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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Graduate Business Conference 2008University of California at Berkeley Walter A. Haas School of Business

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Graduate Business Conference

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

ADAM JOSEPH COOK302 Morgan Drive Heyworth, IL 61745 765-418-0343 [email protected] EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MBA Candidate Trustees Scholar GPA: 4.0 PURDUE UNIVERSITY BS, Management AS, Agricultural Economics Highest Honors Deans Scholar Academic Success Award Presidents Leadership Class GPA: 4.0 EXPERIENCE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL Bloomington, IL Guest Services Agent, Front Desk April 2007 - May 2007 Front Desk Supervisor, Front Desk June 2007 August 2007 Met needs of over 300 guests from check-in to check-out, including special requests and services Maintained the front desk on a daily basis, ensuring smooth shift transitions between shifts Tended front desk cash drawers which totaled over $1000, certifying accuracy to close out accounts at the end of each shift SCOTTYS BREWHOUSE West Lafayette, IN Server, Dining Services May 2006 August 2006 Created a clean and pleasant environment for co-workers and patrons, maintained the service area Provided solutions to customer questions and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction Recommended products and services, increasing shift balances up to 20% PIONEER HI-BRED, INTL. Princeton, IL Intern, Soybean Research May 2005 November 2005 Designed and implemented seed inventory database, reducing cold room inventory by one half Evaluated seed disposal procedures and made adjustments to transfer labor to other tasks Prepared presentation regarding seed inventory database for Director of Research to demonstrate the success of the project CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS SERVICES Lafayette, IN Intern, Logistics Office May 2004 August 2004 Documented tasks performed by the PC Coordinator for employee reference, streamlining knowledge sharing among seven office employees Developed repair database and reports, improving information accessibility for five managers Maintained computer networks and installed computer updates, ensuring dependability which led to increased productivity for company employees ADDITIONAL President, MBA Association, University of Illinois, January 2008 Present Consultant, Illinois Business Consulting, University of Illinois, January 2008 Present Project Coordinator, MBA Service Association, University of Illinois, August 2007 Present Treasurer, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Purdue University, December 2004 May 2005 Secretary, Gene Pool Student Section, Purdue University, August 2004 May 2005 Urbana-Champaign, IL May 2009

West Lafayette, IN December 2006 December 2006

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Alexander C. Kouts5307 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 Phone 301.520.0120 Fax 301.320.1168 [email protected]

SUMMARY

Entrepreneurial leader bringing process improvement and analytical approach to structuring and leading projects. Experienced in independent real estate investing, systems improvement in logistics department of auto manufacturer, and leading an organization for education and career services to undergraduate students involving corporate relationship development.EDUCATION

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, College Park, MD MBA Candidate, Focus Area: Strategy and Marketing GPA 3.529 Elected President of the Smith MBA Association for 2008 through 2009 Elected Track Representative, 2009 class Elected Advisory Board Member, Graduate Marketing Association First Place, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Workshop contest Active member of the Entrepreneurship Society Competitor, 2007 Innovation Challenge and Venture Capital Investment Competition Graduation Assistantship in CEME for research in Internet Retailing Best Practices University of Maryland, College Park, MD BS, Marketing & BS, Transportation, Supply Chain Management & Logistics, GPA 3.7 Academic Honors: 2005 & 2006, Spring 2007, Deans Scholarship, 2003 Winner, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition Awarded, Deans Spirit Award by student and faculty, Gold Key Honor SocietyEXPERIENCE

2009

2007

Kouts Real Estate Property Management, Bethesda, MD 2002 - Present Managed portfolio of over $3M in residential properties in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Purchased and developed properties evaluating and making buy decisions; coordinated subcontractors and real estate agents; complied with local regulations and legal processes. Licensed real estate salesperson, Ed Smith School of Realty. DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI 2007 Intern, International Procurement Services Led project to model non-vehicle procurement process ($5B budget) for Chrysler properties in the U.S. and Canada. Recommended improvements; used process-mapping software; interviewed buyers; presented to management and won top-level recognition for project. Analyzed and built guides to compile information for KPI Measurement Pool and Internal Balanced Scorecard assessing senior buyers. Objectives included achieving diversity supplier policies, savings targets, and integrating merger personnel. Conducted trainings and created training guide for new hire senior buyer personnel. Trained in presentation skills, corporate financial evaluation and conflict management. American Marketing Association, College Park, MD 2006 - 2007 President, University of Maryland Chapter Led and doubled in size, this student services organization that educated undergraduates on opportunities in marketing and provided site visits, workshops, company presentations, advertising competitions and charity projects. Received Outstanding Chapter Planning and website excellence award from the national AMA. Developed over 25 corporate relationships and sponsorships with Fortune 500 corporations including Pepsi, Under Armour, Clear Channel, Black & Decker, and AOL. Reengineered operations and built policies to professionalize the organization and created and executed organization plan with executive board of 23 members. Managed budget of $30K and increased funding by 30% through corporate sponsorships.

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business ConferenceAnne-Laure Trotot 36, alle de la gare 84 F-78110 Le Vsinet [email protected] Date of birth: Dec. 25, 1984 French ED UCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2007-2008

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Nationality:

Wirtschaftsuniversitt Wien, Austria. Exchange semester as part of the CEMS-MIM Programme: Community of European Management Schools Master in International Management. HEC Paris (H autes Etudes Commerciales), top-ranking French business school. Currently completing the ultimate year of a three-year programme leading to a Masters in Management Science. IPESUP, Paris. Preparatory class: A 2-year course of intensive study required to prepare for the competitive entrance examinations to the top French business schools. French Baccalaurat with international option: English; British section, Lyce International, SaintGermain-En-Laye 1999 English GC SE

2004-2008

2002-2004

2002

EXPERIENCE 2007 Junior Consultant at BearingPoint, Inc. London (6 months). Assisting the Senior Consultants in various missions such as Creating and organising a customer database for England's National H ealth System. Calculating Budgets, planning, HR Management. Project management office: preparing the contract for a mission on SOX Compliance between BearingPoint and a leading company in ball bearings manufacturing. Inventory management for a leading mobile devices manufacturer: optimising its supply chain network. Marketing Analyst at Lancme, Paris (6 months). Management of quantitative and qualitative marketing studies concerning the whole range of Lancme products: skincare, make up and perfume. Complete handling of blind, advertising, concept use, and full mix tests. Preparing the brief with the marketing; transacting business with the institutes; writing questionnaires; analysing and synthesising the results. Spot studies: the repositioning of Lancme on the spas and institutes sector; H ealth and Beauty Panel data mining. Corporate Marketing Assistant for Alliance Networks, Paris. Management of invitations for tender (3 months) Creation of presentation material for client meetings: giving the firm a new means of communicating and presenting itself to its customers. Preparation of a dossier detailing all the former projects of the firm. Modernisation of the w ebsite. Employee at the HEC cafeteria. Preparation of pizzas and coffee. Management of the student team working at the cafeteria. Allowed me to experience work environment outside an office setting.

2006

2005

2004-2005

LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER SKILLS French Mother tongue English Fluent TOEIC 940 points German Professional Ten years of classes Extensive computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, SPSS, Internet, Visio PERSONAL INTERESTS Sports Music Association Ski, football, surf, badminton, hiking Piano, drums Treasurer for the HEC Ski Club (budget: 70,000, organisation of trips for 300 people) Vice President of D ferlante, a sports association organising several trips: snowboarding in the Alps, diving in Egypt, surfing in Portugal

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference ARIK E. FRANKEL6252 Northwood Avenue, #304 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-323-7507 [email protected] EDUCATION WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2008 Concentrations in Marketing and Finance President of Graduate Business Student Association Member of Olin Marketing Association, Olin Cares and Net Impact

