Joe Kramer
| Job Title: |
Assistant Vice President - Commercial Lending |
| Company: |
TCF National Bank |
| College: |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, BBA in Finance, Financial Planning, Whitewater, WI
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| High School: |
Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI
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As a commercial lender, I help clients obtain financing for real estate and corporate transactions, primarily in the local market. My clients own student rentals, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail shopping centers, medical offices, and self storage facilities. Most of my clients and prospects have borrowing needs of $1 to $10 million. I also offer deposit solutions including business checking, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, remote deposit capture, lockbox and a number of other products that can be tailored to meet each client’s individual cash management needs.
Kristen Cochran
| Job Title: |
Loan Processor |
| Company: |
Ann Arbor Mortgage Company |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Bachelors of Science, Social Science, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Ann Arbor Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I work closely with the loan officers and the borrowers to gather all the necessary loan documentation prior to submitting their loan to our underwriting dept. I pride myself in my hard work and determination to make it a smooth process from beginning to end.
Zachary Moen
| Job Title: |
Attorney |
| Company: |
Zachary V. Moen Law |
| College: |
Loyola University Chicago, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Chicago, IL
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| High School: |
Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, WI
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After spending my entire career as an attorney at two of the largest law firms in Chicago and Michigan, I started my own law practice in Ann Arbor to provide sophisticated yet affordable legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, writers, fine instrument dealers, and more. My practice areas include litigation, dispute resolution, corporate, contracts, copyrights, and trademarks. My goal is to combine the quality and sophistication of a large law firm with the personalized service and affordability of smaller law firm.
Ellie Falaris Ganelin
| Job Title: |
Marketing and Operations Manager |
| Company: |
Kerrytown Concert House |
| College: |
University of Maryland, School of Music, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College Park, MD
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| High School: |
The Tatnall School, Wilmington, DE
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I get the word out about the Concert House and help run day-to-day operations. A typical day could include designing posters for upcoming concerts, putting together electronic and paper newsletters, taking ticket reservations, and actually managing concerts. It's great because I'm surrounded by live music all the time and have the opportunity to interact with some very talented artists, as well as members of the community on a daily basis.
I am also the Marketing and Public Relations representative for Saagara LLC (www.saagara.com). I promote this new company based in Ann Arbor that develops holistic health programs for the iPhone, as well as through a web-based subscription service. I enjoy working for Saagara because I get to wear many different hats: designing visual elements, writing content for Web site and iPhone apps, and doing PR work. We had a party celebrating the launch of our first iPhone app called Pranayama in December, which was a lot of fun. It's great to see cutting-edge ideas grow in this new business.
Karen Jenks
| Job Title: |
Operations Assistant |
| Company: |
Kerrytown Concert House |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Master of Music, Violin Performance, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, OH
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I am one of two operations assistants at the concert house; because KCH maintains such a small staff, I basically do anything that needs to be done. On a typical day, I could go from speaking with artists about their bookings to changing the toilet paper - it's exciting, it's unpredictable, and I love it. Not only am I exposed to all kinds of music on a daily basis, but I get to provide the personal touch that really makes the Concert House what it is. KCH is a lynch pin in the Ann Arbor community - especially in the Kerrytown District - and I am so proud to be able to be a part of this organization.
Nicholas Borth
| Job Title: |
Associate Product Manager |
| Company: |
Infor |
| College: |
Canisius College, International Business, International Relations, Buffalo, NY
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| High School: |
St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, Kenmore, NY
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I research the market to provide added value to our business software solutions. This includes working cross-functionally to ensure that the majority’s needs are met, in terms of functionality, as well as guiding the product through development, early testing, and eventual launch into the market. It is essential to use foresight in predicting general market trends along with macro-economic direction to maximize revenue and benefit to our target markets.
Chris Clayson
| Job Title: |
Manager, Insights & Analytics |
| Company: |
TheCaringSpace.com |
| College: |
The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, Masters of Business Administration, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, MI
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I am responsible for better understanding the needs of our customers and working to implement those insights into site and service improvements. I am also utilizing web analytics to streamline our marketing efforts as well as forecast future growth and revenue.
Tracy Lynn-Irons Underwood
| Job Title: |
Membership Assistant Manager |
| Company: |
Sam's Club |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Psychology, Health Administration, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Bedford High School, Temperance, MI
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I work with large and small businesses and share information on membership with Sams Club, showing the member the value of the membership and the merchandise that Sams carry to help out small and large businesses. I am responsible for special benefits for personal and business memberships and offer special deals for companies.
Ryan Elizabeth Davis
| Job Title: |
Director of Development |
| Company: |
American Heart Association |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Masters Degree, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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At the American Heart Association, I am responsible for fundraising for Washtenaw County.
Rebekka Kuhn
| Job Title: |
Freelance Graphic Designer |
| Company: |
Rebekka Kuhn Communications Design |
| College: |
Syracuse University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communications Design, Syracuse, MI
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| High School: |
Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY
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I'm an ideas person with two feet on the ground. I design materials like this for companies and individuals: Invitations and announcements; Brochures, Pamphlets & Publications; Packaging; Logos/Identity Systems, Stationery & Collateral; Marketing Materials; Environmental Signage; Website Design.
