Tracie M. Shelby - Forté Foundation

Babson
College
TRACY L. GALLAGHER
17A Central Avenue Newtonville, Massachusetts 02460
617.733.0387
[email protected]
Objective
Experience
1999-2005
Education
2005-2007
To obtain a summer 2006 internship that will focus on leadership development in a corporate
setting and give broad exposure to corporate management strategy.
MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
BOSTON, MA
Marketing Manager (2003-2005)
• Develop and execute retail distribution company’s marketing plans for assigned product lines:
U.S. equity mutual funds, international mutual funds, 401(k) products, and IRAs.
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Build relationships with multiple key internal stakeholders, including product managers, sales
managers and communications managers.
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Execute brand management strategy, ensuring consistent image and messages throughout
collateral and communications.
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Create new product launch plans, including product placement, communications, and sales
integration.
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Execute crisis management plans, including external communications, special events, and
coordination with Public Relations during mutual fund scandal.
Marketing Analyst (2002-2003)
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Manage company-wide sales and activity reporting projects.
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Identify and communicate sales opportunities and best practices using original sales and
activity reports.
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Implement technologies to improve efficiency of marketing and sales employees.
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Manage content and technical development of sales company intranet site.
Associate Marketing Analyst (2000-2002)
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Create original sales reports, utilizing best available technology and process, to reveal sales
patterns and trends.
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Develop standard wholesaler activity reporting and activity analysis system to identify best
practices.
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Train marketing department and internal sales representatives on technologies and processes.
Marketing Assistant (1999-2000)
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Engage in frequent contact with client firms to provide product or value-added programs
information and to assist with problem resolution.
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Create original marketing communications for distribution to client firms.
F.W. OLIN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AT BABSON COLLEGE
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, May 2007
Forte Foundation Scholar
Graduate Assistant, Office of Program Management
WELLESLEY, MA
1998-2001
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MA
Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, August 2001
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society member (2000-2001), Treasurer/Alumni Officer (2002)
Licenses
NASD Series 6, Series 63
Massachusetts Life Insurance and Variable Annuity Producer
Activities
MFS Charitable Foundation Council member (2003-2005)
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge rider and fundraiser (2000-2005), Heavy Hitter (2001)
City Year Serve-a-thon project leader and recruiter (2000-2004)
Chicago
Graduate
School of
Business
ELIZABETH ANN BOWEN
320 North Michigan Avenue, #2401
Chicago, IL 60601
(810) 513-7410
e-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois
Masters of Business Administration
September, 2005 - June, 2007
• GMAT 750
• Concentrations in Marketing Management and Strategic Management.
• Member of the Marketing Group, Giving Something Back, Net Impact, Chicago Women In Business and the
Wine Club.
ALBION COLLEGE
Albion, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
August, 1995 - May, 1999
• GPA 3.86/4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)
• Majored in Economics and Management.
• Completed Honors Program, including wrote and presented senior honors thesis.
• Graduated with concentration in the Gerstacker Institute for Professional Management.
EXPERIENCE
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
Manager – Global Capital Markets Group
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Led cross-functional, multi-cultural team on accounting framework conversion.
Analyzed complex hedging relationships and recommended solutions that were adopted by client.
Prepared and presented technical accounting reports to clients which resulted in policy changes.
Built and managed client relationships which resulted in additional revenue opportunities.
Designed approach and presentation materials for a successful £3.6 million proposal.
Managed budget and billing procedures for project with annual revenues in excess of £5 million.
Designed methodology and tracked revenue data for global financial services practice which was used by
leadership to formulate group strategy.
Instructed internal training course.
Senior Associate – Assurance and Business Advisory Group
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Chicago, Illinois
August 1999 - April 2003
Planned engagements, including coordination of cross-functional staffing and budgeting.
Led day-to-day execution of engagements, including delegating and prioritizing tasks for myself and others.
Coached, supervised and evaluated junior staff.
Served as first point of contact for clients and ensured issues were resolved.
ADDITIONAL
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London, UK
April 2003 - August 2005
Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois (awarded June 2002).
Traveled extensively throughout Europe and Japan.
Avid reader of all types of books.
EBUN FALUSI
1617 East 50th Place, Apt. 6D, Chicago, IL 60615
773-330-3134 [email protected]
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration, concentrations in Strategic Management, Marketing and Finance Sept 2005 - Jun 2007
• Awarded merit-based scholarship by the Chicago GSB and a Student Ambassador of Chicago GSB
• Awarded merit-based scholarship by the Forté Foundation and a member of the Forté Scholar Leadership Team
• Active member of the Management Consulting Group, Marketing Group and Giving Something Back
NOTTINGHAM LAW SCHOOL
Nottingham, U.K.
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, concentration in Corporate legal practice
Sept 2002 - July 2003
• Comprehensive training in legal skills, research, tax, professional conduct and ethics
• Alumni Fundraiser: led team of 6 students to develop innovative fundraising strategies. Increased fund turnover by 31%
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Cardiff, U.K.
Bachelor of Law, LL.B ( J.D. equivalent), with First Class Honors (summa cum laude)
Sept 1999 - July 2002
• Ranked 1st in class of 291 and awarded the Cardiff Law School and Samuel Evans prizes for the top graduating student
EXPERIENCE
LINKLATERS
London, U.K.
Linklaters is one of the world's leading law firms and Europe’s leading M&A Firm
Sept 2003 - Sept 2005
Associate Attorney, Projects, Corporate and Capital Markets Departments
• Advised leading energy company on financing the construction and operation of a €150M power project in Ireland
- Co-managed meetings with government authorities, client, financiers and engineers to structure the project, evaluate
and provide strategic recommendations to legal, regulatory, financial and environmental issues
- Led cross-functional team to analyze and manage legal and business risk. Analyzed tax structure and created a special
purpose vehicle to transfer risk and reduce project costs. Supervised the due diligence process
- Drafted and negotiated finance and project contracts and traveled to project site to provide implementation support
• Managed team of attorneys in €62M acquisition by global travel company of 55% stake in an online travel agency
- Responsible for deal management, negotiation of transaction terms, full due diligence review and post-completion
• Drafted offering and listing documents for German financial institution €2BNdebt issuance programme
• Initiated client workshops on corporate governance issues including the newly implemented EU Prospectus Directive
• Assessed the needs of clients and tailored marketing materials and presentations for new business pitches; participated in
pitches with senior management
MORGAN STANLEY (Linklaters Client Assignment)
London, U.K.
Selected for Legal/Transaction Management assignment at a major client’s offices
Sept 2004 - April 2005
• Reviewed and negotiated trade documents, resolved legal and regulatory issues and ultimately approved trades of equitylinked products with values of up to €15M to institutional investors, private clients and retail offerings
• Managed multiple transactions daily and managed the sometimes conflicting expectations of traders, salespersons, risk
managers, external counsel and clients, to facilitate sales and trading of equity-linked products
• Devised strategy for minimising expense based on legal analysis and research resulting in negotiating reduced licensing
and listing fees for index-linked products by 12% per issuance
L'ORÉAL
London, U.K.
Summer Intern, Legal and Consumer Products Divisions
July 2001 - Sept 2001
• Negotiated and prepared initial drafts of employment and confidentiality contracts and evaluated the company’s position
in respect of potential claims under certain advertising contracts
• Collaborated in a cross-functional team to create in-store and direct-to-customer promotions to counter competitor’s
promotions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Mentor and Coach: mentored law students and organized workshops to help develop legal and presentation skills
Community volunteer: member of Food Chain U.K - prepared and delivered food to housebound HIV infected people
Music enthusiast: piano player; salsa dancer; African dance class teacher at a local community centre
Passionate traveller: explored numerous cities in Europe, US and Africa
KATHRINA (KARI) MARIA GINAL
1512 North Hudson Avenue, Apt. 4 • Chicago, IL 60610
646-325-6603 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration
September 2005 – June 2007
• Concentrations in Marketing and Strategic Management
• Forté Foundation Scholar, merit-based award to promote women business leaders
• GMAT: 770, Awarded 2-year Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship
• Member of Marketing Group, Deans’ Marketing Action Committee, Chicago Women in Business, Hispanic
American Business Students Association
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology, cum laude
September 1997 – June 2001
• Awarded Radcliffe Traveling Fellowship, John Harvard Scholarship for academic distinction
• Spanish Language Citation, Additional coursework at the International Institute of Madrid, Summer 1999
• Elected Director of Communications for Small Claims Advisory Service by over 200 student members
• Selected to be Pacific Northwest Regional Representative, Undergraduate Admissions Council
EXPERIENCE
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
New York, NY
Associate, Human Capital Management – Pine Street Leadership Development
January 2004 – June 2005
• Globally managed key components of 12-month cross-divisional Leadership Acceleration Initiative to
strengthen leadership skills of 85 vice presidents
• Liaised with senior leaders across the firm to amass support and drive success of leadership programs
• Ran multistage 360-degree feedback process for high potential vice presidents, involving over 1000 reviews,
leading team to successfully execute communication strategy
• Designed and implemented curriculum modules to address identified training needs of managing directors
and vice presidents
Senior Analyst, Human Capital Management – Diversity Recruiting
December 2001 – January 2004
• Managed proprietary diversity scholarship programs for Black, Hispanic and Native American students to
increase knowledge of the financial services industry and interest in career opportunities within the firm
• Oversaw external and internal marketing efforts, candidate review and cross-divisional interview processes
• Grew undergraduate scholarship program from 11 to 25 schools, increasing by 40% the number of
applications received
• Analyzed recruiting trends, leading to successful changes in diversity recruiting strategy
• Developed tailored training curriculum for Recruiting Technology Systems and taught all levels of the
Americas Recruiting community
• Expanded firm’s relationships with multiple external non-profit organizations that support diverse students
Analyst, Investment Management – Analyst Training & Program Management
June – December 2001
• Worked with team to design and implement a comprehensive 5-week training program to acclimate over 100
analysts to the business
• Provided career guidance to analysts in the division at the end of their 2-year program
ADDITIONAL
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International Work Experience as a Public Relations Intern at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
in Madrid, Summer 1999
Proficient in Spanish
Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Everybody Wins! Children’s Literacy Program
Interests include Acting, Piano, Travel and Golf
Carnegie
Mellon
University,
Tepper School
of Business
Erin Burr
Education
5506 Fifth Avenue ▪ Apt. 210-C ▪ Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-894-8272 ▪ [email protected]
Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Forté Foundation Scholar, Class of 2007
2005Present
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
BS Business Administration, Minor Engineering Studies
2000
Career History & Accomplishments
Director Business Operations, Pelion Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO
Sales and Marketing
• Supported the re-launch of Pelion, software brand recognition, lead generation, sales
support
• Managed tradeshows, associations, direct marketing initiatives, and PR activities;
Created new collateral, demo and website
Investor relations
• Re-initiated investor relations; Oversaw and issued stock certificates; Ensured SEC
compliance
- Significant accomplishment: Orchestrated shareholder drive to gain support for an
initiative where 90% of shares were needed to approve funding; Personally
contacted majority of investors, many of whom had not had correspondence with
the company in years, to obtain 95% approval
Finance
• Responsible for managing and creating deliverables; Primary contact for legal counsel
- Significant accomplishment: Identified and resolved major barriers to funding
before they became issues, such as corrupt database of shareholder contacts,
inaccurate capitalization records, judgments and liens, and state compliance
issues
Accounting
• Responsible for invoicing and collecting receivables; Reconciled inaccurate accounts
• Researched and implemented cost saving programs; negotiated new contracts with
vendors
- Significant accomplishment: Discovered and collected $275,000 worth of
neglected invoices; Negotiated settlements for savings of over $100,000 with
vendors
Independent Consultant, Colorado
• Advise early stage companies and assisted in fundraising deliverables and tools
• Assortment of technical tasks, including rebuilding accounting systems, preparing data
for migration to new systems, coding reports for software projects,
creation/management of websites
Associate, Cornerstone Ventures, LP, Broomfield, CO
• Analyzed ~800 early stage investments in communications and information technology
companies
• Evaluated new business models and emerging technologies through research and
interactions with executives
• Coordinated due diligence on potential investments
• Consulted and provided services for portfolio companies
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Memberships & Hobbies
• VP of Technology for the Tepper Entrepreneurial Club
• Webmaster and 2003 Dos Chappell Volunteer of the Year Award for Colorado Fourteeners
Initiative
• Climbed all 54 of Colorado’s peaks with elevation above 14,000 feet
20002001
Cornell
University,
The Johnson
School
EBONY JOHNSON
229 Summerhill Drive #8, Ithaca, NY 14850
757-617-4173 [email protected]
Education
Experience
2004-2005
2004
2002-2004
2001-2002
Personal
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
JGSM Merit Scholar
Forte Scholar, Scholarship based on exemplary leadership
Black Graduate Business Association, SHRLOE, Net Impact, Toastmasters Club,
Johnson Veteran’s Club, Johnson Christian Fellowship, Frozen Assets Hockey Team
Ithaca, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, May 2001 - Dean’s List - Spring 2000
Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship, Commissioned Naval Officer
Pre-freshman Summer Academic Excellence Award
Ithaca, NY
UNITED STATES NAVY, Lieutenant, Surface Warfare Officer
Norfolk, VA
Training Officer, USS CARR (FFG-52)
• Managed the readiness of a 250-person training program. Supervised the
completion of a database of 300 warship specific training exercises, educational
requirements, and personnel qualification standards for the ship ensuring
deployment readiness
• Developed and implemented a new training program for the ship allowing it to
complete a rigorous training cycle and certify deployment ready with a 99%
completion rate for all training requirements
• Worked with Canadian and Pakistani forces to conduct a two-week, multi-ship
training exercise
Training Officer, USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)
Norfolk, VA
• Selected to lead the ship through the first assessment of a 16-week training
inspection. Managed the ship’s assessment preparations and requirements, allowing
it to easily pass this initial training assessment
• Awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance
during this training assessment
Ordnance Officer, USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)
Norfolk, VA
Arabian Gulf
• Managed the training and welfare of a thirty-five person division, while
Mediterranean
maintaining responsibility of over $50M of weapons systems and associated
Sea
ammunition. Facilitated the strategic employment of twenty-six Tomahawk
Cruise Missiles during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
• Designed and commanded several multi-ship, large caliber, day and night gun
shoots
• Designated the Commanding Officer’s direct representative in charge of all
strategic operations, qualified this position before all unqualified division officers
• Evaluated as the number one Ensign onboard, and awarded a Navy and Marine
Corps Achievement Medal for decisive leadership during combat operations
Electrical Safety Officer, USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)
Norfolk, VA
• Managed the ship’s electrical safety program during a shipyard overhaul period,
ensuring that all U.S. Navy electrical safety standards were met
• Thoroughly enjoy sailing - U.S. Naval Sailing Association qualified Mate A and
Skipper B Sailor
• Cast in Navy promotional video used to recruit college graduates into the Navy
MELISSA M. McEWEN
114 W. Court Street Apt 2, Ithaca, NY 14850
(617) 777-0299 [email protected]
Education
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Johnson Graduate School of Management
Ithaca, NY
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Johnson School of Management Merit Scholar and Forte Foundation MBA Scholar
• Johnson School Leadership Focus (elective 2-yr leadership development program)
• Member of Net Impact, Women’s Management Council, Community Impact, Associate Real
Estate Council
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Master of Science (Environmental Engineering), May 2002
Environmental Engineering and Urban & Environmental Policy focus
Medford, MA
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE
Bryn Mawr, PA
Bachelor of Arts (Geology), May 1997
• Varsity Soccer Team (captain) and Swim Team (Biedler Award: Team MVP 1994-1997)
• Yeager Award for Achievement and Contribution to the Athletics over four years (1997)
Experience
1998-2005
HALEY & ALDRICH, INC.
