Global graduate case studies

Magnus Skoog
Swetlana Thompson
Grace Wilkie
Leo Purcell
Tien-Yeo Hsu

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Swetlana Thompson

Name: Swetlana Thompson
Star sign: Libra
Height: 158 cm
Personal
characteristics:
Open, friendly, reliable
Likes: Pasta, people, travelling, scuba diving
Dislikes: Rain, leaving voicemails
Degree: BSc of Business Studies
University: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Languages: German, English, Russian, French
   
Mission 1  
Where: Norgren, Alpen, Germany
Duration: 9 months
What: Market research of the medical dialysis sector and highlighting opportunities for Norgren as a supplier to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Extra: Surveying doctors and technicians in hospitals regarding performance of equipment.
   
Mission 2  
Where: Cornelius, Chicago, USA
Duration: 6 months
What: Part of key account team for a major customer. Built up relationships with regional team members and established a global performance monitoring tool.
Extra: Went to a baseball game of the White Sox - great fun although the rules will always remain a mystery to me.
   
Mission 3  
Where: Cornelius, Shanghai, P.R. China
Duration: 6 months
What: Researching marketing opportunities on frozen soft drinks and soft ice cream in China. Performing a competitive analysis of a local manufacturer and products.
Extra: Chinese classes.
   
Mission 4  
Where: Cornelius, Alcester, UK
Duration: 14 months
What: Key Account manager for Yum! Brands in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Responsible for building a direct relationship with customer and driving the business in key development regions.
Extra: Great job with lots of travelling around Europe, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Helped to organise and run the IMI presence at the Imagineering Fair 2005.

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