HWL InterGrad Profiles

HWL INTERGRAD

MEET THE INTERGRADS

I’m single, I don’t like vegetables too much and my favourite food is “Móle“, which is the most typical food in Puebla. I like to take pictures with my camera. I’m in love with Shakira. I enjoy to play in groups any kind of games.

A RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME

I like to dance Salsa, play Soccer and eat foreign food. I really enjoy traveling; I know some beautiful places in Mexico and other ones outside my country.Any exercise activity is good for me.

MY INTERESTS & HOBBIES

I studied “International trade“ at the Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. I worked around 3 years in a Contact Call Center as Supervisor Team leader of a group of 15 people, being in contact with customers (claims, technical problems and reports), and coaching the group in new programs, services and actualization.

MY ACADEMIC & PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

An enthusiastic guy willing to learn and share my knowledge and experience. I’m 29 years old and have been working at Hellmann for 4 years within Customer Service for the Automotive area. This experience makes me very happy because it’s a great opportunity and it represents a new challenge in my life.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I‘m from Puebla in Mexico.

ALFONSO GARCÍA

I travel to Canada every year to my family’s cottages. They’ve been in our family for over 40 years, and are on the most beautiful lake. It’s one of my favorite places I’ve been to yet.


Anything outdoors, hiking, kayaking, boating and water sports. Travel to anywhere & everywhere. Spending time with my family and dog.


- Allegheny Colleage B.A. English Lit., double minor German/ History.- Same grad courses in executive coaching & organizational communication.- Adminissions Counselor, Charlotte School of Law; Project Manager & Marketing Coordinator VS America Inc (high end/ ergonomic furniture manufecturer based in Germany).


I am extremely organized and ambitious when it comes to my career, but also more laid back outside of work. My family is the most important thing to me (including my corgi dog, Franklin).

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Franklin, PA.

AMANDA WIEGEL

I joined the Hot Air Ballooning Society during my first year in Plymouth University, which made it possible for me to see the beautiful fields of Cornwall from high above several times.


I have recently taken up yoga, which I find to be an amazing way to relax. I also love travelling and I never turn down an opportunity to explore a new place. I can be considered a bookworm, since there is always something to read (usually classical literature) in my bag with me.


Studied BSc Maritime Business and Logistics at Plymouth University. Achieved a 1st class honours degree and received the Top Student Award for academic excellence. Completed a three-month summer internship in a freight forwarding company, where I mainly worked with ocean and road shipments. This internship helped me to understand that the dynamic logistics industry is the right place for me.


I am a fresh graduate who is keen to develop in professional and personal sense. I am hard working and always up for a challenge. I also believe that I am quite outgoing, as I like to be surrounded by interesting people. I really look forward to the start of the Intergrad Program and I am really excited about meeting other graduates.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I am originally from Riga, Latvia, but I have lived in the UK for the past three years now.

ANASTASIJA SEMIBRATOVA

I think any moment is better with a good song.


Sports such as surfing, skiing, hockey and golf. I also love going on holidays abroad and am a sucker for a good holiday in the bush. Whenever I’m in the outdoors, I’m in my happy place.


I went to school at Wynberg Boys in Cape Town and then I completed my Bachelors in Logistics, Financial and Investment Management at the University of Stellenbosch. After that I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the Honours Group for Logistics and completed my Honours in Logistics Management Bcomm (Hons.). I then joined Hellmann in 2013 working under Michael Barber, the Sales Director of Sub Saharan Africa – doing tasks of national sales support. After some time with him I was recruited by the MD, Vino Nunco, and there I spend most of my time in CLC. I’m now currently consulting in house at one of our big national clients ESAB which will come to an end consulting in house at one of our big national clients ESAB which will come to an end once the program commences.


I’m a 24 year old ambitious and adventurous guy from South Africa. I have big dreams and aspirations in life and am very excited to be part of this group of individuals from around the world. I always try to see the best in situations and am a very strong believer of living life in the moment.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

A little place called Kommitjie in Cape Town, South Africa.

CHRIS JACO OLCKERS

I am a home brewer. I produce around 40 liters of beer per month. I hope someday you can try one of my beers :) or teach someone to produce it.


I like traveling, reading, watching movies, playing football, meeting people from other countries, camping, hearing good music, going to concerts, and partying. I also play guitar and sing sometimes.


I studied International Commerce and Business. I've just finished school. I made my intern program at Hellmann 2 years ago for 8 months. Later I worked at Curtiss Wright, they produce airplane parts, and it was really interesting. Then I had another intern program at Trelleborg Vibracoustic, I was in charge of planning expendable packaging material and national rubber. Finally I returned to Hellmann in February.


I am Diego, I am 23 years old. I am one of the youngest guys in Queretaro's office.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I live in Querétaro, a small city that is around 2 and a half hours far from México City (you should visit this place if you come to Mexico).

