PhD student/TA; entrepreneuress extraordinair
Greater Philadelphia Area
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- SAT Prep certified teacher/tutor at The Princeton Review
- Independent RTA (Referring Travel Agent) & Rep at YTB Travel
- Founder, President at WhiskerWorld.net
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- Asst. Category Manager, Web Merchandising at Circuit City Stores, Inc.
- Inventory Analyst/Sr. Inventory Analyst at Circuit City Stores, Inc.
- Pricing Analyst, Export at K-Line America
- Education
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- University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics
- Strayer University MBA Program
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
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Kira Rudnick’s Summary
I have finally discovered/admitted that my true desire is to become a college professor, so I am done with Corporate America for good. I love teaching/tutoring/learning/research, and I've finally let go of my commitment to the uphill swim. In other words, I have embraced my inner eccentric and my aversion to "bankers' hours" - LOL
I am also involved in several network marketing businesses with my mom (see www.KiraKatLady.us for an evolving "front page") and developing a website for cat lovers called WhiskerWorld.net, which is now up in it's initial version.
Kira Rudnick’s Specialties:
I am enjoying teaching SAT prep for Princeton Review while I complete my MBA Thesis and wait to start my PhD in Economics in the fall. I've also begun to substitute-teach here in the Garden State's public schools.
Kira Rudnick’s Experience
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SAT Prep certified teacher/tutor
The Princeton Review
(Public Company; TPR; Education Management industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
I am teaching my first full class right now at Interboro H.S. outside Philadelphia. The kids are gems, and the enjoyment of being in the classroom (and the relief of getting off of the 9 to 5 treadmill) is an incredible feeling.
The positive energy I've gained from being in an environment more suited to my persona has allowed me to give up coffee completely and get back into the the best shape I've been in since my own time in H.S., when I ran track 15 years ago!! -
Independent RTA (Referring Travel Agent) & Rep
YTB Travel
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
November 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
I am a Referring Travel Agent (RTA) & Rep, meaning that I not only book travel but sponsor new reps & RTAs.
Book travel or get more info. here:
www.ytb.com/krudnick79
As an RTA you get commission on your own bookings & those you sell -- but you must have an RTA sponsor. If you are interested joining YTB or booking travel with me, call me at 804-868-8786...
This is a pyramid system but a legitimate opportunity with an established company -- their compensation structure is so good it's patented!
Call me or email to schedule a business lunch if you want to learn more :) -
Founder, President
WhiskerWorld.net
(Online Media industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Look for WhiskerWorld.net to explode onto the map of online communities. This is going to be a global online community for those with a passion for all things feline!
As I transition to self-employment in Jan. 2008, I will begin site development. If you are versed HTML & web design and would be willing to help me in exchange for a stake in the company (or know someone who might be interested), please get in touch.
If you are a distributor of cat products or cat-themed artwork who would be interested in selling through WhiskerWorld, or if you would like to consider an affiliate-site advertising agreement, please contact me at krudnick79@hotmail.com or 804-868-8786. -
Asst. Category Manager, Web Merchandising
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CC; Consumer Electronics industry)
August 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Merchandising the online store, working in conjunction with the call center to troubleshoot site & customer issues on Sunday, building and executing attachment strategies and promotional plans, collaborating with cross-functional, multi-channel partners (internal and external).
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Inventory Analyst/Sr. Inventory Analyst
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CC; Consumer Electronics industry)
December 2003 — July 2006 (2 years 8 months)
Managing sales and order forecasts, optimizing store & warehouse inventory allocations, working closely with buyers to execute multi-channel merchandising strategy/deliver customer experience.
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Pricing Analyst, Export
K-Line America
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
September 2001 — December 2003 (2 years 4 months)
Analyzed and submitted RFPs for Ocean Transport contracts, worked to optimize container allocation from a world view, maintained contracts, helped to alleviate rate discrepancies.
Kira Rudnick’s Education
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University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics
PhD , Economics , 2009 — 2013 (expected)
I'm living in the best of both worlds -- one foot in childhood, one foot in adulthood -- fully satisfied and happy with where the tumultuous journey of my life has taken me!
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- I'm a PhD student in Econ and also working as a TA for the Math/Stats Dept. here at the main Udel campus in Newark, DE. I look forward to being very active in the academic community for years to come.
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Strayer University MBA Program
MBA , Marketing , 2004 — 2009
DONE!! and thanks to my thesis advisor Dr. Anthony for helping me believe in myself and inspiring me to go for the PhD!
- Activities and Societies:
- Part-time LRC & computer lab monitor
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
B.A. , Economics Major, Chemistry Minor , 1997 — 2001
Graduated with Highest Honors
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Chi Omega, New Student Orientation, Rutgers Telefund
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Kira Rudnick’s Interests:
cats, NBA basketball, working on my house, fashion, fitness, movies {practically anything}, select TV shows {DH, Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, ANTM}, CNN, dating, museums, plays, meals out w/ friends
Kira Rudnick’s Groups:
ASPCA, Facebook, The Princeton Review, Childfree, Strayer University MBA, Interboro High School, New Jersey Public Schools, LA Fitness, American Marketing Association, Richmond Animal League, WhiskerWorld.net {in development - prez, founder, CEO! ;) }
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Circuit City Alumni
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