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Class of 2008 Profile
Welcome to the Auburn University MBA Class of 2008 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. Employers wishing to contact a student about future employment may do so directly or through the MBA Office. Please contact Dr. Dan Gropper for information regarding
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Jesse Adams
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Jesse graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University in May, 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in International Business.
Undergraduate degree included concentrations in Finance and German. He is currently pursuing his MBA and plans to graduate in December, 2008.
In 2006, following his undergraduate studies, Jesse completed a year's worth of graduate Economic courses before deciding to enter the MBA program. At this time, Jesse is pursuing a career in Finance that will utilize his Economics and Finance education.
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Baseball, friends and family, mission trips, outdoors, and traveling.
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Adrienne Binder
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Meghan Cease
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Meghan graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2006, earning her BBA majoring in Marketing Communications, with a minor in Journalism. While at Ole Miss, she held many leadership roles such as the CEO of the Business School, an Executive Member of the Panhellenic Council, and President of the American Marketing Association. She is currently working towards her MBA at Auburn University.
At Ole Miss, she worked for Rebel Sports Marketing, coordinating on and off field promotions for the Ole Miss Rebels football team, as well as worked with corporate sponsors such as Fedex and BancorpSouth.
She also has previous work experience as a Marketing and Advertising Sales Executive Assistant for Cookie Magazine, a Cond� Nast Publication in New York City. At Cookie, she assisted the marketing team with developing promotional campaigns for events for luxury clients such as Lexus, FAO Schwartz, Burberry, and Cartier.
She has also worked as an intern for Elie Tahari, a luxury Italian fashion designer in New York City. At Elie Tahari, she assisted the merchandising department by editing the product line, along with the design and sales teams. She also was a vital member in the opening of the newest, exclusive Elie Tahari boutique in East Hampton, New York.
This summer, Meghan will be interning in the Marketing Department at David Yurman in New York City.
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Golf, Scrapbooking, Water sports, Cooking, Traveling, Friends
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Timothy Ditman
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In the of spring 2007, Tim graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. His concentration was in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a Pre-MBA minor. While at UAH, Tim was involved in numerous team projects and was presented with the 2007 Industrial and Systems Engineering Outstanding Senior Design Award as well as the 2005 Outstanding Sophomore Design Award. Tim also participated on a college quiz bowl team and won a national economics competition, both of which demonstrate his competitive nature and willingness to spend time on maximizing the results of his efforts. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Tim became a member of professional organizations and honor societies, such as the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), where he served as President. Tim still remains a member of both groups to stay current on issues that affect industrial and systems engineering.
Tim is currently in the Auburn MBA program and pursuing a degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. He also holds a position as a graduate research assistant at Auburn's Alabama Technology Network (ATN). His work there consists of both conducting research and consulting companies with limited financial budgets to eliminate waste and reduce process variation.
Tim's work experience ranges from retail and manufacturing to quick-service restaurant industries; however, he also found time to be involved in various volunteer projects within his community. A couple of these included organizing a March of Dimes Walk-a-thon and constructing a science project from a recycled street lamp to teach elementary school students about physics. Whether his activities include work-related tasks, volunteer projects, or college courses, Tim makes an effort to learn something new from every experience.
As for the future, Tim's career plans include working for a consulting firm, where he will assist with developing, analyzing, and managing strategies to increase productivity and growth in companies. He looks forward to combining his knowledge about business and engineering and to improve processes in both manufacturing and service industries. Tim also plans to work toward getting his Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification.
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Tennis, wakeboarding, golf, volunteering, Auburn sports, and spending time with family and friends
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Mingfei Duan
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Andrea Duren
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Andrea graduated with high honors from Auburn University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is currently pursuing her MBA and plans to graduate in December of 2008.
Andrea is wrapping up her third and final year as an Auburn University Cheerleader and has been blessed by such a great opportunity. Andrea is currently participated in a Graduate Research Assistant program at Auburn University and has also work in the Student Affairs Office locating in the Lowder Business Building. Additionally, upon graduation she intends to sit for the CPA exam.
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Andrea enjoys watching movies, running, cooking, tennis, animals, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
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Jessica Fortner
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Andrew Grissett
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Andrew graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in May 2006 with a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is currently
pursuing a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in
Sports Management at Auburn University.
During 2006, he worked with Haggai Institute for Advanced Leadership
Training in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, as an assistant in the Training
Department where he worked beside leaders from around the world. He is
now working as a graduate assistant with the Office of the Dean at
Auburn University to promote the AU Challenge Course.
