Western Carolina University Alumni

Mary Kate Roberts

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Master's student at university of Dundee
Research

Education
Western Carolina University   2009 — 2013


Skills
Public Speaking, Research, English, Management, Strategic Planning

Michael Eckels

Mannheim Area, Germany
Vice President bei URS International Inc (AECOM)
Environmental Services

Education
East Tennessee State University   1990 — 1993
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Health

Western Carolina University   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Health

The Bolles School

Experience
AECOM (URS Deutschland GmbH)   April 2012 - Present
URS Deutschland GmbH   July 2000 - Present
10thMEDLAB/USACHPPM-Europe   1994 - 2000
Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, Inc.   1988 - 1990

Skills
Environmental..., Umwelttechnik, Contract Management, Project Management, Environmental..., Nachhaltigkeit, Environmental Compliance

Michael Sams

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Programme Finance Officer at United Nations Compensation Commission
International Affairs

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1987 — 1989
Master of Accountancy, Accounting and Related Services

Western Carolina University   1980 — 1982
Master of Arts in Education, Educational Administration and Supervision

Experience
United Nations Compensation Commission   May 2010 - Present
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - Mission to Croatia   February 2006 - May 2010
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - Mission to Croatia   January 2003 - February 2006
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mission to Croatia   October 1997 - December 2002
International Rescue Committee   April 1993 - September 1997

Skills
Policy, Budget Process, Program Management, Certified Public..., Administrative Work, Human Resources, Financial Accounting, International..., Managerial Finance, Finance, CPA, Grants, International..., Not for Profit

Nathalie Lens

Weert, Provincie Limburg, Netherlands
Marketing Communicatie, Project Management, Events organisatie per direct beschikbaar
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Western Carolina University   1994 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Hogeschool INHOLLAND   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing  / Commerciële economie (CE) - Specialisatie International marketing management

Experience
Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds   November 2007 - October 2014
Permobil Europe BV   March 2002 - August 2007
Elgin Sweeper Company   January 1998 - June 2001
Elgin Sweeper Company   August 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Events Organisation, Project Management, Marketing Communications, People Skills, English

Nicholas Spiers

London, United Kingdom
Senior Developer
Information Technology and Services

Education
Western Carolina University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Hospitality, Computer Information Services

Experience
rFactr   April 2014 - March 2015
Web Station, Inc.   March 2007 - April 2014

Skills
Programming, IIS, XHTML, C#, Website Development, Visual Studio, T-SQL, WPF, Web Services, WordPress, .NET, Web Design, MVC, SQL, CSS, CMS, Web Applications, MySQL, JavaScript, Mobile Applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Subversion, Databases, Visual C#, ADO.NET, XML, jQuery, JSON, WCF, Web Development, Scrum, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, HTML, Database Design, VB.NET, ASP, Software Design, AJAX, HTML 5, HTML5, ASP.NET MVC, Software Development

Pasquale Mazzei

Matera Area, Italy
Ragioniere commercialista
Accounting

Education
ITC "Loperfido" di Matera   1982 — 1987
Ragioneria, Indirizzo Amministrativo, 60/60

Western Carolina University
Economia, HC

Experience
Ragioniere Commercialista   January 2001 - Present
Coseb Sc   January 2002 - November 2013
Setav Sas   January 1989 - January 2001

Skills
Revisore legale, Revisore Enti Pubblici, Revisore cooperativo

Patty Yow

Albania
Sales at Yost & Little Realty
Real Estate

Education
Western Carolina University   1976 — 1984

Experience
Yost & Little Realty   SalesYost & Little Realty, Inc2002 - Present

Phillip Crews

Ipswich, United Kingdom
Fire Officer at United States Air Force
Military

Education
University of Maryland University College   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Community College of the Air Force   2009 — 2014

Western Carolina University   2006 — 2008
Professional Sport Managment

Experience
United States Air Force   January 2009 - Present
United States Air Force   June 2008 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Firefighting, Small Talk, Gaming, Microsoft Word, Military Experience, Online Gaming, Military Training, Risk Management, Superior Work Ethic, Microsoft Office, Air Force, Community Outreach, Close Attention to..., Critical Thinking, Story Producing, Video Games, Military Operations, Communication Skills, Fire Protection

Ralf Kremer

Maastricht Area, Netherlands
Finance Analyst at Medtronic
Medical Devices

Education
CFA Institute   2011 — 2011
Passed CFA level 1 exam

Avans Hogeschool Breda   2000 — 2004
Bachelor in economics, International Business

Western Carolina University   2003 — 2003
Semester exchange, International Business

Everett High School   1999 — 2000
Youth exchange year

Bernardinuscollege   1995 — 1999
HAVO

Experience
Medtronic   September 2013 - Present
Boston Scientific   May 2010 - June 2013
Boston Scientific   August 2007 - May 2010
Boston Scientific   April 2005 - August 2007
StockScore   September 2001 - January 2002

