Class of 2011 Gallery
Adam Duncan
Riverview, NB
Undergrad - Mount Allison University, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Pharmaceuticals/Health Sciences Strategic Management
Personal Strengths - Interpersonal skills, interest in social and environmental responsibility, desire for growth, appetite for "smart risk" and a passion for perfection
Corporate Residency - Scotia Capital, Credit Analytics
Alexandra Mulkewytch
Toronto, ON
Undergrad - McMaster University, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Finance
Personal Strengths - An extremely approachable, well-rounded individual, who can easily adapt to any situation
Corporate Residency - Cushman & Wakefield
Alyssa Alidina
Richmond, BC
Undergrad - UBC, B.Sc.N
Career Interests - Management, Human Resources, Finance, and Sustainability Consulting
Personal Strengths - Seeing and solving problems from multiple perspectives, taking initiative, and teamwork
Corporate Residency - TD Securities - Operations (Toronto, ON)
Andrew Konesky
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Saint Mary’s University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - To be continually challenged with a fast paced and diverse work environment
Personal Strengths - Adaptable, tenacious, and worldly
Corporate Residency - Emera Energy
Ben Goldberg
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Mount Allison University, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Green Business Technology
Personal Strengths - Strong analytical skills and rooted knowledge in sustainability and environmental consciousness
Corporate Residency - Jacques Whitford Stantec
Bryn Smith
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Saint Mary’s University, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Tax Planning
Personal Strengths - People Focused
Corporate Residency - Homburg Canada
Camille Hannan
Moncton, NB
Undergrad - University of Moncton, B.A.
Career Interests - Communication and marketing
Personal Strengths - Former television makeup artist with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the demands of the makeup and beauty industries. Confident in her ability to transfer those skills to a broader spectrum.
Corporate Residency - CBC/Radio-Canada, Montreal
Catherine Phoenix
Stouffville, ON
Undergrad - University of Guelph/NSCAD, B.A.
Career Interests - Leadership in the fields of human capital and strategic planning
Personal Strengths - A curious, analytical and a skilled facilitator with significant experience in change and people management
Corporate Residency - Transport Canada, Marine Safety
Chad LeClair
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Leadership and Brand Management
Personal Strengths - A creative problem solver with the ability to understand technical aspects of the workplace
Corporate Residency - Colgate-Palmolive
Christopher Humphries
Toronto, ON
Undergrad - Queen's University, B.A.H.
Career Interests - Business Strategy and Management
Personal Strengths - An excellent leader who is committed to consistently delivering results.
Corporate Residency - Project Leader for Transport Canada, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Division.
Cristina Castronovo
Richmond Hill, ON
Undergrad - Queen's University, B.Sc.H.
Career Interests - The field of marketing, specifically brand management and the pioneering of innovative marketing solutions.
Personal Strengths - Passion, creativity, positivity. The ability to relate to others and quickly establish meaningful relationships. A knack for fostering excitement about new ideas and motivating teams to work towards common goals.
Corporate Residency - Johnson & Johnson Inc.
Dan Gould
Wolfville, NS
Undergrad - Acadia/Dalhousie B.Eng.
Career Interests - Sustainable Energy
Personal Strengths - Critical and Analytical Thinking
Corporate Residency - Nova Scotia Pension Agency
Dave Wolters
Winnipeg, MB
Undergrad - University of Manitoba, B.Comm.
Career Interests - International Business, Finance
Personal Strengths - Adventurous, determined and adaptable
Corporate Residency - Privy Council Office
David MacDonald
Port Hawkesbury, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - Finance
Personal Strengths - A highly motivated individual who brings a positive attitude to every situation
Corporate Residency - Nova Scotia Power Inc, Halifax
Evan Carrigan
Riverton, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Finance, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Sales, Business Development
Personal Strengths - Determined, relishes a challenge, thrives in fast-paced environments.
Corporate Residency - Scotia Capital, Credit Analytics Department
Farhad Quassem
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Undergrad - University of Windsor, B.Sc.
Career Interests - Capital Markets, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting
Personal Strengths - Creator of order from chaos, fixer of problems, and trilingual philanthropist by day; wordsmith and prophet of funk-jazz by night
Corporate Residency - Financial Consultant, Halifax Regional Municipality
Hannes Weiland
Munich, Germany
Undergrad - Acadia University, B.B.A. & B.A. in Political Science
Career Interests - International business development
Personal Strengths - Strong interest in exploring complex problems that bridge cross-cultural boundaries, building on my international experiences, as well as my academic skills in business and political science.
Corporate Residency - Nova Scotia Business Inc., Halifax
Heather Merlevede
Winnipeg, MB
Undergrad - University of Manitoba, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Marketing and Finance
Personal Strengths - Honest, sociable and committed. Strong communication and problem solving skills
Corporate Residency - Shell Canada
James Hannah
Oakville, ON
Undergrad - Carleton University, B.A.
Career Interests - Marketing
Personal Strengths - An honest, hard working, genuine individual with a great a sense of humor, who consistently produces results in a creative and efficient manner.
Corporate Residency - American Express
Jamie McGuigan
Charlottetown, PEI
Undergrad - University of PEI, B.B.A.
