Students in the first offering of the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program, and their instructor, Michael Richardson, far right. With businesses striving to gain an advantage, taking a global view of operations has emerged as a significant activity. Yet, understanding how each part of a company’s complex chain of relationships is connected—from suppliers […]
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
New director of the School of Accounting feted at Deloitte-hosted reception.
Attendees at reception for Director of School of Accounting Sharon Lassar The College of Business Administration and the hard-working committee that conducted a national search were delighted when Sharon Lassar accepted the position as director of the School of Accounting. She, in turn, was pleased recently by a reception that Deloitte, and Carlos Sabater, Deloitte […]
BBA+ Weekend’s 21st group celebrates graduation.
BBA+ Cohort 21 Graduation September 28, 2007, was different for the 43 students in the 21st group to complete the College of Business Administration’s eleven-year-old BBA+ Weekend program. Most Friday nights during the past 21 months, they would have been hard at work, studying for their Saturday classes. But on this Friday night, celebration replaced […]
Students take the art of negotiation from the classroom to the business world.
Kimberly Taylor One’s ability to negotiate effectively with co-workers, superiors, and subordinates is taking on an increasingly important role in today’s global workplace. According to Kimberly Taylor, associate professor in the college’s Department of Marketing, people need to use active listening techniques, adopt effective question techniques, interpret non-verbal communication accurately, employ collaborative communication, and think […]
Alumni Notes
Accounting firm Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant has promoted Diana Rodriguez (BBA ’94) from supervisor to manager in its tax department. The International Bank of Miami N.A. named Roxana Jimenez (BBA ’96) vice president of the Executive Banking Group. Jimenez has spent fourteen years in banking. International real estate company Grubb & Ellis has added […]
Alumni Circle announces Alumni Circle Volunteer Day.
The College of Business Administration’s Alumni Circle has partnered this year with Hands on Miami for “Hands on Miami Day” on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Campbell Middle School in Homestead, Florida. The Alumni Circle would like to encourage everyone to donate funds, time, and talent to make Hands on Miami Day 2007 a tremendous […]
Business Alumni Chapter donates $3,000 to CHARLEE foundation.
The Business Alumni Chapter’s $3,000 gift was raised at last year’s Night in Paradise event. Pictured, from left: Marilyn March, development director, CHARLEE; Rachel Sottile, chief operations officer, CHARLEE; Nancy Hector, interim CE), CHARLEE; Michelle Joubert, marketing manager, Alumni and Partner Relations, College of Business Administration, and Manny Matalón, president, Business Alumni Chapter. If you […]
Business Alumni Chapter hosts “Art of Networking” event.
On Thursday, September 20, 2007, Business Alumni Chapter members met at the Miami Art Group Gallery in Miami’s Design District for the premier of the “Art of Networking” series. The “Art of Networking” series was created to provide a cultural venue at which Florida International University’s alumni and friends could come together and learn practical, […]
South Florida CEO speakers’ series launches successful event
The Business Alumni Chapter and South Florida CEO magazine host first South Florida CEO speaker series event this fall that featured college alumnus Angel Medina, Jr (BBA ’92), president, Miami-Dade County, Regions Bank. Pictured, left to right: Eric Levin, Gold Coast Beverages; Rochelle Broder-Singer, editor for South Florida CEO magazine; College Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam, […]
Ellenit Serrano (BBA '86)
Major at Florida International University: Finance Ellenit Serrano (BBA ’86) Background: Serrano worked for twenty years in the finance area for American Express, Latin America, in various roles and markets. She was the lead financial officer for the international dollar card. Inspiration for Becoming an Entrepreneur: American Express’ reorganization began moving people to local markets. […]