Upon graduation, Andrew would like to work for a NFL franchise. His
areas of interest are Game Operations, Client Services, Marketing, and
Promotions.
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Professional and Collegiate Football, Golfing, Scuba Diving, Travel, Health and Nutrition, Music
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Brian Harris
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Brian spent his undergraduate career playing varsity baseball at both Auburn University and Faulkner University while graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business administration in 2005. He has travelled extensively throughout the Eastern United States and Europe as well as some of Latin America and Brazil. Brian was able to use his experience playing college baseball to move successfully to playing semi-pro baseball in Germany and coaching a baseball team in Mulhouse, France. Upon his return to the United States, he began his entrepreneurial career by purchasing his first home to improve and resale. He feels that this has been his best hands on business experience and values all of the lessons this challenging and profitable experience has provided.
Brian is enthusiastic about the chance to become a Small Business Counselor with the Auburn University Small Business Development Center and assist other entrepreneurs in the area. Even while working through the MBA program and his counseling duties, Brian is still active in his families business of renting vacation rental homes on the Alabama Gulf Coast and Lake Martin.
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Brian enjoys spending time with his new bride, Ashley, and the friends they have made while living in Auburn
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Jianfei He
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Jianfei graduated from Dalian University of Technology(DUT) in 2005, earning her Bachelor's degrees in International Economics and Trade and Englsih. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Auburn University.
She has previous internship experience at an international trade company and an oil sales company, where she fully applied her knowledge of international trade and sales, and improved her competence.
Upon graduation, she would like most to work in the overseas department of Multinationals, dealing with import and export. Her other areas of interests are financial management, event management, and marketing.
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Jianfei enjoys drawing, badminton, traveling, cooking, movies, music, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Qi Jiang
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Qi Jiang graduated from Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is now pursuing her MBA at Auburn with a concentration in Supply Chain.
She interned in the marketing devision of Beijing Aptech Beida Jade Bird Information Tech Co..
Her future career plan includes working in fashion design, manufacturing, retail or publishing companies.
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fashions, music, movies, dancing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends
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Alex Jones
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Alex graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in History and received his commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship program.
For his first tour he served aboard USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) as Auxiliaries Officer in the Engineering Department. During two years aboard YORKTOWN, he completed a deployment to the Persian Gulf participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and other operations. While onboard, he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer receiving his SWO pin and qualified Officer of the Deck and Command Duty Officer.
Upon the de-commissioning of YORKTOWN, he transferred to Commander, Mine Counter Measures Squadron TWO in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the Assistant Readiness and Training Officer for the largest squadron of ships in the US Navy. At COMCMRON TWO, he ensured that ships were prepared to deploy to the Persian Gulf. In May 2006, he was promoted to Lieutenant and in August 2006 was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal for performance of his duties at COMCMRON TWO.
Following his active duty service, he began work at United Bank in Atmore, Alabama as a customer service representative and a loan administrator in the Agri-Finance Department, where he handled customers agricultural production, equipment, livestock and real estate loans.
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Alex's scarred knuckles and greasy hands are not due to boxing or a lack of cleanliness but from the restoration and never ending repairs to his 1964 Land Rover Series IIA. He also enjoys traveling, hunting and reading.
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Sean Keeley
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Sean graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University in 2007 with a degree in Professional Flight Management and a minor in Psychology. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University. Sean has been working as a Flight Instructor in Auburn University's Flight Management Department. He hopes to work in marketing or human factors upon graduation and would like to eventually pursue a career in business aviation.
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Flying, Photography, Music, Snow Skiing, Golf, Football, Baseball, Basketball
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Alan Kemper
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Veeresh Kinagi
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Veeresh received his engineering degree in Computer Science and Engineering from India. He worked for two years as SAP-ABAP consultant in Cognizant Technology Solutions, Bangalore. His work involved developing SAP applications by understanding client business need.
Veeresh is currently pursuing his MBA at Auburn University with a concentration in Finance. His goal is to use his MBA along with his work experience to pursue a career as a consultant.
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Veeresh enjoys traveling, music and swimming
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Justin Lambert
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Justin graduated from Auburn University in 2007 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Business. While at Auburn, Justin also completed the Auburn University Co-Operative Education program in Chemical Engineering. Currently, Justin is pursuing his MBA at Auburn with a concentration in Finance. He is seeking an internship and career path in Finance, Operations Management, or related fields.
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Hunting, Fishing, Football, Golf, Tennis, and spending time with Family and Friends
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Robbert Lathouwers
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Robbert graduated from Auburn University in 2007, earning his BSBA majoring in International Business and concentrating in Logistics. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University.