DIEGO DE LA TORRE

I’m very cheerful. I relate easily with people. I like to learn new things always. I like to spend time with my family.


I like to go out from my city to get to know different places and people. I would like to learn other languages as Portuguese & German. I like to go to gym every morning before office and also I like to run outside.


I studied International Trading, before Hellmann I had the opportunity to work for a Chinese company for 3 1/3 years; we were focused on Supply Chain Solutions for China – Mexico.


I have worked for Hellmann for 1 ½ year as Sales Executive. I handle any kind of project from different industries. My job is to get new customers and keep the current, every day I make proposals to our prospects and customers. I develop specific services for customer according to their needs.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

ESMERALDA LLAUGER

I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Option in Operations Management. I started working in this industry with Hellmann in 2010 for 3 years. I have worked in the warehousing industry for 4 years. My expertise range from running the daily operations in a warehouse, to implementing tactics to improve procedures and policies to cut costs, and ensure all employees are reaching customer and corporate KPI’s and satisfying both corporate and customer goals. I have experience in shipping, receiving, quality control, order processing, inventory control, and can successfully manage a team to meet daily processing, inventory control, and can successfully manage a team to meet daily company and customer goals.


I am someone who is motivated, determined, and always looking for ways to better myself. Expanding my mind and gaining as much knowledge as possible is something I always strive for so whenever I have time I like to go to leadership conferences or take management classes. Aside from continuous improvement on myself, I tend to be very spontaneous. I like having outdoor adventures whether it’s an out of the blue camping trip or going to parties and having fun. But, nonetheless I also enjoy watching a good movie or reading a comic book.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I am from the United States. I currently live in Long Beach, California and work for the LAX Branch in Carson, CA.

FREDY JUAREZ

A random fact about me is that I used to be a drummer in a band.


I have several interests. I’m very passionate about American Football. I love to play and watch the game. My favorite team is the Steelers. I enjoy classic cars, poetry, and the outdoors. I enjoy anime and playing video games, but overall I like to always continue learning. My hobbies include dancing, hiking, camping, shooting guns at the range, paintball, and any outdoor activities.


FREDY JUAREZ

A random but slightly embarrassing fact about me is that I am unable to ride a bike!!!!


My main interest and hobby is football. I love playing it and watching it. I really love all sports and try watch and play as many as I can. I love keeping fit and also going to the gym. Travelling is something else I love.


I graduated with a 2.2 from Northumbria University. I have worked at Marks and Spencers and got the opportunity to work in Florida for Disney for a year. My last job was at supermarket distributor where I worked in their commercial team.


23 year old male. Who enjoys meeting new people and trying new things.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Leeds, United Kingdom.

JOE COLLINS

Ive been nomadic. Was born in a city named Mante, then when I turned 3 I moved (with my parents of course) to a city named Cd Valles in the same state for one year, then I went back to Mante. When I turned 8 we moved to another city named Dolores Hidalgo, which is actually an iconic city in the country since it was there where independence from Spain started. Lived there for over 6 years, then I moved to Monterrey City, where I currently live. But in 2010 I moved to Tampico to do my master. Then I finally moved back to Monterrey. So you got a nomadic person ready to continue being nomadic :)continue being nomadic :)


Right now my major interest is actually this program. To give my best in it, learn, develop and apply the knowledge in opportunity areas or attack new lanes. As hobbies I enjoy good company no matter where I am, like going to the movies, speaking of sports I love martial arts, and also I play piano, since I was 9, love doing it.


Degree in International Relations Master degree in International Business. Before Hellmann I worked at an automotive factory, first as customer service, then in the export department making custom invoices and coordinating trailers for exportation, and in the end I was in the import department.


I’m 29 years old. Ive been working in Hellmann for over a year, joined it in March 2013, I started in operations department, in June 2014 I was promoted as customer service. Now I am part of this interesting program willing to learn as much as possible being part of it.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Monterrey, Mexico.

JORGE HERNANDEZ

My academic and professional experience has been revolving around logistics. I’m a fresh graduate from life sciences and business universities where I majored in logistics and international economics. As a student I actively participated in various projects and workshops concerning logistical matters (supply chain, sales etc.). As far as my work experience is concerned I worked as an air freight forwarder and later as the assistant to a fleet manager (at other company). I also worked in a position of an analyst in Whirlpool Corp. where I manipulated data through MS Excel, Access, and SASAP etc. I find that I’ve gained a lot of priceless experience so far but I have a strong desire to achieve much more in personal and professional fields, especially in logistics


I’m an easy-going and open-minded young man who tries to do his best to develop himself in different ways, to get to know new people and experience something new in his life. I find it challenging, demanding and fascinating. By nature I’m very optimistic and positively thinking person who knows what he wants and make constant effort to achieve it. I like to plan, develop, figure and inquire. I also like directness in relationships.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I’m from Poland and there’re about 25 kilometres from my place to the capital of my country – Warsaw. I live in asmall but picturesque town called Jozefow.