Career Interests - International Finance, Capital Markets, Risk Management
Personal Strengths - Ability to adapt quickly to new and challenging situations (have lived and worked in 5 countries on 4 continents), strong analytical problem solving skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; fluent in French
Corporate Residency - Scotiabank
Jeffrey Pond
Ancaster, ON
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.A.
Career Interests - Strategic Management and Human Capital
Personal Strengths - Soft skills, analytical nature, client relationship building and management
Corporate Residency - Wilson Executive Search
Joanne Yeung
Toronto, ON
Undergrad - York University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - Sales and Marketing
Personal Strengths - Profound experience in research (M.Sc.), customer relations and services
Corporate Residency - Environment Canada
Jocelyn Ball
Riverview, NB
Undergrad - University of New Brunswick, BPhil.
Career Interests - International business, organizational behavior, strategy, human capital, risk services, business development and general management.
Personal Strengths - Strong soft skills, experience in public, private, and academic sectors and valuable experience in environment and sustainability consulting.
Corporate Residency - Aon Risk Services in Calgary, Alberta
Jordan Fujiwara
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - A dynamic and fast-paced career in marketing and advertising
Personal Strengths - A talented writer with a knack for innovation
Corporate Residency - Coburg Consultants, Halifax
Josh Lakien
Thornhill, ON
Undergrad - Wilfrid Laurier University, Honours B.B.A (Co-op)
Career Interests - Marketing in the High Tech Industry
Personal Strengths - An experienced and well-rounded team-player who continuously works to improve himself and the others around him
Corporate Residency - EastLink
Katie Baglole
Summerside, PEI
Undergrad - University of PEI, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Finance and International Business Development
Personal Strengths - New business perspectives and a keen interest in globalization and its effects on developing countries, gained from international work experience in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Corporate Residency - TD Securities (Toronto)
Katie Gallagher
Toronto, ON
Undergrad - Bishop's University, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Microfinance and International Economic Development
Personal Strengths - Risk taker, go getter. Learns by going outside her comfort zone.
Corporate Residency - The Business Place Network, South Africa, Microfinance Programme Developer
Lars Johnston
Brandon, MB
Undergrad - University of British Columbia, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Finance
Personal Strengths - An entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver
Corporate Residency - Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Lesley Vair
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Acadia University, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Finance & International Business
Personal Strengths - Languages (English, French, Spanish & German), analytical reasoning, problem solving and attention to detail
Corporate Residency - Northstar Trade Finance
Matilde de Antueno
Coldbrook, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - International Business
Personal Strengths - Bilingual in English and Spanish, has worked internationally, has a strong passion for learning and appreciation for other cultures and is driven by the love of exploring the unknown.
Corporate Residency - McCain Foods Limited
Matthew Gurnham
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - Consulting and Entrepreneurship
Personal Strengths - Problem Solving
Corporate Residency - Transport Canada
McKenzie Willson
Barrie, ON
Undergrad - University of Western Ontario, B.A.
Career Interests - Leadership, General Management, or Human Resources
Personal Strengths - An open-minded person who is socially conscious and driven to exceed expectations.
Corporate Residency - RBC
Meghan Hapgood
Halifax, NS
Undergrad - Dalhousie/Acadia, B.Sc./B.Ed
Career Interests - Leadership, Education / Training, and Sustainability
Personal Strengths - Organization, communication, flexibility, and creativity
Corporate Residency - Canada Revenue Agency- Programs Advisor
Michelle Ernest
Liverpool, NS
Undergrad - Acadia university, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Management, Marketing, Social Advertising
Personal Strengths - A highly motivated, passionate, and creative individual with excellent organizational and leadership skills. Fluent in English and French; competent in Spanish
Corporate Residency - Aon Reed Stenhouse
Nicholas Ksiezopolski
Toronto, ON
Undergrad - Murray State University, B.Sc.
Career Interests - Sports Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Personal Strengths - Logical, forward thinker who continually challenges the status quo. A driven, dynamic and creative person. An entrepreneur with two successful start-up ventures.
Corporate Residency - InNOVAcorp
Randel K. Madell
Calgary, AB
Undergrad - St. Mary's University College, B.A.
Career Interests - Strategy and Leadership
Personal Strengths - Teamwork, communication, and determination
Corporate Residency - Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic
Richard Murphy
Coldbrook, NS
Undergrad - Acadia University, B.A.
Career Interests - Finance and Investment Banking
Personal Strengths - A positive, results oriented individual that thrives in team environments.
Corporate Residency - Scotiabank Commercial Banking
Stephen Olsen
Regina, SK
Undergrad - University of Regina, B.B.A.
Career Interests - Full-service marketing research industry
Personal Strengths - The ability to think both quantitatively and conceptually
Corporate Residency - Corporate Research Associates
Zach Silbernagel
Calgary, AB
Undergrad - University of Calgary, B.Comm.
Career Interests - Innovation Management
Personal Strengths - Resourceful, with strong interpersonal skills, and a creative mindset
Corporate Residency - Canada Revenue Agency - Information Programs Division