Past Interns

Current Employer: IU Research & Technology Corp.

Accelerator Experience:  "My work experiences with the Butler Business Accelerator are providing a tremendous educational complement to Butler's MBA program as I transition my career from science to business.  Beyond refining skills for success in the workplace, the Accelerator has given me perspectives and guidance on ways to positively affect a company's performance from the shop floor to the boardroom.  I'm confident that my involvement with several of Indiana's most respected companies and business leaders over the course of my final year in the MBA program is laying firm foundations for achieving my career objectives." - Brad Fravel, Summer 2007-Spring 2008 MBA Student Project Manager

Current Employer: WestPoint Financial Group (Indianapolis, IN)

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator is the perfect instrument to assist in my career transition. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology, and a great deal of experience in academia and healthcare. However, I needed a work experience that would have a large learning component. I believe the Accelerator will provide me with a very diverse repertoire of experiences and skills to prepare me for my short and long-term career aspirations. In the short time I have been with the Accelerator I have had the opportunity to work with several Indiana businesses, and the growth generated by the Accelerator has been exceptional." - Katrenia Reed Hughes,  Spring 2008-Spring 2010 MBA Student Project Manager

Accelerator Experience: "As an MBA student, working with Butler Business Accelerator has been a phenomenal experience. With each project, there is an opportunity to grow my skill sets as a business and marketing professional. The Accelerator staff encourages learning - if there is a process or a skill that I want to learn, I simply ask and the Accelerator staff is excited to include me on a corresponding project. I am very excited to be part of such a talented team." - Christina Vawter, MBA Student Project Manager

Current Employer: OurHealth

Accelerator Experience: "I joined the Accelerator as an MBA project manager in January 2010. During the spring semester I spent time learning the business and day-to-day functions that help our clients succeed. As we transitioned into the summer, I made it a priority to share my experiences and lessons learned with our new interns. My goal is to be a resource that will help our interns have a great experience at the BBA." - Dave Ritzler, MBA Student Project Manager

Major: Accounting

Graduation Year: 2010

Accelerator Experience: "During the course of my semester with the Accelerator, I gained an indescribable experience that allowed me to learn more about the consulting industry, and I realized how marketing is incorporated into this industry. Before working at the Accelerator I had never imagined that consulting would be something that interested me, but after working with the members of the staff, and all the different clients I realized that consulting may be a career that I would want to pursue. Since each client engagement was with a company that was in a different industry, I was able to learn about each of these different industries as well utilize different parts of my College of Business education. Working at the Accelerator has allowed me to explore many different careers options, as well as showed me the inner workings of a consulting company." - Nina Abraham, Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Delta Gamma Fraternity

Major: Marketing with digital media productions minor

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "This internship challenged me to meet the expectations of the "Real Business" world. I was able to experience the "Real Life. Real Business." mission that the Butler College of Business wishes for its student interns. The Accelerator professionals teach while working right alongside the students on projects both internally and externally. The Accelerator is certainly changing the delivery of business education at Butler. This internship allowed me to push myself to be a better student, employee, and co-worker." - Kelsey Adams, Fall 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Ernst & Young (Indianapolis, IN)

Major: International business and MIS

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "The experience I had at the Butler Business Accelerator will be very valuable for my future information systems career. I used my Management Information Systems skills to help the Accelerator set up their new database in Salesforce.com. Because of working on the new database, I gained valuable knowledge about everything that goes in this process. Besides the technical skills, I enjoyed the professional experience of working at the Accelerator. The staff was professional but friendly at the same time, always looking to help the interns learn new things." - Doru Aldea, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC

/>Major:Accounting

Graduation Year: 2010 (undergraduate) 2011 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator continues to impress me. I applied for the internship because I thought it would be a great opportunity to fine tune my technical skills. Since starting at the Accelerator, I have polished my technical skills but also have learned much about small business from a 30,000 foot view. At the Accelerator I am encouraged to identify process improvements and make changes where I see fit. I believe the Accelerator has prepared me for the next stage of my career!" - Alex Anglin, Summer 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Compendium Blogware (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing with public relations minor

