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Class of 2007 Profile
Welcome to the Auburn University MBA Class of 2007 student profile page. To view a student's profile and resume, select their name from the list provided on the left. If you wish to download all the students' resumes please click here.
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Siddharth Addala
Career Goals/Experience:
Siddharth graduated from Ohio State University in 2005, earning degrees in Economics and International Studies. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University (graduating in December 2007).
Upon graduation he entered econometrics research field, working for the Journal of Money Credit and Banking. His work involved data modeling and data replication. He also has work experience from India. He has worked for the National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies and also worked as an independent consultant for The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Siddharth’s goal is to use his MBA, along with his work experience to obtain a position in management consulting field.
Hobbies/Interests:
Traveling, music, tennis and cricket
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Erin Allen
Career Goals/Experience:
Erin graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. She would like to use her MBA to gain a position as a marketing manager or work with small business development.
Hobbies/Interests:
Swimming, basketball, and many creative hobbies
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Bob Ashburner
Career Goals/Experience:
Bob graduated from Auburn University in August 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and majoring in Marketing. He is currently pursuing a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management at Auburn.
Upon graduation, Bob hopes to obtain a Human Resource Management position at a labor intensive company where he can help Human Resources contribute greatly to the goals and vision of the organization.
Hobbies/Interests:
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Golfing, Auburn Football, Hunting, Running, Music, and Traveling
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Matthew Bacik
Career Goals/Experience:
Matthew graduated from West Point and served as a Ranger in the U.S. Army for four years where he led soldiers during three combat tours. He also managed various host nation outsourcing programs in excess of $1 million. He is currently pursuing a career in Investment Banking.
Hobbies/Interests:
His hobbies and interests include family and outdoor sports.
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Sarah Bates
Career Goals/Experience:
Sarah graduated from Drake University in 2006, earning her BSBA majoring in Marketing, Management and concentrating in Insurance. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University.
She spent her time at Drake involved on and off campus. She worked at the Drake Athletic Ticket Office (2005-2006), served as President of the Drake Chapter of American Marketing Association (2005-2006), and served as Vice President of Marketing for Alpha Phi fraternity (2004-2005).
This summer she will be working as a marketing intern for Alltel Communications in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her future plans include being a part of the marketing division of a major organization.
Hobbies/Interests:
Golf, traveling, family, friends, and basketball
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Andrew Blankenship
Career Goals/Experience:
Andrew earned his B.S. degree in Finance from Auburn University in May of 2005. Upon graduation he began working for ITC^DeltaCom in West Point, GA as a business analyst where he was employed for over a year. He is currently pursuing an MBA from Auburn University with a concentration in Finance.
His goals are to utilize the skills acquired from participating in the Auburn MBA program, as well as build on the many real life work experiences that he has learned through working in a corporate environment, in an effort to become a valuable asset to a bank or some other type of financial institution.
Hobbies/Interests:
Watching and participating in sporting activities, fishing, boating, and learning new things.
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Colby Bradley
Career Goals/Experience:
Colby graduated from Auburn University in 2006 with a degree in Logistics and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. His goal is to use his degree to pursue a career in the Supply Chain
Management and eventually become a consultant.
Hobbies/Interests:
Golf, football, soccer, fishing, camping and the outdoors, reading, and traveling
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Jim Burleson
Career Goals/Experience:
Jim graduated from Baylor University in 2006, earning a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems. He is
currently working on his MBA at Auburn University, with a concentration
in Statistics.
He has significant leadership experience, holding offices in the
Association of Information Technology Professionals and Student
Foundation at Baylor, and the Association of Graduate Business Students
at Auburn. He has strong analytical, quantitative, and technical
skills, and hopes to be able to utilize all of them in the future.
He wants to work for a major corporation, either in the IT or Strategy
department. Further down the road, he hopes to obtain his Ph.D. in
Statistics.
Hobbies/Interests:
Computers, Sports, Music, and Church Activities
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Rui (Emily) Chao
Career Goals/Experience:
Rui received her undergraduate degree on Marketing in 2006. She is now pursuing her MBA degree with a concentration on Supply Chain Management and Marketing at Auburn University. She worked for a regional agent of Columbia Sportswear in China this summer. She wishes to develop a career in the field of Marketing or Supply Chain in the future.