Boston, MA
Engineering and environmental consulting firm in real estate, industrial, and energy and
utility practice areas
Project Manager/Senior Environmental Geologist (2002-2005)
• Promoted six times achieving fastest track available to Project Manager.
• Led ten person project team of internal staff, client representatives, and regulators to
develop a site closure strategy for contaminated urban industrial property. Collaborated
with mediator to present strategy and negotiate agreement with surrounding residential
community and local government officials.
• Achieved LEED Accreditation (U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design) to increase business opportunities in the area of green building and
sustainable site development.
• Coordinated multi-site real estate due diligence assessments for both acquisitions and
divestitures of $1B portfolio of properties for national real estate investment firm. Provided
quantitative assessment of environmental risk, proposed risk management strategies, and
follow up support to property managers on strategy implementation.
Staff Environmental Geologist (2000 – 2002)
• Managed daily activities for redevelopment project under US EPA Brownfields program.
Services included development of strategy incorporating remedial activities into
construction; facilitating communication process with EPA and City of Boston; oversight of
engineering activities onsite during construction.
• Participated in cross-functional Massachusetts DEP work group (consultants, attorneys,
politicians, municipalities, contractors, and developers) on development of new regulation.
Environmental Geologist (1998-2000)
• Performed real estate due diligence assessments. Daily activities included research, data
interpretation, and preparation of verbal and written summary reports.
• Developed site investigation field programs; coordinated procurement of subcontractors,
provided field program oversight, and assembled and interpreted data.
1997-1998
OCEAN DRILLING PROGRAM (Now IODP)
International partnership of scientists and institutions conducting earth science research
Marine Laboratory Specialist
• Supervised visiting scientists in use of laboratory aboard a 500 ft marine vessel.
• Developed productive working relationship with a new core of scientists during each two
month voyage.
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Assistant Women’s Varsity Swimming Coach, Tufts University (1999-2005)
Class Fundraising Co-Chairperson, Bryn Mawr College Annual Fund
Running (Chicago Marathon, 2003); Hiking; Swimming; Reading; and Travel
Volunteer: United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Promising Pals
Various
Araba I. Stephens
120 Valentine Place, Apt # 1002 Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (646) 299 9263
[email protected]
Professional
Experience:
JPMorganChase & Co., New York, NY
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Sept. 2002 – July 2005
JPMorganChase, Marketing Manager
Sept. 2003-Present
• Sole marketing manager responsible for developing, managing and tracking all marketing initiatives for the JPMorgan
Insurance Brokerage.
• Increased revenue by 25% by introducing and managing an incentive plan.
• Defined communications objectives and strategy and researched industry competitors and trends.
• Monitored, evaluated, reported and presented the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Coordinated client communications including new product/service announcements, corporate videos, monthly newsletters,
mailings and electronic media to both internal business partners and external clients.
• Managed vendor relationships to ensure completion of contracted projects including marketing agencies and mail shops.
• Updated website content including timely updates of news and changes in branding
• Worked with Legal Department to ensure all programs were in regulatory compliance.
Chase Credit Card Services Marketing
May 2003 – Sept.2003
• Managed vendor for direct mail and telemarketing campaigns including compliance with Chase standards, regulations,
revenue expectations and client needs.
• Assisted in the expansion of marketing products to include creating a marketing channel strategy for existing products,
creative development, model tests, market cell creation, execution, tracking and analyzing results.
• Increased fee services revenue by 10% through implementation of a promotional page in cardmember statements.
• Recommended a new fee service product and researched third party vendors after benchmarking with competitors.
Chase Financial Services (CFS) e-Business Strategic Alliances
December 2002 - May 2003
• Participated in a Six Sigma Technology Selection Process to improve the relevancy and search capabilities on Chase
private and public site. Interviewed line of business representatives on business requirements gathered and synthesized
responses in order to identify CTQ indicators. Created visual aids and final tollgate deck.
• Researched, negotiated and frequently met with vendors and team members across CFS. Used extensive knowledge
gathered to help team narrow down options from 10 vendors to 2 and make recommendations to the Engineering Board.
• Researched and tracked data on competitors’ recent internet strategy, business direction and development. Synthesized
results in a quarterly competitive brief that presented competitive intelligence to over 500 stakeholders in CFS.
• Worked on a cross-LOB initiative reduce expenses by streamlining the bill payment inquiry workflow between Chase and
external payment partners. Identified process improvements and presented recommendations to stakeholders. Realized
gains through increased customer satisfaction and savings, decreased errors and response times.
Chase Financial Services Consumer Business System
Oct. 2002 – Dec. 2002
• Created and managed a project plan for $6 million firm-wide initiative; the NDS-SI Account Migration Six Sigma Project.
• Initiated and created a website for the Chase Board of Managers and trained them on resources available on the site.
• Assisted a team to coach branch employees on acquiring their insurance licenses and certification.
• Developed a training and communication database to provide a means of tracking progress of CRB training programs.
• Negotiated with outside vendors on “College of Knowledge,” an online educational tool that provides incentive rewards for
learning about Chase Products and Services.
Education: Cornell University, MBA Class of 2007
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 2002 BS, Industrial and Labor Relations
Affiliations: Media and Entertainment Club, Johnson Marketing Association and Women’s Management Council.
Interests:
Scrabble, media and entertainment, marketing, travel and mentoring.
Darden
Graduate
School of
Business,
University of
Virginia
HAGAN MCCURDY KAPPLER
1117 Somer Chase Court • Charlottesville, VA 22911 • 910-616-5945 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Class of 1975 Marianne Quottrocchi Memorial Scholar (Full merit-based scholarship)
• Forte Foundation Scholar
• Consulting Club Member
• GMAT: 700
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor of Arts in History, June 2001
• GPA of 3.5; Cum Laude
• Selected to be a Junior Advisor. Lived with 25 students to assist with academic and social issues
during their freshman year
• Varsity Track and Field (1997-2001): Ten varsity letters in cross country, winter and spring track
EXPERIENCE
2005
Pender County Public Schools
Wilmington, NC
Substitute Teacher and Tutor
• Taught pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school classes of 30 students each
• Tutored high school student in Algebra 2. Grade improved from D to A average in six months
2004-2005
Kaskey Kids, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
Start-up company that creates sports action figures to encourage imaginary play in children
Communications and Marketing Intern
• Managed communication and relationships with press. Developed creative materials and distributed
to media targets. “Football Guys” toy mentioned in InStyle Magazine and Fox & Friends
2001-2004
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
New York, NY
Third Year Financial Analyst, Spear, Leeds & Kellogg Specialists LLC (SLK)
• Managed relationships between 558 listed clients and 80 Spear, Leeds & Kellogg traders on the New
York Stock Exchange. Researched and analyzed recent capital markets transactions, investor
relations strategies and overall equity market trends and delivered conclusions of studies to clients
• Evaluated and forecasted trading metrics to highlight key initial public offerings, Nasdaq-listed
companies and international companies as potential targets for new business. Delivered sales
presentations to potential clients
• Coached and interviewed 30 Williams College students a year as part of Goldman Sachs recruiting
team. Interviewed five candidates a year during final rounds for specific group
Financial Analyst, Equity Capital Markets
• Advised corporate issuers on common stock and hybrid equity offerings, block trades, monetization
strategies and merger flowback situations within a high intensity, team environment
• Evaluated financing strategies for individual companies and provided advice on optimal transaction
size and structure given market conditions
• Communicated with institutional salespeople and traders on a daily basis and shared overall market
and sector specific trends with internal investment banking team and senior clientele
• Analyzed financial data to craft selling points for offerings. Managed execution process between
internal and external teams across all levels during company roadshows and final pricing
• Executed a $100 million IPO in the automotive retail sector, a $100 million financial services IPO, a
$300 million follow-on offering for a high-end retailer, a $2 billion block trade in the financial
services sector and a $150 million convertible debt offering for a healthcare company
PERSONAL
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Coached a “Girls on the Run” team as part of a non-profit prevention program that encourages
preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running
Love sports including golf, tennis and running
COURTNEY HAMMOND PIECZYNSKI
806A East Jefferson Street • Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 • 434-296-8409 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Virginia Kincaid Charitable Trust Scholar—Full Tuition Scholarship
• Forté Scholar—1 of 4 selected from class
• National Association Women in Business, Marketing, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment and Net
Impact Clubs
• Elected representative to the Darden Admissions Committee
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Cum Laude, B.A. in Political Science with dual minors in Italian and International Studies, May 2002
• Honor Society Memberships: Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Political Science and Italian
Casa Artom, Semester Abroad, Fall 2000
EXPERIENCE
2002-2005
Venice, Italy
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Senior Admissions Counselor (2004-2005)
• Led a cross-functional team in planning and executing on-campus recruitment programs, with a
budget of over $15K. Through marketing and strategic planning, grew participation in events by
over 60%.
• Identified needs within the department and then designed and produced five new publications to meet
those needs, publications which are now distributed annually to over 5,000 people.
• Oversaw two admissions counselors.
Admissions Counselor (2002-2004)
• Researched geographic segments, developed appropriate recruiting plans and executed those plans in
specified geographic regions, serving as the University's representative and liaison to secondary
schools and students in those regions. Grew database of contacts by over 20%.
• Created an hour-long promotional presentation about the University. Presented this speech in daily
group sessions to over 7,500 people annually.
• Designed and implemented plan for admissions intern program. Interviewed, selected, and
supervised the cross-cultural group. Grew participation in program by 30% from 2002 to 2005.
• Advised the Harbinger Corps student tour group, a 100 member organization serving as a primary
recruiting tool for the University.
• Developed and oversaw the Multicultural Harbingers, a subset of the Harbinger Corps tour group
which was established to further minority recruitment. Group helped to increase minority enrollment
in the University to 24% in 2005.
• Interviewed over 100 applicants.
• Read and evaluated over 2,000 admissions applications annually. As a member of the admissions
team, helped grow applications in 2005 by over 18%.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
PERSONAL
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Team Manager, Wake Forest University Women’s Basketball Team, Fall 1999-2002.
Assistant, Office of United States Senator Barbara Boxer, San Diego, California, Summer 2000.
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College sports enthusiast, avid traveler and active artist, especially in the mediums of photography
and printmaking.
Extensive volunteer experience at Hospice, Cancer Services and the American Cancer Society.
Proficient in Italian.
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SARAH JEAN STAGGERS
709 Dry Bridge Road • Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 • 757-435-8593 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Awarded full merit scholarship - Class of 1957 Charles C. Abbott Scholar; Forté Foundation Scholar.
• Elected Section Admissions Representative; Member of General Management & Operations Club,
Marketing Club, Health Care Club, National Association of Women MBAs.
• GMAT: 700
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, May 2000
• Graduated with cum laude honors.
• Received design excellence award presented by Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
• Awarded undergraduate research position at Texas A&M University.
EXPERIENCE
2000-2005
Northrop Grumman Newport News
Engineer (Jan 2003 – Aug 2005), Associate Engineer (Aug 2000 – Dec 2002)
Newport News, VA
Leadership
• Directed engineering department of 25 as acting supervisor by managing weekly budget
expenditures, providing technical guidance, and resolving product and personnel issues.
• Established professional oral communications club (Toastmasters Club) with 36 charter members to
develop future company leaders. Elected Vice-President of Education.
• Led design review with senior Navy customers on new technological innovations, receiving award
for exceptional performance and leadership.
• Mentored new employees on effective team and written communication, technical projects, and
departmental procedures facilitating their integration into engineering environment.
Project Management and Analysis
• Developed structural benchmark for entire class of new aircraft carriers by producing design values
and gaining approval through multiple presentations to senior-level internal and external customers.
• Managed and developed product designs on three simultaneous projects worth over $5MM each,
gaining customer approval for concept and arrangement design phases.
• Worked with cross-functional team members to set project schedules and manage development,
resulting in on-time delivery of key incentive-based products.
• Streamlined product calculations by creating a new, user-friendly analysis tool in Excel which
decreased processing time by 93%.
Communication
• Created and led cross-functional team of engineering, construction, and product salespeople
implementing new commercial technology and reducing construction costs by $1MM per ship.
• Developed design requirements and delivered training to 400 employees from various functions
reducing ship preservation costs by 25%.
• Increased customer satisfaction by 45% in six months through proactive coordination and
participation in monthly departmental product reviews with external clients.
• Authored and presented two technical papers at international Shock and Vibration Symposium to
share and discuss new developments in field research.
2002-2003
Newport News Public Schools
Night School Instructor
• Instructed three Algebra courses in an adult vocational education program.
Newport News, VA
PERSONAL
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Earned Human Relations & Breakthrough awards during The Dale Carnegie Course.
Volunteered engineering services to design USS Monitor full-scale replica for Mariners’ Museum.
Licensed Motorcyclist, PADI Certified Advanced Scuba Diver, DoD Secret Clearance.
Duke
University,
Fuqua School
of Business
RAQUEL F. WONG
2211 Hillsborough Road, Apartment 1022 • Durham, NC 27705
(404) 784-4853 • [email protected]
PROFILE
MBA candidate with exceptional leadership results in corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Strengths
include creative problem-solving, communicating with team-members and multi-cultural awareness.
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY, The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, NC
Master of Business Administration, May 2007. Selected as Keller Scholar (full-tuition merit scholarship; granted
to only 5 in class of 430 students). Forte Foundation Scholar (outstanding women leaders). Member, Forte
Foundation Diversity and Corporate Relations Committee. Director of Culture & Diversity for Fuqua
International Business Club.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, June 2000. Selected as Class of 1924 Scholar. Elected class of 2000
representative for Economics Hiring and Curriculum Committee, President of West House and Co-President of
Williams International Club. Co-Founder and Co-President of the Williams Investment Association.
2002-2005
EXPERIENCE
CAPTURE 360 INC, Atlanta, GA
Co-Founder & President
• Raised seed capital and spearheaded finance, sales and marketing for leading video and
multimedia production company. Clients included Walmart, Delta, other Fortune 500
firms, and government agencies. Forged alliances with key suppliers to reduce expenses.
• Developed internal processes to improve collaboration between technical and business
teams. Resulted in 15% reduction in turnaround time and 10% average cost savings.
• Identified opportunity and initiated strategic plan to capitalize on M/WBE supplier
diversity initiatives within Fortune 1000 firms and government agencies.
• Achieved 20% profit margin in first two years, on revenues of $400,000 in ‘04.
2001-2002
TIAA-CREF, Charlotte, NC
Analyst
• Analyzed loan portfolios and communicated directly with key clients on important
retirement issues. Emphasized proactive approach to personal financial planning.
• Developed protocol to optimize loan process review and approval process. Improved
personal productivity by 25% in first six months. Shared best practices with co-workers.