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator taught me how to be successful early on.  I was given the opportunity to mange real projects and work with high-level executives, which has played a big part in not only obtaining my current position, but has also given me the confidence to excel in my career.  The staff of the Accelerator also taught me many skills that have proved to be invaluable in the "real world."  I really enjoyed by time with the Accelerator and I know I would not be where I am today without it!" - Allison Bowen, Spring/Summer 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Crowe Horwath

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2007

Accelerator Experience:  "Working for the Accelerator has been a phenomenal experience. I am able to add value to clients and the Accelerator on a daily basis; much more value than I could in any other internship." - Sean Brady, Spring/Summer 2007 Student Analyst

Major: Marketing and Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator allowed me to work in an open environment where I could grow both personally and professionally. I was given the opportunity to complete a variety of marketing projects using a wide range of skills. I was also able to network with business professionals in the Indianapolis community. I am thankful for the experiences I had while working with the professional staff and interns at the Accelerator. I look forward to taking what I have gained through this endeavor and applying it to my future career." - Cortney Brandt, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Beleden (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing/Spanish

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "I was able to get real world experience while still in school. The amount of responsibility and leadership I was given at the Accelerator assisted me greatly in the interview process. I was able to talk about so many projects, tasks, and obstacles that most college students do not get to experience." - Mindy Brandt, Spring/Fall 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  BioStorage Technologies (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing with management information systems minor

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator called me after my internship had ended, and gave me the information for the company that I am currently working at. The company was in need of an intern. I got hired on as an intern at BioStorage Technologies in July of 2009 and got hired on full time as an operations analyst in November of 2009." - Rachel Buetens, Spring 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  NAI Commercial Real Estate

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator has taken my business education to a new level this semester. Through managing projects, producing creative solutions, and interacting with clients, I have grown as a business professional. I will graduate this year ready and able to take on the challenges in my new career. The Accelerator gives interns an unique opportunity to be completely immersed in Indiana business where they can define their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. An internship at the Accelerator holds incredible value for business students at Butler University. It will prove to be the future of business in the Midwest." - Alex Cantu, Spring 2009 Student Analyst

Major: Accounting

Minor: Italian

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "From the moment I started at the Accelerator I was out of my comfort zone. My technical and communication skills improve each week. I have also gained valuable client interaction experience. The Accelerator continues each week to challenge me, as well as allows me to grow as a young professional." - Matt Casula, Summer 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers (Indianapolis, IN)

Major: Accounting

Graduation Year: 2010

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator has given me the opportunity to refine my technical skills by digging into real financial statements instead of just textbook examples. Interfacing directly with Indiana business owners has also developed my professional communication skills and given me the opportunity to explore several different industries. The projects give me real responsibility and a chance to create meaningful improvements in business processes while learning from the highly experienced Accelerator staff through review and discussion. My time at the Accelerator has been a fantastic experience because of the multi-faceted growth that I have achieved." - Ryan Collins, Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2008

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "During my second semester at the Accelerator my knowledge of business has grown exponentially more profound. I was able to expand on the processes that I had been working on last semester and really dig into the core business of my engagement. The skills that I gained while working at the Accelerator will undoubtedly give me a leg up when I graduate in May" - Francisco DeCamargo, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "My internship with the BBA has been both fulfilling and exciting. Having the chance to venture outside the classroom setting and gain real work experience has been especially rewarding. After only a month, I can already tell this summer internship will be extremely beneficial for both my academic and post-graduate career" - Blaine DeCamp, Summer 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Bridgewater Associates (Connecticut)

Major:  Marketing/Communication Studies

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "My internship with the Accelerator allowed me to get real, meaningful experience through a hands-on learning environment jam-packed with client interaction. Taking marketing concepts from the classroom directly to my job has been one of the most valuable aspects of my time with the Accelerator, as well as the phenomenal networking opportunities.  I consider the experienced and knowledgeable Accelerator staff to be a part of my own professional support system."  - Christina DeGrood, Spring/Summer 2008 Student Analyst

