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Alumni Spotlights
Joan (Snyder) Kuhl, BSBA '01
Marketing
Associate Director
Managed Markets Training
Forest Laboratories, Inc.
New York City, NY
"The experiences I had in CBA and at Pitt were a great foundation on which to build my professional life. I was able to develop leadership skills early on through CBA student organizations. This helped me build confidence, find my voice, and move on to roles at the larger university level. My management style today is inspired by lessons I learned during my collegiate years."
Cara Repasky, BSBA '10
Finance
Corporate Trading Analyst
Special Equity Transactions Group
Morgan Stanley
New York City, NY
"The great thing about Pitt is that you can do what you want to here. If you want to graduate early here, you can do that. You can stay an extra year. You can have three majors if you want. Anything is possible here. "
Darren Jones, BSBA '00
Accounting
Certified Internal Auditor
Associate Director
Protiviti Inc.
New York City, NY
"CBA's professors did an outstanding job of bringing the realities of the business world, including many emerging trends, into the classroom. As a result, when I began my career, I felt as though I was able to hit the ground running."
Kim Harclerode, BSBA '09
Marketing
Category Development Analyst
The Hershey Company
Charlotte, NC
"CBA prepared me through networking sessions, career events, involvement in student organizations, and the ongoing support it offered related to taking my next steps after graduation."
Ken Shamus, BSBA '01
Finance
Finance Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
"I loved my time at CBA. The experiences I had and relationships I developed were like none other. My involvement in student organizations and experiences in the classroom prepared me to contribute from day one of my career at Ford. Today I use lessons from CBA to help address the daily challenges we face as finance professionals in the automotive industry."
Lyndsay Soltis, BSBA '10
Marketing
Retail Sales Representative
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Hartford, CT
"CBA and CBA Career Services helped me tremendously in starting my professional career path. The classes, projects, teamwork, and career guidance I received during my 4 years in CBA have helped me achieve the success I have today."
Suraj Bhatt, BSBA '08
Finance
MS '10, Health Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
Medical Student
George Washington University, Washington, DC
"Pitt and, especially, CBA played an extraordinary role in my not-so-ordinary path to medical school. The "extras" came in many forms: top-notch teaching, dedicated advising, and hands-on learning. CBA helped me develop academically, professionally, and personally--it's the type of foundation every student can benefit from no matter where their career takes them."
Andrew Van Fossen, BPhil '99
Finance
Director of Sales Operations
Medtronic, Los Angeles, CA
"CBA was a rich learning experience for me that established a foundation upon which I could build my future professional and further academic pursuits."
Jacque Skowvron, BSBA '09
Marketing
Fan Strategy and Marketing Coordinator
National Football League
New York City, NY
"I would definitely recommend that current students take advantage of a wide variety of the services, classes and experiences offered by Pitt's CBA. In CBA, I took classes outside of my comfort zone, was challenged by various experiences and engaged with a number of fellow students. My diverse experience definitely helped prepare me to get the job I have today with the NFL. "
Ang Lee, BSBA '07
Finance & Accounting
Private Equity Associate
Thoma Bravo, LLC
San Francisco, CA
"The faculty, curriculum and students at CBA challenged me to perform at a high level. This included gaining a truly global business perspective, as well as striving for the most competitive internship and job opportunities. CBA contributed significantly to my personal and professional development."
Janine Ciranni, BSBA '07
Finance
Account Manager
PNC Healthcare, Philadelphia, PA
"I had some EXCELLENT professors while attending CBA. They were extremely helpful with interview tips and real world experiences relating to the business world. As a CBA student, I regularly attended networking events as well as served as an officer of the Finance Club. My continuous effort in networking with professionals and professors lead me to where I am today with PNC."
Brant Hawk, BSBA '09
Marketing & Psychology
Merchandiser
Lucky Brand Jeans
Los Angeles, CA
"Through the mixture of my classes, study abroad experience, and involvement in organizations, and internships, I was able to graduate with a competitive advantage. CBA provided me with both classroom and real world experience that helped me to adapt to the 'working world' and quickly advance in my career."
Jessica Presutti, BSBA '10
Marketing
Assistant Account Executive
MARC USA
Pittsburgh, PA
"I had a wonderful experience during my time in Pitt's CBA program. The education I received and the skills I developed, both in and out of the class room, allowed me to successfully transition from student to professional."
Sara Gressman Conroy, BSBA '07
Accounting
Senior Tax Analyst
Global Tax Management, Inc.
Wexford, PA
"Through my coursework, the faculty helped me to realize my strengths and potential in the field of accounting. By attending career and networking events held at CBA, I was able to obtain a position with PricewaterhouseCoopers upon graduation, which helped to launch my professional career to what it is today."
Justin Sullivan, BSBA '08
Finance
Associate Investment Advisor
PNC Wealth Management
Pittsburgh, PA
"CBA helps students develop leadership skills through the independence it gives to student organizations. With the mixture of course work, corporate networking, and leadership opportunities it provides, CBA sets up students to excel."
Peter Cline, BSBA '10
Finance
Investment Performance Analyst
Cambridge Associates
Arlington, VA
"My experience at CBA was very important to me and I can honestly say that CBA helped me immensely with getting where I am today at the beginning of my career. With the help of my wonderful adviser, Liz Adams, guidance from key faculty members, and career development experiences, I was in a great position to begin my career in a competitive marketplace."
Sarah Roth, BSBA '11
Accounting
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Pittsburgh, PA
"CBA provided me with many opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom to develop as a professional. Also, the professors are willing to help you succeed in everything you set out to do."
Erica Simpson, BSBA '11
Finance & Marketing
Associate, Advisory Practice
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Washington DC
"One of my most valuable experiences while in CBA was the internship I had with the Katz Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. This position helped prepare me for my advisory position with PwC by providing opportunities to build client relationships as well as to identify and help clients solve their problems."
David Rodriguez, BSBA '05
Finance
MBA Candidate, Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
"CBA offered me countless opportunities for professional and personal development which formed a strong foundation for my career."
Caroline Friedman, BSBA '08
Marketing
Associate in Brand Marketing
Burson-Marsteller
Chicago, IL
"My CBA academic advisor was integral in helping me to find the right classes inside and outside of CBA that were able to shape my career path, and ultimately land me a job in an industry that I wanted to be in. I was able to begin my career with Burson-Marsteller, a global public relations firm, in Pittsburgh and eventually transfer to their Chicago office."
Ashley Levinson, BSBA '09
Marketing and General Management
Merchandise Allocator, Fashion Accessories
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers, FL
"I benefited greatly from the team building opportunities in CBA classes. Today at Chico's, I work with my cross functional team to make business decisions. Learning to work with all sorts of people is very important in the business world. CBA helped me develop the leadership skills needed to succeed."
Steve Lerch, BSBA '10
Marketing
Dedicated Account Manager
Online Sales and Operations, Google
Mountain View, CA
"CBA offered me far more than a great academic education. By seizing the countless opportunities they created for me, I was able to not only learn about being a leader, I was able to be one."
June Thompson, BSBA '11
Marketing and General Management
Employment Specialist, Talent Acquisition
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
"In CBA, your advisor takes the time to learn about you, your interests, and goals. We discussed internships, my career path, and graduate school. Now I'm a full-time recruiter with UPMC and a part-time graduate student!"