Stephanie Normann
| Job Title: |
Marketing Coordinator |
| Company: |
University Musical Society |
| College: |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Arts & Communications, Whitewater, WI
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| High School: |
Kettle Moraine High School, Wales, WI
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I am part of a 4-person marketing team responsible for promoting up to 75 performances per season including dance, theater, jazz, world music, orchestras, chamber ensembles, and recitalists. My main job responsibilities include designing and creating all HTML e-mails (approximately 250 annually) sent to various UMS audience constituencies, as well as reviewing, editing, and updating all content on the dynamic pages of the UMS website. I also oversee and manage all UMS student programs, including the UMS Student Committee and Arts & Eats. It is incredibly exciting and rewarding to work for an organization with such a long and distinguished history of bringing the best in performing arts from around the world to Ann Arbor!
Emily Williams
| Job Title: |
Associate Product Manager |
| Company: |
Infor |
| College: |
University of Missouri-St. Louis, , St. Louis, MO
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| High School: |
Freeburg Community High School, Freeburg, IL
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I work on a team with other Product Managers to help define content for future releases for a specific product line.
Steve Skripnik
| Job Title: |
Project Engineer |
| Company: |
Limno Tech |
| College: |
University of California, Civil and Environmental Engineering, , Berkeley, CA
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| High School: |
Forest Hills Northern High School, Grand Rapids, MI
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As a project engineer, I provide environmental engineering support for a wide range of water issues including stormwater control, watershed management, water quality modeling, and water quality regulations.
Kathy Mycek
| Job Title: |
Cytotechnologist |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
SUNY Geneseo, Biology, Geneseo, NY
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| High School: |
Caledonia-Mumford Central Highschool, Caledonia, NY
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I am responsible for diagnosing benign and malignant conditions from gynecological and non-gynecological specimens. As a Cytotechnologist, I play a key role in patient care. I assist on fine needle aspirations (FNA) to perform onsite patient evaluations. Primarily, our lab team screens for cervical cancer. Our lab is currently implementing new molecular diagnostic testing which will change the face of Cytology.
Audrey Wong Chung
| Job Title: |
Business Owner & Entrepreneur |
| Company: |
Beliza Design |
| College: |
Rutgers University, Rutgers College, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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| High School: |
Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ
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I am the CEO of Beliza Design. Beliza Design designs, manufacturers, markets and distributes luxury goods, corporate and marketing gifts, fashion jewelry, and collegiate licensed products. Beliza Design is the manufacturer of alternative metals jewelry (stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, ceramic, machined-silver).
Kela Green
| Job Title: |
Human Resources Consultant |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, B.S. Psychology, M.S. Human Resources & Organizational Development, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Buena Vista High School, Saginaw, MI
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I am responsible for the day to day administration of policies, recruiting, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and organizational effectiveness.
Daniel Rosenberg
| Job Title: |
Social Media Specialist |
| Company: |
ForeSee Results |
| College: |
Michigan State University, Communication, Business, Public Relations, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, MI
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My position at ForeSee Results is focused on working as a component of both the Marketing and Public Relations departments. I report directly to the Director of Marketing and the Director of Public Relations. Social media is an all encompassing concept that is evolving and taking a new mold everyday. At ForeSee Results we have put together a decisive and pragmatic strategy to focus on achieving specific social media goals. My main responsibilities are to engage ForeSee Results in the social media space with relevant industry members and monitor new and emerging media that involves my company and/or industry. I am amazed how fast social media has proliferated since I started working. It is fascinating to watch trending technology and see how messages are being disseminated through new channels that never existed before. I am very humbled to be working in a cutting edge job at a cutting edge company.
Danielle Green
| Job Title: |
Owner & Instructor |
| Company: |
Vixen Fitness |
| College: |
ITT Tech, Computer Networking, Canton, MI
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| High School: |
Plymouth Canton High School, Plymouth, MI
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I am the owner of Vixen Fitness. We have two locations Ypsilanti and Detroit, MI. Vixen Fitness offers exciting alternative fitness & dance classes for women only all shapes sizes and fitness levels. Our classes are provided in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere and great for women not motivated by the typical gym setting.
Gerry Callison
| Job Title: |
Electrical Engineer |
| Company: |
Commonwealth Associates |
| College: |
University of Tennessee, Masters Degree, Electrical Engineering, Knoxville, TN
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| High School: |
New Berlin West High School, New Berlin, WI
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I build computer models of power grids and then analyze their performance under varying scenarios. This involves evaluating power delivery capabilities, power routing, power plant coordination, and grid and substation protection and fault recovery.
Noah Harden
| Job Title: |
Attorney |
| Company: |
Ferguson & Widmayer, P.C. |
| College: |
Georgia State University, Juris Doctorate degree, Atlanta, GA
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| High School: |
Saline High School, Saline, MI
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In 2008 I joined Ferguson & Widmayer, P.C., which is a law firm in Ann Arbor. Our primary emphasis is on estate planning, compensation planning and business succession planning for closely-held businesses. My primary focus is on estate planning, estate and gift taxation, business succession planning and probate. I work with individuals and families to plan their estates in a way that will help accomplish their wishes and also prevent problems from developing in the future. This includes anything from drafting wills and trusts, to naming guardians of minor children, to more complicated estate tax planning designed to pass assets in a tax efficient way. We also frequently establish charitable trusts and foundations for clients with philanthropic goals who also want to obtain significant tax benefits.
