Martin Miliev received a BA and MBA in International Business from Western Washington University and the University of Tampa, respectively. He chose to focus on international business because of globalization and the fact that he was an international student in the US and already spoke several languages which gave him on edge on other people Read more about Don’t Be Afraid to Take Detours![…]
Alexander Jones went to school in the Philadelphia region, he joined LaSalle University’s leadership and global immersion program while enrolled and currently works for the world largest automotive distributor and retailer, Inchape PLC which operates on 5 continents. He has worked in Chili and has been in Argentina since March 2020. As an exit himself, Alex talked Read more about International Business & Taxes[…]
On Wednesday, February 19th, Jim Thompson came to speak to our members about his experience in corporate. Mr. Thompson graduated from Temple University with a degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, he began his career at Quaker Oats in the sales and brand management department. Years later, he became the global CEO for IPsos ASI where Read more about The Reality Behind Global Expansion[…]
On February 12th, Scarlet Wu, spoke to our members on her experience working at Accenture. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Management Information Systems. Since graduating, she has been working as a Procurement Operations Associate at Accenture, where she is responsible for processing and approving Read more about Services in Procurement[…]
On Wednesday, February 5th, Iris Kapo came to speak to our members. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in International Business and Information Systems. Iris is fluent in Spanish, and while at Temple studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. For the past eight years, Iris has worked for the U.S. Commercial Service as an International Read more about Glimpse into the World of a Trade Specialist[…]
On Wednesday, January 29, Madden Osei, a Program Manager at Microsoft, spoke to our members. Mr. Osei manages a team of five computer engineers to successfully carry out projects through communication and organizational skills. This means he has to make sure the team produces the most effective work while generating high profits for the company. Read more about Incorporating Authenticity into a Career[…]
On Wednesday, November 13, Christopher Litsinger, the Director of Cloud Application Platforms at Comcast Cable, spoke to our members. Mr. Litsinger manages a team a programmers and his job is to be successful manager. This means he has to make sure that the team produces the most effective work and generates high profits for the Read more about Effective Leadership and Team Management[…]
On November 6, we welcomed Chris Sevcik, the Director of International Trade at the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. Mr. Sevcik grew up with many international friends and developed a strong interest in different cultures. Before working at the World Trade Center, Mr. Sevcik actually started an art gallery, the very first business he Read more about Finding Your Place In the World[…]
Dr. Bertrand Guillotin AKA Dr. G walked us through tips and tricks for using LinkedIn at this past Wednesday’s GBM. Dr. G first made his LinkedIn when he was teaching at Duke University and wanted to stay connected with his students. Of course, when he just started out, he had 0 connections. Now he has Read more about LinkedIn Mini Guide[…]
IBA was fortunate enough to welcome David Schoch (pronounced “shock”), an experienced former executive member of Ford Asia Pacific and Ford China. Mr. Schoch is a Fox alumni who currently serves on Temple University’s Dean Council and is on the committee overseeing the school’s new strategic plan. He has worked in nearly every continent and Read more about Dave Schoch: Former CFO and President of Ford Asia Pacific/Ford China[…]