Global Careers Forum November 12, 2014 5:00 - 7:00pm, Raytheon Amphitheater Government Amber Patterson, Field Based Recruiter Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Previous: Technical Services Unit Coordinator, Pathfinder International; Clean Energy Industry Volunteer, MA Clean Energy Center; Health Extension Agent, U.S. Peace Corps Education: University of Oklahoma, BA International and Area Studies U.S. Commercial Service http://www.trade.gov/cs/ Maryanne Burke, Senior International Trade Specialist, International Trade Administration The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. Previous: International Trade Compliance Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce; Marketing Intern, GeoPost Intercontinental SAS; Passport Administrator, Embassy of Ireland U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/careers Mary Beth Leonard, Diplomat in Residence The United States Department of State is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministry of other countries. Education: American University, MBA International Business Previous: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mali, Director for West African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State; Deputy Chief of Mission in Bamako, Mali. Education: Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, Masters in International Studies Corporate Akamai http://www.akamai.com Heather Murphy, Talent Acquisition Operations Consultant Akamai® is the leading provider of cloud services for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. Previous: University Relations & Recruiting Programs Manager, EMD Millipore; Recruiting Operations and Global Mobility, Millipore Corporation; On-Site Manager, Wyeth/Kelly Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst, BFA Andrew Davis, University Relations Recruiter Previous: Ombudsman, New England Anime Society; Board Member, New England Anime Society; HR/Recruitment Coordinator, Akamai Technologies Education: Nichols College, BS Business Administration, Accounting and Human Resource Management LDM Global http://www.ldmglobal.com LDM Global assists law firms, businesses and government agencies from around the world with the secure collection, hosting and review of data for use in the discovery phase of litigation, called eDiscovery. Paul Renehan, Vice President of Global Operations Previous: Vice President of U.S. Operations & Global Client Services, LDM Global; International Director of Professional Services, LDM Global; Director of Project Management, Pitney Bowes Education: Northeastern University, BS Double Degree in Information Systems and Marketing PricewaterhouseCoopers www.pwc.com Stuart Bargery, Director, Global Independence Training & Global Tax Risk & Quality PwC focuses on audit and assurance, tax and consulting services. Additionally, in the US, PwC concentrates on 16 key industries and provides targeted services that include — but are not limited to — human resources, deals, forensics and consulting services. They help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities. Previous: Director, Middle East Independence, Risk & Quality, PwC; Director, Quality & Risk Management, PwC Reebok http://www.reebok.com Jamie Dachisen, Associate Product Manager Reebok is an American-inspired sports brand with the clear objective to become the leading fitness brand in the world. Education: Royal Holloway, University of London Previous: Reebok Consumer Insights, Adidas Group; Reebok Royal Sport Footwear Product Marketing, Adidas Group; Reebok, Women’s Marketing and Go-To-Market FTP, Adidas Group Education: Northeastern University, BS Business Administration, Marketing & Accounting Non-Profit Clinton Health Access Initiative http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org Blaga Ovcharova, Senior Coordinator, Human Resources and Recruitment Chaired by former President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is saving lives in low- and middle-income countries by helping people gain access to essential medicines and health services. Previous: Human Resources and Recruitment Coordinator; Clinton Health Access Initiative; Career Counselor, National Employment Agency Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Burgas University; MLA in Management, Human Resources Management, Harvard University Peter Yelacic, Global Recruiter Previous: District Manager, Abercrombie & Fitch; Recruiter, Abercrombie & Fitch Education: BS Marketing, Misericordia University Oxfam America http://www.oxfamamerica.org Jennifer Coburn, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources Oxfam America is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. As one of 17 members of the international Oxfam confederation, they work with people in more than 90 countries to create lasting solutions. Oxfam saves lives, develops long-term solutions to poverty, and campaigns for social change. Root Capital http://www.rootcapital.org Previous: Volunteer, Thayer Memorial Library; Administrative Assistant, Resource Development, Oxfam America Education: University of Rhode Island, BA Anthropology and Psychology Mike Behan, Impact and R&D Associate Root Capital is a nonprofit social investment fund that grows rural prosperity in poor, environmentally vulnerable places in Africa and Latin America by lending capital, delivering financial training, and strengthening market connections for small and growing agricultural businesses. Previous: Co-founder & CEO, Njabini; Research Analyst, Social Enterprise Institute; Magnet Effect Program Director, Flying Kites Global; Operations Coordinator, EF Education First Education: Northeastern University, BSBA Entrepreneurship & Finance Northeastern University Career Development • northeastern.edu/careers