People Directory


Sheila Cannon

Greater Pittsburgh Area
Program Coordinator at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hospital & Health Care

Skills:
Community Outreach, Program Development, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Teaching, Volunteer Management

Education:
University of Pittsburgh   1991 – 1992
Master's of Education, Early Intervention

University of Pittsburgh   1990 – 1992
Master of Education (MEd), Early intervention

Experience:
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh   November 1995 – Present
University of Pittsburgh   September 1993 – November 1995

Ernie Macias

Orange County, California Area

Wine and Spirits

Skills:
HVAC, Air Conditioning, Preventive Maintenance, Refrigeration, Building Maintenance, Maintenance, Heating, HVAC Controls

Education:
Washtenaw Community College   2003 – 2011
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

East Los Angeles College   1991 – 1992
General Education

Hartnell College   1984 – 1985

Bell High School   1977 – 1979
Human services, Customer Service Management

Fullerton College   2015
Contractor licensing laws

Los Angeles Trade Technical College   2000
Labor laws

Experience:
Integrated Mechanical Systems   April 2013 – Present
Weatherite Corporation   January 2001 – April 2013
OmniTeam, Inc   March 1987 – January 2001

Arun Jaiswal

Toronto, Canada Area
Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns: Providing Peace of Mind to Grow and Preserve Your Wealth
Financial Services

Skills:
Investments, Asset Allocation, Investment Management, Estate Planning, Retirement, High Net Worth..., Strategic Planning, Wealth Management, Mutual Funds, Customer Service, Financial Services, CRM, Leadership, Asset Management

Education:
University of Saskatchewan   
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

University of Saskatchewan   
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance, General

Experience:
BMO Nesbitt Burns   1998 – Present

Jon O'Brien

Greater Pittsburgh Area
Director of Industry Relations Master Builders' Association of Western PA
Construction

Skills:
Continuing Education, Association Management, Writing, Editorial, Youth Mentoring, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Lobbying, Research, Business Development, History, Best Practices, Career Development..., Construction, Construction Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Community Development, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Contract Management, Newsletters, Media Relations, Marketing, Speech Writing, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Project Planning, Sustainability

Education:
University of Pittsburgh   1999 – 2002
BS, History & Journalism

Experience:
Master Builders' Association of Western PA   January 2005 – Present
Construction Legislative Council of Western PA   2006 – Present
ACE Mentor Program of Western PA   2012 – Present
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings   2002 – 2005
United States Navy   March 1995 – March 1999

A. Ray Engel

Greater New York City Area
Thought Leadership/Audience Development at Lextcee Marketing Solutions
Publishing

Skills:
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Leadership, Business Development

Education:
University at Buffalo   
Master’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience:
Lextcee Marketing Solutions   January 2009 – Present

David Nehring

Louisville, Kentucky Area
HP Solutions Architect at Pomeroy
Information Technology and Services

Skills:
Virtualization, Storage Area Networks, SAN, NAS, Data Center, Storage, HP, Service Delivery, VMware, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Clariion, EMC Storage

Education:
University of Louisville   1991 – 1994
Bachelor, Electrical Engineering Technology

Experience:
Pomeroy IT Solutions   November 1994 – Present
Pomeroy   November 1994 – Present
MicroAge   November 1992 – November 1994

Mark Dargitz

Orange County, California Area

Information Technology and Services

Skills:
Storage Virtualization, Servers, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Oracle Infrastructure, EDA, Microsoft Technologies, Unix, Network Design, Network Security, Infrastructure, VMware, IT Service Management, Virtualization, Storage, NetApp, Storage Area Networks, NAS, Disaster Recovery, Architecture, Architectures, Information Technology, Integration, SAN, Solution Architecture

Donald Vinzant

Saint Louis, Missouri
retired at Washington University in St. Louis
Higher Education

Experience:
Washington University in St. Louis   October 2012 – Present

Joshua Vale

South Bend, Indiana Area
South Bend Correctional Officer
Law Enforcement

Skills:
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java

Education:
Bethel College   2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Vincennes University   2008 – 2010

Experience:
First Presbyterian Church   April 2012 – May 2013
South Bend First Presbyterian Church   2012 – 2013

kineshea wiley

Tucson, Arizona
Student at Brookline CollegeTucson
Business Supplies and Equipment

Skills:
Computers, Volunteering

Education:
Brookline College-Tucson   2012 – 2013

Pima Community College   2011 – 2012

Amy Lambre

Houston, Texas
Ophthalmology Cataract Surgery
Medical Practice

Skills:
Customer Service, Business Development, Account Management, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Healthcare, Hospitals, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Sales Management, Social Media

Education:
Northwestern State University   1996 – 2001
B.A., Journalism-Public Relations

Experience:
Kelsey Sebold Clinic   2013 – Present
Authentic Smiles Aesthetic Dental Studio   January 2008 – December 2014
Lifegift organ donation center   2011 – 2013

Tyson Johnson

Arlington, Virginia
Associate at Edison, McDowell & Hetherington LLP
Law Practice