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St. Louis, MO 2006-Present

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington, IN B.S. Business (Management, Entrepreneurship) and B.A. English, August 2005 2001 2005 Graduated with Honors from Business Honors Program and IU Honors College: GPA: 3.8 Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity (President, Chairman of Strategic Planning, Director of Diversity) IU Office of Diversity Education (Founder and Chairman of Diversity Education Marketing Committee) EXPERIENCE NESTLE PURINA PETCARE COMPANY St. Louis, MO Marketing Intern (Dog Chow Brand Team) accepted full-time offer for Marketing Assistant position (7/08) Summer 2007 Created and led a margin enhancement taskforce resulting in over $1 million in estimated annual savings. Planned and organized a company-wide internal promotion announcing a major packaging change in the Dog Chow line. Evaluated the Dog Chow Megabrand CRM program and made actionable recommendations to guide the future strategy. GENERAL ELECTRIC St. Louis, MO & Tokyo, Japan Practicum Project Team Lead Spring 2007 Performed world-wide search of existing eco products to help expand GEs ecomagination initiative into appliances. Created business cases for the most promising products and presented findings to the divisional Chief Marketing Officer. CENTENE CORPORATION St. Louis, MO Summer 2006 Corporate Marketing and Communications Intern Developed standardized process to compile member and provider testimonials for marketing and new business efforts. Conducted managerial experience audit and compiled information to enhance managed-care contract proposals. REPUTATION PARTNERS PUBLIC RELATIONS Chicago, IL Associate 2005 2006 Created employee presentations and wrote press release to announce a clients major restructuring initiative. Researched and pursued strategic speaking opportunities to position executives at client companies as industry experts. Designed slide decks and compiled research for firms new business efforts and presented proposal to prospective client. BURSON-MARSTELLAR PUBLIC RELATIONS Chicago, IL Corporate Practice Intern Summer 2005 Developed marketing communications plan and presented to agencys senior executives for capstone project. Researched and compiled targeted media lists for technology, pharmaceutical and financial services clients. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Chicago, IL Management Trainee Intern Summer 2004 Improved customer satisfaction by researching and implementing a proactive customer service initiative. Increased branch profitability by consistently ranking as a top performer in sales of rental coverage packages. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Travel Interests Honors Elected Student-Body President for Olin School of Business, Graduate Business Student Association (2007) Inaugural IU Excellence in Diversity Education Award (2005) Delta Sigma Pis Brother of the Semester (Spring 2004, Fall 2004 and Spring 2005) and Member Scholarship recipient Kelley School of Business Ambassadors Most Valuable School of Business Ambassador (2003-04) Extensive travel throughout Europe while studying abroad in London; Domestic travel covers 40 states Camping, Reading, Diversity Education, Football (playing and watching), St. Louis Cardinals Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (September 2000)

OTHER DATA

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference Curriculum VitaePersonal Information:Name: Date and Place of Birth: Nationality: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Benjamin Riedel 12/09/1984, Ridgewood, NJ, USA German / American Seestrasse 26, 82335 Berg, Germany +49-8151-14608 +49-171-2416373 (G), +33-643902933 (F) [email protected]

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Education:10/2007 9/2008 Degree Program: Home Institution: Exchange Institution: 9/2004 7/2003 Institution: Degree: Graduation Grade: Institution: Awards: Diplomas: Community of European Management Schools Master of Science in International Management (CEMS MIM) London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom HEC School of Management, Jouy-en-Josas, France Universit Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration 110 Cum Laude /110 Munich International School (MIS), Starnberg, Germany MIS Head of School List, 9th 12th Grade International Baccalaureate, 40 Points Deutsches Abitur, Grade: 1,3

8/1990 5/2003

WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS: 2/2008 5/2008 Company: Project: PPR REDCATS Group, Paris, France CEMS MIM Business Project Benchmarking of MultiChannel Approach for the Somewhere Fashion Brand Serviceplan Erste Werbeagentur, Munich, Germany Advertising/Communication Account Management Porsche Cars Australia, Melbourne, Australia Marketing Customer Relationship Management Jack Morton Worldwide, New York, NY, USA Advertising/Event management Graphic Development Porsche France, Paris, France Marketing/Event Management

7/2005 8/2005

Company: Internship: Company: Internship: Company: Internship: Company: Internship:

3/2004 6/2004

9/2003 12/2003

7/2003 8/2003

Additional Qualifications:Languages: English: German: French: Italian: Verbal: Quantitative: Total: Certificates: Proficiency: Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Intermediate Intermediate Scaled Score: 42 Scaled Score: 45 710 Points, 94 Percentile ECDL/ICDL Standard (Windows XP) Mac OS X L, HTML, Lotus Notes, Photoshop

GMAT

Information technology:

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Brian C. LangEDUCATION: RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands MBA, Current Participant Expected 2009 The George Washington University, Washington DC BBA, International Business 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEEgon Zehnder International Senior Research Associate, Financial Officers Practice, New York, NY 01/06 9/07 Compiled market data, financial results, executive success and industry patterns to create market research reports, executive compensation numbers, forecasted growth potential resulting in an ultimate proposal to the CEO and or Board of Directors Analyzed and researched organizational structures, CFO role competencies and growth strategies to provide market and behavioral trends, reorganization structural ideas and succession plans Utilized analyst reports, external market information and financial statements (10k, 10Q,S1,14A, ect) to evaluate profitability, corporate structure, and future growth plans of client companies Created a management reporting platform to consolidate internal practice group information and knowledge realizing a 50% increased efficiency in internal reporting and dissemination of information Managed and acted as an internal resource for marketing, white paper research, and business development activities for the Global CFO Practice Group Participated in all phases of assignments including strategy, candidate and source development, research and execution Michael Page International Banking and Financial Markets Recruitment Consultant, New York, NY 10/04 01/06 Performed market analysis in the form of compensation studies and growth forecasts Negotiated and coordinated fee adjustments, salary agreements and contract terms with senior executives Recruited, negotiated with, and advised senior financial executives (Selected placements include: CFO, US Division of an Australian Investment Bank and CAO, Americas Private Wealth Division of a Large European Investment Bank) Founded and managed the CFO executive search division for Finance and Banking in New York City ING DIRECT Manager Financial AS/ Reporting Associate Mutual Funds, New York, NY 3/02 10/04 Devised marketing strategies for products and investment vehicles which accounted for 1/3 of total product offerings Developed Anti-Money Laundering, legal guidelines and compliance training materials and presentations for the mutual funds department Created and Conducted cost-benefit, budget and forecasting for mutual fund product efficiency Managed Eastern US Region including a team of three associates who brokered and marketed mutual funds to financial advisors and other investment professionals as a part of a new wholesale marketing strategy Formed corporate partnerships which realized a $100k cost savings Management Trainee, Philadelphia, PA 7/00 3/02 Developed operational budgets, forecasts and projections for transitional departments Managed a staff of three as the head of the facilities department with an annual budget of $3m Created and Coordinated the Insurance Field Application Project for The Wharton Business School Managed and Developed the corporate insurance policy Created and Devised an on-campus recruiting program for summer MBA associates Embassy of the Argentine Republic Market Researcher, Washington DC 7/98 5/00 Compiled market studies for Argentine exporters Researched and analyzed potential market opportunities for pharmaceuticals, defense and wood products in the USA Conducted import/ export market research and governmental regulations, specifically with the Harmonized Tariff SchedulesACTIVITIES: Alumni Relations Chair, RSM Student Association Business Development Chair, RSM Student Association Founder, RSM Wine Appreciation Club Member, Turkish Social Club of New York Alumni Member, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity United States Citizen CapitalIQ, Onsource, Bloomberg, BigDough.com, Hoovers, LexisNexis, Leadership Directories, Bloomberg, StatUSA, Peoplesoft, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint SEC Series 7 (Recently Expired), SEC Series 63 (Recently Expired) English Native, Spanish Fluent, German-Studied

CITIZENSHIP: TECHNICAL SKILLS: LICENSES:

LANGUAGES:

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Ccile BURGHARDEDUCATION2008 2005 2004-08 2002-04 2000-02 1990-00 3 months 04/2007 to 07/2007 ESADE Semester abroad with the CEMS program VSE Prague School of Economics Selected to study as an exchange student for one semester HEC School of Management Graduation June 2008, Master in International Management (CEMS program)

Nationality: German/ French Date of birth: 20th September 1984 Address : 25, rue du 9 mai 1944 L-2112 Howald LUXEMBOURG +352 621 776 926 +34 622 338 001 E-mail: [email protected] Barcelona, SPAIN Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Paris, FRANCE Paris, FRANCE Thionville, FRANCE G-D. of LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg, G-D. of LUXEMBOURG Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA Luxembourg, G-D. of LUXEMBOURG Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Jan, PERU

Intgrale Preparatory courses for the entrance exam to French Grandes Ecoles . Ranked 78 / 4500 Lyce Charlemagne Graduated with a French Baccalaureate, Scientific option with A-level (Grade 16.64/20) European School of Luxembourg Summer Business Analyst MCKINSEY & COMPANY 5-year strategic plan for a major telecommunications company in Luxembourg: analyzed data and worked on a recommendation to improve the marketing department's efficiency in sales Retail and marketing project for a major South African bank: created a branch manager handbook containing all information needed to implement the sales improvement project International Traineeship Program KPMG Audit department, Luxembourg (4 months): part of the pricing team for investment funds (daily use of Bloomberg and Reuters), audits in the Public Sector mainly Advisory department, Cape Town (2 months): researched and analyzed data for a city development project, tested controls at retail clients within the Information Risk Management team Volunteer, with local engineers CENFROCAFE Conducted cost study for a coffee cooperative that wanted to diversify its activities in cocoa Identified exportation opportunities of Peruvian cocoa on the global market. Interviewed cocoa producers and synthesized the information Implemented our recommendations from the cost study and assisted with the initial start up process Student member HEC JUNIOR CONSEIL Researched the operating costs of a fictive Estonian airline company and evaluated the competing advantage in comparison with French airline companies Carried out qualitative interviews with 8 sales managers in Germany about waste management Conducted qualitative and quantitative interviews about the adoption of the IFRS standards in 40 companies in Germany Studied 8 European airline companies and analyzed the handling market in France Used cold calling to research about engine production in 6 European countries Translated an Internet website from French to German