Skills
Analysis, Internal Controls, Credit, Management, Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Change Management, SAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Export Finance, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Finance, Letters of Credit, Written & Oral..., Bank guarantees

Samuel G Shirley

Ireland
Computer Software

Education
Western Carolina University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree

Universität Karlsruhe (TH)   1998 — 1999

Experience
1E   July 2015 - Present
Null Pointer Software   July 2011 - Present
Atrion   June 2014 - February 2015
Now Business Intelligence, Inc   October 2013 - April 2014
Narragansett Bay Insurance Company   September 2010 - May 2013
AndoMedia   May 2009 - July 2010
Tallan   September 2007 - September 2008
Windmoeller & Hoelscher   October 2004 - September 2007
Southern Exposure Realty   June 2002 - June 2005
GEM Plumbing   June 2003 - May 2004

Skills
SSIS, Visual Studio, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows, Foreign Languages, MySQL, LINQ, XML, HTML, Web Services API, SharePoint, T-SQL, Multilingual, C#, DurandalJS, English, Web Applications, CSS, WCF, .NET, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Web Development, Web Services, WebAPI, jQuery, ASP, German, AJAX, JavaScript, Silverlight, Programming, Microsoft Server, Full Life Cycle..., TFS, Windows Azure, ASP.NET MVC, Orchard, ADO.NET, ASP.NET AJAX, Databases, Scrum, ASP.NET, SQL, SQL Server, JSON, Entity Framework, Database Design

Sandra Meli

France
Manager at Amadeus, PMP
Information Technology and Services

Education
Polytech'Nice-Sophia   2001 — 2002
Master's degree, Project Management

SKEMA Business School   1995 — 1999
DESI - Diploma of International Studies, Business Administration and Management, General

Western Carolina University   1997 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Finance, Magna cum laude

Experience
Amadeus IT Group   March 2014 - Present
Amadeus IT Group   July 2010 - February 2014
Amadeus IT Group   October 2007 - June 2010
Amadeus IT Group   April 2005 - September 2007
Amadeus IT Group   October 1998 - March 2005

Skills
Software Project..., Online Travel, Business Analysis, Agile Project Management, Change Management, Product Management, Scrum, Management, Amadeus, Testing, Team Management, Travel Technology, Integration, Airlines, Team Leadership, Agile Methodologies, PMP, PMO, Requirements Analysis

Sascha Siegert

Ulm Area, Germany
Referent bei KUKA AG
Machinery

Education
Universität Ulm   1999 — 2004
Diplom, Wirtschaftswissenschaften

   2002 — 2003
Master, Business Administration

Experience
KUKA AG   April 2009 - Present
Würth   July 2007 - March 2009
Deloitte Consulting   January 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Analysis, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Process, Business Strategy, ERP, Change Management, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Strategy, Project Management

Scott Agnew

Basel Area, Switzerland
Global Project Manager TM/OD at Novartis
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Western Carolina University   1984 — 1986
MA

Baylor University   1979 — 1983
BME

Experience
Novartis International AG   March 2015 - Present
Dahm-Agnew Coaching & Consulting   January 2012 - March 2015
Novartis Pharma AG   January 2011 - December 2011
Novartis Pharma AG   2008 - January 2011
Novartis Pharma AG   2006 - 2008
Novartis Pharma AG   2004 - 2006
University of Music, Basle   2003 - 2006
Novartis   2003 - 2004
Singer / Stage Director   1986 - 2003

Skills
Organizational Design, Change Management, Coaching, Temporary Placement, Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Leadership, Employer Branding, Succession Planning

Sebastian Noguera

Nice Area, France
Purple Valley Venture LLC CoFounder
Apparel & Fashion

Education
SKEMA Business School   2015 — 2017
Marketing

Western Carolina University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Western Carolina University

Experience
Matador Jewelry   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Management, Business Innovation, Leadership, Crafts, Translation, Handmade Jewelry, Project Management, Creative Concept Design, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Jewelry, Teamwork, Creative Arts, Team Management, Retail Sales, Photography, Fashion

Stuart Bacon MSc, BA (hons), BSc

Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Clerk to the Council
Government Administration

Education
University of South Wales   2005 — 2006
MSc, Marketing

University of South Wales   2001 — 2005
BA (Honours), International Business Administration

Western Carolina University   2003 — 2004
BSc Business Administration, Marketing

John Cleveland College (Leicestershire)   1997 — 2001

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Experience
Huncote Parish Council   August 2009 - Present
Leicester City Football Club   October 2007 - Present
Asda Stores Ltd   October 2000 - May 2010
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service   May 2008 - October 2008
FPM News and Jobs   August 2007 - November 2007
FPM Training   March 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Press Releases, English, Graphic Design, Leadership, Copywriting, New Business Development, Sales, Event Management, Marketing Materials, Business Development, B2B, Business Strategy, Coaching, Product Marketing, Project Planning, Research, Advertising, Public Speaking, Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Budgets, Internal Communications, Event Planning, Time Management, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Training, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Teamwork, Analysis, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Sponsorship, Sports, Market Research, Outlook, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales Management, Digital Marketing

Tom Bals

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Head of Strategy Consultancy EMEA
Design

Education
Western Carolina University   1992 — 1993
M.B.A.