Skills:
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Trials, Lexis

Education:
George Mason University School of Law   2010 – 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The George Washington University   2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs & Anthropology

Experience:
Edison, McDowell & Hetherington LLP   May 2015 – Present
Bryan Cave   October 2013 – May 2015
George Mason University School of Law   September 2012 – December 2012
Professor Richard A. Paschal   March 2012 – August 2012
Fairfax Circuit Court   May 2011 – July 2011
Verstegen & Fobe   February 2010 – October 2010

Susan Gracely

Greater Philadelphia Area
Tort Liability Specialist at Pa. Department of Transportation
Government Administration

Skills:
Torts, Research, Liability

Education:
Widener University   1981 – 1982
certificate, Paralegal Studies

Experience:
Pa. Department of Transportation   July 1983 – Present

Janet McCollough

Greater San Diego Area
Independent Real Estate Professional
Real Estate

Skills:
First Time Home Buyers, Listings, Short Sales, Sellers, Buyer Representation, Relocation, Condos, Foreclosures, Move Up Buyers, SFR, Investors, Investment Properties, Referrals, Real Estate, 1031 Exchanges, Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Luxury, Residential Homes, Vacation Homes, Real Property, Income Properties, e-PRO, Townhomes, New Homes, Seller Representation, Relocation Buyers, Waterfront, ABR, National Association of..., Listing Homes, HUD, Seniors, Home Staging, Council of Residential..., Senior Real Estate, Resellers, Rentals, First Time Home Sellers, FHA, BPO, REO, Beach Homes, Due Diligence

Education:
Bishop High School Bishop, Texas   1969 – 1972

Texas A&M Kingville Texas   

Experience:
Coldwell Banker Encinitas   1985 – Present
Coldwell Banker   1985 – Present
Douglas Harwood Company   1989 – 1992

Victoria E. Kasten

Greater New York City Area
Event Management & Production
Events Services

Skills:
Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Project Management, Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Event Management, Meeting Planning

Education:
Brown University   2003 – 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

University College Cork   2006 – 2006
Certificate in Political Issues in Ireland Today, Government

Experience:
Freelance Consultant   December 2012 – Present
Van Wyck & Van Wyck   October 2011 – December 2012
DM Cuisine Ltd.   January 2010 – December 2010
Monroeville Industrial Moldings, Inc.   January 2009 – December 2009
Sharon Merrill Associates   January 2008 – December 2008

Jeff Padovani

Denver, Colorado
OSP Construction Manager @ Zayo Group in Louisville, CO
Telecommunications

Skills:
Telecommunications, Fiber Optics, Infrastructure, Optical Fiber, Self Management, Art, Leadership, Adobe Design Programs, Drawing, Horizontal Directional..., Fiber Optic Networks, Engineering, Schedule Control, Sketching, Team Leadership, Cable Television, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, HDD Consultation, LTE, Outside Plant, Management, Project Management, Networking, Wireless

Experience:
Zayo Group   September 2013 – Present

Allison Chow

Seattle, Washington
Psychotherapist at Allison Chow Therapy
Mental Health Care

Skills:
Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Group Therapy, CBT, Adolescents, Self-esteem, Therapists, Counseling Psychology, Post Traumatic Stress, Volunteer Management, Conflict Resolution, Teaching, Life Transitions, Psychotherapy, Grief Counseling, Behavioral Health, Case Managment, Public Speaking, DBT, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health

Education:
The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology   2007 – 2010
Masters of Arts, Counseling/Psychology

Experience:
Allison Chow Therapy   January 2012 – Present
Nature Consortium   January 2008 – Present
The Moore Center Clinic   July 2010 – September 2011
Countryside Montessori School   August 2003 – June 2005

Paula M. Tucci

Providence, Rhode Island Area
Night Auditor at Navy Lodge
Hospitality

Skills:
Strategic Planning, Training, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Operational Planning, Team Building

Education:
Bryant University   
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Smith College   
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General, Religion

Experience:
Navy Lodge   

Lauren Parkes

Lakeland, Florida Area
Talent Communications Consultant at Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Public Relations and Communications

Skills:
Public Speaking, Broadcast Television, Community Relations, Community Outreach, Executive Coaching, Interview Preparation, Interview Coaching, Motivational..., Presenter, Presentation Development, Community Development, Job Coaching, Nonprofits, Program Development, Social Media, Career Counseling, Research, Interviews, Coaching, Corporate Communications, Resume Writing, Press Releases, Fundraising

Education:
La Salle University   2010 – 2013
Masters of Arts, Communications, 3.81

University of Delaware   2005 – 2009
Bachelors of Science, Fashion Merchandising

Experience:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center   February 2015 – Present
Miss Black US Ambassador   January 2013 – Present
Connections, CSP   June 2014 – September 2014
Connections Community Support Programs, Inc.   November 2013 – May 2014
Serviam Girls Academy   July 2012 – October 2013
Serviam Girls Academy   June 2010 – June 2012
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc.   March 2007 – August 2011