WORK EXPERIENCE

6 months 09/2006 to 03/2007

2 months 06/2005 to 08/2005

2004-05

Paris, FRANCE

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESStudent societies CEMS Student Board, active member: representing HEC School of Management AIESEC in HEC, vice- president: promoted the association on campus and initiated events to increase student participation and awareness; won the award of the best international student association. Mission Quechua: collected 700 of funds for a volunteering project in Peru Contemporary and Hip-Hop dance (7 shows), fitness, diving (PADI Open-Water certification), trekking Part of a bilingual French-German theater group for 4 years Actress and singer in a children opera Drago USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Dominican Republic, St Lucia, Anguilla, St Barthelemy, Israel, UAE, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Malta, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, UK, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Russia Mother tongue Mother tongue Bilingual, TOEIC: 945/990 (April 2005) Fluent Fluent Very good understanding, basic conversation Beginner 2007-2008 2004-2006 2004-2005 1990-2006 1996-2000 1995 1998-2007

Sports Theater Traveling

LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLSFrench German English Luxemburgish Spanish Italian Czech

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Charles Dustin Riddle14 Oxford Street Apt. 4, Rochester, NY 14607 (315) 254-0468 [email protected] Experienced financial services consultant with demonstrated ability in developing lasting client relationships and in analyzing market data through the creation and application of innovative tools and financial models.

EDUCATIONSimon Graduate School of Business Sept. 2007 to Mar. 2009 University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Candidate for MBA (Concentrations: Finance & Competitive and Organizational Strategy) William E. Simon Leadership Fellow - one of nine selected for a highly competitive full-tuition scholarship program Clubs and Organizations: Graduate Business Council (President), Financial Management Association, Simon Ambassadors GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with Honors Aug. 1999 to May 2003

Groseclose Award for Georgia Techs Industrial Engineer of the Year, 2002 Don Bratcher Award for Excellent Human Relations, 2001Clubs and Organizations: Student Government Association (Treasurer), Institute of Industrial Engineers (President) Major GPA: 3.6 / 4.0

EXPERIENCEBearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting) Mountain View, CA Sept. 2005 to Aug. 2007

Consultant in Financial Services Payments Practice and Client Services Group Major Clients: Visa USA, Chevron Corp, Edison International, CB Richard Ellis, Washington Mutual Coordinated a major re-branding effort at hundreds of North American stores for one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world. At completion, the net in-store sales increased 23%, which amounted to approximately $160 million in additional revenue. Conducted a competitive analysis of commercial reporting tools among major credit card companies. The results were presented to top executives and led to the development of innovative payment features that attracted new customers. Assisted the controller of a large international utility company in the on-time completion of SEC filings and in the planning, budgeting, and reporting efforts required for each global business unit to transition into the next fiscal year. Streamlined the workflow of a large internal audit operation and created innovative financial models to accurately assess revenue. These tools were vital to the filing of three tardy quarterly reports to the SEC and prevented the firm from being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Carrier Corporation / United Technologies Syracuse, NY Mar. 2004 to Aug. 2005

Logistics Engineer for the Replacement Component Division Developed and managed supply chain and logistical solutions, which ranged from large conveyor installations to full

department redesigns within various North American distribution centers. These solutions reduced Carriers domestic distribution costs by $300,000 and improved on-time delivery by 18%. Improved employee safety and productivity metrics by designing creative picking and storage techniques. Consolidated the fleet of powered industrial vehicles for better utilization of resources, reducing annual costs by $90,000. Grady Health Systems Atlanta, GA May 2001 to Mar. 2004 Industrial

Engineer, Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Analyzed the capabilities of a handheld pain assessment tool, interviewed healthcare practitioners, and

recommended specific design changes to improve both effectiveness and efficiency. This tool then went on to win the 2002 National Association of Public Hospitals Innovations in Technology Award. Researched and identified a strong relationship between sickle cell pain and the menstrual cycle, which contributed to a leading publication and has led to subsequent improvements in the treatment of sickle cell anemia.

SKILLS & INTERESTS MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Dreamweaver, MATLAB, MINITAB, ARENA, AutoCAD Active philanthropist with the Center for the Visually Impaired, the Human Rights Campaign, and the Alzheimers Association

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

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Christofer J. MulhProfessional ExperienceArchstone Consulting, LLC Chicago, IL

540 N. State St. #4503E Chicago, IL 60610 [email protected] Cell: 312/519.8202

7/2007 Present

Associate Managed the logistics, workplan and content development for a $5 million, 350+ attendee client global leadership meeting Developed a business case and financial model generating $4 million of value for a Fortune 20 client through the migration and integration of a major business unit into existing domestic shared services centers Designed a project planning and management playbook and toolkit to be used by a Fortune 20 client as a guide for all future financial mergers, integrations and migrationsBearingPoint Management & Technology Consultants Chicago, IL 6/2006 8/2006

Intern, Chief Strategy Office Spearheaded a design team that developed a one source website utilized by all 17,500+ employees Co-designed 10+ sets of templates used to fully cascade BearingPoints enterprise strategyFirstEnergy Corp. Jersey Central Power & Light, Morristown, NJ 6/2003 6/2005

Project Manager, Substation Operations Managed a 100+ person management team labor force through the effective execution of labor union jobs during strike conditions Reorganized work scheduling to minimize travel time and non-productive downtime improving worker efficiency by 15% in four months Wrote multiple formal procedures to improve accounting, scheduling and status report accuracy resulting in a 30% productivity level increase Reliability Engineer, Distribution Engineering Department Completed a full-scale reliability study and implemented a cost-effective solution for a large New Jersey township reducing power outages by over 500%, saving the company approximately $2 million and averting a class-action lawsuit Redesigned the field work identification process by removing non-value added tasks and structuring the new system to reduce labor from 13 employees to two, saving over $500,000 in annual labor expenses Resolved many high priority customer issues and complaints regarding quality and reliability concerns. Improved energy delivery reliability throughout operating districts by 15% via system studies and implementation of corrective action plans.Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, OH 6/2002 2/2003

Advanced Process and Automation Engineer Developed four full mechanical designs through the testing and refinement phase of the product development process Applied for two design patents within six months of hire

EducationUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL 8/2005 5/2007

MBA, Finance Student Body President Directors Scholarship Participated in an International Business Strategy courses at the University of Warsaw, Poland and at the Fundaco Instituto de Pesquisas Econmicas in So Paulo, BrazilThe Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 8/1997 5/2002

BS, Mechanical Engineering Completed one-semester study abroad opportunity in Rome, Italy

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Christie Mary GEORGEe-mail: [email protected], te l.: +44 (0)7515 251977 Education and Qualifications 2007-2008 1995-1999 Said Busine ss School Oxford University Yale University Completing MBA Awarded Skoll Scholarship for Social Entrepreneurship B.A., Political Science Awarded FLAGS Fellowship, Class of 1955 Fellowship and VISIONS Fe llowship

Work Experie nce 2001-2007 Women Make Movies, Inc. New York, NY Theatrical and International Broadcast Sales Manager (promote d 4 time s) Developed and executed national distribution strategy for the theatrical, broadcast, home video and ancillary markets for 20 Ne w Releases per year and a full catalog of 500 films. Increased sales in each new division managed. Responsible to Executive Director for budgeting, booking, reporting, ne gotiating contracts and managing advertising, marketing and publicity campaigns for Sisters in Law, company's first national theatrical rollout in 10 years, screening in 20 cities, 150 festivals and becoming the company's best-selling title for 2006. Developed company's new media strategy including landmark partnerships with AO L/Time Warner and new digital distribution outlets. Educational Marketing Manager Led primary profit center of company and spearheaded strategic outreach campaigns that increased distribution to new markets, leading to record-breaking sales a nd the first $1 million revenue year in company's history. Managed production including copywriting and editing - of 130-page annual film catalog as well as distribution to 30,000 institutional customers. Implemented system of regular sales analysis, in order to strategically align sales efforts to reach objectives. Developed online marketing campaigns for outreach which remain in use today. Curated and managed project launch of The Girls Project (funded by the National Endowment for the Arts) - an award-winning c ollection of 25 films about girls around the world, increasing sales to secondary schools by 400% and increasing visibility in the US K-12 market. 2000-2001 Legal Momentum New York, NY Development Consultant Conducted extensive research and logistical planning for Aiming High, company's annual gala event celebrating top A merican businesswome n. Managed direct mail ca mpaigns and research for major donors to increase individual giving to the organization. Mediacom, LLC /CoolEmail.com New York, NY Marketing Coordinator Developed member communications program with focus on increased usage and member retention; programs resulted in 95% membership growth. Analyzed web site data and customer usage; implemented site usability improvements and new product functionality. Aurelian Honor Society, Ve nman Fellow, Associate Curator, T ribeca All Access/Tribeca Film Festival. Invited speaker and jury member at film festivals worldwide: D enver International Film Festival, RiverRun Film Fe stival, Media That Matters Film Festival, GirlFest Hawaii, Indo American Arts Council Hobbes Keble College Womens Football Team, Oxford Business Networks: Social Entrepreneurship, Media and Marke ting