   1991 — 1993
Bachelor

Avans Hogeschool Breda   1987 — 1992
Bachelor

Thomas More College   1980 — 1986
Atheneum

Experience
frog   August 2015 - Present
frog   July 2011 - July 2015
qabeng   January 2011 - July 2011
gyro Amsterdam   September 2004 - October 2010
Verizon Business   April 1998 - September 2004
UPC   April 1996 - March 1998
Reed Elsevier   September 1993 - March 1996

Skills
Mobile Devices, Brand Development, Management, Marketing Communications, Telecommunications, B2B, International Marketing, E-commerce, Change Management, Sales Management, Mobile Marketing, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Commercial Operations, Product Innovation, Creative Management, Digital Strategy, Team Management, Strategic Planning, User Experience, International Business, Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Demand Generation, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, P&L Management, Business Development, Brand Management, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Sales

Traci White

Groningen Area, Netherlands
Freelancer at Universiteitskrant
Media Production

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of the Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, photojournalism

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   2005 — 2005
American Studies and English Literature

Western Carolina University   2003 — 2004
Political Science and History

North Davidson High School   1999 — 2003
High school diploma

Experience
UKrant   January 2014 - Present
Traci White Weddings   September 2011 - Present
Stichting Earlybirds   July 2013 - Present
Traci White Media   September 2012 - Present
FLYTOGRAPHER l Vacation Photographer l 50 Cities Worldwide   May 2013 - Present
Amnesty International The Netherlands   October 2011 - Present
Connect International   February 2012 - Present
TEDxGroningen   2013 - 2013
Daily News-Record   March 2010 - June 2011
Danville Register & Bee   September 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Multimedia, Photography, Ap Style, Magazines, Video Editing, Documentaries, Journalism, Photos, Breaking News, Newspaper, Editing, Video, Videography, Lifestyle Photography, Image Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Premiere Elements, New Media, Final Cut Pro, Online Journalism, Digital Photography, Portraits, InDesign, News Writing, Video Production, Storytelling, AP Style, Editorial, Photojournalism, Copy Editing

Valerie Noorlander

Toulouse Area, France
Finance & Accounting/ General HR & Administration Management at Pcubed France
Management Consulting

Education
Western Carolina University   1997 — 1998
Masters, Project Management

Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux-Ecole de Management   1993 — 1997
Bachelor, Business

Hogeschool Rotterdam   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Business

Lycée Talma   1990 — 1993
Baccalauréat, Scientifique

Experience
Pcubed   November 2003 - Present
Pcubed   February 2003 - October 2003
Business Intelligence Ltd.   January 2001 - January 2002
Pcubed Inc.   September 1998 - November 2000

Skills
Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Event Management, Budgets, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Marketing, Change Management, Budget Forecasts, Program Management, Business Process, Forecasting, Cost Control, Financial Analysis

Vanessa Linke

Ireland
Manager, Sourcing Systems at Covidien / Medtronic
Medical Devices

Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), 4.0 / 4.0

Western Carolina University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, International Business, 3.98 / 4.0

Experience
Covidien   July 2012 - Present
Covidien   October 2009 - July 2012
Thermo Fisher Scientific   November 2006 - October 2009
Thermo Electron Corporation (formerly Kendro Laboratory Products)   October 2003 - November 2006

Vanessa Ruck

Oxford, United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications

Education
Bournemouth University   2009 — 2010
MA, Public Relations

University of Portsmouth   2005 — 2009
Ba hons, International Business Studies

Western Carolina University   2006 — 2006
Ba hons, International Business Studies

Experience
PRIME Research UK   January 2014 - Present
Good Neighbour Scheme   June 2013 - Present
PRIME Research   June 2012 - Present
Surface2Air Sports   March 2011 - Present
PRIME Research   December 2010 - June 2012
PRIME Research International   September 2010 - October 2010
Bournemouth University   September 2009 - September 2010
Deep South Media Ltd   March 2010 - April 2010
Takeaway PR   March 2010 - March 2010
Ecoflow   September 2005 - October 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Market Research, Spanish, Graphic Design, International Business, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Team Management, Management, Analysis, Public Relations, Media Relations, Research, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Digital Media, Social Media, Writing, Customer Relations, Entrepreneurship, Qualitative Research, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Facebook