Edward Salas

Miami, Florida
Director Of Investments PPD Financial
Financial Services

Skills:
Fluent in Spanish and..., Series 65 and 7 licensed, Investments, Portfolio Management, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Wealth Management, Securities, Fixed Income, Capital Markets, Financial Markets, Finance, Trading, Estate Planning, Fixed Annuities, Insurance, Wealth

Education:
Arizona State University   1994 – 1998
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience:
PPD Financial   September 2009 – Present
Wells Fargo Advisors   September 2008 – August 2009
FMG Distributors   August 2007 – June 2009
Wachovia Securities Financial Network   July 2005 – November 2007
JPMorgan Chase   April 2004 – July 2005

Kathy Damon

Portland, Maine
Institutional Advancement Professional
Nonprofit Organization Management

John Inniger

Nashville, Tennessee
Legal Intern at Shrum & Associates
Music

Education:
Belmont University   2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Music Business, Senior

Experience:
Shrum & Associates   January 2015 – Present

Russell Garehan

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
Lead Design Engineer at Mezzo Technologies
Automotive

Skills:
SolidWorks, HSM Works, ANSYS, Eagle PCB, Engineering, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Solid Modeling, Injection Molding, Photoshop, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing, 3D Modeling

Education:
Louisiana State University   2005 – 2010
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineerin

Experience:
Mezzo Technologies   April 2014 – Present
The Closet Guitar Hanger   April 2012 – May 2015
Intralox   October 2013 – April 2014
Hybrid Racing   November 2007 – October 2013
OPA Signs and Graphics   January 2012 – June 2013
Liquid Ventures   November 2011 – December 2012
MMFIXED   January 2011 – April 2011

Steve Mattingly

Peoria, Arizona
Human Capital Management System Administrator at Maricopa County Educational Service Agency
Education Management

Skills:
Strategic Human..., Dynamic Speaker, Leadership Development, Professional..., Committed to Customer..., Passion for Quality

Education:
Northern Arizona University   2000 – 2002
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Arkansas State University   1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Education

Experience:
Maricopa County Educational Service Agency   July 2013 – Present
Laveen Elementary School District   July 2005 – June 2013
Glendale Elementary School District   August 2000 – May 2005

Charles Lindsay, CPA

Jackson, Mississippi Area
Shareholder at Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay, P.A.
Accounting

Skills:
Tax, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Accounting, Small Business, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Nonprofits, Income Tax, CPA, Corporate Tax, QuickBooks, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forensic Accounting, Tax Preparation, General Ledger, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Budgets, Estate Planning, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Accounts Receivable, Business Valuation, External Audit, LLC, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Law, Cash Flow, Estate Tax Planning, Management Consulting

Education:
University of Southern Mississippi   1977 – 1981
BSBA, Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi   1977 – 1981
a B.S, Business Administration

St Joseph High School   1975 – 1977

Experience:
Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay, P.A.   December 1989 – Present
MS Society of CPA's   2004 – May 2013
Breazeale, Saunders & O'Neal   1982 – 1989

Arlie Reeves

Greater Seattle Area
Knowledge Management Intern for Agriculture and Food Security Programs at USAID
International Affairs

Skills:
International Relations, Research, Political Science, Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development, Agricultural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, French, African Studies, International Business..., Middle Eastern Studies, Foreign Policy Analysis, Moroccan Arabic, Global Health, International..., Intelligence Analysis, International Trade, Interfaith Relations, Teamwork, Translation, Photoshop, Website Development, Social Networking, Beef Cattle, Modern Standard Arabic, Public Speaking, Leadership, Ranch Management, Livestock, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Agriculture

Education:
Northeastern University   2014 – 2016
Master's Degree, International Relations - Development and Global Health, 4.0

Washington State University   2010 – 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Minors: French, Middle Eastern Studies, Global Studies, 3.7

Université Moulay Ismail Meknès   2012 – 2012
Near and Middle Eastern Studies - Morocco

Experience:
USAID   September 2015 – Present
BR2 Wagyu Genetics - Bar R Cattle Co.   May 2014 – Present
International Rescue Committee   June 2015 – September 2015
International Rescue Committee   June 2015 – August 2015
Global Learning Department, Washington State University   June 2013 – May 2014
Animal Science Department, Washington State University   December 2010 – May 2014
Washington State University   June 2013 – August 2013
Brickhouse Cafe   May 2011 – August 2012

Brian Perez

Greater New York City Area
UI/UX Designer at Priceline.com
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Skills:
Layout, Web Design, InDesign, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphics, Digital Marketing, Brochures, Pre-press, Interaction Design, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Illustration, Art Direction, Concept Development, User Interface Design, Print, Flash, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Keynote, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Digital..., Logo Design, Print Production, Presentations, PowerPoint, Axure, Wire Framing, proto.io, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Design, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Wireframes, User-centered Design, Visual Design, Agile Methodolgy, Rapid Prototyping, OmniGraffle, Sketch

Education:
Saint John's University   1992 – 1997
Bachelors, Communications

Queen of Peace High School   1988 – 1992

Experience:
Priceline.com   September 2014 – Present
Beamly   March 2013 – September 2014
Planet Three Sixty   November 2012 – February 2013
mcgarrybowen   May 2012 – December 2012
SapientNitro   August 2008 – May 2012
Freelancer   September 2003 – August 2008
Cline Davis & Mann   August 1999 – September 2003
MetLife   July 1997 – August 1999

Jay Welther

Orange County, California Area
Harbor West Insurance Agency
Insurance

Skills:
Auto Insurance for...

