REST OF THE TEAM
The rest of the team consists of Elzbieta Krzak, Francy Davy, Azur Drault, Beata Diakowska, Francy Davy, Agneta Diakowska, Justin Zinda, Estera Wicher and Shefit Domi.
Justin Oliver Zinda [MA, PGCE, BEng (Hons)]
Position: Assistant Lawyer and Digital Publicist
Course: LLB Law (Final Year)
University: Brunell University
Email: justinzinda@uisa.org
WHY DID I JOIN UISA?
I joined UISA for three main reasons: first and foremost, to support the team in legal matters; second, to develop my commercial awareness and network with like minded ambitious people; and finally, to assist in educating our members. You know what they say, ‘Once a teacher, always a teacher’!
Profile:
Mr Zinda has an MA in policy and Management in education from the University of London (Goldsmiths College), a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Roehampton Institute (University of Surrey) and a BEng (Hons) from Russia and the University of Kent at Canterbury. He is currently completing his LLB (Law) at Brunel University in West London.
Mr Zinda is a computer systems engineer and a teacher by profession. He has taught Graphics and Information Communication Technologies for over 16 years in secondary schools in Cambridge and London. Whilst a teacher, Mr Zinda occupied numerous management positions, including the roles of Head of Faculty and Director of Learning before deciding to retrain in law.
Although not yet fully qualified as a Barrister, Mr Zinda has already appeared in all major courts in England including the Court of Appeal - with precedent setting cases - where judges described him as being an extremely confident and highly articulate communicator.
Mr Zinda speaks fluent French, English, Russian, Swahili and Lingala. He has travelled extensively around the world in more than 55 countries reporting on current affairs as a journalist and attending different conferences and study programmes in The Hague, Geneva, Beijing, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, South-Africa, etc. Mr Zinda has just been appointed to represent a CNN TV Newsreader in Singapore for the World United Nations in March 2011. He is also the Editor in Chief for the online news hub www.shout-africa.com.
Mr Zinda hopes to be doing high profile advocacy work as a Barrister not only in the UK, but around the world. He hopes to specialize in international law in addition to corporate or commercial law. Mr Zinda plans to be completing writing his books on access to justice and judges in the UK, setting up his broadcast network (The Zinda Broadcast Network: The ZiBroNet) and possibly teaching in a couple of universities in the UK, Canada or United States.
Shefit Domi
Position: Web Developer & Consultant
Course: BA (Hons) Business Economics and Finance (Final Year)
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: shefitdomi@uisa.org
Profile:
Shefit Domi is a web developer for the University Investment Society Association (USIA) with responsibility for providing analysis and advice on all aspects of the website and the new strategies regarding the latest technology, including new improvements and additions. Before joining USIA, Shefit, spent a number of years in the e-commerce sector running his own business. He also holds a number of web developer posts within the Societies at LMBS, and is a board member of the Economics society at London Metropolitan University . He also Designed & Maintains The Albanian newspaper of the community in the United Kingdom.
Back in 2006 Shefit identified a gap in the market and started a popular online shop which sold Albanian Themed printed material such as t-shirts, jumpers, kids printed clothes, mugs and stationery. The planning and marketing of this website was very successful that with in a few months the website was one of the top sellers for the sector that it was functioning it gave him a great head-start in understanding businesses and its demands to online success. Mr Domi’s understanding of the importance of careful planning, knowledge of the market, competitors and the target audience is a great importance to our success, and the importance of networking and time management.
Through the online shop that he was running he build up a solid network of business associates. His customers both suppliers and buyers were global, mainly in the UK , Albania and the USA.
Shefit is fluent in Albanian and English, he has attended several seminars and training camps with web developers from Adobe Photoshop, and other big brands.
Shefit feels that despite his young age he has already gained significant experience in the business industry and he is very much looking forward to taking the next step towards becoming a valuable member of the business world, he’s hoping to graduate in June 2011 and work in the Financial District also working on his new project online to offer the Albanian Community something new and exciting.