KAMIL GLOWKA

I participated in UEFA EURO 2012 Final Tournament held in Poland and Ukraine as a Stadium Logistics Volunteer. I worked in a very international environment and spent there (at stadium in Warsaw) about 2 months. During my stay in the USA I explored West, South and East Coast using Couchsurfing. I made tons of friends and hopefully I will be in touch with most of them for the rest of my life. This year I’m going to visit Barcelona with my friends.


Sport is vital part of my life. I’m fond of playing table tennis and volleyball. Sometimes I like to run (I prefer short distances). I’m really into workout as well, especially calisthenics which is a form of exercise without using equipment (only body weight). I also like listening to music, mostly old one (70s, 80s – rock, pop, sometimes classical music). I enjoy reading books like adventure and crime ones and I usually do it on a train or bus. I really like hanging out with my friends, going to cinema and watching good movies.


KAMIL GLOWKA

I’m a big fan of Hello Kitty products.


I love international logistics, of course :) Out of the office, I like to read novels or thrillers, go to the movies, and hang out with my friends. I enjoy nature, so in every chance I have, I like to go somewhere out of the city (little forest, the beach or some quiet town) to relax and get some pure air.


I studied International Business and Foreign trade at La Salle University. I started my logistics work experience as director's assistance in an Importer company, where I was in charge of finding and developing new interesting products, and after the selling, to coordinate the import of these products from China. After that, I worked at Kuehne+Nagel for two and a half years as analyst and coordinator on the seafreight department. Here I was in charge of analyzing and choosing the best way to move seafreight import shipments from my customers and give them customized assistance. Nowadays, I'm seafreight import coordinator at HWL, in charge of destination handling Nowadays, I'm seafreight import coordinator at HWL, in charge of destination handling of import seafreigth shipments which involves close communication with carriers,


I'm a very enthusiastic, positive and social person. I'm convinced that every day I can learn something new, so I try to get new knowledge constantly. Right now, I'm working as import seafreight coordinator at HWL Mexico corporative offices.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Cuernavaca, Morelos, a little city very close to Mexico city.

LAURA TERÁN

I love cheese and eat it with anything and everything!


I love reading non-fiction, biographies, poetry and anything about different cultures and life styles. I write the occasional poetry or blog. I enjoy camping and the great outdoors. I also love dancing.


I have a Diploma in International Trade and 14 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding. I have performed both import and export functions and currently do perishable exports.


I’m 43, married with a daughter, have 3 cats (but still room for more!) and I’m the only daughter in a family with 3 brothers.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

LINDA RAUTENBACH

I am a bit of a Mom’s boy, ha ha.


As mentioned, I love my sports. I like to play golf, cricket and rugby. I am also a very big rugby, cricket and football (Arsenal) supporter. I enjoy going out with my friends on weekends and having a great time. I also enjoy the wildlife and going to the bush for weekends to get away from the city. My Favourite thing to do on weekends is to have a barbeque with my family and friends.


I matriculated in 2008. After that I went to do my Bcom logistics management degree at the University of Johannesburg. I started working for Hellmann in December 2012 in national sales support (doing tenders, new business reports etc...). In April 2014 I moved to the air freight export department as an exports controller.


I am a person that knows what he wants in life and knows what I want to achieve. I am a very outgoing person and enjoy meeting new people. I love my sports and also like to play sports. I find the logistics industry very interesting, because every day you learn something new and every day is a new challenge. I always enjoy a challenge in life as well.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

I am was born in the Nort west in South Africa, but I have been living in Johannesburg since 2004.

RUSTY JANSEN VAN RENSBURG

I tend to faint when I see my own blood.


Sports, I play golf and social hockey.


I completed a B.Com Logistics management degree in 2006 and B.Com Honours in 2007 at the University of Johannesburg. In 2008 I started working at UTi in their LCL sea import division; I worked there for 9 months before moving to UTi’s Project Cargo division in Johannesburg. In March 2009 I moved to Tete Mozambique to work onsite on a mining construction project as a site supervisor. I returned to South Africa in January 2011 and worked as a project coordinator, In October 2011 I moved to UTi’s Project Sales division as a Pricing Engineer looking after project tenders and out of gauge cargo estimates. In October of 2012 I moved to Hellmann in Johannesburg in a sales cargo estimates. In October of 2012 I moved to Hellmann in Johannesburg in a sales support role.


I’m a person of few words. I’m an easy going, fun loving, dog owning individual. I love travelling, seeing new places an experiencing different cultures.

WHO I AM

WHERE I’M FROM

Johannesburg, South Africa.

STUART KINNEAR

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