Hobbies/Interests:
Traveling, swimming, movies, cooking and reading
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Joseph Colletti
Career Goals/Experience:
Prior to attending Auburn University, Joseph had the fortunate opportunity to develop a global perspective while living in Tembagapura, Indonesia and later attending boarding school at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, HI. These experiences became his motivation for continual pursuit of education, knowledge, and experience.
Joseph graduated from Auburn University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and was immediately employed by Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, as nuclear system engineer. At Southern Nuclear, Joseph worked on a dynamic engineering team responsible for two nuclear reactors and the associated supporting systems. Joseph served as the engineering representative for the Human Performance Advisory Team and acted as task manager for several system/equipment maintenance outages. While participating in refueling and maintenance outages during day and night shifts, Joseph acquired the skills necessary to strive in high stress conditions (at all hours of the night!).
Joseph is currently pursuing an MBA with interest in project management, operations, finance, and management. He has recently accepted an intern position with Chevron North America Exploration and Production located in Evanston, WY. He will be working in the natural gas industry supporting upstream development and existing operations as a facilities engineer.
Upon completing his MBA, Joseph will be pursing a position in a management development program where he can merge his engineering background with business savvy skills. He seeks challenging and exciting growth opportunities that will allow him to gain further global perspective and possible employment/training abroad.
Hobbies/Interests:
Joseph enjoys traveling and has been to over 17 countries. He is very much interested in scuba diving, golf, cooking, kayaking, family, and new opportunities.
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Ryan Daggett
Career Goals/Experience:
Ryan attended Texas Tech University and completed his bachelor's in finance in the Spring of 2006. He is now pursuing an MBA at Auburn University, and plans to do so with a concentration in finance.
He has gained experience working as an intern for a residential mortgage company in Tempe, AZ, as well as performing graduate research for the Finance Department at Auburn University. His future plans include financial analysis/asset management and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Hobbies/Interests:
Scuba diving, traveling, and sports
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Kevin Duvall
Career Goals/Experience:
Kevin graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. During his academic career, he served as a founding member of the Auburn Marketing Society and as Treasurer / Vice President of the Auburn University Singers.
Kevin continues to work for International Sports Properties as Engineering / Technologies Manager. His duties entail staff management for the IT / engineering department, budgeting, and daily operations & maintenance for the Auburn branch office.
Hobbies/Interests:
Kevin is highly involved in both the music and technology department at his church. He enjoys helping with community events, theatre, and concerts. Kevin hopes to one day work in a position that combines his business skills and technical experience.
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Walt Farrell
Career Goals/Experience:
Walt graduated Cum Laude from Clemson University in 2006, earning a BS degree in Marketing and a minor in Finance. He is currently pursuing an MBA at Auburn University, expected graduation date December 2007.
A strong leader, Walt is sought after by organizations and employers for his positive attitude and people skills. Past positions where he held a major leadership role include: Vice President of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society at Clemson University; Young Life leader, a volunteer ministry; and manager of Oakleigh Pools Inc. Walt also served as the Vice President of his high school senior class and was named The Atlanta Journal Constitution �Student of the Year� for the year 2002.
He is also well traveled, studying in and visiting Italy, Switzerland, France, Tanzania, and Kenya. At the age of 17 Walt ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
After graduation, Walt plans to pursue a career that highlights his interests and passions. This includes potentially working for a major corporation in the areas of Marketing, Finance, or Investment Banking. Walt has additional interests in the field of Real Estate and Development.
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, Weight Lifting, Golf, Frisbee, Camping, Hiking/Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Spelunking, Young Life (Volunteer Ministry)
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Alex Givan
Career Goals/Experience:
Alex graduated from Auburn University in 2006, earning his degree in Business Administration, and majoring in Marketing. He is currently pursuing an MBA at Auburn University and scheduled to graduate in December 2007. He held a leadership position at Target Corporation during his summer 2007 internship, and helped the company save money through scheduling and training initiatives at a regional distribution center. During summer 2006, he worked for GMP Homes, Inc., a real estate developer in Seattle, WA.