Kimberly Mortson
| Job Title: |
Communications Liaison, Community Services Area |
| Company: |
City of Ann Arbor |
| College: |
Central Michigan University, Journalism, Marketing, Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| High School: |
John Glenn High School, Westland, MI
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I worked as a reporter/editor for about a decade after college. I then worked as a corporate communications/marketing officer for a healthcare system in metro Detroit. I was responsible for employee communications, executive visibility opportunities, CEO/COO speech writing, etc.
Now, at the City of Ann Arbor, I provide communication, marketing and graphic design support for the Community Services Area. This includes Planning & Development, Community Development and Parks & Recreation. I create everything from marketing plans and press releases to brochures, posters and flyers promoting our programs and services.
In the past few months I've been excited to help debut several social media tools including Twitter for Parks & Recreation (www.twitter.com/a2parks) and Community Development (www.twitter.com/annarborcd) and a Facebook page for Parks & Recreation (www.facebook.com/annarbor.parks). These are fantastic tools to continue the conversations we have with customers, promote our activities, inform visitors/citizens about special events/news in real-time. I'm also excited to be using photo storytelling Web sites such as Whrrl.com and animoto.com for Parks & Recreation.
I've definitely been able to combine my experience as a journalist and photographer with skills in marketing, graphic design and internal communications to work on some really great projects. I launched the branding campaign for Parks & Recreation: "Life's more than a walk in a park." I'm always looking for new and different ways to promote Parks & Recreation in Ann Arbor and all of the wonderful ways we're able to enhance people's quality of life in the parks.
Tom Phillips
| Job Title: |
Assistant Director, Graduate Career Services |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
Colorado State University, Master of Education, Counseling and Career Development, Fort Collins, CO
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| High School: |
Gardner High School, Gardner, MA
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As a career counselor I help students and adults through the career development process including assessing their career interests, strengths, and values, locating organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors that might be a good fit, and coaching them on marketing themselves through application materials (resumes, cover letters), interviews, and social media tools.
Andrea Smith
| Job Title: |
Web and Graphic Designer |
| Company: |
Ann Arbor Arts Center |
| College: |
Concordia University, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design Concentration, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I am a Web and Graphic Designer for the up and coming Ann Arbor Art Center, Gallery Shop.
Jason Williams
| Job Title: |
Manufacturing Production Technician |
| Company: |
Dexter Research Center |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, College of Business, Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration of Management, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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My job responsibilities include applying lean manufacturing principles and engineering theory to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, under the direction of Management and Engineering Staff. My daily tasks are to study and improve performance of production, preventative maintenance, and other worker operations for such purposes of improving efficiency. I also help with the coordination and design of new processes along with making changes to existing processes to improve production methods. I have been trained in the Six Sigma Green Belt techniques, leading Kaizen events and 5S implementation along with ISO 9001 internal auditing to help with improving overall performance to make Dexter Research the growing competitive business that it is today.
Brett Lantz
| Job Title: |
Analyst/Programmer |
| Company: |
Arbor Research Collaborative for Health |
| College: |
University of Notre Dame, College of Arts and Letters, Sociology, Notre Dame, IN
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| High School: |
Mason High School, Mason, MI
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My job is to provide analytical support on a number of health related research projects. Specifically, this includes writing SAS and SQL code to prepare, analyze, and model data, writing reports, and keeping up with other published results.
Dheeraj Sanka
| Job Title: |
Web Developer |
| Company: |
Rentlinx |
| College: |
University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Delhi Public School, New Delhi, India
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As a software engineer at RentLinx I am responsible for developing new software products for the RentLinx customers (landlords and property management companies). In addition, I also work on maintaining existing products and providing customer support as necessary.
Erica D'Angelo
| Job Title: |
Account Manager |
| Company: |
ZF Steering Systems |
| College: |
Lake Forest College, English and Politics, Computer Science, Lake Forest, IL
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| High School: |
Canton High School, Canton, MI
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I manage the commercial relationships with GM, Chrysler, and other automotive start-up companies. I work with these customers to acquire and maintain business that will utilize the steering products offered by my company, such as electric powered steering. I enjoy the challenges of working in an industry that is changing everyday! In particular, I find it exciting to work at a company that brings latest technology products to the market which will advance the products of my customers and benefit the end-consumer in ways like improving fuel economy.
Chrysta Cherrie
| Job Title: |
Entertainment Producer/Copy Editor |
| Company: |
AnnArbor.com |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Electronic Media, Film, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Rootstown High School, Rootstown, OH
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I am responsible for executing what is seen in the Entertainment section of AnnArbor.com and its twice-weekly print edition, including but not limited to: copy editing; creating, editing and producing onsite multimedia content; scheduling photo and video shoots; and securing multimedia content from third parties. I contribute some writing to the site with short posts about upcoming events and other local entertainment-oriented news, and aggregating content from regional websites, blogs, tweets, etc. I also manage the AnnArbor.com Entertainment feed on Twitter, post entertainment-related updates to the AnnArbor.com Facebook page, and recruit community members to contribute to AnnArbor.com's Entertainment section as bloggers.
