What are you doing now? (as a UP alumnus) I founded a sales-focused consultancy where I help organizations build out their sales pipeline and go-to-market strategy. This involves hiring/developing the right salespeople, engineering outstanding processes, and leveraging the right-fit technology. Why did you choose UP Pamplin for your MBA? I chose UP Pamplin primarily for…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)
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What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Columbia Distributing
Hear directly from our business community leaders in this corporate partner series! Lindsi Taylor, Columbia Distributing’s Director of Corporate Communications (and University of Portland alumnus!) shares how the “Why” is infused to everyday culture at Columbia Distributing. Contributed by Lindsi Taylor Why the WHY is more important than ever During this fragile time where we’re…Continue Reading What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Columbia Distributing
Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
What are you doing now? (As alumna of the UP Pamplin MBA Nonprofit program) I am currently working for The Partners Group as Director of HR & Operations. I work in TPG’s Bellevue Office and our company is based in Portland. My role in HR and Operations is a perfect blend of my skill set…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
Nonprofit Spotlight: Janice Crane (MBA ’20)
Contributed by Janice Crane Janice’s MBA in Nonprofit Management Story When I completed my bachelor’s degree at the height of the Great Recession, I chose to go directly to graduate school to delay entering the workforce. My graduate assistantship was my first museum job. It was so much fun teaching people who wanted a fun…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Janice Crane (MBA ’20)
Q&A with Our Children Oregon
Contributed by Raquel Salazar Introduction: Who is Raquel Salazar? I am currently a Program Manager at Our Children Oregon (OCO) and I support communications, policy and youth engagement within our organization. Additionally, as a previous Graduate Communications and Legislative Intern, I now oversee OCO’s Equity in Policy and Advocacy internship program! OCO’s internship program provides…Continue Reading Q&A with Our Children Oregon