He worked in a leadership role for Auburn University Men's Basketball during his undergraduate program at Auburn. His future plans include financial advisory for investors and personnel management for a professional sports franchise.
Hobbies/Interests:
Sports, traveling, music, guitar, reading, and outdoor activities
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Jason Harbison
Career Goals/Experience:
Jason graduated from Auburn University in 2006, earning a bachelors degree in Mass Communication focusing in Radio, Television and Film with a minor in business. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University while working as a graduate assistant in the College of Business.
He spent much of his spare time while an undergrad at Auburn in developing leadership skills for the future. He has served in countless roles as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), ranging from Chairman of the Auburn University Relay For Life to Co-Chair of the ACS National Youth Leadership Summit in 2005.
In the summer of ‘05, he interned at the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba Show where he was intern “Tag”. You can hear his voice at various Auburn University sporting events as public address announcer for Tiger baseball, soccer, and track & field.
He maintains a wide range of interests for the future and plans on pursuing a career in banking, athletics administration, or mass media. He would also like to do voice work, such as commercial or radio imaging on the side.
Hobbies/Interests:
Jesus, Lakeview Baptist Church, reading, sports, outdoor activities
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Brian Hawkins
Career Goals/Experience:
Brian graduated from Auburn University in 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Brian is
pursuing an MBA and upon graduating hopes to use his MBA and engineering experience to obtain a management position in manufacturing, technical operations, research and design, or project management. Brian believes his ME degree and MBA provides a broad skill set that will serve well in a business and engineering environment.
Hobbies/Interests:
Sports, Violin and Guitar, Music, Church Activities
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Sarah Hubbard
Career Goals/Experience:
Sarah graduated from Auburn University in 2006, earning degrees in Marketing and Finance. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University.
She has experience working alongside administration in the health industry. Upon graduation, she would like to use this experience to pursue a job in this industry.
Hobbies/Interests:
Christian Student Center, reading, snow skiing, and traveling
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Joshua Jones
Career Goals/Experience:
Joshua graduated from Augustana College in May of 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Business Management and Speech Communications.
Upon graduation, Joshua entered the management field working for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. As an assistant manager, his work experience included developing strategy, training and development, daily operations and revenue and sales generation.
Upon his acceptance to Auburn University, Joshua left his most previous job with Human Kinetics. At Human Kinetics, Joshua worked in the sales field working to optimize higher education sales in a ten-state territory.
Currently, Joshua is working in the Finance department researching real estate investments, bank mergers and acquisitions and sports betting.
Hobbies/Interests:
Joshua enjoys traveling and has been to over 30 countries, 5 continents and all 50 states. He also enjoys most outdoor sports including mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, skiing, baseball and trying new things.
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Sharanjit Kaur
Career Goals/Experience:
Sharanjit obtained her B.Tech. from Punjab Agricultural University, India. She worked for 2 years with International Tractors in Marketing and Brand Management division.
Her list of accomplishments include receiving a Merit Certificate and several awards for sports and extra curricular activities. She is a GRA recipient. Upon graduation in December 2007, Sharan plans to work in a field where she can build upon her existing technical and business skills besides adding value to her organization.
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Stephen Kawulia
Career Goals/Experience:
Stephen has dual undergraduate degrees; one in Finance and one in Environmental Science. His Professional background lies in the environmental engineering discipline. He has experience working with federal, state, military and private clients.
Under contract and consulting activities; Stephen managed projects, collected and analyzed data and directed team efforts in goal achievement.
In accordance with a client satisfaction background; Stephen’s return to school has been focused towards an educational foundation upon which to build a career focused on assisting clients achieve their financial goals.
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Diana L. Ledbetter
Career Goals/Experience:
Diana graduated in 2006 from the University of West Georgia with a MA in Sociology with an emphasis on Women’s Studies and in 2004 with a BS in Sociology with an emphasis on inequality.
For her Master’s Thesis, Women in Nontraditional Blue Collar Jobs: Issues of Job Retainment, she was able to begin applying her knowledge of Sociology to everyday business. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Auburn University to continue in pursuit of making a positive impact in the business world.
