Stephanie Stroup
American, 21, Grew up in Thailand, Majoring in Economics at Barnard College, Social Entrepreneur.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Industries: | Food and Drink |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Leadership, Public Relations, Writing |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| Groups: | Win $11,000 funding, $20,000 pro-bono consulting, and mentoring from entrepreneurs & executives |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding team mates, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Receiving feedback, Sharing my projects, Starting a company |
| Schools: | Columbia University |
FULL BIO
Stephanie is a senior at Barnard and is majoring in Economics and minoring in Sociology. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Stephanie lived in Bangkok, Thailand for nine years and graduated from high school there. Stephanie has always been an avid juice lover and hopes to capitalize on this passion by starting her own socially responsible business. Stephanie believes that businesses have the responsibility to create "good" in society. And it is through this entrepreneurial initiative that she will do her part, and make substantial impact.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Millennium Village Project |
| Position: | Monitoring and Evaluation Team |
| Time period: | January 2010 - Present |
| Description: | Analyzed mid-term qualitative site data from the Bonsaaso and Ruhiira villages by transcribing and coding over 40 interviews.
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| Employer: | IBM Global Business Services |
| Position: | Financial Management Consultant |
| Time period: | January 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Quantified impact of system changes through the development of the Configuration Database using Microsoft Access.
Worked with clients to define the scope for Workflow, Reports and System Testing strategies. Developed client deliverables, including PowerPoints and minutes for Configuration and SIT Readiness meetings. |
| Employer: | NBC Universal |
| Position: | Strategic Marketing Department |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Streamlined the NBC Sponsorship Tracker document to ensure user-friendless and highlight important proposals.
Facilitated the execution of the “Bravo Affluencer” campaign by preparing presentations and one-sheets for clients. Provided logistical support in meetings and with organizing events, such as Bravo’s first A-List Awards show. |
| Employer: | Armani Exchange |
| Position: | Creative Services/Marketing Department |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Conducted and formulated a cost-benefit analysis of how Armani could be more environmentally friendly with their printed-paper products.
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| Employer: | American Chamber of Commerce |
| Position: | Intern |
| Time period: | January 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Coordinated several Chamber events including the Fourth of July Celebration with over 2,000 attendees including the U.S. Ambassador.
Reviewed and edited Chamber publications, including the Member Directory. |
| Employer: | Operation Smile, International School Bangkok |
| Position: | Founder and President |
| Time period: | January 2003 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Organized school, corporate, and community fundraising activities resulting in over $10,000 or approximately forty
free surgeries for various facial deformities. • Coordinated a surgical mission to a rural community along the Thai-Burmese border. Collaborated with the international medical team and Operation Smile board members to allow student volunteers the opportunity to participate directly. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Columbia University |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | Economics, BA |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | Published articles in the bi-monthly magazine Thai-American Business (T-AB), (Volume 4, 2007) including cover article, “Hot Chili, Cool Wine: The New Thai Way to Dine”.
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INFORMATION
| Sports: | traveling, debating and scuba diving |
| Clubs: | Athena Scholar’s Program (The Barnard Leadership Initiative) – Participant
Columbia Economics Society – Junior Representative Barnard College, Student Government Association – Committee on Instruction Member Operation Smile, International School Bangkok – Founder and President |
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Soht
Soht is an all-natural, organic juice company that fosters sustainable economic development in Thailand. Soht is able to fill the necessary market niche, while also promoting direct community nutrition and environment initiatives.
