Gunnar Gorder
Seattle, WA(206) 659-9911 gunnargorder (at) gmail (dot) com
Summary
Seeking a position that requires the application of financial knowledge and team participation/leadership. The position should emphasize communication and working between managerial levels. Areas of expertise include:
- Analytical mindset with experience in improving programs and systems
- Leadership skills and the ability to deliver results
- International experience and fluency in Italian
- Consistently placed in top rankings of peer groups
Education
Finance MBA, GPA of 3.97 St. John’s University, Rome, Italy Thesis topic: Entrepreneurial Finance. B.S., Management Studies, Certificate of Italian Studies, GPA of 3.94 University of Maryland, University College Completed while on active duty in the US Navy in Sicily, Italy. Graduated magna cum laude.Experience
Consulting Internship, Leonardo Business Consulting, Rome, Italy
Researched leads for the sale of an industrial site. Translated marketing materials for an economic development project and interagency correspondence.
Executive in Residence Program, St. John’s University, Rome
Developed an international expansion plan for a cosmetic company, working within a team and communicating results to company executives. Analyzed a proposed partnership between two non-profit organizations. Identified key strengths and weaknesses and consulted management on future options.
Graduate Assistant, St. John’s University, Rome
Supported school administration in daily operations.
US Navy Photojournalist, Sicily, Italy
Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in recognition of professional achievements. Selected Executive Department Junior Sailor of the Year out of a 45-member department. Observed and analyzed emergency response performance of the base public affairs office with a team of the base’s executive leadership during a regional training exercise. Increased departmental readiness 30% by designing and administering a program and testing personnel semi-annually.
US Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement, Sicily, Italy
Developed and implemented a security inspection program, conducting 458 separate unit inspections in one year. Led a team of three full-time employees and organized volunteers while managing the base’s stray animal program. Sales and customer service abilities resulted in the placement of 74 animals. Selected as a Bicycle Patrolman in recognition of leadership and mediation abilities. Earned professional and on-the-job certifications in half the usual time.