1999-2000

Awards/Honors

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Clifford Harris Dank1540 Milvia St. #6 Berkeley, CA 94709 (914) 589-7340 [email protected]

EDUCATION

University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, CA Walter A. Haas School of Business, MBA Candidate, May 2008 President of the student body (MBA Association) Chairman, Graduate Business Forum Presidents Network (student presidents from top MBA programs) Co-President, Co-Founder, Haas Leadership Club and Hass Public Speaking/Debate Forum Consultant, International project in Africa focused on reorganizing the Ghana School Feeding Program Teaching Excellence Award as a Graduate Student Instructor for Leadership, Communication classes Johns Hopkins University B.A. in English, May 2001 Baltimore, MD

EXPERIENCE 2007-Summer

Monitor Group Cambridge, MA Summer Consultant Worked on team that structured the organizational redesign of an international banks management Drafted executive development curriculum for top thirty managers at a major building solutions company First New York Securities, LLC New York, NY Domestic and International Proprietary Trading Firm ($300 Million Company) International Proprietary Trader Developed strategy to manage $10MM portfolio across five continents; managed international traders in executing that strategy with a partner; generated an average of $1MM in yearly gross profits. Promoted from Analyst to Trader in shortest possible time (12 months vs. an average of 18) Managed international traders across five continents in implementing trading strategies Interviewed and trained newly hired assistant traders and lead improvement of training program. Morgan Stanley White Plains, NY Financial Advisor, Private Wealth Management Achieved 100% client retention by analyzing complete financial scenarios of small businesses and individuals and by crafting and implementing wealth management plans with them. Raised $1MM in new clientele and managed existing client relationships. Developed marketing plan for niche markets such as professional boxers. Implemented plan in working with Middleweight boxing Champion Sugar Ray Leonard toward accumulating clients in these areas.

2002-2006

2001-2002

LEADERSHIP 2002-2004

Freedoms Journey for America 501(c)3 Charity New York, NY Charity created to raise awareness and support for families of 9-11 victims; formed around two individuals who walked across the country carrying 4000 U.S. flags Co-Founder, President Designed business plan, managed volunteers and coordinated local events and parades with mayors and politicians to generate press throughout the United States. Raised and managed charity funds, conducted media interviews, drafted online newsletter. Formally recognized in Manhattan by Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the New York Yankees for accomplishments as a charity in raising 9-11 awareness and working with NYC firefighters. Own Your Own New York, NY Founder, Public Speaker Designed and delivered motivational speech teaching leadership skills to over 100 peers. Currently working within Haas to implement in the Bay area.

2006 - Present

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS Standup Comedy; Golf; Travel (Europe, Asia, Central America), Leisure Reading; Baseball, Skiing. At age 20, supervised 150 people as the Director of Briarcliff Day Camp. Consulted with tech startup RedEye Interactive, drafting business plan for angel investors. Featured columnist for Investor Relations Magazine; wrote monthly column, The Traders Edge. Designed and delivered financial literacy training program for NYC poor through NY Cares charity.

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Craig Wiley1319 North Lucas Place, Seattle, WA 98103 [email protected] (206) 579-5596

EDUCATION June 2009 THE MICHAEL G. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Candidate for Master of Business Administration President, MBA Association Evert McCabe Fellowship Recipient UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Bachelor of Arts, Political Philosophy Deans List NCAA Division 1 Fencing Team Off-Off Campus Improv Comedy Troupe Member NORTHSHORE YMCA Seattle, WA

August 2001

Chicago, IL

EXPERIENCE 2005-2007 Bothell, WA PROGRAM EXECUTIVE, 2006-2007 Promoted to Program Executive within one year of joining the YMCA, regularly recognized for project management and leadership skills. Supervised 15 full-time equivalent staff, seasonal supervisor to an additional 40 full-time equivalents. Facilitated cross-organizational team including government, non-profit and corporate groups to build a challenge course in a regional park. Acquired and absorbed nearby day camp increasing enrollment by 35% and profits by 10%. Led peer task forces in marketing, beating previous year enrollment by 20%, and in fundraising, hitting the highest goal in the organizations history. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DIRECTOR, 2005-2006 Increased summer enrollment by 18% through extensive marketing campaign, cut overall operating cost to increase profits by over 25%. Managed parent-child program for over 200 dads and their children. Developed new pricing structure, increasing revenue by over 20% and retained annual enrollment for the first time in six years. Led a team of volunteers in fundraising and beat previous year by 55%. Littleton, MA/Raymond, ME PROGRAM DIRECTOR ONE OF NEW ENGLANDS PREMIER RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated over 100 seasonal staff annually. Managed daily operations within budget guidelines including kitchen staff, health center, activity areas, and all other aspects of the community. Developed online and print advertising with limited budget resources. Executed a summer program for 200 campers each summer. Seasonal Camp Counselor (1998-2000); taught rock climbing, backpacking, and kayaking.

2001-2004

CAMP NASHOBA NORTH

1999-2001

ESIM SPORTS Chicago, IL Chief Operations Officer One of four founders of one of the first fantasy sports websites Defined growth strategy and managed 750% annual growth in customer base and revenue streams. Evaluated potential buy-out opportunities including negotiations with a large sports media company. Developed and monitored message boards as a tool to receive customer feedback and provide online customer service to end users.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES Travelled extensively internationally, avid sailor and budding gardener Facilitate youth and executive leadership teams on team building courses

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DANIEL WANG LIANGTel: +86+21+ 133821370 Fax: +86-21-28905126Career Goals Education

Mobile: +86+21+15821319982 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets, Risk Management China Europe International Business School Shanghai, China MBA Vice-President of Student Committee; Member of Finance, Outdoor and Basketball clubs Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston, USA MSc. in Political Science Northwestern University Chicago, USA B.A. in Economics Cambridge University Cambridge, U.K Summer Exchange Program Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Singapore

Sept. 2007Feb.2009 Aug. 2000 Aug.2001 Aug. 1997 Jun. 2000 Jun. 1998 Sep. 1998Experience

2001 2007 Oct. 2005 Aug. 2007

Senior Policy Analyst, Prudential Policy Department Part of pioneer team responsible for successfully issuing Basel II capital regulations and overseeing its implementation in Singapore Team leader of workgroup which reviewed and revised capital adequacy requirements for Singapore-incorporated banks Revised and issued rules on bilateral netting agreements, Islamic Finance, and large exposures limits for banks operating in Singapore Assistant Director, Banking Department Principal Review Officer with supervisory oversight over portfolio of UK and Hong Kong banks, such as HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland. Coordinated and drafted regulatory guidance regarding Business Outsourcing for Singapore banking industry Associate, Banking Department Principal Review Officer with supervisory oversight over portfolio of US and Belgian banks, such as JP Morgan Chase and Fortis Bank. Conducted onsite inspections and offsite reviews of banks in portfolio Additional Projects: Coordinated review of MAS-wide talent development framework (2007) Speechwriter for Chairman, MAS (2003, 2005) Secretary for Financial Supervisory Directors and Managing Director meetings (2003, 2006) General: Banking supervision and risk management training organised by MAS (200102); US Federal Reserve (2002); New York State Banking Department (2006) Product-specific: Equity derivatives (UBS, 2004), Structured products and US Mortgaged-Backed Securities (UBS, 2005) Islamic Finance (2006); Internal Capital Models (Standard&Poors, 2007)

Apr. 2003 Oct. 2005

Sep. 2001 Apr. 2003

2003 - 2007

Training

Computer Language Personal

Proficient in MS Office English: Native, Chinese: Excellent Married with one child. Active in church work. Enjoys reading, hiking and being an armchair sports pundit in spare time.