• Formally recognized by senior management for exemplary attitude and execution.
2000-2001
FUXITO.COM, Cambridge, MA
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
• Managed staff of for at VC-backed tech firm serving a $290 billion global sports market.
• Designed and implemented high-impact and cost effective strategies that significantly
increased the awareness of Fuxito’s global sports offering in North and South America.
• Negotiated online and offline alliances for distribution and branding. Realized a 25%
decrease in cost and 50% increase in revenues in Q4, 2000 versus prior year.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Community Service: Co-Founder, United For Jamaica. Non-profit formed to improve social conditions in
the Caribbean. Led Hurricane Ivan relief effort; raised over $10,000 and a 20-foot container of supplies.
Interests include: Conversational Spanish and French, Latin-Dancing and Alternative Medicine.
Traveled to over 25 countries including the Philippines, Australia, Taiwan, Spain, Kenya and Costa Rica.
Emory
University,
Goizueta
Business
School
RAKHEE BHAGAT
250 10th Street, Apartment 2313 ▪ Atlanta, GA 30309
(C) (917) 687-7603 ▪ [email protected]
EDUCATION
GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL, EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA
MBA, May 2008, Concentration in Finance and Leadership
730 GMAT ▪ Awarded merit-based Forté Foundation Scholarship (75% tuition)
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
JD, May 2008
GPA: 3.466 (Top 25%) ▪ Emory International Law Review
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
BS cum laude, May 2002, Finance and Accounting
Business GPA: 3.8 ▪ Cumulative GPA: 3.6 ▪ Dean’s List 1998-2001
Atlanta, GA
Washington, DC
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney, Australia
Study Abroad Program, Fall 2000, Concentration in Finance and Management Science
EXPERIENCE
Summer 2005
2002 – 2004
ADDITIONAL
DATA
BALCH & BINGHAM LLP
Atlanta, GA
Litigation Clerk
• Researched and drafted detailed legal memoranda and motions on issues of
corporate, healthcare, and employment law
• Assisted in preparation for and actively participated in mediation and depositions
SENECA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Greenwich, CT
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Restructuring
• Created sophisticated three statement financial models used to project client’s future
financial position and assess client’s sensitivities to isolated variations in assumptions
• Analyzed comparable company financial statements and comparable transactions to
evaluate industry performance and determine valuation multiples
• Conducted industry research to highlight industry trends and profitability drivers and
identify prospective clients in need of financial and operational restructuring
• Presented oral and written summaries of qualitative and quantitative findings to
clients and prospective clients resulting in commendation from senior management
for depth of analysis
• Developed and managed training program for first year analysts
• Pertinent Transactions:
$775M Laminate Manufacturer – Advised on a bid for the Debtor’s assets out
of bankruptcy, created a detailed financial model that supported the proposed
business plan, authored an information memorandum detailing the purchase and
proposed financing, and marketed the deal to a select group of financial sponsors
$11B Public Electric Utility – Provided expert testimony on behalf of the
California Public Utilities Commission regarding the financial feasibility of the
Debtor’s Plan of Reorganization and advised the CPUC on electric rate matters
under competing Plans of Reorganization
$130M Oil & Gas Exploration Company – Acted as financial advisors to the
Official Committee of Equity Security Holders, provided expert testimony
regarding valuation of the company, advised the Committee in negotiations with
Berkshire Hathaway as a prospective buyer, and marketed an alternate
restructuring plan to a select group of financial sponsors
Georgetown University Alumni Interviewer ▪ Network of Indian Professionals, Atlanta
Avid college basketball fan ▪ Enjoy international travel and playing and watching tennis
DIPIKA JAIN
842 Briarvista Way NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(C) 678-488-9459 ♦ [email protected]
EDUCATION
GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL, EMORY UNIVERSITY
MBA, Marketing May 2007
760 GMAT
Forté Scholar
Atlanta,GA
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECNOLOGY
BS, Computer Science, May 2002
Founder and Director, Nothin’ but Treble – Women’s A cappella group
Atlanta, GA
EXPERIENCE
2002-2005
SOLERS INC.
Arlington, VA
Software Engineer. Software Developer for a small government contractor within the Department of
Defense.
• Lead the Maintenance Development team for an Enterprise Web Application
• Solely responsible for customer support implementing .NET webservices
• Played key role in creating a Multiple Application Launcher that will reduce the usage of system
resources
2001
UBS WARBURG
Equities IT Programming Intern
• Developed tools to aid in automation of data processing
• Developed multi-platform CPU performance monitoring utility
2001
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ATLANTA
Software Consultant
• Responsible for design and implementation of subscription database using Access
• Developed database user interface and maintenance application using Visual Basic
ADDITIONAL
DATA
dcVocals (semi-pro a cappella): Co-director, Treasurer, Producer for debut album
Knowledge of C, Java, Perl, Unix, HTML
Fluent Hindi, Proficient Spanish
Enjoy singing, musical theatre, knitting
Stamford, CT
Atlanta, GA
LYNN C. POPIEL
412 N. Decatur Lane, Decatur, GA 30033
713-299-3057 ♦ [email protected]
EDUCATION
GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL, EMORY UNIVERSITY
MBA, Strategy and Leadership Concentrations, May 2007
710 GMAT; Awarded merit-based scholarship - Forte Scholar
• Goizueta Women in Business leadership team
• Goizueta Consulting Association, Goizueta Marketing Association
Atlanta, GA
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
BBA, Business Honors and Finance, May 2002
Magna Cum Laude - 3.9 GPA
• Beta Gamma Sigma, University Honors and Distinguished Scholar recognition from UT,
awarded numerous merit-based scholarships ($23.5K)
• Chairwoman of the Business Honors Program “Make a Mark” campaign
• Elected member of the Texas Union Board of Directors
EXPERIENCE
2002-2005
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
Houston, TX
Financial Analyst – US Joint Interest Operations. Developed production estimates and
conducted variance analysis on oil and natural gas production of 300+ US fields, which
produced $2.6B in annual earnings.
• Standardized the forward estimation process through the use of historical data and real-time
drivers.
• Streamlined local management’s monthly financial stewardship presentation to efficiently
and effectively capture the portfolio’s major revenue and expense drivers.
• Coordinated efforts of four analysts during the annual strategic planning process.
• Administered a series of special projects to assess and reconcile errors within the capital
expense reporting process. The successful completion of the projects resulted in a
satisfactory internal audit opinion.
• Earned a top quintile performance ranking within a group of 600+ employees.
• Served as a member of the ExxonMobil University of Texas Recruiting Team and the
ExxonMobil Employees Excellence Fund Committee.
Summer 2001
Gas Marketing Controller’s Intern – Pool Accounting.
• Completed annual internal assessment of the Americas region derivatives program.
• Developed and presented recommendations for the improvement of the controls of the
derivatives program to Gas Marketing management.
Summer 2000
ADDITIONAL
DATA
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
Houston, TX
Business Planning Specialist – North America Storage Products Division. Completed
weekly operational analysis reporting modules.
• Designed economic forecasting models, which improved accuracy and responsiveness.
• Created efficiencies in weekly reporting through use of SAP reports.
Member of the Junior League of Atlanta
Avid soccer player, book club founder, and college sports fan (especially of Texas Longhorns)
HEC,
Paris
Ebele Okobi-Harris
Residence Expansiel
1, rue de la Libération
78350 Jouy en Josas, France
[email protected]
+33 (0) 6 09 95 29 62
EXPERIENCE
Catalyst, Inc., San Jose, California and Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Director, 2003–2005
• Strategic consultant and project manager for comprehensive talent management assessments of
Fortune 500 companies and professional service firms, including qualitative and quantitative data
collection and analysis, strategy design and implementation
• Relationship manager for 30 Catalyst member companies and firms in the US and in Europe
• Researched, initiated and managed strategic alliances in the US and across Europe
• As the first and sole Catalyst employee in Europe, initiated and led Catalyst’s expansion to Europe,
resulting in Catalyst’s decision to maintain a permanent presence in Europe
• Led the global diversity issue specialty group, which became Catalyst’s largest issue specialty group
• Designed and presented speeches and interactive workshops on effective talent management and
career development in the US and across Europe; gave print and television interviews in US and
Europe
• Project manager for Catalyst’s largest proposed study of women in leadership in Europe, led
marketing team to assess impact and scope
Consumers Union, West Coast Regional Office, San Francisco, California
Fellow, Community Health Assets Project, 2002
• Advised California and New Mexico Attorney General and staff on charitable assets law
• Provided organizational strategy and advice on strategic alliances to healthcare nonprofits
Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York, London and Paris
Corporate Securities/M&A Lawyer, 1998 - 2001
• Acted as both issuer’s and underwriter’s counsel in various transactions, including a proposed IPO by
Louis Vuitton Moet-Hennessy of shares in Europ@web, an entertainment portal
• Drafted, negotiated and reviewed corporate agreements, offering memoranda and registration
statements, participated in negotiations, and conducted due diligence in English and French
• Pro bono practice included representing political asylum applicants and drafting contracts and
providing legal advice to artists, musicians and playwrights
Other Experience
Took a ten-month sabbatical in 2001 to travel and volunteer:
• Volunteered at Madre, an international women’s rights organisation, conducted research and gave
advice regarding the effects of post-September 11 legislation in the U.S. and abroad
• Volunteered in Dakar, Senegal, produced summaries of Senegalese laws affecting women
• Took a one-month intensive French language course in Aix-en-Provence
EDUCATION
HEC-Paris, MBA (Marketing Concentration), anticipated 2007
Forte Foundation Scholar (one chosen per class); The Executive Committee (twelve chosen per class);
Member, Net Impact
Columbia University Law School, J.D., 1998 New York, New York
Member; Columbia-VLA Journal of Law and the Arts, the Women’s Law Association, the Professional
Development Committee of the Black Law Student’s Association; Intern and Volunteer, Families and
Prisoners Legal Clinic and Political Asylum Workshop
University of Southern California, B.A., Psychology, 1995 Los Angeles, California
Dean’s List, President of campus chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Member, African-American
Film Association, Coordinator of a mentoring program for teen girls, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Speak French and Igbo. Admitted to the New York State bar.
Kellogg
School of
Management
Paulita B. David
1584 Oak Ave, Apt 1 · Evanston, IL 60201
617-699-1256
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
THE SEIDEN GROUP, New York, NY
February 2002 - Present
Independent advertising and brand strategy agency specializing in: new product development, brand strategy consultancy, analysis,
modeling, trend tracking, strategic development and concept validation.
Senior Strategist
• Joined as a Junior Strategist, promoted to Strategist in February 2003, promoted to Senior Strategist in May 2004
• Manage accounts and creative team, including Junior Strategists, Writers, Administrative Assistant and Interns, to develop brand
messages, marketing strategies and new products for major consumer products and pharmaceutical companies
• Active in new business development: Procured and manage a global strategic planning account for Bayer Pharmaceutical’s
Levitra in 11 key markets worldwide
• Oversee and contribute to: brainstorming of new products, tracking of market trends, identification of unmet consumer needs,
exploration of product benefit areas, identification of target audience, segmentation and repositioning of existing brands
• Develop and analyze qualitative and quantitative market research to test strategic concepts
• Originate and formulate: consumer insights and written brand strategies and concepts
• Work closely with senior management and responsible for all client communication, budgets and billing
• Clients include Bayer Consumer Care (Alka-Seltzer, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Aleve Cold & Sinus, Flintstones, One-A-Day, RID, and
new products); Bayer Pharmaceuticals (Levitra); Bayer Germany (Alka-Seltzer); The Gillette Company; Pharmacia
Pharmaceuticals; Eastman Kodak
• Actively involved in recruiting and training new Strategists
REBECCA & DREW MFG, New York, NY
Start-up Women’s apparel company
Director of Marketing & Branding (Pro-Bono)
• Responsible for all aspects of marketing & branding
• Serve as business advisor on all aspects of running business
February 2004- Present
SILVERLINING MARKETING SOLUTIONS, New York, NY
August 2001-February 2002
Marketing Company specializing in Public Relations and Event Planning
Marketing Intern
• Assisted on all aspects of planning second annual Steps for Breath Run/Walk in Southampton NY to benefit Lung Cancer
Research for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Raised $300,000+
• Responsible for writing press releases, identifying and contacting fitness, beauty and health editors at major print, Internet and
radio outlets to generate publicity for event
May 2000 – July 2001
BANISTER INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Philadelphia PA
Retained Executive Search Firm with $15MM in revenue
Executive Search Consultant
• Identified top talent in Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Technology through direct sourcing and internal referrals
• Successfully networked and built strong, ongoing relationships with candidates
EDUCATION:
August 2005-June 2007
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Forte Scholar, Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Intended majors in International Business and Management & Strategy
• GMAT: 710
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
September 1996 – May 2000
Bachelor of Arts in History, Cum Laude, May 2000
• Deans List; GPA: 3.4/4.00, 3.7/4.0 in Major
Activities included: Penn Pals Mentoring Program, West Philadelphia Step One Tutoring Project, Phi Alpha Theta, International
History Honor Society, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority (Social Chair)
COLLEGIUM HIERONYMI PRAGENSIS, Prague, Czech Republic
• Semester abroad - hands on study of a newly emerging democratic society
Spring 1999
SKILLS/HOBBIES:
• Native Spanish Speaker; Extensive Travel across South America and Europe; Volunteer with the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society and member of the Friends of Malawi; Avid Boston Red Sox fan, skiing, sculpture, painting and travel
E. Xiomara Padamsee
2600 Central Street, 2nd Floor, Evanston, IL 60201 * Mobile: 919-395-0586 * Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Masters in Business Administration Candidate, May 2007. GMAT: 690 Analytical Writing: 6
• Anticipated majors: Management and Organizations, Social Enterprise at Kellogg, and Marketing
• Awards: Forte Foundation Scholarship for potential for business leaders or owners (1 of 3 selected from 600), National
Society of Hispanic MBAs Scholarship for outstanding Hispanic students (national award), Procter & Gamble Marketing
MBA Summer Camp for high potential prospects to brand management careers (1 of 35 selected from over 900).
• Involvements: Neighborhood Business Initiative (Project Leader), Hispanic Business Students Association, Gay
Lesbian Management Association (Education Leader), Marketing Club, Social Impact, Consulting Club, Cork & Screw
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Service Studies, May 1997. 3.7 major GPA, 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Concentrations: US Latino Studies and Urban Community Empowerment
• Student of Color Achievement Award for outstanding academics and leadership
• Woman of Conviction Award for commitment to translating beliefs to action
Ithaca, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004-2005 Duke University Women’s Center –
Sexual Assault Support Services Assistant Coordinator
Durham, NC
• Designed, raised funds for, and implemented large-scale sexual assault prevention programming weeks which led to a
567% increase in event attendance and $15,000 in funds secured.
• Created, marketed, and implemented 30 programs in the first six weeks of the school year, a 400% increase.
• Recruited, selected, and managed 30 undergraduate peer educators, 100 volunteers, and 3 student staff members.
Teach For America 2001-2004 Vice President, Staffing and Organizational Development (promotion)
New York, NY
• Grew staff from 120 to 230 by streamlining recruitment and selection to hire 70 in 2001, 80 in 2002, and 100 in 2003.