Brian Backer
| Job Title: |
Senior Consultant |
| Company: |
CFI Group |
| College: |
University of Georgia, , Athens, GA
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| High School: |
Marist High School, Atlanta, GA
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I am an experienced researcher and consultant in customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and utilizing customer feedback programs to drive process improvement and market innovation initiatives. I have a strong background in satisfaction and loyalty measurement as well as in business intelligence and process improvement methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma. My principal responsibilities include research project design, management, and providing consulting on the integration of research findings with operational and financial metrics.
Dan Thompson
| Job Title: |
Statistical Programmer and Data Analyst |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
Purdue University, B.S. Statistics, B.A. Sociology, West Lafayette, IN
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| High School: |
Kouts High School, Kouts, IN
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At The Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan (www.isr.umich.edu), I do programming and analysis for a several studies examining economic, demographic, and environmental changes in the Chitwan Valley region of Nepal.
Karolynn Schofield
| Job Title: |
Realtor |
| Company: |
Keller Williams Realty |
| College: |
Washtenaw Community College, Computer Science, Data Processing Associates, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Eisenhower High School, Utica, MI
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Real estate investment is a very personal and emotional decision. As a buyers agent, I will share my knowledge and guide you through the entire process from the very beginning stages of getting your pre-approval with a mortgage lender all the way through closing. I do my very best to make the home shopping process stress free. I welcome every opportunity to help.
Anna Coster
| Job Title: |
Project Manager |
| Company: |
Prime Research |
| College: |
Michigan State University, College of Communications Arts & Sciences, Advertising, PR and Retailing, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
Pembroke High School, Adelaide, South Australia
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I work with PRIME to offer a comprehensive and integrative 360° research system, which allows our clients and their organization to react immediately to upcoming topics and issues, manage their day-to-day communication activities align their communication targets and generate and demonstrate value and return-on-investment. I work on media image reports, special reports, surveys etc. for existing clients as well as project designs for potential clients.
Wendy Tingley
| Job Title: |
Account Executive |
| Company: |
Michigan Radio |
| College: |
Ferris State University, , Big Rapids, MI
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| High School: |
Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids, MI
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I manage corporate accounts for underwriting support of Michigan Radio. I present and propose support to new and existing accounts. I also write copy for the on-air spots, finalize underwriting schedules and write the agreements.
Paul Nucci
| Job Title: |
Communications Coordinator |
| Company: |
Eastern Michigan University |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, , Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
East Detroit High School, Eastpointe, MI
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I promote and execute programs for the Center For Entrepreneurship - both curriculum-based and for the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBTDC) - that are focused on entrepreneurship and small business development. Small business development is essential for Michigan to rebound and EMU and the SBTDC are leading the way to that recovery.
Suzie Heath
| Job Title: |
Business Owner / Graphic Designer |
| Company: |
Color Bar Creative |
| College: |
Wayne State University, Fine Arts, Detroit, MI
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| High School: |
Divine Child High School, Dearborn, MI
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As owner and founder of Color Bar Creative, I work mainly with local and out-of-state brides to create custom designs for all things paper for their wedding. I also design websites and other custom products for baby and other special events.
Jessica Ray
| Job Title: |
Research Technician |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
University of Michigan, Bachelor Degree, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc, MI
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At the University of Michigan Medical School, I am just starting to do stroke research and am in the process of creating my own project.
Mark Holt
| Job Title: |
Director of Information Technology |
| Company: |
Cayman Chemical |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, College of Business, Computer Information Systems, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Plymouth Salem High School, Canton, MI
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The Cayman IT department is a service organization providing technology solutions for all of our offices including our global headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan as well as locations in Estonia, Czech Republic, and Australia. Running this global service department as the Director of IT at Cayman, I drive all the technology solutions of the business. This has many responsibilities including strategic planning as a member of the Executive Team, managing budgets, partnering with consulting houses across the globe, negotiations with IT equipment resellers, managed print solution providers, telecommunications vendors, infrastructure purchasing, etc. as well as analyzing, defining, and managing significant web and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems development and deployment projects.
Jon Lieberman
| Job Title: |
AdWords Account Strategist |
| Company: |
Google |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Computer Science, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Community High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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At Google, we organize and change around our users and customers. Google's Advertising Sales team embodies that pursuit: We're devoted to finding relevant solutions that meet our clients' changing advertising needs. In that regard, Advertising Sales does more than simply make money for our company. Our efforts focus on the ways that Google technology enables the world's biggest advertisers to enjoy immediate and accountable communication with the consumer. Advertising Sales team members work hard to identify our clients' business challenges, to collaboratively shape solutions that drive their strategic initiatives, and to keep them educated and informed in the ways that current and future Google products can enhance their online and/or offline presence.
Christine Laughren
| Job Title: |
Editor and Partner |
| Company: |
Ypsilanti Citizen |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Arts and Sciences, English, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Lincoln Consolidated High School, Ypsilanti, MI
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I help with the day-to-day operations of running a small business, coordinate assignments to employees and interns as well as, write stories, take photos and produce video for the Ypsilanti Citizen.