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DUKE BEST, CPA130 Ivy Drive # 11 Charlottesville, VA 22903 (949) 307-4057 [email protected] EDUCATION Darden Graduate School of Business Administration University of Virginia Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2008 Chapman University Bachelor of Science, Business Communications, June 1995 EXPERIENCE 2007 - 2007 2004 - 2006 Charlottesville, VA

Orange, CA

Danaher Corporation Operations Consulting Intern

Dallas, TX

Health Sciences Group, Inc. Los Angeles, CA VP Finance / Corporate Controller A turnaround opportunity with a nutraceutical ingredients and products company Oversaw nearly every aspect of the company's operations. As Corporate Controller, responsible for transaction processing and SEC financial reporting. As Vice President of Finance, acted as the primary contact for the Company's 6,000 shareholders Directed business model shift from wholesale production to retail distribution Sourced and hired new staff as well as directed the Company's largest workforce reduction Daily activities beyond accounting/finance and included writing press releases, negotiating with and managing vendors, packaging designs and assisting with business plan development Acumen & Merit, LLC Seattle, WA Consultant / Owner Post Enron entrepreneurial continuation of accounting and consulting work performed at Arthur Andersen Provided business management infrastructure and outsourced accounting for growing companies Developed accounting policies and procedures, chart of accounts, employee role and responsibilities, organizational structure, production costing and pricing models, and growth planning Provided business plan analysis and delivered critical path solutions for growth and development Arthur Andersen, LLP Los Angeles / Orange County, CA CPA / Consultant Business Consulting Performed operational diagnostics to improve process efficiencies, reduce overhead, benchmark results with industry peers, and prepare business case analysis to build departmental value and increase profitability. Solutions included: identifying quick win opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement; designing organizational structure changes; business process reengineering; aligning initiatives with strategic goals; and delivering board presentations Performed diagnostic analysis and delivered improvement plan with best practice research and business case analysis for a $33 billion distribution company Analyzed and delivered cost reduction recommendations for $3 billion medical service provider Assessed current state and delivered strategic development plan to national non-profit organization Determined personnel alignment strategy for $30 million property management company Developed cash burn analysis and presentation for $15 million food supplement manufacturer Audit & Business Advisor Responsible for financial statement preparation and analysis as well as improving client business and management processes for both public and private companies Management Roles Managing client expectations and deadlines; understanding and evaluating internal control systems; developing recommendations for operational improvement; research technical issues; reviewing legal documents; engagement planning; and developing and managing budgets Leadership Roles Regional technology trainer; lead recruiter for college campus; instructor for local, regional and national training courses; mentor for staff interns; and active member in both audit and consulting Senior Advisory Teams

2002 -2004

1997 - 2002

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EDWARD M. JACOBS 40 North Kingshighway Boulevard Apartment 6J Saint Louis, Mo 63108 (917)885-1220 [email protected] EDUCATION WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY St. Louis, MO 2007-Present OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL Candidate for Master of Business Administration, May 2009 General Management Concentration President: Graduate Business Student Association (Student Body President) Founder: Olin Dining Club Member: International Business Association, General Management Club, Olin India Club, Greater China Club Member: Olin Cares Charitable Organization TRINITY COLLEGE Bachelor of Arts in Art History, May 2003 Art History Major: 3.5/4.0 GPA in Major Esther and Lloyd Cooper Prize winner for achievement in the study of Fine Arts Treasurer of Trinity College Hillel 2000-2003 Trinity College Varsity Golf Team 1999-2002 EXPERIENCE JNK SECURITIES CORPORATION JNK Securities is an independent boutique broker dealer that provides is customers with direct access to trade on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Hartford, CT 1999-2003

New York, NY 2002-2007

NYSE Floor Broker/Sales Trader Served as Registered Representative (series 7, 55 and 63) and "direct access" broker. Executed orders on behalf of hedge funds, mutual funds and pension funds including SAC Capital, TPG-Axon, Moore Capital and Diamondback Capital in the US and Investec, Odey Asset Management and Eclectica in the UK. Increased business annually by diversifying customer base to include the UK. In spite of decreased volume on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, culminating with over $2 million dollars in commissions in 2006. Led the training of summer associates in the field of trade clearance, equities trading, and compliance for three years. Summer Associate Assisted Brokers and sales Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with trade clearance. Fixed trade discrepancies as well as assisted in compliance. VAN DER MOOLEN SPECIALISTS Van der Moolen is an international trading firm that serves as 'specialists' on the New York Stock Exchange. New York, NY Summer 2001

Summer Associate Assisted trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for a firm that serves as market maker in over 200 listed equities including Nortel, Pfizer, and Hewlett Packard. Organized research reports for morning meetings utilizing technical and fundamental analysis of stocks. OTHER DATA Membership Trinity College Friends of Art, Trinity College Hillel Advisory Board, Trinity College Long Walk Society Travel Belgium, Cambodia, England, France, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Israel, Italy, Switzerland Interests Dining, Travel, Art, Professional Basketball, Baseball, Football, Playing Golf and Playing Basketball Skills Proficient with Bloomberg, Thompson and ILX Workstations in addition to Microsoft Office

Haas 2008 Graduate Business ConferenceAbridged Curriculum Vitae El bieta (Ella) Maria Boniuk Date of birth: May 22, 1971 Education 2007 2008 1988 1995 1986 1988 2001 present

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Rotterdam School of Management, RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Executive MBA Programme MBA candidate English Studies Department, University of Warsaw, Poland Master of Arts in English Studies T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA, United States Rotterdam School of Management, RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Top-ranked business school and a leading provider of MBA Programs and Executive Education Project Manager (2004 present) MFM Program Manager (2002 2004) MFM Program Coordinator/Registrar Assistant (2001 -2002) Rockwell Automation Customer Services BV, Cappelle a/d Ijssel, The Netherlands European Customer Support Office of a leading industrial components and equipment manufacturer Order Management Team Member InnoCap BV, The Hague, The Netherlands Management Assistant Kenda Rubber (Europe) BV, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Administrative Assistant Rotterdam, The Netherlands Freelance translator (Polish English) White & Case (Poland) Sp. z o.o., Warsaw, Poland Top legal firm in Warsaw Translator Polish-American Extension Project, Warsaw, Poland USDA & Polish Ministry of Agriculture sponsored project dedicated to providing assistance in the restructuring of Polish Agricultural Advisory Centers. Translator & Assistant to the Senior Extension Advisor (full-time position in 1996)

Professional Experience

2000 2001

2000 1999 1997 2000

1996 1997

1992 1996

Interests Leadership and personal leadership development, psychology, change management, languages, dance, swimming, yoga, tai-chi, travel, contemporary international literature

Haas 2008 Graduate Business ConferenceEMMANUEL AISABOKHAE Apartment 1102 City View, Highclere Avenue, Manchester, UK. M7 4ZU Tel: +44(0) 7930 659 703

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL, MBA Programme 09/07 07/09 Elected MBA Student President (Jan 08). Initiated Coffee Lottery; an exercise that helps build relationships between the 2008 and 2009 MBA classes. Started MBA Take 5; a marketing initiative to increase the appeal of MBS to prospective MBA students. Runner up, Tata Consulting Case Competition. JOHNSON & JOHNSON PHARMACEUTICALS, H/W, UK 01/07 08/07 Associate Benefit Risk Management, Integrated Operations Dept. Involved in receipt, analysis and submission of clinical trials and adverse events data to regulatory authorities (FDA, MHRA and EMEA). Key member of the Oncology team of 15 that achieved 100% reporting compliance without backlog, for several months on end. Involved in the big picture team of 4 that provided ideas for process improvements within the company. Created the Operation goodbye to backlog operations model, which was piloted and shown to improve processes in the company. Improved my ability to work with people from other cultures, and people who live in countries with different time zones. PHARMACY MANAGER COVER, UK 08/06 01/07 Self-employed Pharmacist, providing large retail Pharmacy multiples with medium- to short-term Pharmacy Manager Cover. Managed up to 7 clinical and sales staff. Adapted very quickly to different environments and motivated staff to exceed company target of processing customer prescription in 10 minutes. Demonstrated integrity by ensuring that Controlled drugs records were accurate in every store that I managed. Provided help to Pharmacy assistants with their on-the-job training. Provided patient counselling to simplify complex drug regimen for drugs like Warfarin. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, Luton, UK. 08/05 07/06 Pre-Registration Pharmacist Worked with Pharmacy team leads in different directorates in a large hospital. Analysed Pharmaceutical research papers and participated in the approval of 6 drugs for use in the hospital. Designed, analysed and presented results of audit on medicines wastage in the hospital. Improved my attention to detail by checking 200 prescriptions made by technicians to identify their mistakes and give them feedback. Provided clinical training for 10 technicians by delivering lecture titled "The Use of Medical Abbreviations in the Hospital. BOOTS THE CHEMIST, Luton, UK. 02/06 Pre-registration Pharmacist (Cross sector placement) Delivered services to the public in line with the NHS Primary Care contract. These services included prescription dispensing, Medicines Use Review, healthy lifestyle advice, amongst others. Used communication skills to implement retail and marketing strategy of the Pharmacy. For example, the strategy of targeting the sale of Diarolyte (a substance used for rehydration) to patients on diarrhoea medication. THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, Manchester, UK 09/01 07/05 Master of Pharmacy Winner, Lucy McKeown Award for outstanding contribution to life in the University of Manchester School Of Pharmacy. Member, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Football - I won the Golden boot and was a member of the winning football team in J&Js 2007 biennial international football tournament. I also play badminton, table tennis and basketball, and enjoy riding my motorcycle. I spent part of the summer of 2004 on a ranch in Arkansas, USA and visited other parts of the country. This opportunity arose from a speculative decision to make contact with an American author whose book I had read. I am currently improving my Spanish language ability and learning to play the acoustic guitar.