Education:
Saddleback College   1979 – 1982
AA, Automotive & Business

Jay Welther   

Experience:
•Member at 1ST Call BNI   September 2010 – Present
Harbor West Insurance Agency, Inc   April 2006 – Present
1ST Call BNI   2010 – 2010
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce   1988 – 2010
ADP - Worker Compensation   August 2004 – October 2006
Welther Insurance Agency   January 1984 – September 2001

Mikolaj J Krol

Richmond, Virginia
Lumber Associate at The Home Depot
Logistics and Supply Chain

Skills:
Teaching, Creative Direction, Physics, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Social Networking, Facebook, PowerPoint, Social Media

Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2004 – 2008
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience:
The Home Depot   November 2014 – Present
The Home Depot   July 2014 – November 2014
Yoon's English Forest   December 2011 – December 2013
Gold's Gym   November 2010 – November 2011
Oakland School   June 2009 – May 2010
Rack Room Shoes   February 2007 – August 2007

Arvid Amundson

United States
Customer Information Analyst at W.W. Grainger


Skills:
Database Marketing, Microsoft SQL Server, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Visio, SAP, Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., SQL, SAS, Forecasting, Business Objects, Business Analysis, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Access, Project Management, PeopleSoft, ERP, SharePoint, Integration, Software Documentation, SDLC, Business Process..., Vendor Management, CRM, Six Sigma, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Team Leadership

Education:
UW - Platteville   
BS, Industrial Technology

Experience:
W.W. Grainger   August 1999 – Present

Peggy Randall

Easley, South Carolina
Independent Beachbody Coach at Beachbody
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Skills:
Haidresser for 28..., Fitness, Fitness Training, Personal Training, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Strength Training, Weight Training, Wellness, Lifestyle

Education:
Hair Care Careers   1983 – 1984
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Corning East High School   1979 – 1983
Regents Diploma

Experience:
Beachbody   2013 – Present
YMCA   2009 – 2012
A Touch Above   1984 – 2012

Claire Mattson

Fort Worth, Texas
Claire's Pet Care Service
Veterinary

Skills:
Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Data Entry, Sales Process, People Skills, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Time Management, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Hospitality, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Sales, Retail, Sales Presentations, Teamwork, Call Centers, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Microsoft Word, Management, Mental Health, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking

Education:
UNT/Paralegal School   2002 – 2002
Certification, Legal Studies Paralegal

Arlington Heights   1993 – 1997
Honors

Experience:
Claire's Pet Care Service   April 2015 – Present
MHMR of Tarrant County   April 2014 – April 2015

Andrew Snell

Peoria, Illinois Area
Senior Project Engineer at Excel Foundry & Machine
Mining & Metals

Skills:
Six Sigma, Mining, Manufacturing, Product Development, Machining, 5S, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Solidworks, Sheet Metal, Project Engineering, Inventor, Metal Fabrication, Steel, Metallurgy, Materials, Teamcenter, Heavy Equipment, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, PTC Creo

Education:
Bradley University   2000 – 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

PCHS   

Experience:
Excel Foundry & Machine   July 2012 – Present
Excel Foundry & Machine   December 2005 – July 2012

Steve Coleman

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
Operations Manager, Sheffield Building Services, LLC
Facilities Services

Skills:
Commercial Cleaning, Janitorial Services, Carpet Cleaning, Janitorial, Onsite Management, Site Inspections, Competitive Bidding, Contract Mgmt, Green Living, cleaning, Eco-friendly, Bidding Process, Management, Contract Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Logistics, Facilities Management, Construction, Project Planning, Budgets, Small Business, Building Services, Construction Management, Project Bidding, Hiring, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management, Property Management, Training

Education:
Penn State University   2001 – 2006
Bachelor of Science, Structural Design and Construction Engineering

Central Dauphin High School   1997 – 2001
Diploma, Engineering, Science, Gym & Study Hall

East jr high   1995 – 1997
8th grade, Gym and Science

Experience:
Sheffield Building Services, LLC   February 2011 – Present
Sheffield Building Services   April 1992 – February 2011
S&R Enterprises   May 2004 – December 2004
City of Harrisburg (PA), Office of the City Enginner   May 2002 – December 2002

Abigail Floyd

Richmond, Virginia
Digital Marketing Specialist at Call Federal Credit Union
Marketing and Advertising

Skills:
Google Analytics, Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Nonprofits, Project Management, Website Updating, Google Adwords, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Basecamp, Event Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Drupal, HTML, WordPress, Content Management, CRM Databases, Copywriting, Public Speaking, SEM

Education:
James Madison University   2003 – 2007
BBA, International Business and French