Christina Sherry
| Job Title: |
Research Fellow |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Division of Nutritional Sciences, PhD/RD, Champaign, IL
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| High School: |
Grand Blanc High School, Grand Blanc, MI
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I am responsible for investigating the mechanisms and reasons why obesity has a negative impact on health leading to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and insulin resistance and ways to lessen the adverse health effects of obesity.
Bree Koehler Brouwer
| Job Title: |
Site Coordinator |
| Company: |
Eastern Michigan University |
| College: |
Kalamazoo College, Mathematics, Kalamazoo, MI
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| High School: |
Academy of the Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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As the Site Coordinator for Eastern Michigan University's 21st Century Collaborative Learning Community, I coordinate an after-school program at Wayne Memorial High School. The program provides a wide variety of after-school programs for high school students. We have academic programs and fun programs based on student interest, including an online reading fluency program, homework help, cake decorating and drop-in football. We see between 25 and 70 students per day. It's a new program--it is my job to develop the program, hire and train staff, recruit students, and run the daily program. I used to teach high school math, but I prefer working with students out of the classroom, so this is a good fit for me.
Rochelle Pribyl
| Job Title: |
Unit Secretary |
| Company: |
Federal Bureau of Prisons |
| College: |
University of Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Omaha, NE
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| High School: |
Ralston High School, Omaha, NE
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I will still be a Unit Secretary which is something I enjoy doing. It's definitely never the same day twice. I am a part of what is called the Unit Team which consists of the Unit Manager, 2 Counselors, 2 Case Managers, and myself as the Unit Secretary. Each member plays a crucial part in helping each other do their job. The Counselor works with the daily problems inmates may have while inside, while the Case Manager handles an inmate's case as far as preparing for releasing and what they are doing to help themselves while in prison. The paperwork filters down from each and I do a little bit of everything to help make their jobs easier. As the Unit Secretary I am tasked with completing the releasing inmates paperwork, any transfers (medical, or institution), filing, running rosters (basically to see when an inmate is releasing), routing of any and all paperwork, handling routine inquiries, checks reports for errors, create inmate central files and maintain strict accountability of central files until transfer, or release from a halfway house. Any employee for the BOP is also responsible for the security of the institution as we are all seen as Correctional Workers first.
Jennifer Lill
| Job Title: |
Creative Director |
| Company: |
Dental Consultants, Inc. |
| College: |
University of Phoenix, Master of Arts, Education, Detroit, MI
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| High School: |
Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids, MI
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I am in charge of the web and print publication as well as all digital marketing (SEO, e-blasts, social networking, etc.). I also teach for the Graphic Design Technology Department at Washtenaw Community College. I teach both Photoshop Graphics and InDesign for Print Publications.
Amanda Borgsdorf
| Job Title: |
Senior Healthcare Consultant |
| Company: |
Karlsberger Healthcare Consulting |
| College: |
University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Paw Paw High School, Paw Paw, MI
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KHC does strategic and operational planning for hospitals, on both the business and facilities side. KHC helps clients define their vision, outline performance criteria, establish targets, and create an action plan for improved operational performance. At the strategic level, we work with organization leadership to evaluate the alignment of the entire organization, identify opportunities to balance the operational model and discuss strategies that drive brand positioning – community perceptions, physician attraction, and staff recruitment and retention. At a department or service level, we help clinical leadership identify ‘gaps’ within their current operations that impact efficiency, satisfaction, and financial performance. Our exploration and solutions are based on current best practices within the industry - and beyond, where appropriate - and are balanced to address our clients’ unique culture, context and community expectations.
Michael A. Mottes
| Job Title: |
Financial Representative |
| Company: |
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network |
| College: |
Northern Michigan University, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, Marquette, MI
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| High School: |
West Iron County High School, Iron River, MI
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I am a representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. The mission of the Network is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. I work with clients to identify their definitions of financial security and then focus on solutions that can help make those financial goals a reality. I help find the right solutions for personal, family or business needs. For additional information, visit my website at http://michaelmottes.nmfn.com/.
Jessica Black
| Job Title: |
Facility Supervisor, Parks and Recreation |
| Company: |
City of Ann Arbor |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, College of Business, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I supervise the Customer Service office for Parks and Recreation services as well as all rentals and events within City parks and parks facilities. I spend lots of time working with the public and non-profits to create wonderful opportunities for events in our Parks.
Christopher Myers
| Job Title: |
Director of Product Development |
| Company: |
SimuQuest |
| College: |
University of Michigan- Dearborn, Masters Degree, Software Engineering, Dearborn, MI
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| High School: |
Notre Dame Preparatory School, Pontiac, MI
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SimuQuest is a small, fast-moving embedded systems company full of fun and interesting engineers that are the best at what they do. Our office is right on Main Street and close to the Washtenaw Dairy. This means ready access to great lunches and even better donuts! Ultimately, our goal is to support the design of embedded systems in a whole new way using graphical models instead of implementing them by hand. It's a powerful technology that we truly believe will revolutionize the way this type of software is designed and implemented for automotive, robotics, aerospace, medical devices, and beyond.