At Auburn, he was a member of the Tennis Team from 2004-2007. Currently, he is still involved in Auburn athletics as a Men's Tennis volunteer assistant coach. In the future, he would like to work for a leading global sports management company, because of his passion for sports and its business aspects.
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Tennis, traveling, family, friends, volleyball, soccer
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Avery Littrell
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Richard McLain
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Richard graduated from Auburn University in 2003, earning his degree
in Software Engineering. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn
University and getting a concentration in marketing. Richard spends
his time working as a freelance developer and has worked with
companies such as McCrory Inc, Alabama Paramedical, and ACIPCO. He
hopes to launch his own business developing proprietary software in
the near future.
This summer he will be studying abroad in Estonia and Poland and then
interning in Reno, NV. He loves Auburn and Auburn University.
Hobbies/Interests:
Fishing, Programming, Technology, and Graphic Design
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Taylor Mercer
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Taylor graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering Science. He concentrated in Engineering Management, specifically within the automotive and aerospace industries. Taylor is currently an MBA candidate at Auburn University for the class of 2008. He is concentrating in Supply Chain Management.
While at Vanderbilt, Taylor interned for a number of companies, ranging from a small engineering drafting company, a start up consulting firm, and the Cessna Aircraft Company. At Cessna, he worked in quality engineering, specifically with non-destructive testing of airframe components.
Taylor's goal is to work in the supply chain industry, hopefully in either the automotive or aerospace industry.
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Traveling, golf, cooking, soccer, wakeboarding, shooting, and photography.
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Timothy Millette
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Chris Morris
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Prior to entering the Auburn MBA program, Chris graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2000 with a degree in Finance along with minors in both Economics and Mathematics. He was a four year letter winner for the football team and was elected Captain as a senior. At William and Mary, he was awarded the President's Award for Leadership and Service.
He spent the last six years teaching Math and coaching football and track at the high school level in Richmond, VA. During this time he was able to develop invaluable communication and organizational skills. Upon graduation he is interested in pursuing a career in development.
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Playing/watching sports, working out, live music, spending time with friends and family
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Vijay Murugesan
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Vijay graduated from Purdue University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering. He is currently working towards a dual Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration.
From 2005-2006 he worked as an Industrial Engineer for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a logistics provider in the automotive industry. After graduation, Vijay hopes to use the analytical and managerial skills he's developed through the dual MBA/MISE program towards a career in consulting services.
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Traveling, Scuba Diving, Wind Surfing, Volleyball, Tennis, and Fishing.
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Jaitika Myrtle
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Jaitika obtained her engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from India. She is currently working on her MBA at Auburn University. Upon graduation, she plans to work in the field of healthcare administration.
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Reading, traveling and cooking
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Daniel Nardella
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Dan graduated from Purdue University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology. Since leaving Purdue, Dan worked in Madison, WI for Epic Systems Corporation for two years before coming to Auburn to pursue an MBA.
After graduation Dan hopes to obtain a consulting position where he can apply both his technical and business skills.
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Travel, watching and playing sports, friends, and reading.
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Brandon O'Neal
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Faris Oweis
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Faris attended Virginia Tech and completed his Bachelor's of Science in Marketing Management in the Spring of 2006. He is now pursuing an MBA at Auburn University with a concentration in Marketing.
He has gained experience working as an account executive for Yahoo! in Manhattan, the world's most trafficked website. Prior to that, he spent much of his time while an undergrad at Virginia Tech interning for ISP Sports Marketing and also volunteering with several foundations including Special Olympics, MS Society, American Cancer Society, and March of Dimes Foundation.
His future plans include obtaining a position with a brand strategy consulting agency, finding solutions for globally recognized brands leading to a more meaningful impact on their customers.
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Faris enjoys Virginia Tech football and Auburn football, in that order. He also enjoys attending concerts, international travel, spending time with his family and friends, and the New York City nightlife
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Chris Presley
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Chris graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelors of Science of Business Administration in 2007. He is currently pursuing an MBA from Auburn with a concentration in Operations and Production Management (graduating December 2008).
Chris has extensive and varied work experience. He has worked for both the Auburn University and Samford University Athletic Departments over the past three years. He also has internship experience with CESCO Law Offices and AXA Financial Protection, both in Birmingham, AL. Upon graduation, Chris hopes to pursue a career in sports management, HR management, or administration.
