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Peter Burgess

Olena Rudna 1st Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Greater New York City AreaNonprofit Organization Management Previous Termosit, Computerra Magazine Education FDU 93 connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Relationship Contact Info Invited 27 days ago Background Education FDU Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General 2011 – 2013 (Open)8 projects (Open)1 honor or award (Open)19 courses, including: (Open)2 recommendations Don Goeltz Don Goeltz Assistant Professor at Holy Family University Olena was my student in an MBA class at FDU where she was both diligent and creative and made significant contributions to...View Meyyappan Narayanan Meyyappan Narayanan Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Silberman College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University Olena was recently in my Entrepreneurship and Innovation MBA class. I found her to be articulate with clear views on...View Rutgers University Rutgers University Mini-MBA/Certificate, Business/Commerce, General 2009 – 2009 Projects Information Systems for Managers (MIS 6500) class project(Link) February 2012 – March 2012 Developed a website using HTML and Adobe Dreamweaver 3 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Oluwatunmise Akinsete Oluwatunmise Akinsete Data Analyst and Reporting Intern at UPS Rike Adeyemi Rike Adeyemi Implementation Specialist at ADP Aspen Institute's 2013 Business & Society International MBA Case Competition.(Link) March 2013 More than 1,000 students at 25 business schools tackle a brand new case study, co-authored by the Yale School of Management and the National University of Singapore Business School, requiring innovative thinking at the intersection of corporate profitability and positive social and environmental impact. A real-life, time-sensitive scenario demands integrative decision-making. 1. The FDU judges...more 3 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Abeer Alyazji Abeer Alyazji UN/NGO Pathways Intern - Fulbright Scholar for 2012-2014 Phuoc Luong Phuoc Luong Student at Fairleigh Dickinson University Cross-Cultural Business Approaches Based on Lenovo Group Ltd. and Dell Inc. October 2011 • Summarized management practices of the companies • Analyzed the reasons of practice differences • Made an advice on management approaches 3 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Hua Li Hua Li -- Ashley D. Valentin Ashley D. Valentin Junior Accountant at Lymphoma Research Foundation Sustainable Development Study for Vancouver and Copenhagen November 2012 • Analyzed sustainable practices of different cities around the world • Monitored success of businesses which timely implemented sustainability strategies • Made suggestions of sustainable actions for the successful development of companies 3 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Hua Li Hua Li -- Ashley D. Valentin Ashley D. Valentin Junior Accountant at Lymphoma Research Foundation Real Options Financial Analysis Based on Tropical Sweets Financial Data March 2013 • Calculated a project NPV with an investment timing option based on a decision tree analysis • Estimated the option value of a project’s investment based on BSM • Estimated a project value based on a growth option • Performed a sensitivity analysis 2 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Simon Tsyrlin Simon Tsyrlin -- Cash Flow Estimation and Risk Analysis for Shrieves Casting Company Case May 2013 • Calculated annual revenues and costs • Constructed annual incremental operating cash flow and net cash flow statements • Estimated the required net working capital for each year and the related cash flow • Calculated NPV, IRR, MIRR, PI, payback, and discounted payback • Based on the worst-, base-, and best-case NPVs and probabilities of occurrence, found the project’s expected NPV, standard...more 2 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant Simon Tsyrlin Simon Tsyrlin -- Marketing Plan for a New Business Development in Fashion Accessory Industry October 2012 • Selected an idea for a start-up • Performed a feasibility analysis of the idea for a “Go” or “No Go” decision • Developed a business plan and implementation strategy • Made a business model development plan Marketing Analysis and Product Development at L’Oreal December 2012 • Developed a marketing plan for a new product for the firm • Performed SWOT analysis • Made a marketing strategy and a projection 3 team members Olena Rudna Olena Rudna MBA, ISE Research Assistant ye zhang ye zhang financial analysis at Knights Group Mary Reshma Gade Mary Reshma Gade Graduate Assistant at Fairleigh Dickinson University Courses FDU Economic Analysis (ECON 5500) Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Dynamic Capitalism (ENTR6501) Financial Accounting and Reporting (ACCT 5500) Information Systems for Managers (MIS 6500) Legal Environment of Business (LAW 5500) Managing Organizations in a Dynamic World (MGMT 5500) Managing Sustainability (MGMT 6801) Marketing Concepts (MKTG 5500) Marketing Management (MKTG 6500) Operation and Supply Chain Management (DSCI 6500) Organizational Behavior and Leadership (MGMT 6500) Statistical Data Analysis (DSCI 5500) Fundamentals of Finance (FIN 5500) Managerial Finance (FIN 6500) Managerial Accounting (ACCT 6500) Strategic HR Management (MGMT 6621) Managerial Economics (ECON5500) Managing Change (MGMT6633) Global Business Capstone (MGMT7700) Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 10Forecasting 8Strategic Planning 7Research 6Business Strategy 6Strategy 4Market Research 4Data Analysis 3Microsoft Office 3Analysis 3Fundraising Olena also knows about... 