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business ConferenceFORREST L. KRAGTEN 1611 Granville Ave., #10 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 701-9968 [email protected] EDUCATION

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UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Los Angeles, CA M.B.A., Finance and Entrepreneurship; GMAT: 760 June 2009 Leadership: Class President, Section President Membership: Investment Finance Club, Entrepreneur Association, Vistage, Wine Club, Project Echo Honors: UCLA Anderson Fellowship, Faculty Scholar, Venture Fellow UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS, MINOR IN ACCOUNTING Leadership: UCLAs Undergraduate Business Society Director Honors: Provosts Honors List, Deans ListEXPERIENCE

Los Angeles, CA JUNE 2001

KRAGTEN CONSULTING Los Angeles, CA Founder July 2007 to Present Specialized in cost containment, managerial development and strategic planning Recommended strategy for realizing an additional $3MM in operating profit for a $60MM revenue company Maintained consistent and collaborative dialogue with senior management to deliver functional results ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL, LP Portland, OR/Los Angeles, CA Private Equity Associate July 2004 to June 2007 Developed innovative deal structures customized to fit the nuances of individual transactions while achieving superior returns for investors; created a debt instrument with earnout characteristics Managed all aspects of a $33MM buyout and a $15MM add-on acquisition including negotiation of legal documents, financing, and due diligence. Served as an observer on the Board of Directors of the parent company Evaluated investment opportunities in private companies through interviews and assessment of senior management, quantitative analysis and industry research Conducted proactive market and competitive landscape analysis across multiple industries including green building, insurance, aftermarket automotive and vanity. Initiated dedicated coverage of aftermarket automotive Assisted the firm in opening a new office in Los Angeles, CA. Promoted from analyst to associate in July 2006 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. Los Angeles, CA Investment Banking Analyst July 2001 to June 2004 Ranked in the top tier of class based on performance reviews citing excellent quantitative skills and professionalism; accepted a third year position Sole-sourced a new $1B client and a revenue-generating $100MM transaction for the firm as a third year analyst Created original, detailed financial models and conducted due diligence for a variety of transactions including Madison Dearborn Partners 3.9B LBO of Jefferson Smurfit Group plc Drafted information memorandums, internal commitment committee documents and client meeting materialsADDITIONAL

Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for the past four years; Participated in the Home in a Box building project to support families who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina Enjoy basketball, scuba diving, snowboarding, mountain biking and virtually any outdoor activities; remedial golfer

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GLORIA CARRERASMobile: +86-13046662686 Email: [email protected]

Career Goals EducationSept. 2007Feb. 2009

To further develop my skills in Marketing, Business Development and Team Management to achieve leading managerial positions arriving from a strong international background.China Europe International Business School Shanghai, China Full time MBA President of Student Committee. Club Member: Marketing Club, Entrepreneur Club, Music&Dance Club; Basketball Club. Full Scholarship by La Caixa (Spanish Savings Bank) Sept-Dec 2009: Exchange Program with Anderson UCLA Los Angeles, USA Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona, Spain Major Degree in Management and Business Administration Member of the International Students Association AIESEC. 01-02: President of AIESEC in PFU and vice-president of the Catalunyas Regional Board. Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona, Spain Major Degree in Economics Jan.June 00: Exchange Program with Paris XIII University Paris, France ERASMUS Scholarship by EU Government FritoLay, S.A. (PEPSICO Group) Barcelona, Spain

Sept. 2000 Jun. 2003

Sept. 1997 Jun. 2002

Experience2005 2007 Dec. 2006 - Jun. 2007 Organized Trade, Marketing & Visibility Executive. Design, communication and implementation of Trade Marketing program for Organized Trade Key Account customers (Carrefour, Alcampo, etc.) Team: Responsible for the development of an Assistant and a Trainee. Channel Development Executive (Business Development). Analysis of the different distribution channels in which the products of the company are sold, as well as potentially new ones, seeking for new business opportunities. Development and implementation of pricing & sizing policies as well as promotional strategies in order to capture the opportunities detected. All projects required heavy coordination tasks among Production, Sales and Marketing teams, as well as external Consumer and Market Research Agencies. MOT HENNESSY SPAIN (LVMH Group). Barcelona, Spain

Feb. 2005 - Nov. 2006

2002 2005 Jan. 2003 Jan. 2005

Product Manager Junior Mot & Chandon - Mini Mot (20cl) & bottle (375cl) Define Marketing plan, marketing mix, as well as develop Trade Marketing strategies and materials (Point Of Sale, packaging, merchandising). Supervise Communication plan and PR events. Special focus on fashion related events, such as sponsorships of Barcelona Fashion Week and Cibeles Catwalk. Jan. 2003: Launch in Spanish points of sales of Mini Mot (20cl) June 2003: launch of the Mini Flte, the new way of drinking the Mini Mot. bottle (375cl) In 2003, the format with higher increase among the whole Mot range (+35%). In 2004 became the 2nd reference of the brand in terms of units sold after the regular 075L bottle. Jan 2004: National launch of the bottle of Brut Imprial Ros. Assistant Brand Manager Mot & Chandon Brand: Mot & Chandon representing almost 80% of the firms turnover and close to 70% of its profits. Assist the Brand Manager in the development and implementation of the Brands strategy. Responsibilities in Brand and Trade Marketing, Communication and PR areas. Preparation of Mini Mot national launch (from PR events to sale stores). Proficient in MS Office Spanish: Native, English: Fluent, French: Fluent, Italian: Intermediate, Chinese: Basic Traveling, reading, meeting new cultures, music and dancing.

May 2002 Dec. 2002

Computer Language Personal Interests

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GLEN MEHNe-mail: [email protected], UK tel: +44(0)7942 675 755 US tel: +1 415 407 4737 Education and Qualifications 2007-2008 1997-1998 1991-1997 Sad Business School Completing MBA Degree University of Oxford, UK GMAT 750 DellArte Intl School of Physical Theatre Certificate, Physical Theatre University of New Orleans, USA BGs Culture, performance, design

Objective: I am currently seeking a position in green design/design strategy allowing me to flesh out my leadership, personal, and design skills with further industry experience. This will culminate in combining my creative, technical, problem solving, making a positive difference, and leadership skills. Overview: I am currently an award-winning MBA Candidate at the University of Oxford, sharpening my leadership skills and business acumen. I previously used my managerial and strategic skills to build and maintain high-availability IT systems in Silicon Valley. My first career was in design, where I founded my own non-profit Art and Design Company. Ive studied with worldclass teachers in performance, finance, branding, criminology, customer insights, literature, and management. I can build a stage, optimize a supply chain, wire an outlet, and find a projects NPV. I find bottlenecks in processes and understand & manage relationships between people. I am driven by beauty, elegance, and minimization of waste. I have strong leadership skills, from mentoring to translating between departments to keeping on top of a press conference, and the ability to handle stress in complex cross-functional roles.

Work Experience 2005-2007 Perlegen Sciences, USA [Genotyping and personalized medicine, privately held] Senior Systems Administrator I architected and managed a high data availability, scalable IT infrastructure with a team of only three people, all while balancing budget and complex engineering requirements, and coordinating between operations, lab, bioinformatics, and Senior Management. I tightly coordinated our UNIX team of three to deliver the right solutions the first time and then keep the systems up and running. Argued and won for long-term expansion data centre capacity while reducing power usage, for both cost savings and green thinking. Achieved 99.99%+ uptime. (less than 18 hours total downtime per year) Constantly coordinated between departments of to optimize data usage in 40TB genotype database. This HA data was the core asset of our company. Showed foresight in implementation of network security plan ahead of SOX. Black Rock City, LLC [Burning Man] Systems Administrator, Sysadmin Team Lead (Part time) I managed a diverse group of volunteers and paid staff across all departments, building the technology infrastructure to build a temporary city of 45000 annually. I was constantly challenged to come up with creative solutions, including linking a temporary community in the middle of the desert to the Internet, web casting the entire event, and a process to manage thousands of volunteers across the globe. Negotiated between external vendors and internal departments in cities around the globe to manage accounting and ticket sales process. Enabled live full-frame Internet video streaming and wireless access across seven square miles in the middle of the desert10 miles from the nearest phone line. LookSmart, Ltd, USA [Online advertising, public] Production Operations Senior Systems Administrator My team of four people primarily operated the Business Intelligence system, requiring complex coordination across several departments, purchasing power, influence on company strategy, and sub-contractors. Coordinated between BI, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to reduce bill time from 72 hours to under 24 Saving the company $100K each month. Coordinated Windows, Unix, Operations, and Database groups to set up a new audit/authentication system to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley. SquareTrade, Inc,USA [Online dispute resolution, privately held] Lead Systems Administrator

