Resume - Tanja Wrage, DBA

Tanja Wrage, DBA

44135 Dortmund, Germany
tanja@wrage-online.de

Education

10/98 - 03/02 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

International School of Management, San Diego, California

• GPA: 3.95

• dissertation topic: "Awareness of Mass Customization among Germans as illustrated by Dell and Levi's®"

• teaching assistant in "Human Resource Management" and "Economic Analysis"

06/97 - 09/98 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

International School of Management, San Diego, California

• GPA: 3.96

03/93 - 04/97 Diplom-Betriebswirtin (bachelor equivalent)

International School of Management, Dortmund, Germany

03/96 - 06/96 Semester abroad as part of the curriculum:

International School of Management (ISM), San Diego, California

09/94 - 12/94 Semester abroad as part of the curriculum:

European Business School, Regent's College, London, Great Britain

09/92 - 02/93 Business Studies

European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

02/92 - 04/92 Intensive course in typewriting and computer applications

Bénédict School, Dortmund, Germany

10/91 - 01/92 "Cours de langue et de civilisation françaises"

University Paris-Sorbonne, France

08/86 - 06/91 Abitur / university entrance qualification

Friedrich-Bährens-Gymnasium, Schwerte, Germany

• special subjects: Mathematics, English

08/88 - 06/89 Socastee High School (foreign exchange year)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Work Experience

07/95 - 09/95 Internship: Namibia Breweries Limited, Windhoek, Namibia, Africa

• assisted in the launch of "Project Jackhammer", introduction of new packaging (1.25 liter returnable bottle) in soft drink area.

• development, packaging, marketing and sales goals, advertising, concept "power pack", price positioning, distribution channels, public relations, promotion, security measures, logistics

01/95 - 03/95 Internship: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii

• administrative work for sales and marketing departments

• introduction to various other hotel departments including housekeeping, restaurant/ catering, and meetings/exhibits.

• updated the "Information Manual for the Hilton Hawaiian Village" including: On-Property Information, Meeting and Exhibit Space, Dining Guide, Restaurant Sample Menus, Catering Menu, Theme Parties, Meals at Leisure Program for Groups, Entertainment Guide, Introduction to the Island of Oahu, The Many Sides of Oahu, Oahu Beach Guide, Waikiki Beach Activities, Attractions on Oahu, Ocean Sports Guide, Golf Guide

07/93 - 09/93 Internship: Flughafen Dortmund GmbH (Airport Dortmund), Dortmund, Germany

• introduction to general and commercial administration, clerical and secretarial work, the personnel department, general accounting and payroll department, public relations department, technical departments of planning, construction, and electrical engineering, apron control, ramp control

• replaced assistant to the management

• updated and reorganized key and security system

05/92 - 07/92 Internship: Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart, Germany

• assisted in the organization of a Japanese advertising agency's visit including a factory tour, a test drive, and various presentations

• accompanied the Japanese visitors as the Mercedes-Benz representative

• translated various communication strategies for new vehicle introductions into English and adapted them for international use

• organized and realized the shipping of advertising media to general agencies

• took care of correspondence and administrative work in the marketing and communications department

Additional Training

03/03 Certificate for a course in "Beginning Photoshop"

San Diego Centers for Education & Technology, San Diego, California

01/03 Certificate for a course in "Advanced Flash & Dreamweaver"

San Diego Centers for Education & Technology, San Diego, California

10/02 Certificate for a course in "Beginning Illustrator"

San Diego Centers for Education & Technology, San Diego, California

01/02 Submission of dissertation for the "2002 Richard N. Farmer Award"

Academy of International Business

11/98 Seminar on "Life Cycle Management of Technology Products"

University of California, Berkeley (University Extension)

10/98 Seminar on "Challenges and Opportunity of Information-Based Competition"

University of California, Berkeley (University Extension)

03/95 Certificate for extracurricular course in "Computer Science III"

International School of Management, Dortmund, Germany

02/95 "Certificate of Achievement: Priority 1 - Hilton Guest Satisfaction Training Program

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii

12/94 "Certificate of English for Business' (Third Level)"

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, London, Great Britain

12/94 "Certificate of Spoken English for Industry and Commerce" (Fourth Level)

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, London, Great Britain

11/92 Seminar on "Foundations of Rethoric"

European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

01/92 "Certificat semestriel de langue française, Niveau supérieur B"

University Paris-Sorbonne, Paris, France

12/90 "Certificate of Proficiency in English"

University of Cambridge, Great Britain

08/90 Certificate of Completion for "Examination Preparation for the Abitur"

Oxford Academy, Oxford, Great Britain

Communication Skills

Languages: German (fluent)

French (good knowledge)

Computer experience:

Software:

Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.

Internet Applications:

Netscape, Internet Explorer, HoTMetaL Pro, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, WS-FTP Pro.

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS.

Research:

Internet.

Activities

Board Member of the "Rotaract Club of Downtown San Diego"

• Member since December 2001.

• Board Member since July 2002: 2002-2003 Sergeant at Arms, 2003-2005 Deputy Secretary.

• Volunteer work includes such events as Challenge Air, Mama's Kitchen, the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk, Ronald McDonald House, Designated Drivers, Mexican Homebuilding, Rotary Golf Tournament for Polio Plus and Christmas in April.

• Various fundraisers, e.g. "Jazz for Juvenile Diabetes," are organized and hosted throughout the Rotaract year.

Interests: Web Design, Travel, Reading

Extensive Travel in Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.