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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a progressive marketing position that applies my MBA qualifications, robust organizational, communication and results-driven skills, and aptitude to work well with people to achieve the best business outcomes
EDUCATION
Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden (Jonkoping International Business School)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialization: International Marketing (MBA graduate June 2017)
While attending MBA full-time program, play professional hockey for HV71 club team (SDHL Swedish top tier)
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (BSc), Cum Laude honoree
President’s Award 2015 (over 3.75 GPA Grade Point Average), Dean’s List- (over 3.25 GPA)
Elected by faculty to Sigma Beta Delta business honor society for outstanding scholastics (highest international recognition a business student can receive at a university with Sigma Beta Delta charter)
WCHA Scholar-Athlete Award- (Western Collegiate Hockey Association varsity athletes with over 3.5 GPA), and Academic All-WCHA recipient- (over 3.0 GPA)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Ontario Scholar, Four Year Honour Roll)
THESIS
Master’s Thesis: Drivers of Online Purchase Intention and Behavior of Fashion Products publication date Jun 9, 2017
Jönköping International Business School
Investigated the drivers that directly determine the online intention to purchase, and the online purchase behavior of fashion products via e-commerce websites among millennials in Sweden.
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EXPERIENCE
Jupiter Life Science Consulting, Boston Massachusetts, USA (November, 2016- June, 2017)
Marketing research consultant
Constructed a pharmaceutical drug survey, to be distributed to community hospitals, academic institutions, long term care facilities (including rehab, LTAC, SNF, NF), and physician offices.
Marketing Assistance Research Solutions (MARS), Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
MARS Lead Researcher and Principal /Co-Investigator (part-time while attending BSU in 2016)
Completed an exploratory study to understand the ‘skills gap’ of a Midwestern USA community, including economic impact analysis on spending flows through the local economy, and generation of target lists for direct marketing of a Midwestern development center
MARS study culminated in a 323 page document with closed-door presentations to city officials, business executives and post-secondary leaders and has received exceptional accolades (MARS paper presented on an international level in London, UK in November 2016)
EXPERIENCE (continued)
Marketing Research Capstone Project, Bemidji State University -)
Undertook a research project on ‘civility in the workplace’, with research methodology approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to assure the protection of the human rights and welfare
Paper presented to Bemidji State University Vice President and Provost, and at Bemidji State University’s 17th Annual Student Scholarship and Achievement Conference in April 2016
Chubb Insurance (legacy company: ACE INA Insurance), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Student Internship (Spring – Summer 2015, Spring – Summer 2014)
Chubb ‘Professional Risk’ underwriting: working with senior underwriters in management liability / directors and officers (D&O) area
Analyzed applicants’ (private/public companies) financial statements and stock performance to assess risk level, insurability and policy coverage
Performed responsibilities in a cost-effective manner, consistent with Chubb underwriting standards and corporate strategies
Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer
David Lovell Events, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Catering Server (Spring – Summer 2016) at prestigious venues, demonstrating exceptional customer relations and communication skills, interacting with clients in a courteous, tactfull, and diplomatic manner to deliver superior service and ensure event success
With a variety of catering events (weddings, sports awards), gained a strong appreciation and awareness of different cultures, customs, values and behaviors
Other Student Employment
Andrews’ Scenic Acres, Milton, Ontario (2013): customer service & admin duties including store inventory control, merchandise ordering, accounting
Sam-Son Farms, Milton, Ontario (2012): landscape maintenance duties including stone-scape, grass cutting, fence painting, other labour
ESIS Canada (part of Chubb), Toronto, Ontario (2008 - 2011): office clerical casual work while at high school, with duties including filing insurance claims, organizing legal documents and developing new filing system
INTERESTS, AWARDS, ACTIVITIES
Swedish National Hockey Team training camp attendee (June 2017, Falun, Sweden)
Professional hockey player and assistant captain on HV71 club team, SDHL top Swedish league -, Jonkoping, Sweden)
National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA ‘Division 1’ hockey scholarship and senior captain at Bemidji State University -, Minnesota, USA)
Appointed as student representative to ‘Title IX Committee’ (Bemidji State University,-), involving matters relating to university compliance with USA federal government provisions under ‘Title IX Education Amendments of 1972’ (e.g. financial equity within intercollegiate athletics)
Volunteer work and cancer awareness fundraising
REFERENCES
Dr. Kelly La Venture
Professor and Director of Marketing Assistance & Research Solutions (MARS)
Bemidji State University, Minnesota, USA
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Johan Larsson
Program Director of Business Administration
Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping, Sweden
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Amber Fryklund
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Varsity Hockey
Bemidji State University, Minnesota, USA
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Douglas Leif
Professor, Business Administration
Bemidji State University, Minnesota, USA
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Ulf Johansson
Head Coach
HV71 Hockey Club, Jönköping, Sweden
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