I lead the effort to design and evolve SimuQuest's growing product line. I am responsible for turning customer needs into new products and new features within existing products, delivering them to market on time, and aiding in designing a pricing, sales, and marketing strategy to promote these new capabilities.
The best thing about my job is the wide range of responsibilities that constantly challenges me to keep growing as a professional. I spend time on the road and at home in front of prospective customers and leading training sessions. Some days, however, the team and I are all in front of whiteboards figuring out what is going to be developed, by whom, by when, and what it's going to look like. Occasionally, you might even find me working on new artwork for our products. I also participate in sales and marketing activities and am involved in developing new business relationships.
Scott Wachtmann
| Job Title: |
Junior Account Manager |
| Company: |
eSearchVision |
| College: |
Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business school of Business Management, Kalamazoo, MI
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| High School: |
Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Ann Arbor, MI
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As a Junior Account Manager, I work with client groups to maintain and develop advertising portfolios. Client campaigns are run across several search engines and content streams. The Account management team works to ensure that their clients get the most return on every dollar spent on their campaign.
Rebecca Gill
| Job Title: |
President |
| Company: |
Web Savvy Marketing |
| College: |
Central Michigan University, Accounting, Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| High School: |
Grayling High School, Grayling, MI
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With the launch of Web Savvy Marketing, I am able to focus entirely on leveraging the Internet to help small and mid-market businesses (SMB) achieve the same exceptional sales growth. Web Savvy Marketing is a boutique Internet marketing and public relations firm that specializes in search engine optimization, social media campaigns, pay-per-click management, affiliate marketing coaching, and website design, analysis, and reporting.
Ben Leonard
| Job Title: |
Information Architect |
| Company: |
Afia |
| College: |
University of Michigan, School of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Troy High School, Troy, MI
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Afia Inc. is an IT services firm with a relentless focus on healthcare. I work with clients to turn ideas into real-world healthcare IT tools. I am responsible for the entire life cycle of a project including gathering requirements, working on the design, and performing training to ensure adoption of system changes. I work with primary health care, community mental health, and other health providers to find ways to improve patient care. Our projects range from designing electronic records, to data warehousing, to IT assessments with road maps for improvement. Afia's mission is to partner with healthcare providers to implement tools, techniques, and strategies that will dramatically improve patient outcomes
Katherine Kudyba
| Job Title: |
Manager of Content Development |
| Company: |
TheCaringSpace.com |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Literature, Science, and Arts Honors College, Psychology, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Northville High School, Northville, MI
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TheCaringSpace.com is an online resource for connecting families of the elderly and disabled with independent caregivers in their area. We are currently seeking to expand the resources available to people who utilize our website, careseekers and caregivers. My position includes content development and organization, management of content development assistants (4 university students and a member of Fresh Start Clubhouse), as well as search engine optimization for a resource library of issues relevant to our users.
Joseph Malcoun
| Job Title: |
Associate, Strategy and M&A |
| Company: |
DTE Energy |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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DTE Energy Resources is a non-regulated business that is wholly owned by DTE Energy with operations that range from on-site commercial energy solutions to energy trading to greenfield energy project development. As a member of the MBA Rotational Program, I have the opportunity to experience several different business units over a two year period. My first assignment is in the Strategy and M&A group, which acts as an internal consultancy for the broader DTE organization. Some of the projects that we assist in include evaluating possible M&A opportunities, developing renewable energy projects and launching new business ventures.
Firas Obeid
| Job Title: |
Technology Manager |
| Company: |
Rosetta |
| College: |
Michigan State University, Computer and Electrical Engineering, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
Jubilee School, Amman, Jordan
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As a team lead and technology expert I am responsible for leading project teams in the design, architecture, and development of high quality software and eCommerce web solutions for our clients. My work is split between working in Ann Arbor, MI, regular trips to our Beachwood office in Ohio, and traveling to client sites.
Audrey Walker
| Job Title: |
Web Specialist |
| Company: |
Stone Interactive Group |
| College: |
Michigan State University, College of Commercial Arts and Sciences, Digital Media Arts and Technolgy, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
Churchill High School, Livonia, MI
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I build websites from the ground up for small to mid size companies. My role on these projects include the initial strategy, design and build as well as the management of the project. I also serve as a support arm for the larger projects working mostly on flash and interactive pieces.
Dan DuChene
| Job Title: |
Co-owner, Editor |
| Company: |
Ypsilanti Citizen |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Journalism, Political Science, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
South Lyon High School, South Lyon, MI
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I'm one of three partners in the company, as well as five freelance writers, who cover news and events in the Ypsilanti area. We write, take photos and post video to our Website. The Citizen uses social networking and other Web-based tools to distribute and update people on what is going on. The site also offers a comprehensive community calendar to keep people informed on happenings around town. The Citizen is ad-supported, and can be read in print through our partnership with EMU's student-run independent paper the Eastern Echo.
Emiko Hastings
| Job Title: |
Assistant Curator of Books |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
University of Michigan, School of Information, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
South Whidbey High School, Langley, WA
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I work with others in the library to manage the operations of the Book Division within the Clements Library. My duties include receiving new materials, cataloging books, providing reference assistance to researchers, and other tasks in the library as needed.