• Revamped performance assessment tools and trained managers on effective implementation, resulting in a 100% success
rate of counseling low performers out, and an 83% retention rate for high performers.
• Doubled the number of high performing staff by launching a targeted recruitment campaign, reducing average
application process from 15 to 6 weeks, and conducting management trainings (rated highly effective by 94%).
• Defined organization’s approach to diversity and current measures of success around diversity by creating and
facilitating a diversity task force comprised of President, COO, and a cross-section of the staff.
• Served as youngest Senior Management Team member and earned performance bonus for outstanding achievement.
2000-2001 National Director, Human Resources (promotion)
New York, NY
• Founded and managed first national Human Resources team to drive a four-fold organizational expansion in five years.
• Selected and developed 9 direct reports, counseled over 30 organizational leaders, managed a $13M team budget.
• Redesigned organization’s compensation structure and benefits to more effectively recruit and retain staff.
• Designed and directed new staff orientation conference rated effective by 100% of new staff members.
1999-2000 New Jersey Regional Program Director
Newark, NJ
• Forged and cultivated relationships with administrators in 70 schools and leaders in three district offices.
• Leveraged relationships to strategically place 80 new teachers in partner schools.
• Effectively diagnosed development needs of 120 teachers, planned conferences, retreats, and workshops to ensure rapid
professional growth leading to dramatic academic gains in their classrooms.
1997-1999 Public School 63 – Authors’ Academy / Teach For America
Bilingual 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teacher
Bronx, NY
• Moved students from two grade levels behind to level and from severely limited English to full proficiency.
• Created a classroom culture based on integrated literature, critical thinking, and productive community partnerships.
• Developed chess tournament, peer tutoring program, and experiential learning field trip series.
OTHER
Leadership Team Member, Duke University LGBT Task Force * Planning Committee and Workshop Presenter, Sisters Beneath The
Skin and Women in Leadership Development Conferences * Advisor and Member, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi Chi
Sorority, Inc. * Founder and Program Coordinator, Latino Living Center, Cornell University * President, La Organizacion de Latinas
Universitarias, Cornell University * NYS Certified Rape Crisis Hotline Counselor, Ithaca Rape Crisis Center * Fluent in Spanish
STEPHANIE A. PIRISHIS
1500 Chicago Avenue, Apt 607, Evanston, Illinois 60201
+1 847 899 8832 ▪ [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005-present
1998-2002
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Evanston, IL
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Intended majors in Management & Strategy, Marketing, International Business.
• Forté Foundation Scholar, selected on the basis of outstanding leadership, as well
as academic and professional merit.
• Member of Marketing club, HBSA, LHIMA, European business club, WBA, Entrepreneur
Club, Strategy & Business Development Club.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, June 2002
• Elected President of the International Students 1999- 2001 for two consecutive terms.
• President, Photography Club. Freshman Council. Varsity Women’s Crew.
• Senior Advisor and Member of the Student Advisory Committee on Faculty Hiring for the
Economics Department.
EXPERIENCE
2002-2005
CARAT INTERNATIONAL
Paris, FRANCE
World’s largest independent media communications agency network
International Media Executive
Disneyland Resort Paris 2003-2005 $36M account
• Implemented and managed, with full accountability, the 2005 media launch of the Park’s new
attraction, Space Mountain II. Developed the TV, radio, written press, special events and
promotional strategy; structured and negotiated the buying of media space; optimized and
directed the day-to-day coordination of ten cross-function Carat teams in four countries.
• Identified and resolved issues of cross-cultural interfacing, involving US led advertiser, local
agency and corporate client, impacting the effectiveness of the European campaign. Played
important role in successfully delivering innovative responses to this increasingly global
business challenge.
• Expedited the consistent and accurate measurement and tracking of ROI by campaign.
• Instituted a uniform competitive monitoring system.
Carrefour 2002-2003 $144M account
• Centralized and standardized the 40th Anniversary European promotional campaign.
• Conducted strategic annual brand review, including competitive market analysis, seasonality,
and study of developing trends in media spend.
• Consolidated and prepared monthly reports tracking competitive activity in nine European
countries.
• Reinforced our Carat teams through personal recruitment of executive talent.
Other accounts: Beiersdorf $420M, Lactalis $17M
• Facilitated systematic cross-fertilization of ideas between Carat teams on same account.
JAN 2001
DESSANGE BEAUTE
Paris, FRANCE
Luxury cosmetics brand
Assistant in the Marketing Department
• Assisted in the marketing of a new flagship skin care product: competitive analysis, price
positioning, design and development of sales argumentation for launch.
ADDITIONAL DATA
• Fluent in English, Spanish, French and Greek. Conversant in Italian. Learning Mandarin.
• Lived and studied in six countries. Traveled to 20 more, across five continents.
• Authorized to work in the US and EU.
October 10, 2005
Kelley School of
Business
at Indiana University
KATE BERESFORD
104 East Kirkwood Avenue, Apartment 307
Bloomington, IN 47408
(513) 543.6447 │ [email protected]
EDUCATION
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Master of Business Administration, major in Marketing and minor in Management
• Faculty-selected member, Sports & Entertainment Academy
• Forté Foundation Scholar; co-chair, Forum Promotions Group, Forté Foundation
• Mitte Foundation Fellow
• Committee selected member, Student Admissions Council
May 2007
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
May 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration, Cum Laude, double major in Marketing and Graphic Design
• Officer, Marketing Club
• Study Abroad Participant, University of Notre Dame, London
EXPERIENCE
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH
May 2005 – July 2005
Marketing Intern
• Initiated and coordinated a promotional event for young professionals that increased museum
attendance by 63% over average nightly attendance
• Composed press releases, calendar advisories, letters of solicitation and flyers to promote exhibitions
and special events and delivered summary results to Assistant Director of Promotions
• Created marketing briefs for departmental staff of 20 that established project timelines, attendance
goals and external promotional strategies
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Cincinnati, OH
July 2003 – May 2005
Training Supervisor & eLearning Designer
• Managed and coordinated the development and graphic design of custom eLearning courseware
deployed via a web-based Learning Management System
• Pioneered an online training initiative that delivered web-based training to 3,700+ associates and
900+ agents for an annual cost-savings of $60,000
• Delivered in-house classroom instruction to 30 new associates per month as part of a larger blendedlearning curriculum
The National Underwriter Company, Erlanger, KY
January 2003 – July 2003
eCommunications Specialist
• Developed, programmed and maintained web, product marketing and eCommerce sites for publisher
of insurance books, magazines and software
• Designed, wrote and distributed weekly promotional marketing emails that generated additional
publication sales
• Coordinated bi-weekly online advertising meeting with sales and marketing groups and created
medallion and banner advertisements with usage tracking for ad clients
ADDITIONAL
• Member, Business Student Advisory Board, The Giving Back Fund
• Volunteer, Mathers Museum at Indiana University
• Mentor & Volunteer, Happen, Inc.
• Member, University of Notre Dame Women’s Novice Crew Team
JENNIFER L. DAHLGREN
838 South Clarizz Boulevard
Bloomington, IN 47401
(773)818-5160 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington IN
Master of Business Administration, major in Marketing, minor in Strategic Management
• Recipient, Indiana University Forte Foundation Scholarship
• Faculty-selected member, Consumer Marketing Academy
• Selected member, Kelley Ambassadors
• Member, Kelley Marketing Club, Kelley Association of Women MBA’s
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, majors in Finance and Marketing
• Recipient, University of Arizona Merit Scholarship
• Vice-President of Finance, Phi Beta Chapter of Delta Delta Delta
May 2005
December 1999
EXPERIENCE
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL
December 2001 – August 2005
Senior Business Analyst
• Forecasted and budgeted the income statement for $130M business unit
• Managed the planning, forecasting and analysis of regional selling, general and administrative
expenses of more than $100M for multiple business units.
• Awarded 2004 Baxter Global Finance Leadership Award by CEO and CFO.
• Supervised Financial Development Program Summer Interns.
• Coordinated Indiana University on-campus recruiting for the Financial Development Program.
Senior Financial Analyst
• Drove process improvements that resulted in annual savings of 200 hours for the manufacturing
and inventory accounting team.
• Designed and managed process that reduced inter-company financial imbalances by 99%.
• Supervised and developed Financial Development Program Associates and Interns.
• Coordinated internal charitable activities, employee engagement survey and follow-up focus
group for 100 person financial operations organization.
Gap Inc, San Bruno, CA
February 2000 – September 2001
Financial Analyst
• Performed monthly audits of five distribution centers with inventory worth over $200M.
• Partnered with online distribution center management and corporate planning to ensure accuracy
of inventory and reporting.
• Planned and executed 7M unit physical inventory count of third party contractor, included
creating the inventory management database.
ADDITIONAL
• American Cancer Society Walk & Roll Chicago Steering Committee, 2002-2005
• Open Water S.C.U.B.A Certification
London
Business
School
SHEILA PEJAVAR
8 Elthruda Road
London SE13 6SR
United Kingdom
[email protected]
+44 7841 362 934
EDUCATION
2005 - 2007
1995 - 1999
EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2005
2004 - 2005
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
Reading for MBA degree
Awarded Forté Foundation Scholarship (£20,000)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES
BA in Business Economics, Minor in Accounting, Specialization in Computing, GPA: 3.80 of 4.00
Magna Cum Laude, College Honours, Economics Departmental Honors
LEHMAN BROTHERS
Associate, Private Equity, New York, USA
• Reported directly to the head of private equity, chief administrative officer and chief investment
officer of a division which invests in five major asset classes and manages over $10 billion in
assets
• Functioned in the areas of fund marketing, strategic planning and general management
• Coordinated with the finance department and the heads of the funds to generate budget
forecasts and objectives for the upcoming year and to create a strategic outlook presentation
and a 2005 business plan for the Lehman Brothers executive committee
• Managed the launch of a $10 million European mezzanine employee fund and a $80 million
real estate employee fund; collaborated with the investing teams and external counsel to
finalize offering memoranda
2002 - 2004
Associate, Equity-Linked Origination, London, UK
• Evaluated financing needs and originated convertible debt for corporate and sovereign clients
in western Europe
• Analyzed client volatility and credit, monitored convertible, equity and fixed income markets
and examined currency and interest rate movements to determine valuation for new
convertible issuance
• Developed financial models to establish pricing, coordinated with equity syndicate, sales and
trading to identify investors for proposed financings and prepared pitches for clients
• Deliberated with accountants and lawyers in various jurisdictions to structure offerings to
obtain optimal tax and accounting treatment
2001 - 2002
Associate, Equity Capital Markets, Menlo Park, USA
• Promoted to Associate after top tier ranking as an Analyst
• Advised public and private clients in the technology sector on size, structure, timing and
marketing of equity and equity-linked financing
1999 - 2001
Analyst, Corporate Finance, Los Angeles, USA
• Provided securities underwriting and M&A advisory services to public and private clients in the
technology and business services sectors
• Performed financial analysis including public equity, debt and transaction comparables,
discounted cash flows, integrated modelling and M&A valuation; drafted commitment
committee memos, offering documentation and investor presentations
• Headed UCLA recruiting for 2001 analyst class; devised strategy and budget, planned events
and presented and interviewed on campus; achieved 90% yield – highest of all recruiting
teams
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Ran 3 marathons (San Diego, Orlando, Boston), raising nearly $6000 for charity
• Other interests include mountain trekking (climbed Kilimanjaro), travelling and piano
Michigan,
Ross School
of Business
NIDHI CHANDRA
807 McKinley Avenue • Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[email protected] • 917.887.4416
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, April 2007
• Emphasis in Marketing
• One of two recipients awarded Forte Foundation merit-based scholarship
• Panel coordinator and moderator for Marketing Symposium and Women in Leadership
Conference
• Selected as Corporate Liaison for Marketing Club
• Elected Section Career Development Representative
• Member: Marketing Club and Michigan Business Women
SMITH COLLEGE
Northampton, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government, May 2000
• Elected Student Government Association Treasurer by student body.
EXPERIENCE
2003-2005
JPMORGAN CHASE
New York City, NY
Associate, Human Resources Productivity and Quality
• Led team to reduce Human Resources real estate spending by $3MM. Analyzed
occupancy data, eliminated cost liabilities, and presented location strategy to senior
management.
• Applied Six Sigma process redesign methodology to training function resulting in
$1MM in savings. Managed project planning, process mapping, and collecting customer
requirements.
• Created and led Smith College recruiting team that resulted in the hiring of three
students in 2005. Negotiated funding for recruiting activities, marketed programs on
campus, and conducted interviews.
2000-2003
JPMORGAN CHASE INTERNAL CONSULTING SERVICES New York City, NY
Project Analyst, Treasury Services, 2002-2003
• Streamlined Tampa operations to achieve a 12% reduction in implementation cycle time
and to improve data integrity. Interviewed staff to determine optimal technology
processes.
• Conducted end-to-end product assessment and presented recommendations regarding
product viability, expense reduction, and process redesign.
Project Analyst, Investment Bank, 2002
• Led global cross-functional team to develop business requirements for $5MM equity
trading application for Sydney office.
• Evaluated activity-based time study to identify jobs that could be transferred to Brazil
office. Utilized findings to develop $10 MM project portfolio for Equities organization.
Project Analyst, Retail Financial Services, 2001-2002
• Improved consumer banking experience by identifying inefficiencies in customer
onboarding, education, and systems. Increased the number of products sold per
customer from 3.24 to 4.44.
• Authored and executed a $40K survey to 400 customers to determine causes of customer
attrition. Utilized findings to recommend technology improvements, additional training
for retail staff, and product enhancements.
• Led series of focus groups to gather retail customer feedback on account opening
process; summarized results in a video format presented to senior management and
distributed to 523 branches.
Sales Analyst, Private Bank, 2000-2001
• Supported 5 regional sales teams in the creation of client pitches and implementation of
marketing strategies for online wealth management product.
ADDITIONAL
• Interests include horror films, yoga, reading, and football.
• Served as a South Asian Voter Registration Volunteer.
October 2005
NEDA JAFARNIA
1340 Astor Avenue, Apt. #1811
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
949.683.0575
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Master of Business Administration, 2007
• Emphasis in Corporate Strategy and Finance
• Awarded merit-based business school scholarships (Forte Scholarship and Distinguished Leader
Award)
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts – Economics, 2001
• Graduated cum laude
• Dean’s Honor List: Fall ’99, Spring ’00, Winter ’01, Fall ’01, Winter ’02, Spring ’02, Fall ’02, Winter ‘03
EXPERIENCE
KPMG
A leading provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services.
2/2004 – 8/2005
Associate – Economic and Valuation Services
• Prepared fair market valuation analyses for Fortune 1000 and large private companies.
• Determined arm’s-length value for multinational companies’ tangible and intangible goods and services.
• Conducted economic analyses as well as functions, markets and risks analyses on an international
level for a variety of manufacturers, distributors and service companies across a number of industries.
• Interviewed CEOs, CFOs, COOs and Tax Directors of several multinational companies, including
Nissan North America, Beckman Coulter, Playmates and Harman International.
RSM EQUICO; COSTA MESA, CA
3/2003 – 2/2004
A leading global investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and corporate
finance for the private middle-market.