Hobbies/Interests:
Gardening, working out, traveling, and playing the piano
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Leigh Lovelady
Career Goals/Experience:
Leigh graduated with highest honors from Auburn University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University. She spent the summer working in Atlanta, Georgia at Navigant Consulting, Inc. with their Disputes and Investigations group. Upon graduation she intends to sit for the CPA exam.
Hobbies/Interests:
Cooking, being outdoors, playing sports, traveling and music
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Xiao (Michelle) Ma
Career Goals/Experience:
Xiao graduated from Dalian Maritime University (China )with a
bachelor's degree in International Shipping Management. She was awarded
"Top Ten Students of Dalian Maritime University" during her graduate
years, the top award from her school.
With her great record at Dalian Maritime Univerisity and an excellent
Toefl score of 650, she successfully received admission and a GRA award
from the Auburn MBA program in 2006. She will be completing her MBA in
December 2007 with a concentraion in supply chain.
She has completed two interships each with a three month duration.
She first worked for a shipping forwarder in Dalian and then worked for The
Clarksons, a world famous shipping agency and analysis company.
After graduation, she would like to work for a shipping company or
for an international shipping company in supply chain or logistics.
Hobbies/Interests:
Ice-skating, swimming, basketball, collecting erasers and traveling
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Luke Madsen
Career Goals/Experience:
Luke received his Bachelors of Science of Finance from Auburn University in 2005. He is currently pursuing an MBA from Auburn with a concentration in Finance. Luke has served as the manager of The Sports Academy in Auburn since 2004. He will be working for the Securities and Exchange Commission over the summer of 2007 and would like to pursue a career in the securities industry.
Hobbies/Interests:
Watching and playing sports, working out, running, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family.
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Michael Mardis
Career Goals/Experience:
Michael graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in May 2006, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Human Resource Management with a Finance minor. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University, planning to graduate in December 2007.
Michael has worked in the human resource department of Children’s Health System in Birmingham, Alabama in a generalist role and in the summer of 2007 she will continue her employment in the area of training and development. In the past, she held positions for John F. Cameron, Attorney at Law, The Assistant Dean of the Auburn University School of Nursing and Auburn University Housing and Residence Life. Michael currently serves as the Human Resources Consultant for Forward Moving (www.forward-moving.com), a website for new and upcoming public relations professionals.
Her future plans include a career in the field of human resources and her life dream is to one day operate a ministry center for abused women and children.
Hobbies/Interests:
Church involvement, Auburn athletics, movies and television, reading, theater, women’s ministries, traveling, teaching and cooking
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T. Luke McCulloch
Career Goals/Experience:
Luke graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University in 2004. During the course of his studies, he has worked in the missile defense industry, at an economic think tank, in a physics research lab, and as a salesman. He is self motivated.
Hobbies/Interests:
Luke is a Private Pilot and an avid student of economics.
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Rachel O. Mills
Career Goals/Experience:
Rachel graduated from Auburn University in 2004 with a Bachelor of
Science in Accounting. During her entire undergraduate career, Rachel
was employed with the Records Department for the Auburn University
Offices of Alumni & Development where she advanced to a supervisory
role.
She has been employed for the past three years with the Auburn
University Office of Alumni Affairs where her focus is on membership
acquisition and retention. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a
concentration in marketing and wishes to develop a career in marketing.
Hobbies/Interests:
Rachel enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, singing,
and watching movies
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Danielle Moss
Career Goals/Experience:
Danielle graduated from Converse College in 2005, earning degrees in Marketing and Voice. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University, concentrating in Sports Management.
She has previous experience as a Marketing and Promotions intern in the Athletic Department at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. She also worked as a Promotions intern at KRWP 97.5FM in Houston, TX. She interned this past summer for the Columbus Sports Council, a non-profit, where she gained experience in event planning.
Upon graduation, she would like to work in the sports or entertainment industries. Her areas of interests are event management, marketing, promotions, and community relations.
Hobbies/Interests:
Danielle enjoys scuba diving, attending sporting events, cooking, writing, music, and spending time with her family.