Malissa Nelson
| Job Title: |
Director of Business Development |
| Company: |
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| College: |
Michigan State University, College of Business, Bachelor of Arts, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
Clonlara Private School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I am responsible for launching and driving new business for the Metro Detroit branch of Web Search Marketing, Inc.. I work closely with clients to determine there needs, from website design to a fully integrated interactive marketing campaign, and develop a strategy to help them use the web to accomplish there business goals. As part of the Web Shop Company, a leading web design and development company working with some of the Midwest’s leading brands, we help small, medium and large companies implement website design, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Database Management, Email Marketing into their integrated marketing strategy.
Rebecca Reamy
| Job Title: |
Software Engineer |
| Company: |
Compendia Bioscience, Inc. |
| College: |
Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| High School: |
Caro High School, Caro, MI
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Compendia Bioscience was founded by Arul Chinnaiyan and Dan Rhodes in February 2006 in order to make Oncomine a commercial product. Oncomine is an online tool that allows cancer researchers to visualize hundreds of curated cancer studies. There is a rapidly growing set of genome-scale molecular oncology data becoming available. The data is published in disparate formats which makes it impossible to analyze effectively without a unifying platform. That is what Oncomine does.
I am one of a team of 8 developers working on Oncomine and supporting tools. We practice agile methodologies (which means, among other things, we do test driven development, and pair programming). The people I work with (developers and non-developers alike) all care very deeply about producing a high quality product, even if it means desired functionality/data will take longer to attain.
The best things about this job are the people that I work with and the amount of trust that management has in us. There are lots of opportunities to learn new technologies and techniques. Four of the developers even share the role of architect, which makes for amazing learning opportunities.
John Hostetler
| Job Title: |
Owner |
| Company: |
H Brothers Inc. |
| College: |
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Business Administration, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Mona Shores High School, Muskegon, MI
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I generate traffic for my websites. When I was living in Poland I noticed that there were a lot of small airlines that flew all over Europe, but that they couldn't be found on the popular websites like Orbitz and Expedia. When I came back to the USA I created AirNinja.com with my brother to show these airlines. Since then we have developed a handful of other websites.
Josh Humbel
| Job Title: |
Youth and Teens Director |
| Company: |
Ann Arbor YMCA |
| College: |
Michigan State University, College of Human Ecology, Family and Community Services, East Lansing, MI
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| High School: |
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I oversee YMCA teen programs including, but not limited to, Summer Camps, Youth in Government, Teen Afterschool, Youth Volunteer Corps and Leader's Club. My responsibilities include staff hiring and supervision, program management and implementation and general oversight of these programs and other events.
Katie Boyer
| Job Title: |
Certified Personal Trainer |
| Company: |
Coach Me Fit |
| College: |
University of Michigan, School of Literature, Science and Arts, School of Music, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
South Lyon High School, South Lyon, MI
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As a certified personal trainer for CoachMe Fit, I design and implement individualized resistance training programs for clientele.
Eric Wucherer
| Job Title: |
Software Engineer |
| Company: |
Barracuda Networks |
| College: |
University of Michigan, College of Engineering, MSE Computer Science Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I am an engineer on the Email Archiver team at Barracuda Networks. I design, write, and test code to add features and fix bugs in the Archiver product.
Eden Litt
| Job Title: |
Web Project Manager |
| Company: |
MS&L Digital |
| College: |
University of Michigan, Literature, Science, and Arts, Psychology, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, MI
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I think I may have one of the coolest jobs in the world. During my time here at MS&L thus far, I’ve helped create widgets, Facebook Fan Pages, Wikipedia entries, online games, blogs and more.
My biggest project in the office is managing the General Motors Education Web site—an online resource devoted to teachers and students. It provides supplemental games, readings and lesson plans about technology and the environment. Prior to this experience, I taught English with WorldTeach in Ecuador, where technology was limited. My current role at MS&L is invigorating because it combines my passion for technology and innovation and my love for children and teaching. Everyday here feels like an exploration in uncharted territory—I love the World Wide Web.
Ashley Gay
| Job Title: |
Research Assistant |
| Company: |
University Of Michigan Health System |
| College: |
Concorida University, Bachelors Degree, Business Administration, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Pinckney High School, Pinckney, MI
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I am a research assistant in the Division of General Medicine at the University of Michigan. I received my Business Administration degree from Concordia University in 2007. My interest and talent in database development and graphic design applications as well as her facility with web based projects provides valuable support for the investigative team in their research activities.
Remi Holden
| Job Title: |
Executive Director |
| Company: |
InGlobal |
| College: |
University of Michigan-Flint, Education in Technology: Global Progra, Masters in Education, Geneva, Switzerland
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| High School: |
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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As Executive Director of InGlobal I have a variety of responsibilities. First and foremost, InGlobal is a start-up, so organizational development is a meaningful opportunity to network with education innovators, faculty at the University of Michigan and other institutions, and teachers around the world as we create a new vision for education – a vision that engages all types of learners, does so in new and exciting ways, and addresses critical social issues. My tasks vary day to day: I might participate in conference calls supporting teachers from Greece, Mexico, or New Orleans; I may work to develop curricula for high school students learning about global citizenship; or I will assist in developing interactive technologies that promote the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals. InGlobal prototypes and implements new forms of pedagogy and technology, connecting learners with new knowledge and issues of global significance. Working collaboratively with international partners across a variety of sectors, InGlobal designs innovative learning experiences to transform education.