Experience:
Call Federal Credit Union   June 2012 – Present
St. Joseph's Villa   March 2008 – June 2012
Virginians for High Speed Rail   September 2007 – March 2008

Juan (Fiona) Li

Greater New York City Area
Associate at Goldman Sachs
Financial Services

Skills:
C, Matlab, VBA, MS Office Suite, Mathematica, Bloomberg, SQL, R, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Simulations, Stochastic Modeling

Education:
Columbia University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences   2009 – 2014
PhD, Operations Research

Columbia Engineering   2007 – 2009
MS, Operations Research

Peking University   2003 – 2007
BS, Mathematics

Beijing No.4 High School   

Experience:
Goldman Sachs   June 2014 – Present
Columbia University   September 2009 – May 2014
JPMorgan Chase   June 2013 – August 2013
McKinsey & Company   June 2013 – June 2013
UBS Financial Services   June 2012 – August 2012
The Boston Consulting Group   July 2011 – July 2011
Quantitative Management Associates LLC   February 2011 – May 2011
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   December 2008 – March 2009

Jeffrey Oldani

Canton, Michigan
Manufacturing Cost Accountant at The Dow Chemical Company
Restaurants

Skills:
Microsoft Excel..., SAP R/3 & Internal..., Accounting & Auditing..., Financial and..., Individual Income Tax, Microeconomic &..., Statistical and...

Education:
Central Michigan University   2009 – 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, 3.81

Salem High School   2005 – 2009

Experience:
The Dow Chemical Company   January 2014 – Present
Central Michigan University   December 2012 – December 2013
The Dow Chemical Company   May 2013 – August 2013
Central Michigan University   August 2012 – December 2012
Max and Emily's   April 2012 – August 2012
Home City Ice   May 2011 – August 2011
Canton Canopies   May 2010 – August 2010
Schmidt's Roadside   May 2008 – August 2008
Observer & Eccentric   January 2003 – August 2005
   

Carlos Claudio, PE

United States
Freelance Consultant
Pharmaceuticals

Skills:
Computer System..., Automation, Equipment Maintenance, Validation, Technology Transfer, Integration, Medical Devices, Engineering, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Assurance, Change Control, V&V, Biotechnology, GMP, FDA, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacturing, Process Control, Sop, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Quality System, Six Sigma, CAPA, Leadership, SDLC, Software Documentation, GAMP, GxP, Lifesciences, Regulatory Requirements, Process Simulation, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Document Management, LIMS, Testing, Product Development, MES, Process Engineering, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Quality Control, Change Management, Project Management, Utilities Management, Facilities Engineering

Education:
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico   2004 – 2008
M.S., Manufacturing Engineering/Automation

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez   1981 – 1986
B.S., Computer Engineering

Experience:
Janssen   July 2015 – Present
Eli Lilly and Company   December 2014 – Present
Freelance Consulting   February 2011 – Present
BD   September 2014 – November 2014
Bristol-Myers Squibb   March 2012 – March 2014
Amgen   December 2011 – March 2012
CooperVision   May 2011 – November 2011
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals   January 2006 – February 2011
Pfizer   November 1997 – January 2006
Partnership for Pure Water   2003 – 2003

Melissa Chester

Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Practice Administrator at American Surgical Professionals
Medical Practice

Skills:
Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Recruiting, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Analysis, Healthcare, PeopleSoft, Financial Analysis, Medical Terminology, Budgets, Time Management, Medical Billing, Training, Staffing Services, Human Resources, Management, HIPAA, Customer Service, Employee Relations

Education:
University of Phoenix   2010 – 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Washington Institute   2009 – 2010
Medical Coding & Billing, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

University of Phoenix   2007 – 2009
Associates, Healthcare Administration Management

Experience:
American Surgical Professionals   June 2012 – Present
Snelling Medical LLC Snelling Corp   July 2008 – June 2012
SunTrust Mortgage   April 2006 – July 2008
St. Michael's Hospital   January 2000 – January 2006

Al Chandler

Greater Philadelphia Area
President at Chandler/White Publishing Company Inc.
Publishing

Skills:
Digital Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Press Releases, Team Building, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Coaching, Event Management, Social Networking, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Fundraising, Newsletters, Blogging, Facebook, Online Advertising, Nonprofits, Television, Small Business, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Publicity, Entertainment, Video, Copy Editing, Online Marketing, Corporate Communications, Start-ups, Publishing, Brand Development, SEO, Video Production, Creative Writing, New Media, Leadership, Editing, Market Research, Sponsorship, Creative Direction, Journalism, Direct Marketing

Education:
Penn State U.   

