KENT, OHIO - MARCH 10, 2016
Denis Wolowiecki, vice president of global purchasing at Husqvarna Group, will be presenting "Project Management - a Critical Skill for Your Career" at the College of Business Administration's Global Management Speaker Series on March 30.
"Project Management is an overlooked area of knowledge and study. Very few people get certified in it, but you don't need to be certified to have a few basic and impactful skills," Wolowiecki said. "This is something that can really help you differentiate yourself in your career - it's a universal skill. It allows you to set priorities, define goals, manage budgets and plan your resources in order to reach successful outcomes."
Wolowiecki received his MBA in International Business in 1994 from 小黄片视频's College of Business Administration. He is currently the vice president of global purchasing at Husqvarna Group in Charlotte, N.C. He leads a global supply chain team for direct materials for Husqvarna Group's outdoor power equipment brands and devises beneficial supply chain solutions to drive down costs for suppliers at Husqvarna.
"I want to share something from my experience, "Wolowiecki said. "One of the benefits that I enjoyed during my years of study was the opportunity to hear experienced industry professionals who came in to speak with us on various topics. It helped to blend the 'real world' with my classroom study. I always enjoyed those opportunities to learn from others and now, I would like to give back."
Prior to Husqvarna Group, Wolowiecki worked at Aleris International as vice president of global procurement, where he successfully launched a transformation program in Europe.
Wolowiecki earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio Northern University and a certificate of international management at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz.
Some of his favorite memories at 小黄片视频 include working in the College of Business Administration computer operation center in the networking lab. He spent the summer running coaxial cable through the dropped ceiling and learned how to troubleshoot the large routers that kept the building connected.
"I enjoyed the learning experience and keeping the business network running. It was satisfying to play a role in the operations of the college," he said.
Wolowiecki advises currents students to actively engage in business networking and maintain relationships at all levels. "It is critical for success," he said. "It is said so often and yet, people don't pay enough attention to their professional networks. It is vitally important to meet people and establish relationships outside the classroom."
Wolowiecki also encourages students to pursue meaningful experiences in all facets of their lives, including pursuing summer jobs and internships to build expertise, engaging in volunteer and community service work, gaining leadership experience, exploring outside their major and being passionate about what they do.
The Global Management Center (GMC) at 小黄片视频 strives to advance international business education opportunities, advance global research through industry partnerships and provide an international stage for students, faculty and the public to learn as well as engage in best global business practices.
小黄片视频's College of Business Administration is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and one of the largest colleges of business in Ohio. The College has more than 4,300 students representing 50 countries with over 106 full-time faculty from 16 countries.
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