2001-2006

2004-2005

1999-2004

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I was the fourth employee at this company, and built its technical infrastructure from the ground up. I managed often-conflicting requirements from all departments in a start-up environment and drove communications between Operations and Engineering, resulting in fast development/release cycles with higher operational uptimes. I supervised 5 people. Implemented open-source cutover saving 72% in annualized operating costs. Led data centre change, resulting in 30% annualized operating cost savings. 1998-1999 TriStrata [Secure document handling, privately held] Systems Administrator I was responsible for the internal network and desktop systems at this company, including capacity planning and bottleneck analysis. Various side projects, USA [Multiple industries] Technical, network, design and operations consultant Launched the MyVest managed accounts system. (Wealth Management) Installed the patent tracking system for Exelixis, Inc. (Biotech) Analysed and implemented technical needs for Enovity, Inc. (Green building) The Space Between, USA [Multi/interdisciplinary arts production nonprofit] Founder, designer, producer The Space Between grew out of a work that myself and several artists and designers were doing in New Orleans. I learned to work with large groups of people, negotiate, and find win-win outcomes in all things. I did everything here from PR to production to fundraising to graphic design to taking out the trash. Ran a quarterly sold-out multidisciplinary arts show at Positive Space Gallery. Produced TranSForms, an international film project based on the work of Rodin. Glen Mehn Design, USA [Theatre and Film] Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, electrician, carpenter, director A designer in nonprofit arts learns to minimize waste and reuse everything, all while managing diverse groups of people and juggling complex schedules. Led teams of carpenters and electricians for most New Orleans-area theatres. Taught Design and stage combat course at the Tulane summer theatre program. Assistant designer, Dog and Pony Theatre Company.

1998-2006

1995-1998

1992-1998

Additional Information Achievements: Communications Director Oxford Business Network on Social Entrepreneurship. Winner in Idea Idol business plan competition: Greening the Data Centre (2008). Represented Oxford/Sad at UCLA Global Leadership Competition (2008). Founder & Co-chair of Oxford Conference on Business and the Environment (2008). Inaugural team leader, Oxford Volunteer Consulting Club (2008). Managed 50 person Burning Man camp including design and operations. Pembroke College, Oxford MCR Sommelier, 2007-2008. Design, writing, reading (fiction and nonfiction), design, yoga, wine, food, language, green technologies, cycling, travelling, SCUBA diving, culture, Macroeconomics, Sociology, changing the way we fundamentally make things, process design, problem solving, simplicity and elegance. USA. Eligible to work in the UK via HSMP. English (native speaker), Spanish (Basic).

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Guillermo Guerrero PrezCurrent Address C/ Pau C laris #185, 4t C 08037 Barcelona, Espaa Tel.: (+34) 934 67 41 76 PC S: (+ 34) 678 76 78 71 Permanent Add ress Palm Circle #5, Cond.Portofino 1001 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968 Tel.: (+ 1) 787 793 1342 PCS: (+1) 787 378 1543 Email [email protected] guerreroguille@ gmail.com

Educa tion09/07-Present ESADE Business School Candid ate for Mast er in Busi ness Administrati on, March 2009 08/94-05/99 University of F lorida Bachelor of Science in Ind ust rial E ngineering Gainesveill e, FL, USA Barcelona, Spain

Wor k Experie nce03/06-07/07 Telefnica Empresas Guaynabo , Puerto Rico Activity: Worldw ide Provider of Telecommunication Services Manager of Project & Service Management Worked with executive and manageme nt teams to improve project management procedures within company operations. Collaborated with sales team, w orking directly w ith exisiting and potential clients during service negotiations. Supervised a team of 8 project managers. Developed the Project Management Off ice (PMO ) within the Operations Department. Managed multiple complex proj ects for new and existing customers for network development and integra tion, f rom project initiation to project close- out. Customer portfolio included: MAPF RE, B anco S antander, BBVA , McDonalds, Scotiabank, Impsat. Analyzed current operation procedures, recommended and implemented improvements for a more ef ficient project management and delivery process. Reduced average project deliv ery time by 25%. 12/02-02/06 Centennial d e Puerto Rico Ro Pied ras, Puert o Rico

Activity: Regional Provider of Telecommunication S ervices Senior Project Manag er (01/04-02/06) Collaborated w ith sales and operatio ns teams in the execution of multiple projects. Supervised a team of 9 project managers. Managed complex projects f rom project development to project closure. Directed and motivated project management team members towards PMP Certif ication. Customer portfolio included: Starbucks, ONDEO Industrial Solutions, SMG Enterntainment, Net2Pho ne, UNO, F uddruckers, Universtity of Puerto R ico. Increased average project completion by established proj ect delivery date by 23%. Reduced average project delivery time by 20%. Project Mana ger - Data Servic es (12/02- 12/03) Managed the development of data netw orks and applications f or various customers. Supervised the integration of 150 locations for ONDEO de PR w ith the ONDEO Industrial S olutions global netw ork. Completed over 100 WiFi Hotspots installations throughout the metropolitan area 05/00-01/02 Hercules Communicat ions Group Virg inia , USA

Activity: International Long Distance and VoIP provider Internat ional Business Development Spec ialist Coordinated and supervised the implementaiton of VoIP sites worlwide. Established and developed business opportunities w ith agents in South America, South Asia, A frica and the Middle East, w hich entailed travel to India, Nepal, Yemen, Oman, Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Seychelles, Bolivia, and Uruguay, among other countries. Negotiated specifications for service expansion with local partners. Completed over 20 operational site instalations worldwide.

Language sSpanish (Native), English (F luent), Fre nch (Basic, course in progress)

Additiona l Information President of the MB A Student Association (MBASA ) Class 09, ESADE Member of ESA DE MBAS A Business Clubs (Consulting and Finance) Master C erficate in Project Management, George Washington University / ESI International (August 2007) Project Management Professional 'PMP' C ertification (A ugust 2005) Sports enthusiast (Running 10k & Half Marathons, Basketball)

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JARED [email protected] 1860 Ellison Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 801-694-5094 www.linkedin.com/in/jaredt PROFILE Six years of professional management, marketing, and sales experience EDUCATION Purdue University, Krannert School of Management West Lafayette, IN Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing, Strategic Management Graduate Assistant, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Deans List, Academic Honors University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Bachelor of Science, Economics; Minor, International Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MEGA Life and Health Salt Lake City, UT Health Insurance Specialist Developed new sales tactics and strategies for divisional office agents Experienced in professional business-to-business sales Taught Health Insurance and Americas Healthcare Crisis at a local private college Schmidt & Saville Schmidt & Saville is a partnership that encompasses both Final Touch and BrideAccess.com BrideAccess.com Salt Lake City , UT Acquired in 2003 in start-up phase, BrideAccess.com quickly became the #1 advertising agency in Utah for wedding services, representing over 120 clients. Advertising medium consists of a weekly TV show, website, and a wedding scrapbook planner. Account Executive (2004-2005) Conducted quantitative analyses of consumer and market trends and benchmarked company progress Consulted clients on strategic growth opportunities and brand image Presented in multiple seminars to industry professionals and entrepreneurs Produced, directed, and starred in the companys two highest rated TV shows Final Touch Salt Lake City, UT Started in 1989, Final Touch is a media production company that specializes in consumer, commercial, event, sports, concert, and TV productions. General Manager (2003-2004) Identified new growth opportunities in the industry and pursued new branches of the business Designed an advertising campaign to develop the companys brand image and differentiate it from new competitors in the market Increased operating efficiency, decreased project lead time, and increased customer satisfaction Decreased accounts receivable outstanding by 50% and boosted cash flow by 30% Associate Producer (2001-2003) Thrived in a fast paced, deadline oriented, and demanding environment Learned to create high quality work in a team environment and think quickly under pressure Highly proficient with Adobe Premier, After Effects, and Photoshop LEADERSHIP Krannert Graduate Student Association President First Year Representative Sigma Gamma Chi () Salt Lake City, UT ) Alumni Chairman Inter-Chapter Executive Council Rush Chairman Inter-Chapter Executive Council President Beta Chapter SERVICE The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church Service Missionary Birmingham, England 1999-2001 2005-2007 May 2009

May 2005

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2008-Present 2007-2008 2004-2005 2003-2004 2002-2003

