 2009

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Sustainable Design, Publishing, Strategy, Design Management, Comprehensive Planning, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Design Research, Creative Direction, Urban Design, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Architectural Design

Philipp Mader

Munich Area, Germany
Prozessplanung Montage bei MAN
Automotive

Education
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern   2005 — 2012
Diplomwirtschaftsingenieur, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

Wake Forest University   2011 — 2011
Graduate Level (MBA), Global Strategic Management, International Business

Experience
MAN   September 2013 - Present
MAN Truck & Bus   June 2012 - Present

Skills
Industrial Engineering, Production Managment, Project Planning, Change Management, Logistics, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Production Systems, Production Planning

Pierre Berthaud

Paris Area, France
Manager en Audit chez KPMG
Accounting

Education
Wake Forest University   2009 — 2010
BA, Calloway Business School

KEDGE Business School   2006 — 2010
Master en management - Programme Grande Ecole, Finance

Saint-Joseph du Loquidy   2004 — 2006
Classe préparatoire économique et commerciale (CPECE)

Experience
KPMG   October 2010 - Present
Printemps   February 2010 - July 2010
Valeo   September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Accounting, Audit, Corporate Finance, Audit externe, Finance, Controlling, Audit interne, Analyse financière, Financial Reporting, IFRS

Rebecca (Newby) Worboys

London, United Kingdom
Director, Business Partnering Communications at AstraZeneca
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Wake Forest University   2000 — 2004
BS, Political Science, International Relations

Experience
AstraZeneca   March 2015 - Present
AstraZeneca   October 2013 - March 2015
Edelman   October 2011 - October 2013
Edelman   October 2010 - September 2011
Edelman   August 2008 - October 2010
Ricochet Public Relations   2007 - 2008
Teach for America   2005 - 2007
Office of the Governor, Illinois   2004 - 2005

Skills
Message Development, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Health Communication, Public Affairs, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Strategic Communications, Healthcare..., Social Media, Strategy, Press Releases

Reid Murphy

London, United Kingdom
Research at Titan Advisors
Financial Services

Education
Wake Forest University   2001 — 2005
Classics and English

Montgomery Bell Academy

Richard Powers

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Professor of Literature and Composition; Master Online Education & Training Curriculum Developer
Higher Education

Education
Wake Forest University, New York University (NYU)   1978 — 1982
M.A., British & American Literature

Thomas Jefferson High School

University of Maryland

Experience
Stuttgart University, American Cultural Studies Department   October 1992 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago   August 2000 - Present
TEL-A.org   2015 - Present
Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland University College   March 1998 - December 2014
University of Maryland University College   October 1988 - December 2014
U.S. Army Reserves   May 1982 - May 2010

Skills
Leadership Development, Organizational..., Fundraising, Higher Education..., Instructional Design, Community Outreach, Educational Research, Statistics, Curriculum Development, System Administration, Courses, Training, Higher Education, Staff Development, Project Planning, Blended Learning, Instructional Technology, Coaching, Analysis, Government, College Teaching, Lifesciences, Student Development, Academic Administration, Nonprofits, Customer Service, E-Learning, Research, Academic Advising, Higher Education..., Public Speaking, Adult Education, Student Affairs, Program Development, WebCT, Pedagogy, Teaching, Policy, Educational Technology, Moodle, Leadership, Grant Writing, Distance Learning, Curriculum Design, International Education, Security Clearance, Faculty Development, Program Management, University Teaching, Admissions

Richard Spooner

London, United Kingdom
Deputy General Counsel Europe at LNR Partners Europe Ltd
Real Estate

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

Wake Forest University   1993 — 1997
B.S., Mathematical Economics

Experience
LNR Partners Europe Limited   March 2012 - Present
LNR Partners Europe Limited   February 2008 - Present
Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company   February 2007 - February 2008
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP   September 2002 - January 2007
Capital One   May 1998 - July 1999
Research Triangle Institute   May 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Securitization, Equities, Asset Management, Financial Structuring, Real Estate, Finance, Due Diligence, Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Structured Finance, Private Equity, Capital Markets

Richard Steppe

Brussels Area, Belgium
PhD Researcher at KULeuven, Faculty of Law
Law Practice

Education
University of Leuven   2010 — 2015
Master of Laws, magna cum laude

University of Copenhagen   2014 — 2014
Master of Laws, Law

Wake Forest University   2011 — 2011
International diplomatic relations & politics and U.S. & comparative constitutional law (inter alia)

Secondary School   2005 — 2010
Modern Languages – Mathematics (8 hours)

