Loyola University New Orleans: College of Business Administration

JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ

M.B.A., Concentration in Finance/B.B.A., Double Major in Marketing and Management * New Orleans, La.

GPA 3.61. Recipient, Academic Excellence Scholarship. Experience includes consulting with entrepreneurs developing business plans, arranging for financing, assessing risk and training staff. Personal strengths include communication skills, leadership and teambuilding skills. Activities include acting as treasurer to the Loyola University MBA Association and volunteering at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. Special interests include management consulting, business strategy consulting, financial statement analysis, and business valuation. jrod@loyno.edu

M.B.A./B.B.A., Marketing and Management * New Orleans, La.

GPA 3.6. Graduated Cum Laude with B.B.A. Strong experience in marketing research, promotional marketing, business development and project management. Special interests in new product development, business strategy, international business, consumer behavior and decision making. Experience as marketing specialist at NOLA.com. Internship in business development/marketing research at Intralox Inc. Academic article awarded Best Paper in Student Track for the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators (2005). Dean's List, six semesters. Proficient in SPSS, Eudora, Lotus Notes, Avenue, and Microsoft Office. mhbui@loyno.edu

JOHN LOUIS

M.B.A./B.S., Computer Science, Millsaps College * Jackson, MS

GPA 3.67. Experience with information systems, network implementation and administration, and sales. Special interest in technology, entrepreneurial development and international business. Internship in risk management with International Matex Tank Terminals. johnnylouis@gmail.com

BRAD L. DUNN

M.B.A., Concentration in International Business / B.S., Finance, University of Tennessee * Cookeville, Tenn.

GPA 3,946. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, international honor society. Knowledge of international business practices, operations, financial research, statistical modeling and financial analysis and forecasting. Special interest in corporate and international finance. bldunn1@loyno.edu

AMANDA RUSICH

B.B.A., Marketing (Minor in Psychology) * Abita Springs, La.

GPA 3.974. Graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dean's List every semester. Recipient, LaNasa Business Scholarship and Delta Sigma Pi Regional Collegian of the Year Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Fraternity and Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. Two years' marketing experience in promotions, market research, creation of marketing plans and event planning. aerusich@loyno.edu

AMIE LEIGH ST. GERMAIN

B.B.A., Marketing * Destrehan, La.

GPA 3.921. Graduating Summa Cum Laude. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Nu and Phi Eta Sigma, national honor societies. Member of the American Marketing Association Case Competition Team. Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, and Loyola Society for Civic Engagement. Internship as a marketing assistant with the Audubon Nature Institute. Experience with market research, creation of marketing plans, event planning and direct sales. Personal strengths include creativity, customer relations, and target market and environmental analysis. alstgerm@loyno.edu

JOHN CODY GERMAN

B.B.A., Concentration in Economics * Milwaukee, Wis.

GPA 3.6. Internships with Platinum Automotive Solutions and Ranier, Gayle and Elliot LLC. Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon honors economics fraternity. Attending Arizona State University College of Law in the fall of 2005. jcgerman@loyno.edu

MAREK GRUNIK

M.B.A./B.S., Dental Laboratory Technology, LSU School of Dentistry

Experienced in dental industry. Knowledge of marketing, financial and operational management. Honors and Awards: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (Loyola), Magna Cum Laude, Chancellor Award in Dental Lab Technology (LSUSD), Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma (UNO). Speaks Czech and Slovak. gmarekus@yahoo.com

LAUREN LANDRY

B.B.A., International Business * Lafayette, La.

GPA 3.4. Dean's List, four semesters. Experience in loan processing, portfolio analysis, management, marketing and sales. Internship as loan processor and marketing assistant with Avenue Mortgage, New Orleans. Excellent organization and communication skills. Spent a summer semester in Spain. Special interests include management, creation of marketing plans and building strong business relationships.

REGINE RENE

B.B.A., International Business (Minor in Latin American Studies) * New Orleans, La. (originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti)

GPA 3.41. President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Member, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity and the International Student Association. Completed an internship with the International Trade Department in the Mayor's Office of Economic Development in New Orleans. Received first place for creating an international business plan and presentation for a group of private investors during an in-class project. Studied abroad in Mexico and Brazil. Fluent in French and Creole, and conversational in Spanish. Special interest is seeking economic development by promoting international trade. rmrene@loyno.edu

JARRET BAUER

B.B.A., Management (Minor in Mathematics) * Kenner, La.

GPA 3.67. Member, Loyola baseball team, five years. Academic All-American 2004. Academically successful and competitive. Interested in a management-related field to utilize teamwork and leadership talents. jebauer@loyno.edu

STEVEN TRAUTH

B.B.A., Marketing * New Orleans, La.

GPA 3.4. Gained sales and managerial experience through full-time employment as ship supplier. Internship includes full-time employment through Wells Fargo Financial. Holds the branch record for largest real estate loan generated. Experience in sales and financial analysis. sltrauth@loyno.edu

JAYANNE JENE' LIGGINS

B.B.A., Management (Minor in Music) * Baton Rouge, La.

GPA 3.679. Recipient, Alumni Legacy Scholarship, Lola Davis Scholarship, Loyola University New Orleans Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Nominee, Optimal Healthcare Scholarship. Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Honoree. National Dean's List. Career interest in labor and employment law. jaliggin@loyno.edu

SKYE LANDRY

B.B.A., Marketing and Management * Abbeville, La.

GPA 3.607. Dean's List four semesters. Strong experience in team building, leadership and team dynamics. Member, Loyola University women's basketball team. Marketing and management internship at Saks Fifth Avenue. Personal strengths: organized, versatile, assertive, and disciplined. smlandry@loyno.edu

ELIZABETH PLAISANCE

B.B.A., Marketing (Minor in Entrepreneurship) * Baton Rouge, La.

GPA 3.773. Graduating Magna Cum Laude. Experience with creation of marketing and business plans. Marketing and public relations intern with Audubon Nature Institute. Market research intern for Trumpet Advertising. Served as the National Panhellenic president for Loyola University New Orleans. Special interest in event coordinating. Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

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PAIGE PATRIARCA

B.B.A., Marketing and Management * New Orleans, La.

GPA 3.75. Graduating Magna Cum Laude. Background includes extensive leadership experience along with marketing work. Internships with the Audubon Nature Institute, Hard Rock Cafe and St. Joseph Plantation. Experience with marketing research, marketing plans, market analysis and implementation. Named a Top Ten Senior at Loyola in addition to the National Dean's List, Alpha Sigma Nu and Phi Eta Sigma. Personal strengths: self-motivation, conflict resolution, logistically oriented, and impeccable customer service skills. cppatria@loyno.edu

ALEXANDRA SIRERA

M.B.A., Concentration in International Business / B.B.A., Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala * Guatemala City, Guatemala

Comprehensive international business focus. Strong leadership, team-building experience and business communications. Experience includes assistant marketing coordinator at Loyola University and consulting with Small Business Development Center. Special Interests: international marketing, hotel management. Trilingual: Spanish, English and French. a_sirera@hotmail.com