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Spring 2012 Final Application Deadline: Wednesday, Feb 15 - Apply Now!
FEMBA Open House:
Campus tour, program details, networking lunch, & mock FEMBA class
Saturday, Feb 11 (10:30am-2:30pm) RSVP
Request a Saturday Consultation
Feb 11 (2:00pm-4:00pm)
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FEMBA program ranked among top part-time MBA programs
- #21 in the U.S.
- Top 5 in California
- Top 10 in the West
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Students in the Fully Employed MBA Program at Merage play a vital role in the Merage Student Association. Student leaders, called Section Representatives, hold their positions from the time they are elected until graduation. They serve as sounding boards for the students in their section, providing feedback from their fellow classmates to the Merage Student Association and the FEMBA Program Office. The following is a list of brief profiles of our current Section Representatives:
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Company: Time Inc: This Old House Ventures
Title: Sales Planner
Education: UC Santa Barbara - B.A. in Global Studies
Professional background: Managing Broker of Goodwin & Thyne Properties and Advertising Sales for This Old House Ventures
Favorite part about Merage: The students and faculty that have made this journey such a memorable experience.
Career aspiration: To make a difference in the world and to effect positive change in organizations and communities I am a part of.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: Outside of planning and organizing events, my goal is to help my fellow section mates achieve their goals within the MBA program. I meet with them individually to understand what they want to accomplish during their time at UCI and find an avenue for them to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Something unique about yourself: I am a member of several philanthropic organizations: Habitat for Humanity, Heal the Bay, and MS Society. I coached a League, winning "Freshman High School Basketball Team".
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Company: House of PlumRed
Title: Founder/Owner
Education: UC Santa Barbara - B.A. in International Relations, Minor in French
Professional Background: After a couple of years in sales and mentoring during college, I spent my days busy as a Sales Operations Manager in the Telecommunications industry, while spending nights tutoring. I, however, always had a passion and curiosity for entrepreneurship. In 2009, I launched an online clothing line called House of PlumRed and began freelance designing.
Favorite part about Merage: My favorite part is the opportunity to create relationships with so many different people who will be growing and developing with me.
Career aspiration: To truly find my niche as an entrepreneur with a business that will of course bring success, but most importantly bring more positivity into the community!
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: Beyong building relationships within our group, I hope to truly bring together this group of leaders and develop as many opportunities for individuals to achieve what it is they want to achieve. I truly want to make sure everyone has an enriching experience for the next few years we are together.
Something unique about yourself: I was born in Manila, Philippines, and as a child I wanted to be a cartoonist or an international spy
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Company: Popular Community Bank
Title: Branch Assessment Analyst
Education: BA, Economics, University of California, Irvine
Professional background: Banking and Finance
Favorite part about Merage: The close, family-like feel of the school - the students are awesome, great networking opportunities, and the faculty/staff really take care of us.
Career aspiration:
Short term is to get my CPA license and become an Auditor. Long term is to become a CFO of a Fortune 500 company.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: Most importantly, making sure my classmates are getting the most out of the FEMBA program. To make this happen, I work with other Section Reps, MSA, professors and the FEMBA Office to communicate and create events and opportunities that will benefit my classmates and the program.
Something unique about yourself: If I did not go into banking, I would probably have become a teacher. I love working with kids and spend much of my free time working with them through church and after-school programs. Sometime in the near future, I plan to start a non-profit organization for kids. The goal of the organization would be to find and develop talents for kids to set them on the right track toward their future goals and to create opportunities that may not be available to them.
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Company: University of California, Irvine
Title: Multimedia Consultant
Education: BA in Film and Media Studies and BS in Computer Engineering, UC Irvine
Professional background: Film and Media, Technology
Favorite part about Merage: New friends
Career aspiration: Feature Film Producer / Director of an Educational Department
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: I coordinate with other Section Reps to put on networking events for our classmates. I also actively participate in the MSA (Merage Student Association), in an effort to improve my classmates' experiences while at Merage.
Something unique about yourself: I have a top 50 all-time movie list.
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Company: The Promo Spot, LLC
Title: Founder
Education: BA Psychology, minor in Management - UC Irvine
Professional background: Industrial Engineer in mainland China for MonteRio S.A. de C.V., Mexico City; and founder of custom products outsourcing company
Favorite part about Merage: The school has a tradition of putting the "students first". As a Merage FEMBA, I get a lot of attention and respect from the staff and faculty. It's clear that they want to meet our expectations in the class as well as out. You quickly feel a part of the family here, and the doors are always open for you.