Analyst
• Evaluated multiple U.S. and Canadian industries; specialized in the textiles and apparel, and
entertainment industries.
• Analyzed market penetration and provided competitive analysis of market.
• Assessed client’s position relative to other industry participants of a similar size and/or serving a
comparable market.
• Determined company value and potential market opportunities and prepared analyses on findings.
PACIFIC ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY; IRVINE, CA
3/2002 – 3/2003
A hedgefund-of-funds investment management company providing asset management services to
institutional investors.
Risk Analyst
• Monitored and identified managers’ risk, volatility and returns with respect to specific investment
strategies.
• Constructed risk reports on a manager, sector and fund level.
• Performed statistical analysis on risk reports containing fundamental market characteristics.
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Recipient of six KPMG Encore (Standing Ovation) Awards
Financial Women International – Member
Association of Investment Management and Research – Member
Discovery Arts – Volunteer and Grant Administrator
MIT Sloan
School of
Management
KARA FRANCES PENN
81 Chapman Street, Boston, MA 02170
Mobile: (773) 415-2118; e-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Sloan School of Management
Boston, MA
Candidate, Master of Business Administration
September 2005 – June 2007
♦Forté Scholar; Forté Scholars National Leadership Team Member; Coordinator, MIT Sloan Student Hurricane
Disaster Relief Effort
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Irving B. Harris School of Public Policy Studies
Chicago, IL
Master of Public Policy; graduated with honors; GPA: (3.8/4.0)
September 2003 – June 2005
♦ Honors Thesis: “Consumer Citizens & Social Responsibility: Regulating the Global Economy in an Information Age”
♦Irving B. Harris Fellow (highest honors), provided full tuition & stipend; Professional Student Management Organization,
Co-Chair & Skills Development Committee Chair; Chicago Environmental Policy Association, Co-Secretary/ Treasurer &
Networking Committee Chair
♦ Select Coursework: Microeconomics, Econometrics, Budgeting & Finance, Program Evaluation, Policy Design
THE COLORADO COLLEGE
Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, May 1998 (3.8/4.0)
September 1994 – May 1998
Majors: Psychology (3.7), Awarded distinction; English (3.9), Awarded distinction Minor: The Theory & Practice of Art
♦Boettcher Scholar (1994-1998): merit-based; provided full tuition & stipend; Phi Beta Kappa; Psi Chi; Josephine Van Fleet
McLaughlin Award recipient for academic excellence and participation in current affairs; Captain, Varsity Volleyball
Team (1996, 1997); Head Editor, Leviathan (Art & Literary Magazine)
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL OF EAST ST. LOUIS
East St. Louis, IL
Founding Director, Development & Community Relations
November 2002 – May 2003
♦ Designed department structure; prepared and implemented business and strategic plans
♦ Directed all hospital development efforts, public and community relations, and related staffing
Founding Manager, Environmental Health & Community Action
September 2001 – October 2002
♦Developed and implemented community-based environmental health programming
♦Secured and managed $250,000 in grant funds
Director, Metro East Lead Collaborative
November 2001 – May 2003
♦ Facilitated multi-stakeholder collaborative of 25 government, non-profit, community and private organizations
implementing community development initiatives to address environmental justice issues
SELECT CONSULTING PROJECTS & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Boston, MA
June – September 2004
OXFAM AMERICA, National Headquarters
Trade Intern: Campaign Marketing Strategy, Trade & Agriculture
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Independent Consultant, Healthy Kids at Play Initiative: Community Implementation
TRANS WORLD AIRLINES, Corporate Headquarters
Coro Consultant: Corporate Sales Strategy
THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Coro Consultant: Small Business Development
JEFFERSON HILLS, INC.
Milieu Counselor: Therapy-Based Locked Juvenile Detention
St. Louis, MO
June – July 2001
St. Louis, MO
January – February 2001
St. Louis, MO
November – December 2000
Denver, CO
January – July 2000
NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
CORO FELLOWSHIP IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (August 2000- June 2001)
THOMAS J. WATSON FELLOWSHIP (July 1998- July 1999)
St. Louis, MO
Ireland, N. Ireland, England, Italy
Kathleen R. Poe
21 Howard Street, Somerville, MA 02144
phone 617.276.6420 email [email protected]
EDUCATION
MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
Candidate for MBA
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
B.S., Human Development & Family Studies (Concentration in Women’s Studies)
„ Consumer Economics, Policy Analysis, and Human Services coursework
„ GPA: 3.96
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic
Class of 2007
January 1998
Spring 1997
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Editor
April 2004 – August 2005
Management Roundtable, Waltham, MA
www.knowledge-roundtable.com
Launched the Knowledge Roundtable, a research and education service for product
development executives at Fortune 500 companies and other global organizations. Led research
efforts to identify, analyzed and presented best business practices related to innovation.
General Manager
August 2002 – February 2004
Craigie Street Bistrot, Cambridge, MA
www.craigiestreetbistrot.com
Led business, operational and in-service management of fine-dining restaurant. Instrumental in
opening Bistrot and growing restaurant to profitability in two months. Recognized among
America’s best restaurants by Gourmet and Food & Wine magazines in first year of operation.
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Business management. Set Bistrot policy and direction. Identified target areas and strategies
for improving business at low marginal cost. Met P&L goals, implemented marketing plans.
Operations management. Controlled costs through inventory and purchasing systems.
Developed accounting, budgeting skills. Maintained computers and equipment.
Staff management. Recruited, trained, supervised 15 English- and Spanish-speaking employees.
Emphasized staff development and input to improve service, productivity, teamwork, retention.
In-service management. Developed loyal customer relationships, resolved customer concerns.
Prioritized and supported staff activities, coordinated communication, provided quality control.
Analyst
February 2001 – July 2002
Corporate Executive Board, Washington, DC
www.executiveboard.com
Created value for cross-industry, Global 500 R&D executives by identifying, researching,
analyzing and teaching innovative strategic and operational management practices. Launched
Research & Technology Executive Council within a company ranked among top five U.S. growth
firms by Business Week magazine. Earned company member service award.
Youth Services Coordinator
January 1999 – January 2001
American Red Cross, National Capital Chapter, Washington, DC
www.redcrossdc.org
Planned, implemented and evaluated service learning programs for diverse population of youth
volunteers. Assessed client and community needs, developed youth leadership programs to
meet needs. Supervised 85 volunteers directly, 375 indirectly. Duties included:
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Department management. Created Youth Services goals, processes, business plan, budget.
Program management. Revived and led four existing youth programs. Forged partnerships,
increased volunteer base, established elected leadership, evaluated programs' effectiveness.
New initiatives. Began, managed Spanish HIV/AIDS, intern, international exchange programs.
Training coordination. Developed curriculum, led training in English/Spanish.
Frontline Leadership Award, 2000. Recognized for initiative, constructive peer relationships.
Government Relations Coordinator
February 1998 – January 1999
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Washington, DC www.aahsa.org
Promoted legislative interests of members. Covered Congressional hearings. Tracked, analyzed
bills; wrote issue briefs. Researched health policies, created weekly newsletter. Managed
database and budget, provided administrative support. Earned member service award.
Crisis Unit Counselor
Fall 1994 – Fall 1995, Summers
Brightside for Families and Children, Holyoke, MA
www.mercycares.com/pages.asp?id=508
Facilitated counseling sessions in residential treatment center. Implemented treatment plans,
advocated for clients, ran recreational programs, managed diverse groups of youth.
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Boston Latino Film Festival, Volunteer. Negotiated, coordinated corporate sponsorships.
CEB Merit Grant Panel, Volunteer. Reviewed applications, awarded foundation grants.
For Love of Children Living Adventure Program, Volunteer. Tutored, led recreation.
International Rescue Committee, Volunteer. Assisted newly-arrived refugee families.
Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Volunteer. Responded to fires, other local emergencies.
Dominican Republic, Volunteer. Initiated, coached female basketball teams.
Writing Tutor, Volunteer. Initiated program to assist international students at Cornell.
Athletics, Cornell Rugby Club, Haverford College Varsity soccer, basketball, softball teams.
TRAINING
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Business Basics Training in microeconomics, finance, marketing, quantitative analysis.
Program Evaluation Training to assess effectiveness of programs in meeting goals.
Points of Light Training in community service and service learning.
Financial Accounting, Economics and Spanish continuing education coursework.
Multicultural Conflict Resolution Certification, oppression and mediation training.
Red Cross Certification in 1st Aid/CPR, Emergency Services, and International Services.
Community Organizing Training, workshops and hands-on experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
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Fluent in Spanish. Experience living and traveling in Latin America.
Computer skills. Extensive experience with Macintosh/Windows platforms, MS Office,
spreadsheet design, Internet research, database management, P.O.S and reservation
systems, accounting software.
References available upon request.
NYU
Stern School
of Business
DANA DILLON-TOWNES
140 E 14th Street, Apt. 1427
New York, NY 10026
Tel: 757-218-3721
E-mail: [email protected]
Education:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
Specialization in Marketing, Product Development and Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Relations VP – Luxury and Retail Club
• Member, Association of Hispanic and Black Business Students , Stern Women in Business
• Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
• Forte Women in Business Scholar
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Continuing Education Classes, Fall, 2005
• Public Relations and the Runway
New York, NY
VIRGINIA TECH
Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, May, 2002
• Full Academic Scholarship Recipient
• Engineering Support Team Mentor for first-year engineering students, 4 years
• McNair Scholarship Program: Researched Retention Rate of Minorities and Females in
Engineering; presented research at conferences in Virginia, Wisconsin and Puerto Rico
• National Pan-Hellenic Council – Service and Scholarship Chair, 2002 Woman of the Year
Experience:
2004-2005
DEVON HAYLEY HANDBAGS
New York, NY
Founder
• Founded Devon Hayley Handbags, a design company specializing in high-end handbags
• Performed market research, interviewed industry professionals, attended Americas Mart (Atlanta)
Trade Show and conducted focus groups
• Wrote business plan and developed marketing strategy
• Successfully set up supply chain, including manufacturer, fabric and metal suppliers, shipping, and
graphic design firm
2002 - 2005
2004-2005
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Richmond, VA
Feeder Engineer
• Virginia Tech Senior Design UPS Corporate Team Leader and Virginia Tech CEED (Center for
Enhancement of Engineering Diversity) Industry Mentor, 2 years
• Responsible for appropriation of $15M of equipment
• Performed regular cost-justification analysis of district feeder operations
• Planned operations planning during peak financial and operational periods
2003-2004
Preload Assist System Implementation
• Implemented multi million dollar corporate system in Richmond facility
• Responsible for training, job setup and facility layout to ensure safety and productivity
2002-2003
Operations Excellence
• Position required broad knowledge of company systems and financial impact
• Created Microsoft Access-based reports for more specific measuring of corporate goals
• Organized district Industrial Engineering Department meeting for state of Virginia
Additional:
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AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America) Certified Aerobics Instructor; teach at
Crunch Fitness Clubs and New York Sports Clubs, NYC
National Society of Black Engineers (2002-2004): member, Co-chair and organizer of Annual
Professional Development Day
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – active member since 2001; served as Secretary,
Membership Chair and Community Service Chair
AMBER DAWKINS
302 West 78th Street, Apt. 5A
New York, NY 10024
Tel: 917-744-7009
E-mail: [email protected]
Education:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
Specialization in Finance and Entertainment, Media and Technology
• Awarded Dean Scholarship, merit based award for incoming students
• Forté Foundation Scholar
• Member of the Association of Hispanic and Black Business Students, Graduate Finance
Association and Media and Entertainment Association
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, May 2001
• Graduated with distinction and inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Exchange student at Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, University of London in England
and the Goethe Institut in Germany
Experience:
2004-2005
2003-2004
GRANADA ENTERTAINMENT
New York, NY
Freelance Production Accountant – The First 48
• Led weekly cost report meetings and conference calls with the Head of Production on status of the
episodic television series.
• Built cash flow models to determine the amount of cash needed to continue the production and
aided in the distribution of the $3 million budget.
• Analyzed trends, production overhead and labor requirements for the production.
MTV NETWORKS
New York, NY
Freelance Production Accountant – Total Request Live (TRL)
• Prepared and analyzed $6 million budget for Total Request Live (TRL), a daily, live video
program.
• Designed cost monitoring initiatives for the show which resulted in $50,000 in savings.
• Trained new accountants for Direct Effect, MTV Hits and Made series.
2003-2003
UNIVISION NETWORKS
New York, NY
Financial Analyst
• Consolidated, analyzed and reported monthly, quarterly and year-to-year analyses for the Univision
and Telefutura networks.
• Prepared and analyzed Stewardship Reports for the networks to determine whether the networks
would deliver the number of guaranteed impressions in the advertising contract.
• Maintained the Business on the Books and reviewed the advertising contracts.
2001-2002
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
New York, NY
Investment Banking Analyst – Media and Telecommunications
• Built discounted cash flow models, which identified candidates for the sale of a strategic asset of a
domestic telecommunications company.
• Prepared comparable company analyses (debt, equity and M&A), which identified companies
trading higher or lower than their sector.
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative due diligence, prepared marketing materials, sales force and
management presentations, which facilitated deal execution.
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Member, New York Junior League – volunteer organization
Awarded the Spirit of Detroit award for community service
Other interests include international travel, funk dance classes and classic rock music
MICHELLE W. CHANG
95 Christopher Street, Apt. 2E
New York, NY 10014
Tel: 908-642-0767
E-mail: [email protected]
Education:
New York, NY
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
Specialization in Finance
• Awarded Dean Scholarship – Full-Tuition Scholarship sponsored by the Forté Foundation
• Vice President: Graduate Finance Association
• Member: Sales, Trading and Research Club, Stern Women in Business
Princeton, NJ
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Research & Financial Engineering, June 2002
Certificates in Finance and Engineering Management Systems
• President and Social Chair, Asian American Students Association
• Social Chair, Roaring 20 A Cappella Group
Experience:
2004-2005
New York, NY
TIME WARNER, TIME INC.