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Tennis, basketball, reading, traveling, singing, church activities, and movies
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Ryan Priselac
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Kristine Ricard
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Kristine Ricard graduated summa cum laude from Tennessee State University in 2007. While attending, Kristine majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Consumer Behaviorism. Currently she is pursing her Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics. Furthermore, upon completion of her MBA, she plans to continue her education and pursue a Master's Degree in Sociology. Eager to begin a career as an entrepreneur, Kristine currently owns and operates her own online referring travel agency. She is also currently working on multiple business plans for several upcoming ventures and hopes to identify and secure a niche in several markets using her educational background. Her dedication, innovation, and enthusiasm provide a foundation for what will be a successful and lucrative future.
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In her spare time, Kristine enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and continuing to think of more ways to expand her portfolio. Her interests and hobbies include music, poetry, football, exercising, cooking, and interior decorating.
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Jessie Sackett
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Jessie Sackett comes to Auburn from Washington, D.C., where she was the manager of publications and e-communications at the U.S. Green Building Council, developer of the nationally recognized LEED� Green Building Rating System. At USGBC, she was a key member of a dynamic, creative marketing team, and led a successful redevelopment of the organization's web site and electronic marketing campaigns. After receiving her MBA, Jessie hopes to combine her education with her passion for communications and marketing in order to help companies analyze, develop, and implement successful competitive strategies. As a sports nut and an avid runner (she has run eight marathons to date, and is currently training for an Ironman triathlon), Jessie is especially interested in sports marketing.
Jessie earned a B.A. summa cum laude, with a double major in English and French literature, from Binghamton University (State University of New York) in 2001. She is a member of the American Marketing Association and the North American Society for Sport Management.
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In addition to running and cycling, Jessie loves to travel, read, sing, and spend time with her family and friends.
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Ryan Sanders
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Ryan graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2006 from Auburn University with a degree in Finance. He is now completing coursework towards his MBA with a concentration in Finance.
In addition to his MBA, Ryan works as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Finance. He also serves as the VP of Finance for the Association of Graduate Business Students.
Prior to beginning the MBA program, Ryan worked as a Marketing and Advertising Assistant for Russell Lands, Inc. His future career interests include private equity and financial analysis.
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Reading, Guitar, Golf
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Tom Srirojanakul
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Tom graduated from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 2001 with B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University with concentration in finance. Also, Tom works as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Management and serves as the VP of Finance of the Association of Graduate Business Students (AGBS).
After undergraduate, he had worked for five years at PTT Chemical Public Company Limited, the largest chemical company in Thailand, as a feedstock procurement officer handling overall supplier management programs and implementing the integration of key supplier to develop cost reduction activities. In the last two years of his career, he served more responsibilities for main product exporting and helping in implementation of Thailand Quality Award (TQA) quality criteria and system. In addition, he was also selected and voted to be company's provident fund committee, web site committee, and even master of ceremony of company's New Year party.
During his first semester in MBA program at Auburn, he successfully completed level I of the CFA program, and also be a level II candidate for the upcoming level II exam. His goal is to be a successful personal financial advisor helping surrounding ones to elevate their financial responsibility and financial self-reliance.
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Soccer, table tennis, reading, investing, and spending time with family and friends
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Vishal Srivastava
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Vishal graduated from National Institute of Technology, Trichy in India, earning degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduating, He joined British Petroleum in Lubricant's division in Techno-commercial operation as a Marketing Specialist. He then joined India's largest private sector company, Reliance Industries Ltd (Turnover in excess of $20 billion) in Industrial Marketing division as Sales Manager between 2005 to 2007. He is currently working on his MBA at Auburn University concentrating in General Management (graduating in December 2008).
Vishal is currently doing his Research Assistantship at Thomas Walter Center of Technology Management, where he is contributing in the commercialization process of patented technologies invented at Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
Vishal would like to use his MBA along with his corporate experience to get a position in Management Consulting, particularly in Marketing Research.
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Reading, Chess, Tennis, Cricket
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Stewart Swain
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Stewart graduated from North Carolina State University in December 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Finance and Accounting minor. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Auburn University.
Stewart is currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Organization. His work involves accounting, annual financial summary preparation, grant research and research concerning demographics and leadership.
Upon graduation, Stewart hopes to obtain a Finance position where he can work in the U.S. and global financial markets.
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Family, reading, N.C. State athletics, Auburn athletics, Carolina Panthers professional football, golfing and fishing
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Yan Tao
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Yan Tao graduated in 2007 from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics with a degree in International Economics and Trade and is now completing coursework towards her MBA.
She has interned in China Dalian Chang Bo Logistics Company and Olympic Advertising Company.
Her future plans include working in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as consulting organizations.