Experience
KU Leuven   September 2015 - Present
Supreme Court of Cassation   September 2015 - September 2015
Baker & McKenzie   August 2015 - August 2015
NautaDutilh   July 2015 - July 2015
Eubelius   July 2014 - July 2014
UNICEF   March 2012 - April 2012
Vlaams Parlement   March 2012 - March 2012
FOD Justitie   February 2012 - March 2012
KU Leuven (campus Brussels)   2011 - 2012
Plan International   April 2011 - April 2011

Robert Renard

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Principal at A. T. Kearney
Management Consulting

Education
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern   1999 — 2005
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. (graduate degree)

Wake Forest University   2002 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Experience
A. T. Kearney   January 2006 - Present

Skills
Strategic Consulting, Strategy, Financial Modeling, S&OP, Restructuring, Project Management, Program Management, Corporate Development, Change Management, Consulting, Business Process..., Performance Management, Management Consulting, Materials Management, Business Process..., Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration, Network Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Chemical Industry, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Business Process Design

Roger Dickens

London, United Kingdom
Marketing Manager at Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Civic & Social Organization

Education
University of Sydney   2002 — 2004
Master's degree, Marketing

Wake Forest University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Communication

Experience
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman   October 2013 - Present
King's College London   December 2012 - September 2013
British Red Cross   July 2010 - December 2012
CIPD   December 2007 - July 2010
Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology   April 2007 - December 2007
Elsevier   June 2006 - March 2007
Barclays Bank   March 2006 - June 2006
Lee Hecht Harrison   September 2005 - January 2006
RGA Consulting   September 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Marketing, Online Research, Press Releases, Market Planning, Research, Direct Mail, Brand Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Copywriting

Russell Blank

Paris Area, France
Special Projects Coordinator at New York State Assembly
Higher Education

Education
ESSEC Business School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Finance, Globilisation, and Localisation

Middlebury College   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Linguistcs

Université Paris-Sorbonne   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Sociolinguistique

Wake Forest University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French, Italian, Linguistics, Globilization

Wake Forest University School of Business   2011 — 2011
Summer Management Program, Business Administration and Management, 2nd in final performance review

Université de Bourgogne   2010 — 2011
Studies in French Language and Culture, French

Canandaigua Academy   2004 — 2008
Advanced Regents Diploma with Distinction

Experience
New York State Assembly   January 2014 - Present
CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique   October 2012 - May 2013
Université Paris Sorbonne ILPGA   June 2012 - 2013
Wake Forest University   June 2010 - 2012
Wake Forest University   August 2009 - 2012
Wake Forest University   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, Research, Public Speaking, International Relations, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Editing, French, Interpreting, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Translation, Microsoft Excel

Samuel Pariente

Paris Area, France
Strategy and Planning, HSBC
Banking

Education
EM Lyon   2010 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc) in Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Wake Forest University   2013 — 2013
Full-Time MBA in Management, Business Administration and Management, General

IAE Lyon, School of Management   2009 — 2010
Licence Sciences de Gestion, Business Administration and Management, General

Ecole Centrale Lyon   2008 — 2009
Engineering/Industrial Management

Experience
HSBC   October 2013 - Present
HSBC   August 2011 - April 2012
Ville de Lyon   May 2010 - July 2010
COMTE   June 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Data Analysis, Financial Audits, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Benchmarking, English, Management Control

Santiago de la Peña Tronquit

Madrid Area, Spain
Private Banking Fixed Income Sales en Banca March
Banking

Education
   1991 — 1991
Mercados financieros

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   1986 — 1991
Licenciado, Ciencias Empresariales

Experience
Banca March   April 2015 - Present
Bankia   June 2013 - April 2015
Bankia   2012 - June 2013
NCG Banco   2011 - 2012
Caixa Galicia   2001 - 2011
Crédit Commercial de France (HSBC)   1999 - 2001
Crédit Commercial de France   1995 - 1999
Crédit Commercial de France   1993 - 1995
Crédit Commercial de France   1992 - 1993
Nexo Consulting   1991 - 1992

Skills
Financial Markets, Kondor+ User, Banking, Trading, Murex User, Bloomberg, Equity Derivatives, Risk Management, Derivatives, Equities, Structured Products

Sarah Declercq

Kortrijk, Vlaanderen, Belgium
Student
Civic & Social Organization

Education
Universiteit Antwerpen   2015 — 2016
Master Internationale Betrekkingen en Diplomatie

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Politieke wetenschappen (Political Science)

IDC Herzliya   2014 — 2015
Erasmus Mundus (EMAIL III Program), Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Security

Wake Forest University   2010 — 2010
Representative of Belgium, Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship

Pleinschool   2005 — 2011
ASO Latijn - Grieks

Experience
yEUth   October 2009 - Present
Youth Ambassadors Summer Institute   September 2010 - Present
European Seniors' Union   March 2015 - April 2015
JEF Leuven   September 2013 - October 2014
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship Summer Institute   July 2014 - July 2014
JEF Belgium   March 2013 - March 2014
Centre européen Robert Schuman   September 2011 - July 2012
Plan Belgium   September 2010 - July 2011

Sarah Decorvet-Foley

Lausanne, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland
Communications and Marketing Manager Master's Degree Candidate, La Sorbonne CELSA
Marketing and Advertising

Education
CELSA - Ecole des hautes études en sciences de l'information et de la communication   2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Brand Strategy and Communications, Mention Très Bien

IMD Business School   2012 — 2012
Leadership Development Program

Wake Forest University   2002 — 2006
B.A, Political Science

Experience
IMD business school   May 2010 - January 2014
The Lausanne Guide   2012 - 2012
BIPAC   February 2009 - October 2009
French Ministry of Education   2007 - 2008

Skills
Public Affairs, Website Development, Marketing Communications, Management, Research, Nonprofits, Strategy, Crisis Communications, Creative Writing, Corporate Social..., Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Editing, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Politics, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Reputation Management, Editorial, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Copy Editing, Magazines, French, Spanish, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Publications, CMS, Journalism, International Relations, Marketing, InDesign, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Leadership, Web Content, Press Releases, Media Relations, Photoshop, Blogging, Newsletters, Social Media

Sarah Wells Stick

London, United Kingdom
COO Credit Suisse Finance Change Europe
Investment Banking

Education
New York University
MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology

Wake Forest University
BA, Psychology

Experience
Credit Suisse   September 2013 - Present
Credit Suisse   June 2004 - June 2013
New York University   September 2003 - December 2004
Wake Forest University   December 2001 - September 2003

Skills
HR Transformation, Talent Management, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Leadership, Management, HR Consulting, Employee Engagement, Policy, CRM

Satomi Sugiyama

Ticino, Switzerland
Associate Professor at Franklin University Switzerland
Higher Education

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Ph.D., Communication

Sophia University
BA, English Literature

Wake Forest University
MA, Communication

Experience
Franklin University Switzerland   June 2012 - Present
Franklin College Switzerland   August 2006 - May 2012
Center of Mobile Communication Studies, Rutgers University   June 2004 - 2012
Colgate University   August 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Higher Education, Intercultural..., Public Speaking, Academic Advising, Research, University Teaching, communication..., SPSS, Qualitative Research, Student Development, Grant Writing, Mobile Communications, Editing

Seong Hak Kim

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Student at the University of Amsterdam
Higher Education

Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam   2010 — 2016
Economics and Business, Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Wake Forest University   2009 — 2010

Experience
The Academy of Korean Studies   September 2012 - August 2014
Korean School of Amsterdam   January 2012 - June 2012
Accenture   July 2010 - August 2010

Serena Klein

Berlin Area, Germany
bei
Legislative Office

Education
Freie Universität Berlin   1997 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, North American Studies, Theatre

Wake Forest University   1998 — 1999
Full Scholarship, American Literature, Photography, Sculptute, Painting, Web Design

Experience
Gesamtverband Dämmstoffindustrie e.V. GDI   June 2013 - Present
Deutscher Bundestag/German Parliament   January 2009 - May 2013
Helios Media GmbH   March 2008 - December 2008
Zen Mountain Monastery   November 2006 - July 2007
Dresdner Morgenpost GmbH   July 2004 - July 2006
The Namibian   January 2003 - April 2003

Skills
Social Media, Journalism, Microsoft Office, Vorträge, Journalismus, Communication, Public Relations, Eventplanung, Politik

Shane Fisher

Germany
AFRICOM, Stuttgart, Germany
Military

Education
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Experience
US Navy   2001 - Present

Simon Beard

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
VP & Managing Director EMEA
Medical Devices

Education
Wake Forest University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Chesterfield School

Experience
Align Technology   November 2014 - Present
Smith & Nephew   January 2013 - November 2014
Smith and Nephew   October 2006 - January 2013
Smith & Nephew   April 2004 - October 2006
Depuy International Ltd (Johnson & Johnson)   March 1997 - April 2004
HoechstMarionRoussel   1990 - 1996

Steph Hyatt

London, United Kingdom
Commodities Marketing Specialist at Thomson Reuters
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Wake Forest University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

University of Chester
Master's degree, International Business

Boston University London Programme

Experience
Thomson Reuters   2015 - Present
RiverRun International Film Festival   February 2015 - April 2015
Foothills Brewing   August 2014 - December 2014
Cadogan Contemporary   February 2014 - April 2014
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Inc., Zeta Omicron chapter   April 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Microsoft PowerPoint, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook, Customer Service, Social Networking, Microsoft Office