Experience:
chandler/white publishing company   April 1983 – Present
Chandler/White Publishing Company Inc.   April 1983 – Present

Richard Demers

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
at Retired
Computer Software

Skills:
Software Development, Smalltalk, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, XML

Education:
Canisius College   1964 – 1968
BA, Philosophy, Physics

Experience:
Retired   2003 – Present
TIE Commerce   2000 – 2003
Various Companies   1996 – 2000
Cargil   1996 – 1996
Integrity Solutions   1995 – 1996
IBM   1968 – 1992

Daniel Balzer

Hayward, California
Case Manager at HealthRIGHT 360
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Skills:
Case Management, AOD Counseling, Working with..., Homeless Services

Education:
City College of San Francisco   2009 – 2015
CATC-1, AOD Studies

Experience:
Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco   Case ManagerHealthRIGHT 360January 2013 – Present

Yvette Gutierrez

San Antonio, Texas
systems quality analyst III at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Banking

Education:
University of Texas at Brownsville   
Business Administration and Management, General

imene mekki

Algeria area
Étudiant(e) (usthb)


Education:
USTHB   
Electrotechnique

James Seaman

Greater Pittsburgh Area
Technical Writer
Information Technology and Services

Skills:
XML, JavaScript, HTML, WordPress, CMS, Content Management, SEO, Blogging, Web Content, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Content Writing, Social Media, Editing, Writing, Technical Writing, Social Networking

Education:
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania   2001 – 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), English - Technical Writing

Experience:
Sentric, Inc.   August 2014 – Present
Self-Employed   June 2005 – August 2014
JP Enterprises   September 2013 – January 2014
E-SAFE Consulting, Inc.   July 2011 – July 2011

Brian Wensel

Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Owner at Desert Web Marketing LLC
Public Safety

Skills:
Weapons, First Aid, Web Design, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Welding, MIG welding, CNC Programming, CNC operation, CNC manufacturing, E-commerce SEO, SEO, Marketing, Firefighting, Tactical Operations, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Materials..., Hazmat Tech, Hazardous Materials..., Rope Rescue, Rescue Diver, Scuba Diving, Management, Manufacturing, Sales Management, New Business Development

Experience:
Desert Fabworks LLC   March 2000 – Present
Desert Survival Supply LLC   January 2013 – Present
Desert Web Marketing LLC   January 2013 – Present
Bullhead City Fire Department   March 2009 – Present

Sanjay Mahajan

Greater New York City Area
Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Plaza Athenee
Hospitality

Skills:
Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Pre-opening, Micros, Banquets, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Rooms Division, Catering, Restaurants

Education:
Johnson & Wales University   1996 – 1998
MBA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Southern New Hampshire University   1995 – 1996
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT   1989 – 1992
DIPLOMA, HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Experience:
Hotel Plaza Athenee   June 2012 – Present
Hilton Hotels   February 2009 – February 2012
Hyatt Regency Greenwich   September 2007 – December 2008
Hyatt Regency Princeton   November 2005 – September 2007
Grand Hyatt New York   February 2003 – November 2005
Hyatt Regency Cambridge   1998 – 2003

Noor Mirza

Greater Pittsburgh Area
Finance Intern at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
Accounting

Education:
University of Pittsburgh   2013 – 2016
BSBA

Experience:
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh   June 2015 – August 2015
Nordstrom   December 2014 – May 2015
Nordstrom   April 2013 – November 2014
Subway   June 2012 – April 2013

Eileen M. Gamboa

West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Senior Marketing Communications Specialist. SEO, content and copywriting
photoshop, ecommerce, Budget management

Skills:
Marketing and Advertising

Education:
Content Management   Facebook
Public Relations

Marquette University   
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications

Gail Busby113

Gulfport, Mississippi
Officer CTA at Coast Transit Authority
Public Safety

Education:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College   2008 – 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), still tryn to finish

I.C.S.   1990 – 1995
High school Diploma

Experience:
Coast Transit Authority   November 2011 – Present

April Runkle

Indianapolis, Indiana
LPN
Hospital & Health Care

Jesse Hixson

Greater Pittsburgh Area
Technical Director at Carney+Co.
Computer Software

Skills:
jQuery, CSS, Ruby on Rails, AJAX, Objective-C, JavaScript, MVC, HTML 5, MySQL, Git, PHP, PostgreSQL, HTML5, Web Applications, Web Development, E-commerce, iOS, Web Design

Education:
Allegheny College   2002 – 2006
BS Computer Science, Computer Science, Math, Spanish

Experience:
Carney+Co.   2011 – Present
BodyMedia   May 2009 – February 2011
Paragon Media One   August 2006 – May 2009

Jennifer Hixson

Scottsdale, Arizona
Broker ;Burns & Wilcox Brokerage 7134719966
Insurance

Experience:
Burns & Wilcox Brokerage   February 2015 – Present
U.S. Risk Insurance Group   September 2009 – January 2015

Jane Cox

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Principal at Eno River Consulting
Management Consulting

Skills:
Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Training, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Community Outreach, Executive Coaching, Fundraising, Management, Change Management, Strategic Communications, Management Consulting, Workshop Facilitation, Policy, Capacity Building, Public Relations, Grants, Board Development, Strategy, Consulting, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Government, Coaching, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Philanthropy, Leadership, Public Policy, Non-profit..., Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Policy Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Community Engagement, Annual Giving, Community Organizing, Organizational Design, Speech Writing, Coalitions, Public/private..., Stewardship

Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1993 – 1995
MPA, Public Policy and Nonprofit Management