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Traveling, outdoor activities, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
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Megan Thompson
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Megan graduated from Auburn University in 2006, earning her BSBA majoring in Accounting. She is currently pursuing her MBA and plans to graduate in December of 2008.
From 2002 2007, Megan worked as the manager of a veterinary practice. She is currently participating in a Graduate Research Assistant program at Auburn University. Upon graduation, she is interested in a career in medical management, finance, or human resources.
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Megan enjoys spending time with family, animals, traveling, the outdoors, and cooking.
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Jason Toepfer
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Jason graduated with a bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of Washington in 1996. Shortly afterward, he was commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Army. He has been stationed in Hawaii, Texas, and Georgia, and has deployed to Thailand, Kuwait, and Iraq. He has since been selected to serve as an Army Acquisition officer. He plans on using the knowledge gained in the Auburn MBA Program to develop better equipment for the armed services. He is on active duty and holds the rank of Major.
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Spending time with this wife and two children, watching college football, working out, reading, and listening to music.
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Jeffrey Weeks
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Jake Wilhite
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It is Jake's career goal to become a corporate pilot. The experience flying in a corporate flight department will perhaps one day present a chief pilot or leadership position in that department. Jake has an undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Professional Flight Management and has accumulated 1,000 hours of flight time as a flight instructor at Auburn. Upon completion of his MBA, he will have learned and will continue to learn valuable knowledge and skills toward his career goals. Previous expereince in the U.S. Navy, as a submariner, has taught Jake the ability to thrive under stressfull, high-workload environments, ship safety/security situations, and other vital roles as a crew member.
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Flying, boating, traveling, and the great outdoors
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Ashley Winters
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Ashley graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University in 2007, earning a degree in International Business with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Spanish. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Auburn University with a focus in Finance. Ashley is interested in the Health Care Industry and seeks to develop a career in the field of Finance.
In addition to her MBA, Ashley spends her time working as a graduate research assistant in the Finance Department in the Lowder School of Business. She also spends her time working with the Healthcare Financial Management Association as a student recruiter. Most recently, Ashley worked with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Birmingham as a financial representative intern.
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Some of Ashley's hobbies and interests include traveling, reading, cooking, scrapbooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Echo Wu
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Yuzhou (Echo) graduated from Shanghai International Studies University in 2004 with a Bachelor degree of International Trade and Economics. She earned her first Master degree majoring Risk Management in 2005 from University of Nottingham, UK. Currently, she is pursuing another Master degree at Auburn University MBA program and scheduled to graduate in December 2008. With comprehensive business management training and various teaching related experiences, she is passionate to foster business and academia relationships to build international business education.
She spent her time involved various on-campus activities. She served as the President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Organization in 2007, member of Academic Support Team at the University of Nottingham in 2005, and editor of a college newspaper in Shanghai International Studies University (2001-2003).
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violin, classical music, cooking, travel and adventures.
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Wanting Ye
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Wanting Ye graduated from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (China) with a degree in International Economics and Trade in 2007. She is currently working on an MBA program at Auburn University with a GRA award from the program. She speaks fluent English and Mandarin with basic knowledge of French.
During her undergraduate studies at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Wanting was selected to be the vice president of Community Student Government and she was also a member of University Art Association. Due to her excellent leadership performance in the Community Student Government, Wanting received the "Excellent Student Leader" award from Dongbei University of Finance and University.
Wanting worked in a leadership role on a sales team at China Life Insurance Company, Chongqing Branch during her 2006 internship. And she also started and run a small-scale yogurt bar near her university during her undergraduate studies.
Wanting's future plans include working in an investment bank or a consulting company, as well as the international trade industry.
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Traveling, music, singing, swimming, hiking, reading and cooking
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Xiang Zhang
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Yifei Zhang
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Yifei Zhang graduated in 2001 from Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials with a Master`s degree in Materials Engineering and he obtained his Bachelor`s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China P.R. in 1998.
From 2001 to 2004, Yifei Zhang worked in National Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials, Beijing, China P.R. as an engineer and key project manager. He was also in charge of international cooperation, communication and conference (ICCC). In 2004, he came to Auburn University and began to work as a research assistant in the field of Soldering Materials and Electronics Packaging in the Center of Advanced Vehicle Electronics (CAVE).
Currently, Yifei Zhang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Auburn University and will receive his Doctoral degree in early 2009. At the same time, he is studying in Auburn MBA program with a concentration in Management and preparing for a career that combines his business knowledge and engineering excellence.
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Yifei enjoys soccer, basketball, tennis and badminton, reading, travelling, music, language (Mandarin, English and Japanese), playing guitar and raising pets
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Jie Zhu
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