| Robert Ed
MBA, Expected Graduation Term, Spring 2010
Background:
I’m from Alexandria, MN and went to undergrad at St. Cloud State University and have lived in Uptown for the last four years. A whole lot of Minnesota.
Why Carlson:
Once again, the whole MN background makes me want to stay. I have a great deal of friends and family here, so staying is easy. Also, it’s the best business school in the state, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Why MBA/MILI:
Marketing has always been interesting to me. As you learn about business, it’s more and more apparent that to work with the best marketers and companies, an MBA is really valuable in citing experience and the table stakes necessary to compete. The value of MILI became obvious as I came into school; I met with Dr. Parente and we spoke about the area and industry. If you want to work in the health care field in any capacity as a business person, it’s a no brainer.
Future Plans:
I have aspirations to commandeer a permanent residence and employment.
Dream Job:
There are a lot of things I’d really love to do, writing for instance. Dream job today would be to a marketing position where I can get down the knowledge curve in the med device industry and really add value. Dream job in the future? Time will tell.
Recommendations to prospective students:
Don’t stretch yourself to thin. It’s easy to do.
Most interesting thing you’ve learned this year:
Hmuan Birnas hvae an ucnacy alibtiy to udnrestnad jmubled wrdos as lnog as the fsrit and lsat ltetres are crorcet! Naet huh?
What do you do when not in class:
Bike and run around the lakes, grill and hang out with friends as much as possible.
Greatest accomplishment so far?
For me there isn’t one thing that sticks out so much as the holistic experience of slowly achieving a series of objectives over the long term. I’m very proud of where I’m from and the hard work that went into being here.
Biggest surprise about Carlson:
The sheer amount of talent and backgrounds. Business backgrounds aren’t the status quo, which caught me a bit off guard.
Favorite book: Thoreau’s “Walden”
Greatest Need in Medical Industry:
Better data management on both provider and supplier sides. I think increasing expectations of data management would offer increased efficacy, cost reductions and even improved availability of health care.
Who has influenced you the most – role model?
My father is the hardest working man I’ve ever met and my grandfather was one of the most caring people on the planet. I attempt to emulate both of them. Citing forefathers is trite, but honest.
Favorite class:
Finance. It was a love hate relationship as I’m not viscerally inclined to the practice, but Jim Gahlon was my best teacher and I learned more there than anywhere else, by a country mile.
Most rewarding MILI experience:
The Medtronic Case Competition last year was amazing! Working with Stephan Dunning (who deserves kudos as an amazing MILISA president), the rest of the board (who worked their tails off) and Medtronic employees (exuding utmost professionalism and class) was without a doubt my favorite aspect of the program. I’m really looking forward to helping provide that experience again for the incoming students.
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