Career aspiration: Grow multiple companies to their full potential and raise the quality of life for those who are a part of those businesses.
Activities as a VP: For me, being the section representative for my class means being that "go-to" person. I try my best to stay informed by maintaining beneficial relationships with students, staff, and other sections. A section representative also offers a key perspective to the staff. We communicate what we see and hear from the students in real-time. This is why the staff is always on top of things in making the right changes for the program.
Something unique about yourself: I have a license to race. I compete in the South-West region of the Honda Challenge Series.
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Company: Rockwell Collins
Title: Electrical Engineer
Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering from UCI
Professional background: I joined Rockwell Collins back in 2006 as an Electrical Engineer. My job consists of design, development, and sustaining of the In-Flight Entertainment Systems for commercial aircraft OEMs as well as business jet OEMs.
Favorite part about Merage: I am a proud member of the best Merage FEMBA class (FEMBA 2011, Section C). My fellow classmates are definitely my favorite part of this experience. My classmates are the "Smartest", "Best Good Looking" & "Most Fun" FEMBAs in Merage.
Career aspiration: Short term, I'd like to continue to grow as a leader in the Engineering environment. Long term, I'd like to transition to the Operation and Strategy side of the technology industry and become a C level executive in this field.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: As the FEMBA 11C Section Rep, I have the honor and responsibility of being the voice of my section. I work very closely with the FEMBA office to address my fellow FEMBAs concerns. I coordinate social events for my class during the quarter and I work with classmates to plan the "End of Quarter" party. We have a FEMBA 11C weekly sport event on weekends and I co-captained our FEMBA 11C team during the C4C Merage tournament. As a member of MSA, I work closely with other MSA members to protect the interest of all MBA students and improve the overall quality of the Merage experience.
Something unique about yourself: I am the luckiest and happiest person in the world. Luckiest because I married my best friend, and happiest because I get to start every day with seeing my son's smiling face.
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Company: Comerica Bank
Title: Assistant Vice President - Western Division
Education: BA in Economics from UCLA
Professional background: A loyal employee of Comerica Bank for the last eight years.
Favorite part about Merage: This is not a MBA factory. There are no hundreds of students being shipped out every year. As Professor Navarro said in Orientation, Merage is a process, a process of learning, networking, and building long lasting memories.
Career aspiration: To be able to wake up every morning and feel like I can't wait to be at work and start making a difference.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: I see myself as the mother goose of my class. I send out weekly email reminders of upcoming events and homework. I have also put together a survey to better understand my classmates and hopefully help them achieve their goal throughout this MBA process.
Something unique about yourself: There is a copy of me in NYC. I am an identical twin. Be wary if you think you see me in NYC - could be the evil twin!
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Company: Dentium USA
Title: Senior Territory Manager
Education: B.S. Biology from UCLA
Professional background: Spent a year in Japan teaching English on the JET Program. Worked as a Travel Agent, Hollywood Location Scout, Restaurant Manager, Public Finance Consultant, English Teacher, and now Dental Sales Rep.
Favorite part about Merage: Program and Admissions Office. Fellow students and myriad of activities available to us.
Career aspiration: Someday I would like to either own my own company or oversee a group of employees in a situation where I would help them be the best possible team of individuals that they could possibly become.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: First Section to implement a Cabinet within the first couple of weeks of election. Already making plans to maximize the experience of every student in my section and kick up the overall student satisfaction rating to improve our rankings.
Something unique about yourself: I have traveled to more than 35 countries around the world in Europe, Asia, Central America, South America, North America, and Africa. I am also an Advanced Certified Scuba Diver and I have explored the waters of Thailand, Hawaii, Belize, and the Red Sea.
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Company: Aurora Bank FSB
Title: Special Assets Officer
Education: BA in Criminology from UC Irvine
Professional background: After graduating from UC Irvine, I worked for Lehman Brothers selling Commercial Real Estate on the secondary market and auditing files prior to securitization. After the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the division I worked for changed its name to Aurora Bank FSB and now I am an Asset Officer with a portfolio over $40 million in assets.
Favorite part about Merage: Two things. First is my fellow classmates. We share the same goals, drive and vision for our future. Second, the Merage Administration Office as they make our lives easier.
Career Aspiration: Moving in the sales department of a bank and proceed towards the management side.
Activities as a FEMBA Section Rep: The plan was to promote the 12C Class Brand and to bring the networking to us. My class cabinet and I have planned sporting events, food events, class trips and planning joint events with other section reps and made connections with other MBA schools in the area.
Something unique about yourself: I live my life like a jazz set; think Dizzy Gillespie's Shaw Nuff.
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