Strategic Human Resource Management - Student Profiles

The following students are currently enrolled in the Strategic Human Resource Management Program.

 

 Jiajia (Audrey) Chen
Class of 2010
jchen59@wisc.edu

Audrey joins the Strategic Human Resource Management MBA Program with five years of experience in the executive search industry.  After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Sun Yat-sen University, China, she worked as a recruiter for Cost-Killer Management Consulting Company.  Until most recently, Audrey held the title of Recruitment Consultant for Link Management Consulting Company with a focus on the fast moving consumer goods industry, manufacturing industry and electrical & electronics industry.  Her client base included Wrigley, Motorola, Kimberly Clark, Pepsi, and Rubbermaid.

"I joined the Wisconsin MBA so that I could concentrate on advanced study in Strategic Human Resource Management and cross-cultural communication.  After graduation, I look forward to a career as an HR Specialist in an organization that enables me to combine my skills and interests in HR consulting and international exposure."

Reinaldo Medina
Class of 2010
romedina2@wisc.edu

Reinaldo Medina is a first year MBA specializing in Strategic Human Resource Management.  He earned bachelor’s degrees in Management and Psychology as well as a Master of Arts degree in International Business from the University of Florida.  After graduation, he worked for UBS International as a Registered Client Service Associate in private wealth management.  Prior to joining the MBA, he worked as a teacher for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.  He looks to join an organization that will allow him to use his business experience and education as an HR specialist.

“I chose the Wisconsin MBA Program because it will grant me the opportunity to further refine my business skills as well as focus my education on my chosen specialization, Strategic Human Resource Management.  This aspect of the program, along with its renowned faculty and large alumni network, cements the Wisconsin School of Business as one of the country’s elite institutions for higher learning.”
Christopher Sutter
Class of 2010
cjsutter@wisc.edu

Chris Sutter is a first year student in the Strategic Human Resource Management Program.   He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics.  Prior to entering the Wisconsin MBA, Chris worked for TJMaxx as a store manager and gained valuable leadership experience in business operations and human resources.  After graduation in 2010, he looks to capitalize on his leadership experience as a Human Resources Professional.

“The MBA from Wisconsin will enable me to broaden my general business acumen while also providing a more focused education in Strategic Human Resource Management. This will grant me the opportunity to call upon my prior work experiences in a specialized area of business, thereby allowing me to make an immediate impact in a constantly evolving business world.”
Justina Bond
Class of 2009
jbond2@wisc.edu

Justina Bond is a second year MBA student in the Strategic Human Resource Management specialization.  Justina earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Political Science. After graduation, she completed an internship in Human Resources at Berbee Information Networks. Justina also worked as a Logistics Supervisor in the Active Duty U.S. Army, serving for one year in Iraq and two years in Germany. She looks forward to a career as a Human Resources leader wherein she can combine her experiences abroad, and with diverse groups of people.

"I chose the University of Wisconsin-Madison MBA program because it offers incredible opportunities to its students.  The depth of study in the SHRM specialization is unequaled, and I am proud to be a part of this renowned program.  In the constantly evolving world of HR and business
as a whole, this program will prepare me not just to keep up with change, but to plan and implement change as a leader in business."
Jediah Kortens
Class of 2009
jrkortens@wisc.edu

Jed is a second year MBA student in the Strategic Human Resource Management program.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in Management and Human Resources and started his career with Menard Inc. as a Human Resources Coordinator.  The position provided the opportunity for Jed to work as an on-site Human Resources Generalist and gain experience in recruiting, hiring, training, HRIS systems, and benefits administration. 
He joined the Wisconsin MBA to integrate this foundation with advanced study in Strategic Human Resource Management and be out in front as a Human Resources Professional.

"I chose the Wisconsin MBA to increase my general business knowledge and to gain specialized knowledge in my chosen field of Human Resources.  The focused approach at UW-Madison is the best environment to prepare me for success in the business world. "

Traci Diciaula
Class of 2009
tlswartz@wisc.edu

Traci is a second year MBA student in the Strategic Human Resource Management program. She graduated from UW-Madison in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Strategic Communications, and began her career at Bader Rutter & Associates in the Milwaukee-area as a Public Relations professional. At Bader Rutter, she worked on the Manpower, Inc. account and was exposed to high-level thought-leadership in the employment services industry, while effectively executing public relations strategy and tactics. After graduation, Traci hopes to integrate her international and client-services experiences as a Human Resources Generalist.

"In addition to equipping students with a strong, broad business background, UW-Madison's Strategic Human Resource Management program promotes and encourages high-level thinking by stressing the strategic aspect of Human Resources. Being successful in HR requires much more than learning the basics of recruiting, compensation, and labor relations. The SHRM program not only recognizes this, but also demands its students understand how Human Resources decisions affect the bottom line."


Employers who wish to view the resume books for the Strategic HR specialization may request access via the MBA Career Services website: http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mbacs/employers/resumes/.