Estera Wicher
Position: Social Media Director
Course: Bsc International Economics and Finance (2nd Year)
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: esterawicher@uisa.org
WHY DID I JOIN UISA?
I joined UISA, because I think it’s an amazing project, that will benefit future employees and potential employers. Being a part of the UISA team gives me an opportunity to meet interesting people, and gain practical knowledge and skills, to supplement my academic achievements.
Profile:
I’m a second year student of International Economics and Finance at London Metropolitan University. I take active part in the University’s life as Student Representative for the second year running, working as a link between fellow students and teaching staff, and take part in a peer support program as an Assist Facilitator, helping other students to cope with their course-work. I’m a board member of the LMBS Economics Society and LMBS Investment Society. I’m looking for a career path that will be challenging, help me embrace my full potential, and learn more about the financial markets.Azur Drault
Position: Marketing Manager
Course: BA MArketing (2nd Year)
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: azurdrault@uisa.org
WHY DID I JOIN UISA?
My main reason for joining UISA is to ensure the successful launch of all UISA projects through efficient marketing activities. Therefore, UISA also represents a great opportunity to challenge myself by putting my marketing studies into practice more concretely. Finally, joining the team seemed to be the perfect occasion to network and meet new people with similar objectives.
Profile:
Azur Drault is the Marketing Manager for the University Investment Society Association (UISA). She is mainly responsible for advertising all USIA projects. This involves raising the target's awareness and attracting potential sponsors through different marketing tools and networking.
Maria Poscoliero
Position: Event Management Director
Course: BA Financial Services (3rd Year)
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: mariaposcoliero@uisa.org
WHY DID I JOIN UISA?
I joined UISA because I wanted to contribute to the development of a unique organization aiming to increase support to national and international investment societies. My intention is to assist students and member’s societies to increase connectivity with financial industry and facilitate open and informed access to learning and financial resources. Through UISA I aim to promote creativity, project development and maximize students’ potentials and their financial capabilities.
Profile:
Maria is the Event Management Director, her role is to supervise, coordinate and arrange events around universities and financial services to ensure students and associates have informed access to seminars, conferences and social events. She helps to promote educational awareness and social networking between student and professionals in the financial markets. Maria also supports the team with any activities that may be necessary to the development and sustainability of UISA.
Maria was born in Italy and moved to the UK in 2002. She is fluent in Italian and English. She has a professional background in nursing, which has helped her to develop specific communication skills, exceptional team-working and leadership skills with the ability to deliver highly charged situations.
Maria developed passion for financial markets and investments strategies and techniques. She is currently studying at LMBS and she is on her third year of BA Financial Services. Maria is an active member of the LMBS Investment Society and holds the position of Secretary of the Stock Exchange and Currency Trading Club (SEACTCS), where she is in charge of maintaining membership records and leasing with the Student Office, professionals and external agencies.
Maria aspires in entering and building a career in the financial sector where she can express her expertise and passion for trading in the financial markets and where she can maintain consistent professional development.
Francy Davy
Position: Accountant
Course: MBA
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: francydavy@uisa.org
Profile:
I am from India and more specifically from South India and my place is otherwise called 'God's own country'. I had done my masters in Economics and entered into a commercial bank in the private sector in India, served for some time, resigned and came to London in Feb, 2010, to study MBA here and to look for more opportunities. Now all my exams are over and waiting for the results to come during this month. Only dissertation to go, I will be completing my MBA. This is the present stage of my studies.
Then, my interest is in Finance and relative subjects, hence I wish to enter into Investment Banking and Foreign exchange with an internship in one of the banks here, simultaneously going ahead with my foreign currency trading after enough learning, which I am planning to do now. I am so interested in Development Economics, in which I am thinking of doing research (my Ph.D) may be from London School of Economics, without delay. Therefore I am sure, my Investment Banking, Foreign Exchange, Foreign Currency Trading and other studies will take me to greater heights and enable me to work in the World Bank, Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance, Planning Commision, Finance Commision and so on in my country. This my ambition.
Beata Diakowska
Position: Marketing Assistant
Course: Financial Services
University: London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS)
Email: beatadiakowska@uisa.org