ROTMAN MBA BLOGS

Bio: I consider myself a “mature” student since becoming an MBA frosh at age 38. As a parent of two boys, ages 6 and 2, and working full time as a medical research scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, I am pursuing the Rotman MBA at night. This ongoing endeavour will challenge my family and my aging brain over the next three years. However, I represent a growing number of people who are going back to school because of the economic environment or to expand our horizons. This process is not impossible, and from my experience so far, it will be worth the effort!.

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Bio: Michelle Cortes is enrolled in the Morning MBA program (Class of 2014). She has worked in the higher education industry for the last 8 years, working in progressive roles in web communications, digital marketing and online & social media strategy, and blending her formal education in computing & information science with her passion and interest for creativity and marketing. She intends to continue developing her career in online brand management and brand innovation.

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Bio: Paige is a full-time MBA student at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

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Bio: Cynthia Ene, a Chemical Engineer graduate from McGill University, is experienced in Infrastructure Sales, Manufacturing, Water Treatment and Operations. Over the years, Cynthia has demonstrated a high level of leadership and community involvement, making her a recipient of various prestigious awards including the OMNIUM Academic Director Award for Women Managers, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award and the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Award. She is currently an Omnium Global Executive MBA candidate with the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Bio: Stephanie Erb has worked in the educational publishing field for the last 4 years, during which time she was involved in the successful publication of countless school (K-12), higher education, and professional learning titles, in disciplines as varied as literacy, automotive mechanics, physical education, and organizational behaviour. Stephanie recently spent a year living and working in Sydney, Australia and took the opportunity to travel throughout the country as well as the neighbouring nations of Indonesia and Fiji. She is passionate about all forms of dance and enjoys practising her French and Spanish. Stephanie is interested in pursuing a career in brand management upon graduation.

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Bio: Karina Ling has experience working in non-profit and for-profit organizations and is passionate about analytics, strategy and communications. She participates in online communities and enjoys healthy debates and discussions.

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Bio: Rotman MBA Full Time Student (Class of 2013). Very interested in the creative side of business and all things marketing. Work experience includes 5 years as a market researcher in Latin America (Venezuela) and Canada.

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Bio: Michael Moses has worked in Toronto for the last four years executing marketing strategies nationally and globally for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Prior to joining the workforce, he studied marketing and international business in Ottawa and Amsterdam (Holland). He has a passion for Spanish culture, cooking, travel and international business, and has visited countries across Europe and the Americas.

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Bio: Kiran was born & raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she worked in the Marketing, Banking, Leisure & Real Estate sectors. More challenges beckoned, eventually co-founding Fluffy Clouds, a start-up engaged in hand-crafted babywear & accessories. Kiran is passionate about volunteer work, particularly in areas of academic & career support & development, and in her spare time, enjoys photography, poetry, writing, reading, baking, and golf. After graduating from her Rotman MBA, Kiran hopes to achieve success as a Business & Strategy Consultant.

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Bio: Jessica is a communications, marketing, and public relations professional with over 10 years experience in corporate and internal communications, media, and sales. Currently, she is a freelance writer for the financial services industry. Previously, Jessica held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a Communications Manager, where she developed articles, whitepapers, and brochures for the Consulting and Deals practice; and at Altamira Financial Services as a Public Relations Manager, where she managed sponsorships and charitable initiatives, as well as the company’s relationships with the business media and investment community. She has also held positions at TD Bank and CIBC in financial advisor and business banking roles. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from the University of Toronto, and has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Professional Financial Planning Course (PFPC), and Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC).

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Bio: My name is Peter Tien and I am a full-time MBA student here at Rotman. I have experience in wealth management as well as education, having taught English to hormone crazed middle school boys in South Korea. I look forward to hopefully painting a picture of what a career switcher may go through during this program.

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Bio: Eli is a chemical engineer with 12 years of experience in operations management of large industrial facilities. He has been working for ERCO Worldwide, a small but successful global Canadian company, since 2006. Eli’s experience spans many aspects of operations management: R&D, production, maintenance, Process Safety Management, Environmental Management, Quality Management and customer technical and sales support. International experience includes living and working in two countries in South America (Venezuela and Chile) and two provinces in Canada (Alberta and Ontario), as well as providing technical and sales support to customers in several countries of South America (Chile, Uruguay, Argentina) and North America (Canada and the US). Eli is fluent in English and Spanish and conversant in French and Brazilian Portuguese.

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