Shirah E.

Foy
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
MSc in Strategy Aalto University School of Business 2012-2014 BBA in International Entrepreneurship Honors Thesis: Social Norms, Personal Financial Capital, and Entrepreneurial Intentions in Russia Belmont University, 2012 Nashville, Tennessee, USA 3.91 GPA

358.41.750.1770 www.shirah.mobi shirah.foy@aalto.fi Albertinkatu 17 F 53, 00120 Helsinki

Hired at age 17 to travel as representative for DC-based non-profit; ranked among top 4 performing field representatives after only three months. Scored in the top 5% nationally (USA), Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field in Business (Princeton, NJ). Proficient communicator in English, French & Russian with a desire to work in an international environment. Thrives in unfamiliar, changing environments, demonstrated by success living, working, studying and traveling in 30+ countries. Earned 5th place in the world in the Network for International Business Schools Case Competition (one member in a team of four students).

Business Strategy Development Detailed Market Research Basic Accounting Microsoft Suite Fluent in English; French Competent in Russian Excellent verbal & written communication skills Attention to detail, Organized Self-motivated and Entrepreneurial Technology proficient Innovative and Forward-thinking Professional public speaking and presentation experience

SKILLS EXPERIENCE *details on page 2

New York Ninja Food Solutions Scholastic Success, LLC Freedom's Promise New York Life Insurance U.S. Department of Commerce Helsinki, Finland Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Franklin, TN Export Center, Nashville, TN Event Production Manager Instructor Consultant in Entrepreneurship 2012 present 2010-12 (12 mos.) 2011-12 (9 mo. contract)

Recruiting Assistant 2011-2012 (2 mos.) Intern 2011 (5 mo. contract) 2011 (3 mo. contract)

U.S. Department of State U.S. Consulate Intern St. Petersburg, Russia Perideo, LLC Belmont University State of Oregon, Representative Dennis Richardson Vuja D Clubhouse Restaurant Medford, OR Nashville, TN Salem, OR

Belmont Senior Leadership Award, 1 given to a graduating senior, 2012 Lumos Travel Award to teach English in Nepal, 2012 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar: intern & study in Russia & Ukraine, 2011 Bruin Award for Exceptional Student Leadership, 2009-10 Member of: Alpha Chi Nat'l Collegiate Honor Soc. Sigma Nu Tau Entrep'ship Honor Soc. Beta Gamma Sigma Bus. Honor Soc. Phi Sigma Iota Language Honor Soc. Deans List, Belmont University Honor Roll, Rogue Comm. College

AWARDS & HONORS

Operations & 2011 Strategy Consultant (1 mo. contract) Resident Assistant Legislative Assistant 2009-10 (9 mo. contract) 2008 (1 mo. contract)

Adelaide, Personal Assistant & 2008 South Australia Marketing (3 mo. contract) Consultant Field Representative 2007 (3 mo. contract) Intern 2005 (4 mos.)

The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA United States Congress, Medford, OR Office of Representative Greg Walden KOBI News Channel 5 Medford, OR

Intern

2004-2005

STUDIES ABROAD WORK EXPERIENCE DETAILS

Finland: MSc program, 2012-14 Guatemala: Fair Trade & Social Entrepreneurship, 2012 Netherlands: Network for International Business Schools, 2012 Ukraine: Odessa Center for Language Study, 2011 Russia: St. Petersburg State University, 2011 China: Global Youth Leadership Summit, 2008 Belgium: High school exchange, 2006-07
New York Ninja Food Solutions | Event Production Manager Managing a team to delight customers with great service in all the details. Scholastic Success, LLC |Instructor Provided personalized tutoring for students in K-12. Freedom's Promise | Entrepreneurship Consultant Developed framework for a Business Toolkit publication to help Cambodian entrepreneurs employ women and prevent sex trafficking. New York Life Insurance | Recruiting Assistant Reviewed resumes and screened applicants as first point of contact. U.S. Department of Commerce |Intern Wrote guide to managing funds internationally; Created charts & graphs based on trade data; Conducted market research; Managed database of trade council members. U.S. Department of State| Intern Assisted Foreign Service Officers in Public Diplomacy, Political and Economic Affairs Sections; Wrote speeches for Consul General; Worked directly with Russian media, educators, & business people to promote U.S. interests; Collaborated on projects with the Principal Commercial Officer. Perideo, LLC | Operations & Strategy Consultant Created report with recommendations to streamline operations, improve HR & employee relations policy, reorganize leadership structure, & reposition corporate strategy to best leverage distinctive competencies. Belmont University |Resident Assistant Responsible for enforcing university policy and organizing social and educational events for 48 freshmen in a womens dormitory. State of Oregon, Representative Dennis Richardson|Legislative Assistant Functioned as liaison between constituents, lobbyists, policy writers, and the Rep. Reviewed proposed legislation & briefed Rep.; managed schedule and event details; worked daily 6:00-19:00. Vuja D Clubhouse Restaurant |Personal Assistant & Marketing Consultant Created flyers and promotional materials; assisted with bookkeeping. The Leadership Institute|Field Representative Co-managed statewide campus leadership program in Tennessee; organized student leadership groups on college/university campuses. United States Congress, Office of Representative Greg Walden | Intern Compiled research on public perceptions of the Representative in his district. KOBI News Channel 5 | Intern Proposed story ideas; Assisted with light adjustment on shoots; Edited film; Helped create organized archival system.

Organizational Structure Entrepreneurial Intentions Developing Transitional Economies Social Network Structure & Flow

RESEARCH INTERESTS

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Ballroom & Latin Dance Travel Journalism Foreign Languages & Cultures Photography Hiking/Trekking

REFERENCES
Dr. Mark T. Schenkel, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Entrepreneurship Belmont University 615.450.5474 mark.schenkel@belmont.edu

SERVICE

Dennis Richardson, J.D. IFRE Nepal: Himalayas Program | Volunteer Teacher |Nepal | 2012 Taught English for 3 months in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Oregon State Representative 541.474.5677 Hedrick Middle School | Volunteer Speaker| 2007-2012 dennisrichardson@gmail.com Annual motivational guest speaker in middle school classrooms. Dr. Ajay Mehra, Ph.D. Tutored refugee students using French/English language skills. Professor of Management Scouts, ASBL | Volunteer | Bosnia | 2007 University of Kentucky, Lexington Worked with kids orphaned in the Bosnian War: games, activities. 513.417.3217 Serve the City | Volunteer | Belgium | 2007 ajaymehra1@gmail.com Week-long service project with under-served populations in Brussels.

African Leadership | Tutor | Nashville, TN | 2009