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JASEN M SCHROCK306 W Elm Urbana, IL 61801 (773) 805-7432 [email protected] EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MBA, Marketing & General Management Trustees Scholarship MBAA Vice President of Programs (elected) Academic Council (elected) KALAMAZOO COLLEGE BA, Political Science BA, Theater Arts & Communications Henry Brown Community Service Award Academic All American Team Cross Country Study Abroad Oaxaca, Mexico Group Leader EXPERIENCE PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED PROPERTIES Chicago, IL Realtor, Residential & Commercial Sales August 2002 - Current Produced sales volume in 2005 that exceeded $6.1 million Ranked in Top 10% of sales within Chicago Prudential Network & Top 14% in National Network Received perfect score from clients - Quality Service Certification program (independent survey) Closed 65 transactions and over $15 million in sales volume during tenure ENTECH USB Chicago, IL Account Manager September 2000 May 2002 Managed all utility accounts for Meijer stores and General Motors Corporation using online tracking and accounting software Provided direct customer service to clients and vendors Liaised with offices in the UK and India to maintain 24 hour service to clients Assisted in developing United States office systems and company methods that are still in place THE BLUES SWINGERS Chicago, IL Lead Singer/Co-Leader October 1997 November 2001 Performed as the lead singer and front man for popular nine-piece swing/jump blues ensemble that averaged approximately 120-150 performances a year with crowds as large as 20,000 Assisted in booking performance dates, arranging travel plans, scheduling rehearsals, writing and arranging repertoire, and promoting live performances and recordings Released self-produced studio recording that sold 5 thousand copies and was later released and distributed by international record company, Delmark Records ADDITIONAL Member, Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR), Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), August 2002 - Present Proficient in Microsoft Office Urbana-Champaign, IL May 2009

Kalamazoo, MI June 1995 June 1995

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

JASON C. LIEXPERIENCE

June 2005 July 2007 Wells Fargo Wholesale Customer Strategies San Francisco, CA Ethnography Project Manager (December 2006 July 2007) E-Business Consultant (June 2005 November 2006) Delivered recommendations resulting in $2 Million+ customer savings and company revenue in play digital media conference University of Cambridge, England M.A. in History, June 2002 Achieved First class honors (top 10%) and made Scholar of Queens College Chair Contact Charity (benefitting the elderly), reserve Army Officer EXPERIENCE 2006-2007

Amazon.com London, England Online retailer and technology solutions provider to top global retailers Marketing Manager, Amazon Enterprise Sales Europe Onsite ambassador for Amazons multi-million dollar enterprise deal with Marks & Spencer, the 16th largest retailer in the world Advocated the clients specific needs within Amazon, and shared Amazons best practices within the client. Since launch, online sales are 40% up yearly vs. the previous platform Tripled revenues from search engine marketing within six months by improved targeting and integrating a superior third party solution. Product Manager, Amazon.co.uk Managed books department, including forecasting, price modeling, and analysis of new opportunities. Increased market segment share two percentage points in one year through more competitive pricing and new initiatives, including selling Magazine subscriptions in the U.K. for the first time. Led Harry Potter 6 project in the U.K. (lead country internationally), achieving similar sales to Book 5 (-4%) despite increased competition. Led international team of 20 to develop exclusive content for Amazon, which helped differentiate us. Unilever London, England Brand Manager Ice Cream and Frozen Food Extended new foods sub-brand to frozen fish market, including leading concept development, product development, trade sell-ins and marketing of new range. Range success helped beat planned sales volume decline of -9%. Ran Cambridge campus recruitment, including attraction and selection. Increase number of Cambridge applicants accepted from zero to eight. Organized and facilitated focus groups to gain or confirm consumer insight. Languages: Fluent in English; conversational in Italian, Spanish, French. Interests: Skiing; international travel; theatre; career coaching Dual U.S./British nationality

2005-2006

2002-2005

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business ConferenceIdan Geva 605 Ohlone St. Albany, CA 94706 [email protected] (510) 219-9084 EDUCATION

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

University of California at Berkeley Walter A. Haas School of Business, Master of Business Administration, class of 2009 Managing partner with Berkeley Solutions Group- a student run consulting firm. Created a business plan for a medical software product Member of the Haas Tech Club and the Haas Healthcare Club Co-chair of the Berkeley Business Plan Competition Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel B.S. in Biotechnology Engineering, July 2003 One year internship with XTL (NASDAQ:XTLB), a biotechnology company developing drugs for Hepatitis C. Worked on up scaling production to a commercial level

EXPERIENCE Medical Compression Systems A medical device start-up, leader in non- invasive blood circulation therapy, TASE:MDCL Marketing Developed new leads and increased local sales by 100% Led marketing effort in South East Asia resulting in distribution contracts in China and Korea Implemented our device in the US market; trained physicians and nurses in the Cleveland Clinic and other major hospitals. Trained new sales force Managed beta site of new versions and translated the data collected to R&D requirements, leading to changes in features and user interface 2005-2007 Gevram Israel A medical device startup, aimed at improving compliance among chronically ill patients Co-Founder Conducted a thorough market research for solutions for a problem costing $100B, identified key players and the flaws in their solutions and created the marketing plan Partnered with a medical device venture group who decided to make Gevram their main project Medlab Medical device distributer- Pacemakers and ICDs Sales Director- World wide outstanding sales trainee, 2004 Led the implementation of a new technology that transfers data from the patient to the Internet Created marketing material and trained physicians using the new technology 1993-1997 Israeli Defense Forces Israel Company Commander, Captain- Outstanding Officer, 1996-1997 Led a division with 20 staff members and 60 soldiers in complex assignments resulting in the nomination of our battalion as best out of 40 battalions in the region IsrALS- The Israeli ALS research foundation 2005-2007 Marketing Strategy- Volunteer Raised $1 million in less than a year, 400% improvement compared to previous year Member of the committee selecting investments; helped launch 10 research projects Managed contact with government funded incubators resulting in funding for ALS research Managed the foundations branding leading it to be positioned as entrepreneurial and prestige Interests: Travel, hiking, biking, triathlon, rugby (Haas Rugby Team), rock-climbing

2004-2007 Israel

2003-2004 Israel

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Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

Haas 2008 Graduate Business Conference

The Global Leader And The Leader Within

John Denis Woods2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720 | [email protected] | Cell: 510.292.8317 EDUCATION University of California at Berkeley: Walter A. Haas School of Business Master of Business Administration, May 2009 Emphasis in Sales; Technology; the Internet & Online Monetization Strategies Relevant courses include Management of Technology; Marketing in Web 2.0; Sales Force Management Co-President of Haas Leadership Club Finalist, Apple Case Competition; Second place Chevron Case Competition MBA consultant advising Walt Disney Internet Group on increasing subscriptions for an online gaming site

University of Lancaster & Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) 2:1 BBA Honors in European Management with French, June 2002 Two years study at University of Lancaster School of Management (England) Two years study at ICADE Business School, Madrid (Spain) - Emphasis in Marketing & Competitive Strategy - Thesis: The marketing strategies of airport retailers following the abolition of intra-European Duty Free. EXPERIENCE 2005-2007 SCHOTT AG Consultant, Corporate Strategic Planning SCHOTT Asia: Business Development Project Leader, Architecture Division- Led workshop in Singapore and challenged local managements existing sales goals - Designed new sales model to achieve revised targets - Successfully persuaded Asia President that investment in this model would achieve desired sales increase

Mainz, Germany

Electronic Packaging Business Unit: NAFTA Growth Strategy- Identified and weighed the core competencies of Electronic Packaging in the US - Developed a list of unexplored markets of strategic interest and performed gap analysis - Recommended potential M&A candidates within selected markets to company director

Global Footprint Optimization Projects- Structured the integration of a recently acquired company into SCHOTT NAFTA factory footprint - Drove the initial development of a Solar manufacturing site in Spain and negotiated terms with local businesses - Supported U.S. Fiber Optics division and saved ~$2M p.a. through a new business plan.

Pharmaceutical Packaging Business Unit: Market Study Leader- Led a team to create a market study analyzing potential new businesses for SCHOTT - Presented findings in a strategic roadmap to B.U. management. One opportunity had $20M+ p.a. sales potential

2004-2005

Project Manager, HomeTech Business Unit Strategic Marketing & New Business Development Led Sales and Marketing effort for SCHOTTs latest oven door innovation - Awarded SCHOTT R&D Prize 2005 for Best Customer Oriented Innovation - Coordinated sales activities and oversaw strategy implementation that would lead to the sale of 500k units White Goods Branding Project: US Market Expert & Responsible for Strategy Development- Laid out a new strategic framework for US branding efforts and presented to B.U. President of Global Sales

2003-2004

SCHOTT HomeTech North America Louisville, KY, USA $110M+ SCHOTT N.A. White Goods business Marketing Analyst, Graduate Development Program, Sales & Marketing (