Associate Marketing Manager, Strategic Partnerships
• Managed the client relationships for Entertainment Weekly & Sports Illustrated magazines,
including Best Buy Co., Inc. and Musicland Group Inc., which together resulted in $20+ million
in commission fees for the clients in 2004
• Advised clients on optimizing current marketing plans and meeting the clients’ growth targets by
increasing subscriber retention rates, which accounted for a year-over-year increase of 14% in
commission fees from 1H04 to 1H05
• Analyzed subscription-sales performance and forecasted sales of executed marketing plans
• Collaborated with clients to develop and implement new sales-generating marketing programs,
such as a bundled offer with a new American Express credit card and an offer for TiVo Inc.
subscribers
• Acted as a liaison between multiple internal and external parties to initiate new and expand on
existing strategic initiatives
2003-2004
Assistant Finance Manager
• Oversaw the day-to-day finances of several internal departments, such as booking revenues for
advertising pages sold and expenses for the production of each week’s Entertainment Weekly
magazine
• Performed variance analyses for monthly financial reconciliations to compare results to the
current budget and forecasted future expenses with financial models to create the following
year’s budget
• Evaluated and analyzed the businesses in Entertainment Weekly’s competitive set to realize
opportunities for growth, such as a shift into television-DVDs
• Appointed as a representative for a cross-functional task force to redesign a financial system used
to model the revenues and expenses associated with publishing a magazine
2003-2004
Financial Analyst
• Liaised between the finance department and other departments for monthly financial closes
• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting expenses for all departments
• Gathered data and executed reports to track spending, including individual sales expenses as well
as departmental expenses
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Executive Board Member, Manhattan Society – a New York City Chapter of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Co-Chair 2004 Annual Fundraiser, which attracted 2,400 attendees and raised $175,000
Scholar and Member, Forté Foundation
Accomplished dancer, pianist and singer
KRISTEN RUSH
284 Mott Street, Apt. 3K
New York, NY 10012
Tel: 703-615-6776
E-mail: [email protected]
Education:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2007
• Member, Management Consulting Association, Graduate Marketing Association, Stern Women in
Business
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Bachelor of Science, Commerce, May, 2002
• Concentrations in Finance and International Business; Minor in French
• Cumulative GPA 3.52
• Dean’s List, 1998-2002
• Intermediate Honors, Fall 2000
• Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, 1999
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2000-2002
• Golden Key National Honor Society, 2000-2002
Charlottesville, VA
Experience:
2004-2005
BOOZ ALLEN & HAMILTON
McLean, VA
Senior Consultant
• Acted as lead of team of Client staff with the task of transferring the duties of the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) lien processing teams from 30 locations across the US into one centralized site
• Developed and documented processes and procedures to standardize work flow, resulting in a
reduction in lien work force of 30 FTE and corresponding cost savings
• Created an Access database containing the specific filing requirements of the 4,026 recording
offices in the US. Developed 10 Access reports that the 120 centralized IRS employees use to
ensure proper filing of approximately 500,000 tax liens each year
• Co-led the development of stakeholder communication products. Worked with representatives
from several IRS groups to compose, distribute and update a four-staged package of
communication products, including memorandums, brochures and website articles
• Interviewed managers in 10 outgoing lien offices and generated detailed work status reports to
provide to the manager of the centralized site
2003-2004
Consultant
• Participated on a joint team comprised of Booz Allen and IRS employees with the task of
reengineering the tax return auditing process in the IRS
• Developed presentation materials for use in briefings and negotiations with the National Treasury
Employees Union (NTEU)
• Created lesson plans and presentation slides for use in training front-line employees in upcoming
national rollout of the reengineered process
• Interviewed 100 revenue agents to gather feedback on the pilot process
2002
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Management and Program Analyst
Washington, DC
• Worked on an internal audit team to review a DOT report concerning the online travel agent Orbitz
• Participated in a test of a variety of online travel agents and airline websites to determine where to
find the lowest fare in a sample of over 500 city pairs
• Developed complex Excel models, charts and graphs to document and analyze testing results
• Researched relevant topics and wrote portions of final report to Congress
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Proficient in French and Spanish
Tuck School
of Business at
Dartmouth
College
ELIZABETH A. GAYDOS
707 Byrne Hall • Hanover, NH 03755 • 603-646-7358 • [email protected]
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EDUCATION
2005 – Present
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, June 2007
• Forté Scholar and Merit Scholarship Recipient
• Clubs: Consulting, Women in Business, Women’s Ice Hockey, Wine Society
1997 – 2001
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
B.S. Magna Cum Laude, Economics with a concentration in Mathematics, May 2001
• Mathematics Department Teaching Assistant, Intramural Basketball
• Study Abroad: University of Maastricht – The Netherlands, Fall Semester 2000
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EXPERIENCE
2004 - 2005
2001 - 2004
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
Boston, MA
Independent Consultant
Private Wealth Management – Financial Analyst for team with $6B assets under management
• Ranked number one within Boston office peer group and top 5% worldwide
• Worked on consultant basis 30 hours per week in 2005 while concurrently working at Room to Grow
• Co-managed prospective client business for 8 person team; developed new prospecting strategy of using current
clients as referral source in systematic and documented manner; strategy yielded more consistent level of new
client introductory meetings for team
• Coordinated asset allocation process and worked with IT department to develop and provide strategic input for
new online asset allocation tools for Investment Management division
• Traded Equities, Fixed Income, and Options for client accounts; invested in hedge funds and other alternative
investment vehicles for client accounts
• Wrote Economic/Equity Market updates for team client presentations to explain current trends and projections in
global economy and equity markets in clear, simple language that unsophisticated investors could understand
• Analyzed client portfolios to assess performance and performance attribution, asset allocation, bond portfolio
structure, and other client-specific metrics
• Assisted in reinvigoration of the previously inactive Women’s Network for Investment Management Division;
created and maintained Women’s Network website and served as member of Network’s global steering committee
• Selected to teach financial math, accounting, and GS portfolio management systems to new firm-wide analyst
classes of 500+ new analysts in 2002 and 2003
• Co-designed and coordinated summer financial analyst program for Boston office
ROOM TO GROW NATIONAL, INC.
2004 - 2005
Boston, MA
Non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty in Boston. Room to Grow
responds to this need by providing clothing, books, toys, and other baby essentials coupled with one-on-one
parenting guidance. Annual budget: $275k
Program Manager
• Established the organization’s Boston office as one of two founding staff members
• Wrote foundation and corporate grant proposals requesting total of $150k to fund program activities and site
enhancements such as Family Literacy Area; successfully raised $15k with requests still pending
• Researched and developed structure and scope of five person Advisory Board for Boston location; recruited
influential community members to join the board
• Developed budgetary, expense, and inventory tracking systems to formalize documentation of operations
• Established and managed 20 person volunteer and summer internship programs
• Coordinated and organized media and community outreach event with the Boston Red Sox; developed event
strategy and purpose, implemented marketing plan, and managed logistics for volunteers and media
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PERSONAL
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
• Duke Club of Boston: Board member and Chairman of the Arts Committee
• Shanghai – Cross Cultural Solutions: Taught English to classes of 50 elementary students in 2001
OTHER INTERESTS
• Running: Completed 2003 Boston Marathon; raised $5,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Completed 2005 Paris Marathon
• Basketball, golf, travel, and piano
• Completed Series 7 and Series 63 Certifications
• Dual U.S. and Irish Citizenship
SUNGSOOK HONG
Tuck School of Business y 708 Byrne Hall y Hanover, NH 03755 y (603)-646-7433 y [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005 - Present
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
Forté Foundation Scholar
Active member of Women in Business club; Tuck Volunteers; and Hockey club
1992 - 1997
SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Awarded merit-based Scholarship from the Governor of Hwanghaedo province
Completed 6-month English as a Second Language Program at Mills College
Oakland, CA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Seoul, Korea
EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2005
Senior Outsourcing Services Solutions Manager (2004-2005)
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Led 10-person team from Korea, Australia and the US in winning $35M data center services for Allianz
Insurance out of 8 global and local competitors, Korea’s first outsourcing case in financial services
industry
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Qualified for High Performance Club as IBM Korea’s top 5% performer of Year 2003 and 2004
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Mentored 2 new hires, introducing IBM culture and assisting with career development planning
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Achieved IBM Certified Professional for Senior Services Solutions Manager as youngest in IBM Korea
Advisory Outsourcing Services Solutions Manager (2002-2004)
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Spearheaded a competitive solution and managed engagement team of 5 members to win $17M IT
outsourcing for Esquire, a leading fashion marketing company, beating an incumbent service provider
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Led 9-person cross functional solutions team and managed customer relationship to build a winning 10year $98.5M outsourcing contract for Amorepacific, Korea’s no.1 beauty and health products company,
making the first and largest outsourcing win for IBM Korea in 5 years
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Managed all aspects of outsourcing contracts; designed technical and organizational solution, built base
case and cost case, conducted due diligence, defined project scope, and reviewed contractual terms
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Won High Performance Sales Award, granted to quarterly top-3 wins in IBM Korea, twice in 2003
Advisory IT Specialist (2001-2002)
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Worked as a network architect in infrastructure solution proposal to Mirae Credit Information, Korea’s
no.1 credit bureau, contributing to winning a $2.5M, 5-year services contract
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Represented IBM e-Business Hosting Services as an editorial board member for “Thinkers”, IBM Korea’s
external customer magazine
IT Specialist (1999-2001)
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Led 11 IT specialists as a technical architect to build IBM Korea’s first e-Business Hosting Center, second
in Asia Pacific. Won “ONE Team” Award for building strong teamwork during the project
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Implemented an office computing standard and product support service in Korea for Hapag Lloyd
Container Line, a leading German logistical services company, by closely working with IBM Germany
and Singapore
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Led cross-company team of 5 IT specialists to set up Louis Vuitton Korea’s office computing environment
1997 - 1999
LG ELECTRONICS, INC
Seoul, Korea
Systems Engineer, Computer Business Unit
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Developed Computer Business Unit’s Knowledge Management web portal utilized by managers for
employee skill evaluation and project resource assignment
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Conducted system analysis and performance tuning for clients, enhancing end user response time
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Awarded “Best Junior Systems Engineer of the Year” in the Unit among 23 peer engineers
PERSONAL
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Producer, Seoul National University Broadcasting Station
Elected Chairperson of Bupyeong Girls’ High School Alumnae Association
Volunteer for 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan
IBM’s KidSmart program volunteer for children at Gibbun Rehabilitation Center in Seoul
Enthusiast for alpine skiing and mountain hiking
JENNA L. HUTCHINS
Tuck School of Business • 708 Byrne Hall • Hanover, NH 03755 • 603-667-6965 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005 - Present TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, June 2007
Forte Scholar, Investment Club, Finance Club, Women-In-Business Club, Wine Society
1992 - 1999
RICE UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, May 1999
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 1999
President’s Honor Roll, Harianna Butler Engineering Award, National Merit Scholar
EXPERIENCE
2003 - 2005
BASELL POLYOLEFINS
Pasadena, TX
Global manufacturer of commodity plastic, joint venture of BASF AG and Royal Dutch Shell plc.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Team Management
• Selected and managed multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Utilized the statistics-based Six Sigma improvement methodology, targeting earnings improvement.
Revenue Improvement
• Designed and implemented improved operating model.
• Delivered annual profits of $1.2 million through 25% reduction in off-grade sales.
Cost Reduction
• Analyzed energy consumption data, and directed development of modeling and tracking tools.
• Improved operating practices and implemented daily utility monitoring.
• Delivered annual cost savings of over $1 million via 20% reduction in facility utility consumption.
Work System Design
• Redesigned work-flow for management of spare parts and maintenance equipment.
• Delivered savings of $1.5 million over three years through reduced inventory and operating costs.
1999 - 2003
BP SOLVAY POLYETHYLENE
Deer Park, TX
Global manufacturer of commodity plastic, joint venture of BP plc and Solvay SA.
Technical Service Engineer
New Customer Discovery and Assessment
• Developed new marketing strategy to prepare for imminent capacity expansion.
• Identified emerging conversion markets, assessed potential customers’ fiscal fitness.
• Serviced accounts by providing production data analysis.
Customer Retention
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Spearheaded quality control initiative, significantly reducing quality-related customer complaints.
Process Engineer
Data Analysis and Process Modeling
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Created statistical forecasting model for production quality, reducing off-grade production.
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University of Texas at Austin Women’s NCAA Div. I soccer.
Enjoy southwestern cooking, reading historical fiction, and competing in soccer and volleyball.
Mentor for undergraduate engineering students, and for primary and secondary school students.
Volunteer Team Leader and Examiner for the Texas Award for Performance Excellence, a business
assessment and improvement process based on the U.S. Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award model.
Tuknekah M. Noble
714 Byrne Hall, Hanover, NH 03755 • (845) 598-9008 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005 - Present TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Forte Fellow, Consortium Student
1995 - 1999
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Cambridge, MA
S.B in Chemical Engineering with a Concentration in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, May 1999.
• Varsity track. Held leadership positions in African Students’ Association and Engineer Society
• Completed summer internships at Allied Signal, Union Carbide and Exxon.
EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2005
IBM SERVER AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Advisory Development Engineer (2005)
• Responsible for yield and cost improvements of BAT manufacturing line.
• Managed supply chain of laminate interconnect solutions.
Hopewell Junction, NY
Staff Development Engineer (2002-2005)
• Led interdisciplinary, international teams of Product, Reliability, and Manufacturing Engineers and
Researchers in various qualifications.
• Led teams responsible for developing electronic packaging for high end servers. Responsibilities include
interfacing with customers and executing on customer requirements.
• Headed implementation of thermal solutions to cool high speed processors. Served as leader of cross
functional team responsible for researching and delivering customized solutions to reach increasing thermal
demands of customer’s applications.
• Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure state of the art engineering materials and products were
evaluated and instituted. Ensured present and future supply chain demands were satisfied.
• Responsible for more than five major electronic packaging qualifications enabling millions of dollars in
revenue for Server Group.
• Authored and co-authored several patents and papers. Paper co-authored on Burn In interfaces won
“Best Paper” at international conference.
• Hand picked by management to attend highly competitive leadership development training and
workshops regionally and nationally.
• Integral member of team formed to reduce production expanses. Resulted in reduction of cycle time by
50% thereby reducing costs by 20%.
Development Engineer (1999-2002)
• Interacted closely with manufacturing engineers to develop and support numerous automated processes.
Responsible for ensuring continuity between development and manufacturing.
• Served as integral member of team responsible for development and implementation of new interconnect
technologies. Held both technical and leadership roles.
• Pitched new product concepts to management and oversaw qualification, implementation and manufacture
of product as well as process development.
• Led and participated in numerous task force activities to solve manufacturing issues resulting in line down
situations and lost revenue.
PERSONAL
• Awards include “Best of IBM” Awards, Ovation Awards and Peer Recognition Awards.
• Society of Women Engineers (Alumni Chapter – student affiliate), ISO 9001 and 14000 certified.
• National Engineers Week Coordinator/Volunteer, Girls in Engineering Camp Chemistry Lecturer and
organizer (featured on “Today Show”), Conducted Science demonstrations in 3 states (featured on CNN)
• Accomplished dancer who enjoys musical theater, running, and knitting.
Tracie M. Shelby
1 West St., Apartment # 1 • Hanover, NH 03755 • (603) 643-5069 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
Fall 2005
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow, Forté Foundation Scholar, and GMAT: 700
• Clubs: Finance, Investing, Tuck African American Business Association, and Women in Business
• Leadership: Diversity Conference – Committee’s Chairperson
• Management Leadership for Tomorrow MBA Prep Program and Career Transition Boot Camp
• Pre-MBA Camps: Bain & Co., Booz Allen Hamilton, Boston Consulting Group, Citigroup,
Credit Suisse First Boston, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and MTV
1999 - 2000
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER
LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation, May 2000
Washington, DC
1996 - 1999
THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
J.D., Cum Laude, May 1999
• Interned in Merrill Lynch’s legal department in New York City (Summer 1998)
Houston, TX
1991 - 1996
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
B.A. in International Studies and Political Science, Minor in Writing, May 1996
• Interned with Senator David Pryor in Washington, D.C. (Summer 1994)
Little Rock, AR
EXPERIENCE
2004 - Present
SISTERS IN SHAPE, INC.
2001 - 2004
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PA
Philadelphia, PA
The Federal Trial Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Court handles all federal civil and criminal cases.