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Lara Obert
Career Goals/Experience:
Lara is a Human Resource Professional with experience in Recruitment, Placement, Worker’s Compensation, and Employee Relations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Resource Management from Lyon College (Batesville, AR) in 2004. Lara worked as a Personnel Consultant at Briggs & Briggs, Inc., a staffing agency in Birmingham, AL (2004-2006).
She is currently sourcing candidates for an IT firm in Illinois. Upon graduation, Lara plans to continue her career in Human Resources in either Recruitment or Management. She would also appreciate the opportunity to gain experience in International HR.
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, hiking, traveling, reading
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Molly Otiende
Career Goals/Experience:
Molly graduated from Auburn University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Economics and minoring in Social Work. Currently, Molly is earning her MBA and has begun work on on a PhD in Applied Economics.
Molly has worked within international communities in the area of Youth Development in both Auburn and Mombasa, Kenya. She was also called to active duty as a member of the United States Army Reserve and stationed in Kuwait, where she received the Army Achievement Medal. On return to the US, Molly obtained a position teaching Social Studies at the secondary education level. In her four years teaching, she implemented a departmental curriculum change and served as the student yearbook adviser.
At this time, Molly is pursuing a career in Business Development and Marketing, concentrating on not-for-profit and small businesses in the US and abroad. She is also involved in community and business development projects in East Africa, specifically western Kenya.
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, Cooking, Sewing, and Singing
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Bayu Prakosa
Career Goals/Experience:
Bayu is from Jakarta, Indonesia. He graduated from Auburn University in May 2005 with B.S. in Economics and B.A. in Political Science. He is currently attending the MBA program with concentration in MIS at the Auburn University. He is also currently working as the Business Manager for Auburn University Student Publication and as an MBA Graduate Assistant in the Management Information System department. He speaks fluent English and Indonesian, with a little knowledge of Mandarin conversation.
During undergraduate, he was very active in the International Student Organization (ISO). He worked his way up the ladder, beginning with ISO Public Relation to the Newsletter Editor to the Executive VP and then was elected ISO President for 2005-2006.
He also worked in the Study Partners program where he tutored over 400 students during his three years period. He pioneered the English Conversation for Second Language tutoring within the Study Partners program. He was named as one of the Who’s Who in American College Scholars for 2005.
His professional plans are working as a consultant in the information system area, a project manager for IT projects or help a company with its business development, especially global development.
Hobbies/Interests:
Soccer, tennis, video games, world politics, watches cartoons, cooking, traveling, hanging out with friends and spending times with loved ones.
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Xuehong Ren
Career Goals/Experience:
Xuehong earned his BS of Textile Chemistry from Suzhou Institute of Silk Textile Technology and MS of Textile Chemistry from Soochow University in China. He worked as research associate and later lecturer at Jiangnan University in China. He received his PhD degree at the Department of Polymer and Fiber Engineering from Auburn University in 2006.
Hobbies/Interests:
Playing basketball, watching sports
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Mary Robinson
Career Goals/Experience:
Mary graduated from Auburn University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science
in Finance. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University,
with a concentration in Finance (graduating Fall 2007).
She has work experience with Ware Jewelers, Inc. (2004-Present), in
Auburn, AL, the Bank of Evergreen (2002 and 2003), in Evergreen, AL, and
Young Business Leaders (2001), in Birmingham, AL. From this experience,
she has gained substantial qualities such as analytical and
communication skills.
Her future plans include pursing a career in
banking or being a financial officer for a large corporation.
Hobbies/Interests:
Sports, Music, Cooking
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Ashley Rubenstein
Career Goals/Experience:
Ashley graduated from Auburn University in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Fine Art. She is currently working toward her Master of Business Administration at Auburn University. She will graduate with her MBA in December of 2007.
Ashley has spent time working in many different areas of interest. Ashley maintains her own stationery business, designing, producing, and marketing personal stationery, invitations, and announcements (2000-present). Ashley is also a sponsored professional athlete (springboard diver), and has many accolades attributed her athletic career. She has also worked various jobs at the Hotel at Auburn University (2006-present), participated in a Graduate Research Assistant program at Auburn University in the Athletic Department and the College of Business (2006-present, and was a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym (2005).