Stephen Fairchild

Brussels Area, Belgium
SVP, Chief Creative Officer at PANDORA A/S
Apparel & Fashion

Education
Wake Forest University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Cleveland Institute of Art

Experience
PANDORA A/S   November 2011 - Present
Mexx   March 2005 - March 2009
InWear Martinique   2002 - 2005
Tommy Hilfiger   2000 - 2001
Valentino   1996 - 2000
Calvin Klein   1994 - 1996
Polo Ralph Lauren   1992 - 1994
Giorgio Armani   1984 - 1992

Skills
Fashion Illustration, Jewelry

Susannah Blood

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Education
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Wake Forest University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French, Italian, International Studies

Tess Felder

Ireland
Deputy Managing Editor at The New York Times News Service
Newspapers

Education
National University of Ireland, Galway   2004 — 2005
MA, Journalism

Wake Forest University   1996 — 2000
BA, English, Journalism, Medieval Studies

Experience
The New York Times News Service   June 2014 - Present
The New York Times News Service   January 2013 - May 2014
Kilkenny People   May 2005 - December 2012
The Palm Beach Post   August 2000 - August 2004

Skills
Breaking News, Newspaper, Headline Writing, Ap Style, InCopy, Journalism

Tuyet Vu

London, United Kingdom
Vice President Corporate Solutions (Corporate Banking Division)
Banking

Education
Wake Forest University   2000 — 2004
BS, Analytical Finance Major and Chemistry Minor

Experience
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation   March 2015 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   November 2012 - June 2014
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   August 2011 - October 2012
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   February 2010 - July 2011
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   February 2007 - January 2010
Bank of America   July 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Credit Risk, Finance, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Treasury Management, Investment Banking, Due Diligence, Loan Origination, Banking, Relationship Management, Financial Modeling, Credit, Corporate Finance

Valentina Morgante

Treviso Area, Italy
PhD Candidate presso Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Legal Services

Education
Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori   2005 — 2011
Diploma di Studi Superiori, Scienze Morali, Diritto Civile e Internazionale

Wake Forest University   2010 — 2010
Comparative Antitrust Law

Università degli Studi di Padova   2005 — 2010
laurea magistrale in Giurisprudenza con lode, diritto processuale civile internazionale

ONU - NMUN

Experience
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna   February 2012 - Present
Barel Malvestio & Partners - Studio Legale   September 2013 - April 2014
Barel Malvestio & Partners - Studio Legale   November 2010 - September 2013

Skills
Consulenza legale, Microsoft Office

William Blalock

Bologna Area, Italy
Ricercatore presso IGM/CNRRizzoli Orthopedic Ist.
Research

Education
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University   1995 — 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiolgy and Immunology

East Carolina University   1992 — 1997
Master's degree, Biology

Wake Forest University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Biology

Experience
IGM/CNR-Rizzoli Orthopedic Ist.   November 2011 - Present
University of Bologna/Rizzoli Orthopedic Hospital   March 2009 - October 2011
University of Bologna   March 2007 - March 2009
Advanced Biotechnology Center/G. Gaslini Hospital   May 2005 - January 2007
University of Florida Shands Cancer Center   July 2000 - April 2005

Xabier Ormaechea

United Kingdom
Business Analyst at Arthur D. Little
Management Consulting

Education
London Business School   2013 — 2014
Masters in Management

Wake Forest University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, GPA: 3.7/4.0

Experience
Arthur D. Little   September 2014 - Present
Bow & Arrow   July 2014 - August 2014
Grupo Consultor de Infraestructuras   June 2013 - August 2013
Central Bank of Venezuela   May 2012 - August 2012
Cargill   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Teamwork, Management Consulting, Bloomberg, Spanish, Macroeconomics, Business Strategy, Analysis, Statistics, Investments, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Economic Development, Data Analysis, Economics, Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Research, PowerPoint, English, Due Diligence, Accounting

Zach Hill

London, United Kingdom
Senior Manager, Capital Analysis at Barclays
Financial Services

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro   2005 — 2006
MA, Applied Economics

Wake Forest University   2001 — 2005
BA, Economics

Experience
Barclays   May 2015 - Present
Barclays   July 2013 - May 2015
Royal Bank of Scotland   July 2011 - July 2013
Citigroup   July 2010 - July 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland   March 2007 - July 2010

Skills
Portfolio Management, Basel II, Financial Risk, Credit Cards, Operational Risk..., Credit Analysis, Credit, Banking, Mortgage, Operational Risk, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Risk, Credit Risk, Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending