Welcome to our student bio page. Here you can find a backgrounder on the two student groups who will be participating in Centennial College's The Social Exchange Project. We have six students from different parts of the globe who are eager to apply their experience, knowledge and talent to their own distinct entrepreneurial project.
The Social Exchange Project will allow each student group the ability to put their business ideas into a fully fledge entrepreneurial project, gain hands on Canadian experience and learning, and at the same time, become a socially engaged global citizen.
Team One: Wayuu Bags from Colombia
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| Adriana Hernandez |
I was born in Caracas - Venezuela on March 29, 1984. My parents are from Colombia, so I have very strong ties with that country. I grew up in Venezuela; however, I studied Business Administration in the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in Colombia.
During
my time there, I did an internship in the Comptroller General of the Republic
of Colombia for 4 months as a member of a Citizen Oversight Committee.
After my
graduation I returned to Caracas to work in the family business for almost 5
years in the treasury and finance department. Then, I decided to move to Canada in order to look for better quality of life.
In Toronto, I have been studying a
post-graduation certificate in Global Business Management and working part-time
in a school of languages in the Marketing department. I am looking for
opportunities to grow as person and as professional.
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| Ramon Guerrero |
Currently, I’m taking the Postgraduate
Certificate in Global Business Management from Centennial College.
I have over
eight years of work experience mainly as an Operations Data Analyst: three
years in Leaseplan the number one ranked leasing company in the world while I was
living in Spain; and two years in the French telecommunications company Orange
in Santo Domingo.
I have two other siblings. My aim is to work as an Operations Analyst
in a multinational enterprise in order to put into use the international work experience
I have gained over the years.
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| Raja Brahmakshatriya |
I was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India. I did a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University and started working as an assistant to a senior manager in an oilfield company.
After working for two years, with a drive to learn business management in global environment, I landed in Toronto, Canada in 2012. Right now, I am on the verge of graduating from Global Business Management program at Centennial College.
I enjoy reading, public speaking, learning new languages, hanging out in nature and working out.
Apart from business, I enjoy reading and discussing about philosophy, art, science, psychology, laws, politics etc. My key focus areas in business management are supply chain management and finance.
With my skills, passion and capabilities, I am looking forward to contribute towards sustainable growth and equity in Canadian as well as global industries.
Team Two: Scarves from Nepal
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| Binal Oza |
I am from Mumbai, India pursuing Global Business Management program at Centennial College. I am currently involved in the social venture assignment for the “Developing International Business Plan,” which is based on the model of sustainable development taking into consideration economic, social and environmental objectives.
Our social venture product is scarf from
Nepal manufactured by the people residing in the hilly region of the country. This
product is eco-friendly made from material available naturally utilizing
non-chemical based process.
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| Shiffali Pathania |
I am an international student at Centennial College, enrolled in the Global Business Management program. I have done by Bachelors in
Economics from India. I have 5 years of experience in customer service. I have
worked with Dell International Services and WNS.
As a part of my studies, I am
preparing a business plan along with my team in order to create a social enterprise which can
help us attain competitive market share in the Canadian market through our competitive
and innovative strategies. This will also help the underprivileged communities in
Nepal uplift their standard of living.
In our business plan, we are planning to import scarves from Nepal which are made by poor women living in the mountains. These women have the caliber and creative ideas to prepare exceptional products. However, they do not get the competitive price for their products. They sell their products on a very small scale and do not have access to the international market.
As part of our business plan, we are planning to import these scarves from Nepal which are available in variety of fabrics, designs, colours and can also be customized according to taste.
We will sell these scarves in the Canadian market starting our business from the college campus and provide the poor communities in Nepal, which are selling these products to us, a fair price for their products. This will help them uplift their lives, educate their children, maintain good health for their families and fulfill their dreams.
In our business plan, we are planning to import scarves from Nepal which are made by poor women living in the mountains. These women have the caliber and creative ideas to prepare exceptional products. However, they do not get the competitive price for their products. They sell their products on a very small scale and do not have access to the international market.
As part of our business plan, we are planning to import these scarves from Nepal which are available in variety of fabrics, designs, colours and can also be customized according to taste.
We will sell these scarves in the Canadian market starting our business from the college campus and provide the poor communities in Nepal, which are selling these products to us, a fair price for their products. This will help them uplift their lives, educate their children, maintain good health for their families and fulfill their dreams.
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| Darren Jones |
I was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on July 24, 1986 and raised in hilly region of West Rural St. Andrew with my two siblings
and a hard working mother who loves us dearly. I have grown to love the rich
green vegetation and to respect people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
In 2005, I attended the Mico University College, were I did a teaching diploma in Computer and Business Studies. After completing my studies, I taught Computer Science, Entrepreneurship and Principle of Business to senior students at the Inns Wood High School. In 2008 I went on to the University of Technology were I did a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies. Upon completion of this degree I worked as a customer care representative for one of the most recognized companies in Jamaica.
I am now doing a Post Graduate study in Global Business Management at Centennial College. As part of my studies, we are currently involve in developing an international business plan for a social venture. Our idea of importing scarves along with other commodities from Nepal into Canada will provide an opportunity of giving back a portion of our profit to these communities in order to help in their social and economic development.
My future aspiration is to become a Business Analyst were I can effectively use the skills and knowledge that I have acquired to help businesses that wants to grow.
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