Ashley’s future plans include working in public relations and promotions in the sports industry.
Hobbies/Interests:
Painting, drawing, traveling, exercising, watching movies, and event planning.
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Emily Sanders
Career Goals/Experience:
Emily graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in French . She has several years experience working in the banking industry, specifically the Internal Audit and IT departments. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Finance. Emily hopes to work in financial audit and analysis after graduation.
Hobbies/Interests:
Attending Auburn football games, volunteering, listening to and playing music, painting, dancing, watching movies, walking her dogs at the park and spending time with friends and family.
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Leah Shrock
Career Goals/Experience:
Leah graduated from Miami University in 2006, earning degrees in
Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership as
well as a degree in History. She is currently pursuing her MBA at
Auburn University and her future plans include becoming a change management
professional.
In addition to her MBA, Leah is committed to working for the Distance
Learning and Outreach Technology office at Auburn University, as well as
an assistantship in the school of business. She also volunteers her
time as a tutor to undergraduate students.
Most recently, she has held internships and worked on projects for
numerous companies in the Southeast, including Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics, Coca-Cola, Internal Revenue Service, and Powell Goldstein
LLP.
Hobbies/Interests:
Tennis, racquetball, golf, hiking, reading, and traveling
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Daniel Slocki
Career Goals/Experience:
Daniel Slocki graduated in 2006 from Auburn University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Family Business and is now completing coursework towards his MBA.
During his undergraduate studies at Auburn, Daniel was a part of 4 SEC and NCAA Championship swim teams. He also was part of a group which created several marketing and business plans for different local clients. He is currently working with the Small Business Development Center at the Lowder College of Business.
Daniel’s future plans include consulting, starting emerging businesses, as well as creating his own venture capitalist firm.
Hobbies/Interests:
Swimming, tennis, volleyball, running, outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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Mary Smith
Career Goals/Experience:
Mary graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Marketing. After graduation, she worked with Fairfield Properties, L.L.C., where she earned a Fairfield WE Award as Leasing Agent of the Quarter. Mary is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management and plans to pursue a career in Corporate Employee Development.
Hobbies/Interests:
Mary enjoys anything having to do with sports or movies. She also enjoys reading and traveling to new places.
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Kristen Stewart
Career Goals/Experience:
Kristin graduated from Auburn University in 2006, earning a BS degree in Business Administration Marketing. She is currently working on her at Auburn University (graduating fall 2007).
She has spent the last five years as a student/athlete and was a letter winner in soccer in 2002 and 2004-2006. She has a great deal of leadership experience, helping the team to 3 SEC west championships in 4 years. She was the captain of the team in 2005.
Her near future plans include working in the music industry and with music. Her late future plans include working with her fathers HRMS consulting firm with the hope of taking over someday and growing it into one of the most comprehensive consulting firms in the United States, and someday into a Fortune 500 company.
Hobbies/Interests:
Playing guitar, soccer, working out, song writing, traveling, and dancing
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Nagarajan Subramanian
Career Goals/Experience:
Nagarajan received his Engineering in Information Technology degree from India. He has an MBA degree from India with a dual specialization in marketing and systems.
He has worked as a Manager (Marketing-Corporates and High Net worth Individuals) with UTI Asset Management company, the largest mutual fund company in India for two years. His assets under management included $4.4 million USD.
He is currently pursuing his MBA in Auburn with a concentration in Finance. He aspires to become a research analyst / fund manager in the future.
Hobbies/Interests:
Chess, swimming
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Trish Thorne
Career Goals/Experience:
Trish has over 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience serving as a strategic partner to senior management. Trish's specialty consulting areas include management, personal and organizational change management, performance management and development, executive coaching, and group facilitation. She has a history of leveraging human capital through culture building and developing leaders, therefore enabling organizations to be able to attract, retain and develop top talent.
Organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company (6 different operating units), Post Properties, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), and The Springer Opera House (Columbus, GA) have engaged her services to help them become more efficient organizations. Trish has also earned her PHR.
Trish is currently looking to leverage these experiences with her MBA to further enable organizations to perform and succeed at levels beyond their current capabilities. She intends to do this by continuing to provide consulting services to organizations or by providing Senior leadership in an organization.