Gustavo Atar
| Job Title: |
Interactive Developer & Designer |
| Company: |
Perich Advertising + Design |
| College: |
University of Nevada, International Business, Marketing, Las Vegas, NV
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| High School: |
Troy High School, Troy, MI
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In my position with Perich, I am responsible for working on a diverse array of interactive design and development projects working with the Adobe Creative Suite. Projects include work for General Motors, GMAC, Detroit Institute of Arts, Grand Hotel, Mitsubishi Electric, Walsh College, and Bank of Ann Arbor.
Anne Glista
| Job Title: |
Recruitment Services Coordinator |
| Company: |
University of Michigan |
| College: |
Western Michigan University, English, American Studies, Kalamazoo, MI
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| High School: |
Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo, MI
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I facilitate recruiting visits and manage office operations in the Graduate Career Services office at the Ford School of Public Policy. Our graduate students are recruited by and take positions within various international, federal, state, and local governments, nonprofits and NGOs, and some private sector companies. I also produce marketing and communications materials and advise students who visit the Graduate Career Services office. If you are an employer who would like to connect with policy students for summer internships or full time work, please contact me for more information.
Kristin Kelley
| Job Title: |
Website Developer/ Director of Marketing |
| Company: |
Clearly Computers |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Public Relations, Marketing, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Community High School , Ann Arbor, MI
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I am a website designer/developer mainly. I am also responsible for the marketing, obtaining new clients, and advertising for Clearly Computers.
Erica Geneen Murdock
| Job Title: |
Advanced Business Intelligence Analyst |
| Company: |
Blue Cross Blue Shield |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Kinesiology, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Cleveland Heights High School, Cleveland Heights, OH
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I research, collect, analyze and maintain health care data to support corporate programs and projects. I also apply methods to interpret and summarize data to provide usable information. Finally, I compile models, reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.
Katy Teer
| Job Title: |
Public Relations & Marketing Consultant |
| Company: |
Terumo Cardio Vascular Systems |
| College: |
University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Detroit, MI
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| High School: |
Lake Shore High School, St. Clair Shores, MI
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I strategize and execute aggressive marketing and public relations strategies for growing medical device company currently with not only a national but global reach. I draft key message documents, product brochures and differentiation collateral materials. I also work with clinical trial sites to ensure effective communication.
Ella Schaffer
| Job Title: |
Acquisition manager |
| Company: |
Trackbear Investments, LLC |
| College: |
University of Iowa, Masters Degree, Management Information Systems, Iowa City, IA
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| High School: |
Joint High School/College Program, Romania,
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I provide short sale solutions to a wide variety of homeowners facing the loss of their home and damage to their credit.
Lisa Schrader
| Job Title: |
Mental Health Professional |
| Company: |
Washtenaw County |
| College: |
Univeristy of Michigan, Master of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Pleasant Valley High School, Bettendorf, IA
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I work in an environment where no two days are the same. As a social worker in the mental health field, I provide therapy, coordination of care, and case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness who live in Washtenaw County. This means that I spend part of my time providing supportive services to ensure that their basic needs (shelter, housing, food, clothing, medications, etc.) are being met either through our agency's services or through other community resources, and part of my time providing individual and group therapy services. My position is in an outpatient clinic, working alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other administrative professionals. I also have the opportunity to collaborate with various health systems and other social service agencies in the community, like Fresh Start Clubhouse, Catholic Social Services, Avalon Housing, etc. Although there is no "typical day" at my office, I love empowering the people I work with to accomplish their goals and make strides in their recovery from mental illness.
Kristen Cochran
| Job Title: |
Loan Processor |
| Company: |
Ann Arbor Mortgage Company |
| College: |
Eastern Michigan University, Bachelors of Science, Social Science, Ypsilanti, MI
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| High School: |
Ann Arbor Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI
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I work closely with the loan officers and the borrowers to gather all the necessary loan documentation prior to submitting their loan to our underwriting dept. I pride myself in my hard work and determination to make it a smooth process from beginning to end.
Joe Kramer
| Job Title: |
Assistant Vice President - Commercial Lending |
| Company: |
TCF National Bank |
| College: |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, BBA in Finance, Financial Planning, Whitewater, WI
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| High School: |
Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI
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As a commercial lender, I help clients obtain financing for real estate and corporate transactions, primarily in the local market. My clients own student rentals, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail shopping centers, medical offices, and self storage facilities. Most of my clients and prospects have borrowing needs of $1 to $10 million. I also offer deposit solutions including business checking, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, remote deposit capture, lockbox and a number of other products that can be tailored to meet each client’s individual cash management needs.
Hajj Flemings
| Job Title: |
Purchasing Buyer & Personal Brand Strategist |
| Company: |
Ford Motor Company |