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1986 – 1990
BA, Small Group Dynamics, Gender Communication

Experience:
Eno River Consulting   2008 – Present
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern N.C.   1998 – 2007
Capital Area Food Bank   1995 – 1998
Close Up Foundation   1991 – 1993

Salvador Ros

Greensboro, North Carolina
Student at Guilford College


Education:
Guilford College   2013 – 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration

Experience:
Lowes Food   August 2012 – October 2013
Latham Park Tennis   January 2005 – October 2012
UNC-Charlotte   August 2008 – May 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch, South Park Mall, Charlotte, NC   January 2009 – March 2009

Ariel Tian

Acton, Massachusetts
Student at Carnegie Mellon University
Computer Software

Skills:
Java, Python, C, SML, JavaScript, Intercollegiate..., Creative Writing, Computer Animation

Education:
Carnegie Mellon University   2013 – 2017
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Experience:
Google   May 2015 – Present
InterSystems   May 2014 – January 2015

Patricia (Martinez) Strong

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Quality Institute BlackBelt at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Skills:
Six Sigma, Quality Management, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Operational Excellence, CAPA, FDA, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Design Control, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Tools, ISO, Laboratory Quality..., Reliability, Kaizen, GMP, V&V, 21 CFR Part 11, Process Simulation, Industrial Engineering, Sop, DMAIC, Laboratory, Continuous Improvement, Software Documentation, Healthcare, FMEA, 5S, Visio, Process Engineering, FDA GMP, Black Belt, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Corrective Actions, FRACAS, Design of Experiments, Minitab, SPC, Statistical Data..., Sterilization, ISO 15189

Education:
New Mexico State University   1977 – 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

Experience:
Quest Diagnostics   August 2012 – November 2014
Tricore Reference Laboratory   September 2008 – August 2012
Cardinal Health   October 2003 – September 2008
Honeywell   January 2001 – October 2003
Johnson & Johnson   March 1991 – October 2000
Fujitsu   August 1989 – March 1991
General Dynamics Electronics Division   1981 – 1989

Butch MacQueen

United States



Skills:
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teaching, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Photoshop, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations

Education:
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania   1963 – 1969
Master of Science (M.S.), Ecology

Experience:
Town of South Valley   

Thomas Kirven

Orange County, California Area
Strategist » Solutionist » Collaborator
Information Technology and Services

Josh Wallace

Eugene, Oregon
Assistant Executive Director at Churchill Estates Retirement Community
Hospital & Health Care

Skills:
Public Relations, Marketing, Publicity, Advertising, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Management, Leadership, Healthcare, Promotions, Nonprofits, Strategy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Research, Leadership Development, Community Development, Customer Service, Newsletters, Event Planning, Retirement Communities, Retirement Villages, Retirement Homes, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care, Residential Care, Independent Living, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking

Education:
Walla Walla University   2005 – 2009
BBA, Business Administration

Experience:
Churchill Estates Retirement Community   May 2014 – Present
Churchill Estates Retirement Community   October 2012 – May 2014
Churchill Estates Retirement Community   February 2012 – October 2012
Alaris, Inc.   February 2011 – May 2011
Fairwood Retirement Services   January 2010 – June 2010
Walla Walla University   May 2008 – June 2009
Tektoniks Corp   July 2008 – September 2008
T & T Foodservice, Inc   July 2007 – September 2007

William Poppy

Greater Los Angeles Area
Record Producer/Mixer/Engineer...at Poppy Sound Productions
Music

Skills:
Music Production, Record Labels, Mixer, Recording, Sound, Studio Recording, Video Production, Voice Over, Film, Audio Engineering, Music Industry, Music Business..., Music Consulting, Pro Tools, Music, Mastering, Audio Post Production, Music Publishing, Songs, Sound Design, Composition, Songwriting, A&R, Audio Editing, Film Scoring, Band, Rock, Music Licensing, Original Music, Guitar, Bass, Singing, Remixing, Music Supervision, Live Sound, Entertainment, Keyboards, Guitarist, Logic Pro, MIDI, Vocal, POP, Sound Editing, R&B, Blues, Music Management, Soundtrack, Professional Audio, Concerts, Musicians

Education:
Colorado State University   1971 – 1974
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science/Psychology

Experience:
Poppy Sound Productions   September 1983 – Present

James Kleinhans

Friendsville, Tennessee
Owner
Construction

Elizabeth Chominski

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
Assistant Director for MBA Advising and Employer Relations
Higher Education

Experience:
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Business Career Services   September 2013 – Present

Huiming Qu

Atlanta, Georgia
Head of Data Science, Homedepot.com
Retail

Skills:
Data Mining, Algorithms, Databases, Linux, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Python, Java, Hadoop, Big Data, MySQL, Subversion, MapReduce, SAS, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Bash, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Analytics