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Johnie Townsend
Career Goals/Experience:
Johnie graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2005. While at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering in which she concentrated in both Electrical and Lighting System design as well as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilating System design.
Before graduating, Johnie also received her Engineer-in-Training Certification. In 2004, Johnie completed research at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana focusing on sustainability in tall buildings. Currently, she is pursuing a MBA with a minor in Economic Development.
In the future, Johnie wishes to work for an international development organization and eventually start a commercial renovation firm.
Hobbies/Interests:
In her down time, she enjoys volunteering at various non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the Pre-Engineering program sponsored by the YMCA. Johnie also enjoys writing, drawing, singing, traveling, spending time with family and amusing friends.
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Brad Treadwell
Career Goals/Experience:
Brad was the top graduate of Auburn University's Mechanical Engineering class of Fall 2005. During his undergraduate career, he was honored as one of the top five cooperative education students for excellence in engineering employment and academics. His cooperative education term included training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma while working on a wide range of projects for a major automotive supplier.
He remains active in his home church where he serves as a Sunday school teacher, traveling drama team leader, and audio/visual team leader. By combining his engineering background and education in Auburn's MBA program, he hopes to pursue a career in project management.
Hobbies/Interests:
Serving at church, backpacking, caving, video production, adventure travel, and sharing time with friends and family
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Aneel Trivedi
Career Goals/Experience:
While earning a degree in Statistics at the
University of California-Davis, Aneel served as the Operations Intern
for the San Jose Giants. Since graduating in 1999, Aneel has worked as
the Senior Research Analyst at STATS Inc., providing data and research
for clients such as FOX Sports and CBS Sports. In his six years
experience with STATS, Aneel has developed a keen eye for baseball
statistics, and how they relate specifically to performance on the
field. He has been called upon to develop new methods for analyzing
player production, and several of his essays have been published on
ESPN.COM. He is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Auburn
University.
Hobbies/Interests:
Aneel enjoys cooking, all things baseball, drinking
coffee, and traveling. His happiest moments are spent with his son
Noah.
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Burton UpChurch
Career Goals/Experience:
Burton Graduated from Auburn University in 2005 with a BS degree in Finance. After working with a law firm for a year, Burton entered the Graduate School at Auburn University to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree. He was awarded a Graduate Research Assistantship and as part of that program, works after classes for the School of Business.
He is presently a partner in a firm with his father specializing in development and development consultation in multifamily affordable housing. Upon graduation, Burton’s goal is to utilize his financial and analytical skills in a position with a socially responsible organization in a way that makes a significant contribution to the success of the company as well as accomplishes its stated mission. He has a particular interest in companies with environmental objectives, such as the economic impact of coastal change.
Hobbies/Interests:
Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, tennis, reading
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Brenden Waters
Career Goals/Experience:
Brenden graduated from Auburn University in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is currently pursuing his MBA with a concentration in Sports Management (graduating fall 2007).
His goal is to assist in the management and front office operations of a professional or collegiate sports organization. He has past experience working with ISP Sports in the areas of event management and sponsorship sales.
Hobbies/Interests:
Sports and Travel
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Iris Williams
Career Goals/Experience:
After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, in 2004, Iris began her career in
management with the Walgreen Company, the nation's largest retail
pharmacy chain.
Iris is currently pursuing her MBA degree, after which, she anticipates
becoming a Human Resources professional and exploring the world of
politics.
Hobbies/Interests:
Photography, arts & crafts, traveling, football
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Kun Yuan
Career Goals/Experience:
Kun Yuan earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Central South University, Xiangya Medical School in 2000. She got her MS from Auburn University in 2005. She is working on her MBA at Auburn University, also pursuing a PhD degree in Molecular Biology (2007).
She has several years experience on clinical practice, research and teaching. She was a physician in People’s Hospital of Guangdong Province in China, research and teaching assistant at Auburn University, English teacher at Yingda Private Foreign Language School. Her goals are to serve healthcare business and leadership needs.
Hobbies/Interests:
Traveling, tennis, reading, aerobic exercises, spending time with family.
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