Marc L.

Ahlers
Current: 227 Boston Ave, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
Permanent: Goldbornstrasse 86, 51469 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

marc.lukas.ahlers@gmail.com
+4915788251579
www.marclukasahlers.wix.com/eportfolio

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Science in International Business
Master of Science in Finance
Hult International Business School (Hult), Boston, Massachusetts, USA

March 2018
March 2018
In Progress

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Business Management and International Business

Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), Maryville, Missouri, USA
Academic Study Abroad
Gained insight into Eastern European business practices; attended lectures by experts
in the financial, communication, and technology industries.

May 2016
Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Management and Administration

Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Dec 2013
Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0

High School Diploma: Abitur

Nicolaus-Cusanus-Gymansium, Bergisch Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Academic Study Abroad
Grafton High School, Yorktown, Virginia, USA

June 2013
Overall GPA: 1.3/1.0
Aug 2010-Feb 2011
Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0

RELATED WORK AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Intern in CIO & CFO Consulting, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprfungsgesellschaft, Dsseldorf, Germany
May 2016-Sep 2016
Analyzed financial reports, income, and miscellaneous documents to conduct in-depth reviews of clients financial
circumstances, current provision, and future aims
Researched and analyzed information from various sources, including providers of financial and IT products to prepare
plans best suited to individual clients' requirements
Completed risk and benchmarking analyses through KPI analysis to respond to clients changing needs and financial
circumstances
Managed client deliverables and expectations, including drafting client reports and presentations, to uncover financial
solutions that put them on path to success
Used firms resources to create well diversified proposals specifically tailored to each individual clients needs
Administered provider interviews and follow-up activities, including the preparation of after-call reviews and visual status
maps
Assisted in answering telephone calls and enhancing client relationships through processing timely service requests
Tutor, Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA
Aug 2015-May 2016
Facilitated a learning environment for individual or small group tutoring in 300-level or above Business, Mathematics, and
language courses
Developed action plans based on students academic goals
Planned and directed the content of tutoring sessions, wrote and submitted faculty reports (summaries) of the tutoring
sessions to tutees instructors to update them on students progress
Taught students with diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds study, note-taking, and test-taking techniques that
resulted in improved academic performance
Initiated contact with professors to discuss and obtain relevant course materials
Participated in additional seminars to increase skills related to teamwork, communication, and leadership
Intern, CBH Rechtsanwaelte, Cologne, Germany
June 2015-Aug 2015
Constructed, assessed, and revised strategic priorities, including corporate and finance, intellectual property and media,
construction and real estate, personal and social services as well as management and economics

 Presented the gathered background information on each case to coworkers verbally as well as in writing
Monitored a number of personal and corporate legal cases for daily review, while reporting to management
Interacted with clients and co-workers to clarify and prioritize researched information as well as schedule weekly
appointments
Coordinated and guided other interns during case work by adjusting their task sheets
Evaluated client communications and potential internal deficiencies to foster organizational development
Peer Mentor, Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA
Jan 2015-May 2016
Oversaw students growth for development by serving as a communication link between faculty and student to facilitate
learning experiences in and out of class events
Aided 30 students in their first year of college and helped them adjust by being a positive role model and advisor
Fostered student exploration of campus organizations and the development of leadership skills
Advised individual students from a variety of cultural backgrounds during personal appointments to support and foster
development in mentee to build self-esteem and self-confidence by using word of encouragement
Communicate students concerns, doubts, and problems to his or her advisor and faculty and seek solutions to ensure a
positive resolution
Coordinated and constructed classroom presentations with faculty instructor to strengthen students campus involvement
and coach students to achieve their full potential
Promoted on campus resources by directing and recommending students to a department to cultivate the students
existing interests
Student Ambassador, Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA
Jan 2015-May 2016
Promoted Northwest as an institution while providing a unique experience for prospective students at all times
Communicated effectively with prospective students, parents, employers, counselors, and university workforce in person,
on phone, and in writing on a daily basis
Led campus tours for prospective students by helping them get familiar with the campus, departments, services, resources,
and facilities they will have access to as a student at Northwest
Assigned student ambassadors to their specific tasks in hosting annual events for up to 1000 students
Assisted and collaborated with admissions staff regarding various clerical/administrative assignments
Processed, updated, and organized confidential application materials
Managed student ambassador event days including recruitment, scheduling, and supervision
Tailored campus tours, student panels, and discussions to meet informational needs of prospective students and families
Developed in-depth knowledge of all aspects of college life, including academics, campus life, athletic programs, and all
facilities
Tennis Coach, multiple tennis clubs and wellness hotels in Germany
(seasonal) May 2011-Present
Interact with the sports administrator in order to arrange tennis competitions
Supervise training by prioritizing drill activities of the tennis players and enhance the athletes health and fitness in order to
ensure that they remain in their best forms throughout the year
Inspire young students to play tennis and identify talented players among them to assemble future training programs
Hire certified athletes by profession in coordination with the admittance office in order to assist or aid the contending
tennis players
Educate and coach potential players and their parents on financial aid opportunities depending on their academic as well as
athletic performance, so that their continuous personal development is promoted and ensured
Train and guide players towards an enhanced contending attitude that helps them to stay motivated and continuously
improve their game
Mediate with the players differences in age and social as well as economic backgrounds to settle them by scheduling
appropriate practice sessions

LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Northwest, Maryville, Missouri
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Associations (MIAA), Conference Champion
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Associations (MIAA), Regular Season Champion

(seasonal) May 2014-May 2016

(seasonal) May 2014-May 2016

 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Central Regional Champion

(seasonal) May 2014-May 2015
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divison II Tennis Championships Quarters
(seasonal) May 2014
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divison II Tennis Championships Round of 16
(seasonal) May 2015
ScholarCon 2015, Orlando, Florida, USA
Northwest Ambassador/Representative at leadership conference, designed for high achieving college students that excel in
their scholastic attainments as well as efforts to take an interest in ones fellow beings by showing courage, respect, and
unselfishness. The trip was funded by Northwest and SocialDrive.
24 June 2015-30 June 2015
Business Strategy Game (BSG), Worldwide
Distinguished Participant Certificate in the BSG Best-Strategy Invitational, Industry Champion, and Global Top 40 Performer
in an online exercise where members run an athletic footwear company in head-to-head competition against companies in
a global market arena. The challenge is to craft and execute a competitive strategy aimed at achieving superior financial
performance, brand image, and market leadership as measured by earnings per share, return on investment, stock price
appreciation, and credit rating.
May 2016

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA
The International Student Organization
The Honors Program
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
The English Honor Society
Student Senate
Honors Student Association (HSA)
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Student tutor for the German language
Nicolaus-Cusanus-Gymanisum, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Class President
Student government
Mens volleyball, tennis, and handball team
Volunteer Activities
English research course that dealt with Australia and New Zealand
Student tutor in English, Latin, French, German, and Mathematics
Grafton-High School, Yorktown, Virginia, USA
Mens swimming and tennis team
The French Honor Society
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Feb 2014-May 2016

Aug 2014-May 2016
Aug 2014-May 2016
Jan 2015-May 2016
Apr 2015-May 2016
August 2015-May 2016
Jan-May 2014

Aug-Dec 2013

Aug 2011-May 2013

Aug 2011-May 2013
Aug 2011-May 2013
Aug 2011-May 2012
Aug 2011-May 2013
Aug 2010-Feb 2011

AWARDS/HONORS
Hult, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Clinton Scholar
Deans Scholar

Aug 2016
Jan 2016

Northwest, Maryville, Missouri, USA

Celebration of Quality (interdisciplinary symposium spotlighting exceptional student work throughout campus) 1 Mar 2016
Presidential Honor Roll (Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0)
(trimester) 2014-2016
Carolyn Houts International Student Scholarship
(trimester) 2014-2016
Academic Excellence Scholarship
(trimester) 2014-2016
Tower Scholarship
(trimester) 2014-2016
International Achievement Scholarship
(trimester) 2014-2016

 Northwest Scholar Athlete (overall GPA: 4.0/4.0), among top 1.5% of all Northwest athletes (trimester) Feb 2015-Feb 2016
Certified CRLA Level III International Tutor
Jan 2015
Tennis racket and clothing sponsorship with Yonex GmbH Germany because of excellent athletic achievements in Germany;
champion of several national, regional, and district tennis tournaments
(seasonal) June 2014-Present
Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Deans List (Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0)

Aug 2013-Dec 2013

SKILLS
Xpert European Computer Passport, Dortmund, Germany (91/100 points)
Basic Certificate
Word
PowerPoint
Excel, Spreadsheet analysis
Languages
German-native
English
o First Certificate in English (FCE), ESOL Examination, University of Cambridge (Grade B/A)
o Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), ESOL Examination, University of Cambridge (Grade C/A)
o Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL), Germany (103/120 points)
French
o Diplme Approfondi de Langue Franaise (DALF), Diploma in Advanced French Language Studies
Latin
o Latinum (advanced Latin Certificate)
Tennis Coaching License, C-Trainer, Cologne, Germany

June 2007
Nov 2007
May 2008
Nov 2008

June 2011
June 2012
Jan 2013
June 2013
June 2013
Oct 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor, Chegg Inc., California, USA
Intern, SUTCO Recyclingtechnik, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Varsity Student Athlete, Northwest, Maryville, MO, USA
Baker, Caf Pieper, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Handball Referee, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Newspaper Carrier, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

May 2016-Present
June 2014-Aug 2014
Jan 2014-May 2016
May 2010-May 2013
2009-2013
2006-2010