Education:
University of Pittsburgh   2002 – 2007
Ph.D., Computer Science

Northeastern University   1996 – 2000
B.S., Computer Science

Experience:
The Home Depot   April 2015 – Present
American Express   September 2012 – Present
Media6Degrees   July 2010 – July 2012
IBM Research   October 2007 – June 2010
University of Pittsburgh   June 2005 – September 2007
Neusoft   2001 – 2002

Jessica Salyers

Fort Worth, Texas
Administrative Executive to the Director of Quality Assurance at Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Skills:
Alternative Dispute..., Facilitation, Conciliation, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Family Mediation, Experience working with..., Critical Thinking, Team Building, Leadership, Windows, Customer Service, Writing, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoy Working with..., Social Media, Customer Retention, Academic Tutoring, Policy

Education:
Southern Methodist University   2015
Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution and Mediation, 3.85

Texas Wesleyan University   2012 – 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Comparative Religion, 3.9

Tarrant County College   2006 – 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.7

Experience:
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)   July 2014 – Present
Texas Wesleyan University   August 2012 – July 2013
AT&T   August 2010 – May 2013
AT&T   August 2009 – January 2010
AT&T   November 2007 – August 2009
Sprint   July 2006 – November 2007
United Artists   November 2004 – July 2006

Karen Mulvaney

Sparta, Tennessee
Flight Nurse Erlanger Lifeforce
Hospital & Health Care

Skills:
Nursing, Paramedic, Program Management, Medical Education, Critical Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Pediatrics, Emergency Services, Hospitals, Healthcare, PHTLS, Clinical Research, NRP, ATLS, TNCC, Ambulance, Healthcare Management, Emergency Room, Critical Care Medicine, NREMT, Emergency Nursing, Disaster Response, Nursing Education, ENPC, EMS, Patient Safety, Disaster Medicine, Acute Care, Emergency Medical, Patient Education, Cpr Certified, Inpatient, CPR Certified

Education:
University of Phoenix-South Florida Campus   2000 – 2001
MBA, Healthcare Management

Northeastern University   1987 – 1992
BS Education, School and Community Health

Framingham Union Hospital SON   1984 – 1987
Diploma in Nursing, Registered Nurse

Experience:
Covenant Health   June 2013 – Present
Erlanger Health System Lifeforce   September 2012 – Present
IMSuRT / FAST   2005 – Present
Fairfield Glade Fire Department   February 2013 – March 2014
Broward General Medical Center   April 2006 – October 2012
Air Methods   July 2009 – September 2010
Coral Springs Medical Center   March 2000 – March 2006
Baptist Hospital   November 1997 – March 2000
Health First   October 1993 – October 1997
   

Steven Heuer

North Tonawanda, New York
Project Engineer at Amherst Stainless Fabrication, LLC.
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Skills:
ASME Boiler & Pressure..., AutoCAD, DesignCalcs / Advanced..., European Pressure..., Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, ASME, Pressure Vessels, Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Product Development, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

Education:
Tri-State University   1980 – 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing Processes

Erie Community College   1978 – 1980
Engineering Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School   1974 – 1978

Experience:
Amherst Stainless Fabrication, LLC.   1996 – Present
Praxair   2005 – 2007
Buffalo Technology Corp.   1995 – 1996
Edwards Freeze Drying   1993 – 1995
Blaw Knox   1990 – 1993
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries   1983 – 1990

Fanny Flecha-Hirsch

United States



Skills:
Leadership, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Amber Jesmer

Lindstrom, Minnesota
Wellness Specialist & Educator
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Skills:
Fitness, Healthcare, Wellness, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Prevention, Pain Management, Elementary Education, Stress Management, Special Education, Fitness Training, Coaching

Education:
University of St. Thomas   
BA, Education & Business Administration

Experience:
Forest Lake Area Schools   August 2014 – Present
Forest Lake Area Schools   October 2013 – Present
Chisago Lakes School District   August 2012 – Present
Hazelden Foundation   August 2009 – Present
Anytime Fitness   2005 – 2010

Patrick Morrow, CDFA®, CRPS®

Greater New York City Area
Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Financial Services

Education:
Fairfield University   2000 – 2004
Bachelors, Finance, Accounting

Lorenzo di Medici   2003 – 2003
Bachelor, Finance

Hills West   1996 – 2000

Experience:
Morgan Stanley   October 2009 – Present
Merrill Lynch   March 2004 – October 2009
United Visionaries, LLC   February 2002 – June 2004

Camille Clark

San Rafael, California
RN, BSN, PHN
Hospital & Health Care

Skills:
BLS, Nursing, ACLS, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Patient Safety, Wellness, Teaching, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Health, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Hospitals, Program Development, Microsoft Word, Patient Education, CPR Certified, Critical Care, Research, Data Analysis, Leadership Development

Education:
Sonoma State University   2011 – 2013
BSN, Post-Licensure BSN Program

College of Marin   2010 – 2012
AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

College of Marin   2005 – 2009
AA, Natural Sciences

Experience:
Golden Gate Endoscopy   June 2014 – Present
East Bay Endoscopy Center   June 2013 – June 2014
Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation   January 2013 – June 2013
Children's Hospital Oakland   March 2012 – May 2012
UPS   December 2004 – July 2010



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