School of Business

School of Business - Alumni

Meredith’s School of Business builds upon the College’s strong liberal arts foundation and helps our students prepare for productive,
fulfilling careers.  Recent graduates have found jobs such as:


                 

 Alumnae Profile:  Rachel Karaman, '11                                                                                                                                 Rachel Karaman

Rachel Karaman, '11
                                                                                                                     

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

Major: Business Administration

Accomplishments:  Business Administration major, minors in Marketing, International Business, and Religion. 
While at Meredith, Rachel was a member of the American Marketing Association, the Student Business Advisory
Board, worked in the School of Business for 3 years, and was active in the Class of 2011 events and activities.

 

Career: "While at Meredith, my interest in opening my own business grew more than I ever expected. 
Entrepreneurship runs in my family -- my dad owns his own business that I have worked in since I was young. 
I knew it was something that I wanted to do someday; I just didn't know when or what!  My professors,
while I was at Meredith, gave me the tools, knowledge, and passion to open a store where I enjoy
going to work every day.  I opened a pet boutique in Cary, NC in August, 2012, with my sister and future
brother-in-law -- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming."

                                                  

                                                                                  


Alumnae Profile: Crystal Thornton, '10

Crystal Thornton , '10                                                                                                                    Crystal Thornton                 

Hometown: Portsmouth, VA

Major: Business Administration
                                                                                                      

Accomplishments: "CMA-CGM was very impressed with my resume and interviewing

skills, which I attribute to the many workshops provided by Meredith's Career

Center.  Meredith's Business faculty, especially Dr. Liao and Dr. York, gave me

the real-world insight I needed to speak confidently during my interview process

at CMA-CGM.   The internship I participated in while at Meredith gave me experience

in an office environment and reinforced software training I had received in BUS 250.

At Meredith, I was inducted into the honor society Omicron Delta Epsilon."

Career:   Crystal works for CMA-CGM, an international shipping and logistics company

based in Marseilles, France.  "I work as an Export Rates Analyst.  I love my job and the

benefits are unmatched by most."                                                                                                                                              


Alumnae Profile: Caitlin Dillon, '09                    

Caitlin Dillon

Caitlin Dillon , '09
                                                                         

Hometown: Bassett, VA                                                                                     

Major:
Business Administration and Spanish Major, Management Concentration

Accomplishments:  "With Dr. Bledsoe, I conducted undergraduate research on
women entrepreneurs in the Raleigh-Cary area.  We were published in the
Journal ofBusiness and Economics Research with the Clute Institute in the
June 2009, Volume 7 No. 6 issue.   I was a member of the Meredith College
Tennis Teamfor 4 years, captain one year, and went to two NCAA Championships. 

I also studied abroad in Mendoza, Argentina for a semester."

Career:   Caitlin works as a Human Resources Administrator at

Precision Walls, Inc. in Cary, N.C.
  "I perform many generalist activities and am regularly involved in Benefits and

401K administration. My Spanish skills have been a great asset to me in my field
and in this industry.  I had several internships in marketing and finance throughout
college, but I did not realize HR was the field for me until my senior year.  I have
enjoyed my first year working and feel the School of Business prepared me for the
challenges I have experienced in the working world."


Alumnae Profile: Jordan Hockaday, '09

Jordan Hockaday , '09Jordan Hockaday
                                                                         

Hometown: Sanford, NC                                                                                     

Major:
Business Administration, Management Concentration

Accomplishments:  "My experience at Meredith College really perked my appetite for international
business.  During a semester, I studied abroad in Perth, Australia. 
So far, I've traveled to more than 18 countries and plan to visit many more.
I take pride in experiencing new cultures and visiting new people, and
I hope one day to incorporate this into my career.  I am in the process of
completing my MBA and will graduate in May 2012."

Career:   Jordan works as a financial analyst at Capital Bank Corporate Headquarters
in Raleigh, N.C.  As an undergraduate, she completed a marketing internship
through Capital Bank and was offered a full-time position upon graduation. "Everyday
in my job I use many of the fundamentals gained through my courses in the School of
Business.  When I graduated from Meredith College, I felt fully prepared
to enter the workforce and be successful."


Alumnae Profile:  Virginia "Ginny" Phillips, '08

Ginny Phillips, '08                                                                                                                        Ginny Phillips                                 

 
Hometown: Garner, NC

Major: Business Administration, Human Resources Concentration
                                                                                                      

Accomplishments: "While attending Meredith College, I was involved in the school's SHRM chapter as well
as the local Raleigh/Wake SHRM chapter. I participated in HR Games, an event for which I continue to volunteer
every year. As a student, I was awarded a scholarship from Raleigh/Wake Human Resources Management
Association and currently serve on the Chapter Programs Committee as an Associate Member. I successfully
completed the PHR exam and am working toward my Professional in Human Resources Certification.

Career:   Ginny works for Luihn Food Systems, Inc. where she was recently promoted to an

HR Representative.  "I serve 86 quick service restaurants in three states.  I work as a generalist,
everyday implementing the knowledge that I gained from Meredith."                                                                                                                                                                                             

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