A law clerk plays an extremely important role to the Judge and how the Judge makes his or her rulings and criminal
sentencings. The law clerk researches, drafts all the Court’s opinions, and communicates either oral or written
recommendations to the Court on how to resolve all pending motions after a careful analysis and synthesis of all facts,
parties’ arguments, statutes, and case law.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Petrese B. Tucker and Clifford Scott Green
• Drafted over 200 preliminary opinions and orders for civil and criminal litigation cases pending before the Judge.
• Drafted bench memoranda for oral arguments and bench trials.
• Researched and drafted memoranda on civil and criminal substantive and procedural issues.
• Resolved and drafted over 400 discovery dispute orders for civil and criminal cases.
• Devised and implemented a creative plan that resolved the Court’s backlog of motions.
• Independently worked and managed over 500 civil and criminal litigation cases from start to finish.
• Acquired a thorough understanding of legal research, writing, the court system, and litigation.
• Mediated settlement conferences.
PERSONAL
Philadelphia, PA
Sisters in Shape, Inc (SIS) is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to empower African-American women by
promoting balance in physical, mental, and spiritual health through fitness and health programs.
Associate General Counsel
• Provided legal advice to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and to the organization.
• Co-wrote the business plan for SIS Fitness’s gym.
• Negotiated financing for the SIS Fitness’s gym that resulted in $500,000 financing.
• Negotiated the gym lease on the ground floor of a high-rise Condominium complex that resulted in a very low
monthly payment.
• Reviewed and negotiated all contracts including real estate, employment, vendors, advertising services, member
benefit services, and trademark applications.
• Researched and drafted legal memoranda on complex real estate matters; marketing and membership teams
regarding regulatory issues including telemarketing, marketing research, and trademarks; employment compliance
issues to the organization with an emphasis on ADA, Title VII, and FMLA.
• Drafted employee policies and handbook and SIS Fitness’s gym rules.
• Gave presentations to potential corporate sponsors and donors on SIS’s initiatives and community service projects.
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Volunteered for Big Sisters, Girls, Inc., and Philadelphia Read
Cooking, running, traveling, reading romantic novels, theater, fine dining, and wine tasting and collecting
Lisa H. Wang
Tuck School of Business • 723 Byrne Hall • Hanover, NH 03755 • (832) 334-9330 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005 – Present
TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration, June 2007
• Forté Foundation Scholar; Tuck Scholarship, merit-based
• Finance Club, Asia Business Club, Association of Christian Tuck Students, Wine Society
• Course Representative
2003 – 2004
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF LAW
• University of Texas Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law, merit-based
1996 – 1999
RICE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Mathematical Economic Analysis, May 1999
• IBM Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship, merit-based
• Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics
• Korean Students Association: Internal VP and Treasurer
• Rice University Crew Team: Coxswain
• National Merit Scholar
Austin, TX
Houston, TX
EXPERIENCE
2001 – 2005
HOWARD FRAZIER BARKER ELLIOTT, INC.
Houston, TX
Boutique valuation and financial advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private
placements, equity valuations, and fairness opinions for privately held companies.
Associate (2002-2005)
Senior Analyst (2001-2002)
Led teams in financial modeling and valuation of clients’ companies for corporate/estate planning, sale of
the company, raising private equity, and estate/gift tax requirements.
• Managed 15-20 client engagements simultaneously across multiple project teams
• Supervised approximately 5 Analysts and 3 Interns
• Created 60-80 page reports for each engagement - covering valuation methodology, financial analysis,
company-specific factors and economic/industry trends - to meet IRS and client guidelines
• Interviewed, hired and trained Analysts; administered semi-annual performance reviews
• Promoted to Associate within one year (first in class)
• Initiated and authored the company’s first Intern Handbook, resulting in significant reduction of
training time required for new hires
Client engagement highlights:
• Consulted the largest U.S. privately held arts and crafts retailer with $1 billion in revenues
• Advised international crane company in liquidation/disposition of its U.S. subsidiary
• Developed Private Placement Memorandum for real estate developer; raised $13.0 million
• Established stock price for jewelry manufacturer’s employee stock ownership program
1999 – 2001
MCKINSEY & CO., INC.
Dallas, TX
Business Analyst
• Developed global rig strategy for multi-national oil company to improve procurement and risk
management practices, resulting in a contractor relationship model unique to industry
• Evaluated potential acquisition targets for a U.S. industrial manufacturer’s entry into the European
market as its next growth platform
• Created revenue model for a financial services company’s new business venture targeting small- to
mid-size financial institutions; established 5-year sales forecast integrating 5 business segments
• Planned and managed series of 2-day professional development sessions for 25 Analysts during tenure
as Business Analyst Quarterly Training Coordinator
PERSONAL
• Conversational Korean
• Enjoy ethnic cuisine, selling on eBay, playing golf, and volunteering for women’s health issues
Amanda E. Young
Tuck School of Business • 725 Byrne Hall • Hanover, NH 03755 • (603) 646-7366 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
2005 - present TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
Hanover, NH
Candidate for Master of Business Administration degree, June 2007
• Recipient of Forte Foundation scholarship in recognition of exemplary leadership
• Finance Club, Tuck Diversity Conference, Private Equity Club, Tuck Volunteers, Tuck
Women in Business
1997 - 2001
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Hanover, NH
Bachelor of Arts, History with a Minor in Education, June 2001
• Managed a team of 20 people to coordinate DarCorps, a day of community service with
700 participants – increased participation by more than 100% from the prior year
• Chaired a local mentoring program for 8th grade girls and implemented a curriculum
focused on issues of self-esteem and college career planning
Fall 1999
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
• Completed a term abroad that focused on the study of evangelical and African religions
EXPERIENCE
2001 - 2005 COVINGTON ASSOCIATES LLC
Boston, MA
Boutique investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions advisory work in the healthcare,
technology, and consumer/industrial sectors; transactions ranged from $10M to over $1B
Senior Associate
• Closed sensitive key employee contract, acted as seller’s liaison to the legal advisory team,
conducted distribution proceeds analysis, and mediated proceeds conflicts for both the buyer
and seller groups in a $35M healthcare services transaction
• Managed the “go-to-market” phase of a $200M client relationship
• Solely conducted a buy-side initiative for a $100M business services client
• Acted as shareholder representative in a $1.3B consumer goods transaction
• Performed pre-sale assessments for clients in various industries, driving the company’s
strategic goals and setting reasonable expectations for its transactional process
Associate
• Performed various financial analyses including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable
companies analysis, premiums paid analysis and sensitivity analysis
• Generated fairness opinion analysis and drafted fairness opinion letters for both public and
private companies
• Created strategic and financial partner target lists for both sell-side and buy-side clients in
multiple areas of interest
• Coordinated and facilitated day-long workshop that resulted in the setting of Covington
Associates’ long-term and short-term strategic goals
• Coordinated Covington Associates’ marketing efforts and public relations campaigns
PERSONAL
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Series 7 and Series 63 licenses
Traveled to several countries in Western Europe including the UK, Spain, France, Portugal and
Italy as well as nearly the entire United States
UNC
Kenan-Flagler
Business
School
FRANCES NAHAS
105 Jones Ferry Rd., Unit E ♦ Carrboro, NC 27510
(703) 283-7721 ♦ [email protected]
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill, NC
KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master of Business Administration, expected May 2007, GMAT: 730.
Forté Foundation Scholar; Full-tuition Kenan-Flagler Fellowship Recipient.
Member: Management Consulting, Carolina Women in Business, and Golf clubs.
Volunteer: Admissions Visitation Program.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Government and International Studies, May 2000, GPA: 3.77.
Notre Dame Scholar; Pi Sigma Alpha; Student Advisory Council; Strake Research
Fellow; The London Program; US Congressional and UK Parliamentary Internships.
EXPERIENCE
2005
CGI-AMS
Fairfax, VA
Senior Consultant. Managed analysis, testing, change management, and implementation
plans for the $1.5 million US Patent and Trademark Office’s financial system upgrade.
• Reorganized existing team structure and implemented issue tracking framework for
both the financial and procurement system upgrades to significantly increase efficiency.
• Mentored all junior staff not located on client site to provide consistent and immediate
direction, which resulted in increased team cohesion.
• Collaborated with sales and account executives in business development efforts
through proposal writing, product demonstrations, and strategic partner meetings.
2002-2004
Consultant. Supervised a team of ten analysts supporting the US General Services
Administration’s financial management system, serving over 7000 users.
• Oversaw cross-functional effort to stabilize volatile production system via systematic
bug fixes and issue resolution, eliminating need for 24-hour support from CGI-AMS.
• Developed and implemented strategy to manage support requests and provide metrics
on issue resolution to realign client expectations regarding CGI-AMS support.
2002
Consultant. Led the design and implementation effort of the Lease Payment module of
the US General Services Administration’s financial management system.
• Recognized as highest tier Consultant by project management for successfully
completing an on-time implementation on an extremely aggressive schedule.
• Coordinated a team of analysts, client specialists, and developers to build a critical
system module, which now disburses over $250 million in rent payments each month.
2001-2002
Analyst. Directed client testing and training for the Automated Disbursements module of
the US General Services Administration’s financial management system.
• Effectively managed quick resolution to implementation-day system failure by
organizing technical and functional resources and diffusing client tension.
2000-2001
Analyst. Conducted testing and design reconciliation for the Loan Payment and Loan
Reamoritzation modules of a Federal Agency retirement accounting system.
• Produced a 76% increase in test passage rate for assigned areas by analyzing test results
and effectively communicating with developers.
ADDITIONAL
DATA
Avid recreational sports coordinator and participant (flag football, softball, kickball,
golf, and others); international travel enthusiast (visit at least one new country each
year); book club member; Working Spanish student.
BRIDGET VENNE
313 Charleston Lane ♦ Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919.923.0331 ♦ [email protected]
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Chapel Hill, NC
KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Master of Business Administration/Master of Regional Planning, May 2008.
Forté Foundation Scholar, Kenan-Flagler Fellowship Recipient.
Real Estate Club, Net Impact, Carolina Women in Business. GMAT 760.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Eugene, OR
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED ARTS
ROBERT D. CLARK HONORS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Architecture (professional degree), minor in English, June 2001.
Author of undergraduate thesis: “Building from the Inside Out.” Presented thesis paper
at Environmental Design Research Association conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, July
2001. Studied rural town structures during summer studio in Kyoto, Japan, June 2000.
Vice President, American Institute of Architecture Students, 2000-2001.
EXPERIENCE
2001-2005
ODELL ARCHITECTS
Evergreen, CO
Architectural Intern. Worked with clients and team members to provide design,
documentation, and construction administration services at 10+ person firm specializing
in affordable/senior housing, medical, and sports/recreation facilities.
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Managed construction administration for 2 projects. Approved field changes,
interpreted contract documents and determined acceptability of all submitted
materials and completed construction.
Supervised consultant teams and coordinated construction documents between 6+
disciplines. Mitigated potential construction issues by communicating building,
regulatory and client information between all parties.
Facilitated clear communication between owner and contractor to ensure timely
completion of $5.6 million, 68-unit workforce housing project with severely
condensed construction schedule. Met tax-credit deadlines by revising order of
building construction and unit completion.
Led civil engineering and landscape architect consultants develop site plan for 142
apartment units and childcare facility on steep, compact mountain site.
Collaborated with team and client to complete town planning and design review
processes for $16 million affordable housing project in Vail, CO. Proposed site,
building, and material solutions to build citizen consensus while maintaining budget.
Analyzed 20+ projects for building code conformance. Verified life-safety solutions
with municipal authorities and incorporated solutions into permit documents.
Completed 5600 credit hours of internship requirements, including 800+ hours of
construction management and 120+ hours of project management for architectural
license (North Carolina), expected 2008.
Member, Urban Land Institute. Volunteer of the Year, Metro Volunteers Impact!
Board Member of Neighborhood Partners, a non profit affordable housing developer.
Sang with Skyline Chorus, an all-female barbershop chorus ranked 2nd in the world.
Interests include hiking, cooking, kayaking and reading.
USC
The Marshall
School of
Business
Amanda Liu
245 South Pine Street #A, San Gabriel, CA 91776 • (626) 241-3415 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CA
Master of Business Administration, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
May 2007
• Forté Foundation Scholar (full fellowship recipient)
• VP of Speaker Events: Marshall Strategy Group
• Member: Marshall Student Ambassadors, Graduate Marketing Association, Global Executive Organization
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
• Alumni Association Leadership Scholar (half-tuition scholarship recipient)
Berkeley, CA
May 2000
EXPERIENCE
Southern California Edison
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Consultant (Independent Contractor)
2004 –2005
Consulted project teams to assess and implement corporate risk and controls strategy for critical Sarbanes-Oxley
initiatives at the largest energy provider in California (a Fortune 200 company).
• Designed and developed controls analysis, fieldwork procedures, and testing steps to create corporate standards.
• Interviewed management and evaluated results pertaining to operations, information security, and application
development/maintenance of key financial systems for SOX compliance.
• Initiated research, review, and documentation of key internal controls, increasing operational efficiency,
strengthening internal controls, and streamlining business processes and technologies.
Deloitte & Touche (Enterprise Risk Services)
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Consultant
2004 –2004
Led project teams to analyze and improve client business processes, risk management, and related standards for 3
Fortune 100 client companies.
• Teamed with IT departments in analyzing financial information flow. Identified and evaluated complex business
and technology risks, internal controls, and related opportunities for enterprise-wide control improvement.
• Recommended strategic IT plans for better efficiency and SOX controls management.
PeopleSoft Global Services (China)
Shanghai, China
Consultant
2003 –2004
Partnered with Business Development team to create sales strategy for new China market at the #2 global ERP firm.
• Collaborated with strategic partners to develop sales pitch, presentations, and customized software
demonstrations, resulting in total of $2M deals in 3-month period.
• Created training objectives and strategy for China-based consultants. Combined US best practices and Asia
market analysis to build brand awareness and position China team for targeted customers.
PeopleSoft Global Services (US)
Irvine, CA
Associate Consultant, Staff Consultant
2001 –2003
Implemented Customer Relationship Management software for Fortune 500 clients in US and Asia. Consulted on
all project phases, including: business development for multiple product lines, client relationship management,
project management, focus group research, fit/gap analysis, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Graduated PeopleSoft’s Professional Development Program at top 5% of class.
• Best First Year Consultant award nominee (5 selected out of 120). Promoted twice in first 2 years.
Computer Sciences Corporation
Associate Consultant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Computer: PeopleSoft, SQL, Windows, UNIX, Microsoft Office Suite
Volunteer: Project Leader for LA Works
Interests: Travel, Ski/Snowboard, and Cooking
Los Angeles, CA
2000 –2001
Grace Yong
1239 N. Detroit Street, Los Angeles, CA 90046 • (917) 721-5444 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CA
Candidate for Master of Business Administration
May 2007
• Recipient of Forte Scholar Fellowship
• GMAT: 740
• Board officer: Graduate Women in Business; Member: Marshall Management Consulting Club, Toastmasters
University at Albany
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems
• GPA: 3.59, Magna cum Laude
Albany, NY
May 1998
EXPERIENCE
IBM Global Services
Advisory IT Specialist
Somers, NY
1998 –2005
Team lead responsible for application development efforts on 3 major projects and approximately 50 change
requests for an accounting system handling over $20 billion in revenue
• Negotiated with clients on large projects to ensure full understanding of deliverables.