2Microsoft Excel 2Sales 2Financial Analysis 2Customer Service 2Social Skills 2Marketing 2Management 1Problem Solving 1Accounting 1Analitical 1Sustainable Development 1Leadership 1Business Development Languages Russian Native or bilingual proficiency English Professional working proficiency Ukrainian Professional working proficiency Experience Top Manager Termosit 2003 – 2006 (3 years)Moscow, Russia Top Manager. Supervised customer service of façade isolating products, acquired new corporate customers, negotiated trade treaties, controlled payment flows, managed warehouse stock revisions, provided sales amounts forecasts, controlled business relations with international suppliers, supervised customer documentation, participated in international exhibitions and conferences. (Open)1 recommendation Nadezhda Gura Nadezhda Gura Team Lead at Shopping Live I’ve had pleasure to work with Olena on partnership basis. Olena is a hard working person with excellent communication skills. Her high energy and costumer focused strategy kept partners and clients highly satisfied. She is extremely responsive and...View Advertising Sales Manager Computerra Magazine 2002 – 2003 (1 year)Kharkiv, Ukraine Was responsible for attracting new customers, set up advertisement contracts, conducted research of possible sales markets. Additional Info Personal Details Birthday January 24 Marital Status Married Honors & Awards Honorable Mention Aspen Institute March 2013 Aspen Institute's 2013 Business & Society International MBA Case Competition. Volunteer Experience & Causes Director Assistant College of Mt. St. Vincent, New York, NY September 2008Education Assisted with document processing, established student information database, taught staff members newly acquired computer software, performed related duties as required or assigned. Opportunities Olena is looking for: Joining a nonprofit board Causes Olena cares about: Children Civil Rights and Social Action Education Environment Human Rights Poverty Alleviation Organizations Olena supports: United Nations Recommendations Received (3) Peter, would you like to recommend Olena? Recommend Olena Top Manager Termosit Nadezhda Gura Nadezhda Gura Team Lead at Shopping Live I’ve had pleasure to work with Olena on partnership basis. Olena is a hard working person with excellent communication skills. Her high energy and costumer focused strategy kept partners and clients highly satisfied. She is extremely responsive and attentive to details. Also, she is professional in exploring a business development.I would recommend Olena to any position within the area of her expertise. December 17, 2012, Nadezhda was with another company when working with Olena at Termosit Master of Business Administration (MBA) FDU Don Goeltz Don Goeltz Assistant Professor at Holy Family University Olena was my student in an MBA class at FDU where she was both diligent and creative and made significant contributions to the class discussions. I would welcome her in my classroom, as well as any business, and Olena will have a great career. December 2, 2012, Don taught Olena at FDU Meyyappan Narayanan Meyyappan Narayanan Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Silberman College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University Olena was recently in my Entrepreneurship and Innovation MBA class. I found her to be articulate with clear views on business issues, very participative, ambitious, and extremely pleasant. I particularly liked the feasibility study she did. I wish her all the very best in her career. October 28, 2012, Meyyappan taught Olena at FDU ConnectionsAll (93) James BarroodJames Barrood2nd Executive Director of the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship at FDU Connect11Joan SlepianJoan Slepian2nd Program Evaluation, Organization and Change Management professional Connect4Gene ShteynblikGene Shteynblik2nd Partner - PharmLogic Analytics, LLP Connect1Nadiya Andrus, CHRP, RPRNadiya Andrus, CHRP, RPR2nd Resource Manager at Fujitsu Consulting Connect1Ethne SwartzEthne Swartz2nd Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University Connect1Shahram DabiriShahram Dabiri2nd Technology Manager with excellent record of developing best practices and improved processes. Connect1Elizabeth RadisElizabeth Radis2nd Manager-Human Resources, Corporate Groups at Tiffany & Co. 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