• Developed application designs that promote quality, timely delivery and code reusability, including a journal
management system handling over 24,000 records per year.
• Produced a temporary system to handle an emergency restate with a turnaround time of 2 weeks.
• Partnered with project manager to create and revise project plans based on changing priorities and available
resources, resulting in the completion of a 5 month project 3 weeks ahead of schedule.
• Coordinated integration and system testing efforts across 3 development teams.
• Improved client satisfaction rating from 75 to 100 out of 100.
• Coached 3 new team members to be functional in day to day activities within 1 month.
• Managed documentation to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
IT Specialist
• Managed customer relations with users worldwide during the monthly accounting closes, and resolved customer
issues with a 90% close rate within 1 business day.
• Developed and tested applications on mainframe and client/ server systems.
• Brainstormed with other development teams to create solutions meeting strict performance requirements.
• Analyzed production problems and proposed cost minimizing solutions.
• Led disaster recovery testing efforts and completed restoration in less than 8 hours.
• Reduced run time of a large batch job by over 85% as member of an application performance enhancement team.
• Created user manuals and technical resource guides.
Acumedia Technologies
Market Research Intern
New York, NY
Winter 1998
Prudential Securities
Operations Intern
New York, NY
Summer 1997
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Computer: Java, C/C++, REXX, SQL, JCL and VisualBasic programming languages, MS Office, Lotus Notes
• Interests: Exercise; Travel (spent 1 year abroad in Seoul, Korea)
University of
Texas,
McCombs
School of
Business
Ashley Bacon
1007 S Congress Ave Apt 1038
Austin, Texas 78704
(281) 300-9029
[email protected]
Education
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration
Concentration in Finance
May 2007
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Cum Laude
May 2000
University of Seville, School of Economics
Semester studying Economics of the European Union
Experience
6/02-6/05
Spring 1999
Houston, TX
Smith Graham & Co
Assistant Portfolio Manager
• Managed over $450 million in short-term fixed income assets (1/04 – 6/05) and consistently
performed in the top quarter of my peer group
• Analyzed automotive, credit card, and equipment asset backed securities for value added in
short-term and intermediate accounts
• Evaluated commercial paper, agency discount notes, and other short term instruments for short
cash and enhanced cash portfolios
• Executed equity and fixed income trades - treasuries, agencies, mortgages - on a daily basis
• Oversaw Omgeo/Oasys transition to improve efficiency of trading and settlements process
10/00-06/02
Palladium Capital Management
Portfolio Analyst
• Performed research analysis on the FOMC releases, GDP and employment numbers, retail
sales, housing starts, and other economic indicators
• Streamlined equity trading procedure to a more automated system
• Headed operations and reporting and upgraded accounting process to improve reporting
accuracy
Summer 1999
Fayez Sarofim & Co
Summer Intern in Cash Management
Activities
McCombs School of Business:
• Member: Graduate Women in Business, Graduate Finance Association
and Net Impact student groups
Southwestern University:
• Treasurer: Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
• Public Relations Secretary: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
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Forté Scholarship Recipient
Norma Carpenter Anderson Scholarship Recipient
Southwestern University Dean’s List (1997-2000)
Volunteer for Operation Achievement Mentorship Program
Volunteer for the Wesleyan Retirement Home
Flamenco dancer and rock climbing enthusiast
Houston, TX
Sarah Howard Drawert
204 East 33rd Street
Austin, Texas 78705
678-491-2922
[email protected]
Education
Experience
10/04-7/05
4/02-9/04
8/99-9/01
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Entrepreneurial Management
GMAT 710, Forte Foundations Scholar
May 2007
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Advertising with Business Foundations Certification
June 1998
Atlanta, GA
Cbeyond Communications
Product Manager
• Managed current products & new product development through business case analysis, product
requirements, kickoff & status meetings with Operations, deployment to technical & billing systems,
customer service & sales training, Marcom strategy, & product performance reporting to executives
• Launched new product within 2 months of joining the company and gained 10% customer penetration
within only 7 months of product launch
• Developed & presented corporate marketing strategy to CEO with individualized departmental goals &
incentive programs to increase average applications per customer from 4.5 to 5.0 over a one year period
Atlanta, GA
Z-Tel Communications
Project Manager (1/03-9/04)
• Directed multiple projects for Sprint, MCI, & AOL through the software development life cycle, from
requirements to code deployment, including management of multi-departmental team members,
communication with stakeholders across large organization, troubleshooting issues and minimizing
project risks, while delivering project within time constraints and with maximum resource efficiency
• Developed new deployment scheduling tool & trained 4 new employees on the PM team process
Strategic Business Analyst (4/02-1/03)
• Provided in-depth discovery and analysis for new product development including competitive analysis,
pricing strategy, usability design, feature prioritization, software development phase planning, business
requirements, functional use cases, user web interface specifications, etc.
Richardson, TX
Nortel Networks
Optical & Wireless Business Strategies Consultant (7/00-9/01)
• Performed financial business case analysis for key wireless service providers by gathering customer
operations & growth rate data, designing improved network architecture, pricing out expenditures,
calculating financial results, & presenting solution to customer VP’s, resulting in RFPs over $140M
• Maintained relationships with dark fiber providers including MFN, Level 3, ACSI, Global Metro
Networks, & Enron while managing Microsoft Access database to find, track, and store market data
Global Brand Management (8/99-7/00)
• Supervised a $150 million global media & events budget including development of spending strategy
• Led international brand management (media, sports, tradeshows, etc) for Europe & APAC regions
• Utilized data tracking tools to measure and analyze overall global brand campaign performance
7/98-8/99
Dallas, TX
Publicis Worldwide
Block Drug Company Account Manager
• Supported 5 packaged goods products through sales performance analysis, competitive spending
reports, new business research, and SWOT Analysis presentations to customer executives
• Coordinated the production of 4 television commercials, multiple print and radio advertisements, and
several sports marketing sponsorships for multiple product lines
Activities
McCombs School of Business:
• Member: Graduate Women in Business, Entrepreneur Society, & Graduate Marketing Network
University of Texas at Austin:
• Panhellenic Greek Council - Vice President and Chief Justice of Judicial Board
• National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) Team 1st Regional & 4th National Winner
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Developed a campaign to raise over $6,000 as Co-chair of Relay for Life Fundraising effort
Founded women’s professional organization with over 50 members within the first 3 months
The Wharton School
at the University of
Pennsylvania
DEBBY K. WANG
1500 Locust St., #4302
Philadelphia, PA 19102
202-250-9575
[email protected]
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate; Major in Finance
2007
• Two-year Joseph Wharton/Forte Fellowship Recipient ($30,000). GMAT: 760.
• Career Officer of Wharton Women in Business. Member of Finance Club, General Management Club, Fashion & Luxury
Industries Club, Golf Club, International Volunteer Project, and Carnivores of Wharton (CoWs).
THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Master of Science in International Relations
London, UK
2003
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts; Double Major with Distinction in Economics and International Studies
2000
• Phi Beta Kappa. Research Opportunities in Math and Economics Scholarship Recipient. GPA: 3.75.
• Service Vice President of Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity). Inter-Fraternity Service Council Co-Founder.
Communiversity Day Coordinator (Annual campus-wide fair to commemorate Yale-New Haven relations. Raised and
managed $10,000 budget. Attracted 3,000 attendees, 1,000 more than previous year). Historian and Cultural Show Emcee of
Chinese-American Students Association. Ceres Senior Society Treasurer.
EXPERIENCE
THE WORLD BANK, Operations Evaluation Department (OED)
Washington, DC
Research Associate in OED Country Evaluations and Regional Relations (OEDCR)
2004-2005
• Pension Reform. Supervised project for two months. Wrote and edited publication evaluating 200 World Bank pension
reform projects in 68 countries over the past two decades. Created project database, awarded project performance ratings,
analyzed over 350 internal and external publications, and interviewed key individuals involved in past reforms. Publication
will be presented directly to the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.
• Trade Reform. Analyzed trends in OED’s performance ratings of 450 World Bank trade projects, and presented analyses to
an external advisory panel on trade.
• Publication: Bank Assistance to Pension Reform and the Development of Pension Systems (World Bank, 2006).
• Awarded OED’s SPOT Awards for outstanding management of pension reform work and outstanding team work on the
Community Connections Campaign (CCC) (World Bank-sponsored fundraising for local charitable organizations).
• Social Committee Treasurer of Youth to Youth Community (Y2Y), an organization of 500 young professionals at the World
Bank with a goal to promote international development. OEDCR Team Leader for CCC.
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO., Investment Banking Division
New York, NY
2000-2002
Financial Analyst in Financial Institutions Group (FIG)
• Evaluated, structured and executed transactions involving equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions.
• Goldman Sachs Internal Strategy Team. Presented detailed analyses to senior management of Goldman Sachs on potential
acquisition and growth opportunities.
• Equifax spin-off of Certegy. Created models to value Equifax’s information service and processing businesses. Managed
nationwide roadshow to introduce Certegy stock to market. $1.9 bn transaction completed on July 7, 2001.
• Other. Wrote private placement memoranda and management presentations for prospective investors of FIG technology
company. Wrote selling memoranda and managed multi-stage bidding process for the sale of private asset management
company. Created model to value acquisition target in the buy-side bid for an insurance company.
• Team Leader of Yale Undergraduate Recruiting for prospective financial analysts. Mentor to underprivileged junior high
student through Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.
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Interests: Piano: Studied classical piano for 13 years. Recipient of full scholarship to Tanglewood Music Institute. State
winner in Phoenix Symphony’s Concerto Competition, Yamaha Piano Competition, and Arizona’s Pre-Collegiate Chamber
Music Competition. Road racing: Philadelphia half marathon (2005). Ashtanga yoga. Travel.
Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Proficient in Spanish.
Yale
School of
Management
Katie Roda
433 Whitney Avenue #B9
New Haven, CT 06511
(603) 512-1301 (mobile)
[email protected]
Education
Yale School of Management New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2007.
• Awarded Dean’s Scholarship for outstanding academic and professional achievement
Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology modified with Biology, 2000 (cum laude).
• NCAA Division 1 Varsity Soccer Player; Academic All-American 2000.
Professional Experience
2003-2005
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Boston, Massachusetts
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
• Presented clinical trials and drug information about cardiovascular products to cardiologists,
primary care physicians, and hospital staff; sold to 3 teaching institutions in the Boston Metro area.
• Assessed territory sales performance and market trends; implemented appropriate business
strategies to increase market share.
• Ranked #1 in region for market share growth of Toprol-XL, driving NRX market share up 6.8%.
• Planned and executed launch of new cholesterol-lowering agent, Crestor; selected target physicians;
organized educational events with industry leading speakers; successfully worked with formulary
committees to add Crestor to hospital and local provider network formularies.
• Participated in marketing and strategy meetings with National Sales Director and Marketing
Managers; brainstormed with marketing team to advance branding and improve sales aids
• Selected as team training champion for cardiovascular brands; created and delivered training
modules such as biological overview of drugs, clinical trials, and strategic targeting.
2002-2003
Brand Nu Laboratories Meriden, Connecticut
Chemical Sales Representative
• Delivered sales presentations to purchasing agents, engineers and scientists in a variety of industries
including Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Electronic and Environmental.
• Increased territory sales by 45% in 2002; managed territory worth $1 million in revenue;
recognized as top sales representative in 2002.
• Designed, directed and implemented sales and marketing strategies for New England territory.
• Maintained biological and chemical stockrooms for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals R&D facility in
Cambridge, MA; tracked inventory; worked closely with scientists to support research.
2000-2001
Case Strategy Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Associate
• Generated solutions for client consulting needs via competitor research and industry analysis.
• Participated in comprehensive formal training including analytic frameworks, client management,
presentation skills, financial statements and research techniques.
• Analyzed business and financial implications of product launch for market-leading medical device
manufacturer; designed model ranking disease states; created clinical maps for target diseases
illustrating product effect on workflow; conducted interviews to screen for product appeal.
• Developed online marketing and retailing strategy for start-up pet treat company.
• Published article in Health Industry Today Magazine describing strategic and financial benefits of
targeted marketing; researched innovators to compile anecdotal evidence; interviewed CEO of
medical device firm to gain insight on tactics.
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Avid snowboarder & soccer player
Youth soccer coach
Enjoy river-rafting, hiking, climbing, golfing, cooking, and traveling
Vanessa Ivette Rosado
216 Bishop Street, Apartment 312
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-6217 (home)
[email protected]
Education
Yale School of Management New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2007.
• Dean’s Scholarship recipient; for outstanding achievement and potential for success.
• Forté Foundation Scholar; selected as one of two Class of 2007 Foundation scholars.
• Intended focus: marketing.
Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts in Government, with honors, 2001.
• First Eliot House Mitchell/Forsgard Prize recipient; awarded for house leadership, 2000-2001.
• Eliot House Robert T. Benjamin Prize; awarded for high academic promise, broad interests
and deep humanitarian concerns, 1999-2000.
• Harvard College Scholarship; for high academic achievement, 1998-2000.
Experience
2003 – 2005
Columbia University in the City of New York Morningside Heights, New York
Assistant Director, Columbia College Fund
• Coordinated the solicitation of approximately $500,000 in unrestricted annual gifts.
• Supervised a core of 30 alumni, serving volunteers ranging from the classes of 1944 to 1986.
• Led the restructuring of the annual volunteer solicitor training conference.
• Created a conference plan that included the implementation of a volunteer host committee.
• Recruited and supported the conference host committee of high level donors and volunteers.
• Tripled the funds generated by individual donors to the Black Alumni Council Scholarship.
• Doubled the number of individual donors to the Black Alumni Council Scholarship.
• Introduced the concept behind The Blue Sheet, the first College Fund volunteer newsletter.
• Supervised the production, publication and distribution of The Blue Sheet.
• Executed 7 alumni gift campaigns and 3 reunion campaigns, including the highest grossing
unrestricted reunion campaign in fiscal year 2004.
• Developed direct mail, volunteer telemarketing, and personal solicitation strategies.
2001 – 2003
St. Francis College Brooklyn Heights, New York
Development Officer
• Increased the alumni participation rate by 16% through targeted direct mail and messaging.
• Grew the number of Class Agent Program volunteers by 85%.
• Promoted innovative student and alumni recruitment strategies.
• Introduced a volunteer telemarketing program.
• Launched a senior gift campaign with an initial participation rate of 37%.
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Board of Trustees, Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, New York, 2003 – 2005.
Appointed the Recent Graduate Trustee. Participated in the governing of the school through a
time of transition. Served on a variety of committees, including a communications task force.
Young Development Professionals of New York City, (YDPNYC), 2004 – 2005. Elected the
Communications Director. Developed the logo, and certain promotional materials.
New York University Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Coursework completed,
including “PR Solutions for Non Profits: Thinking Out of the Box.”
Bilingual, English/Spanish. Conversational in French.
Interest in international travel: extensive travel in the summer of 2005, and travel to the 2004
Summer Olympic Games in Greece.