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "My experience at the Butler Business Accelerator has been extremely rewarding. As a CFO Services Analyst, I have had the opportunity to take what I've learned in the classroom and apply it in real life situations. Because of the Lilly Endowment grant, the Butler Business Accelerator allows both undergraduate and graduate interns to get involved in projects that are very challenging and unique. Being given the opportunity to work directly with clients has been very beneficial in polishing up my communication and professional skills for the future. Overall, I truly enjoyed my internship at the Butler Business Accelerator and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a valuable, hands-on experience." - Deirdre Dellaportas, Fall 2011 Services Analyst

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator has given me the opportunity to rise to challenges that I imagined impossible before. The encouraging atmosphere gave me the confidence to attack challenges and push past my normal limits. The professionals and staff truly believe in the talent of the students and give us the responsibility one would expect as a new hire, not as an intern. The chance to be entrepreneurial in my work has given me the freedom to think creatively and challenge processes to find more efficient ways of doing things. The constant search for new ideas gives each intern the ability to add value to the Accelerator which provides for a satisfying experience and a sense of accomplishment. The experience has given me the tools necessary to become a confident leader, creative thinker, and hopefully an innovative employee that will bring future value to the career I am pursuing!" - Mallory DeHaven, Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer: BKD

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "While working at the Butler Business Accelerator, I have had a great amount of client interaction which has greatly improved my communication skills. I have been given assignments that have had a real impact on the clients I have worked for. This has allowed me to see how my efforts impact others and given me wonderful hands on learning experience. By getting out of the comfort zone of the office, I have been able to learn so much more from my CFO internship and I feel this has allowed me to provide even better work to the clients by interacting with them on a daily basis." - Carli DePue, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Gilchrist & Soames (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  International Management

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "Working at the Accelerator has helped me to grow professionally and personally.  The internship has challenged me and helped me to improve my time management skills.  The experiences I have had through the Accelerator will greatly increase my career opportunities in the future.  In addition, the network connections I have made through the Accelerator will be tremendously helpful in my career." -Amanda DiMaio, Fall 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Johnson & Johnson

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "Having just interned with Johnson & Johnson in its Consumer Sector, it was very beneficial to be able to work for the BBA and see how smaller Indiana companies operate and conduct business. It was nice to network through our Friday Morning Meetings, and out at the client's site. As an intern I wasn't given menial tasks, but actual deliverables that Indiana companies are implementing today to improve revenue, decrease inventory, and maximize profitability. I was able to see business through the eyes of a consultant, which will help me in my post-graduate endeavors wherever I may end up!" -Alicia Dixon, Fall 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Kareo

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "Working with the Butler Business Accelerator has been great. The convenience of being on campus has allowed me to work as much as possible and gain excellent experience. Everyone at the BBA is very nice and was more than willing to help me out with anything that I needed. Overall, I very much enjoyed my internship at the Accelerator." - Tadd Dombart, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Ernst & Young

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator has given me the opportunity to refine my technical skills by digging into real financial statements instead of just textbook examples.  Interfacing directly with Indiana business owners has also developed my professional communication skills and given me the opportunity to explore several different industries.  The projects give me real responsibility and a chance to create meaningful improvements in business processes while learning from the highly experienced Accelerator staff through review and discussion.  My time at the Accelerator has been a fantastic experience because of the multi-faceted growth that I have achieved."   - Joel Ericson, Summer 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC

Major: Accounting

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator immediately put me out of my comfort zone, and continues to find new ways to keep me out of my comfort zone. Every week I acquire new technical skills, and further develop my communication skills. I am a more confident thinker and communicator. A unique feature of the Accelerator is the mentor's commitment to teaching. I feel encouraged to ask questions, be creative in my thinking, and challenge the status quo. I feel prepared to succeed."- Stephen Feider, Summer 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Allison Transmissions (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Economics

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator has been an interesting experience for me. I first learned about the Accelerator through my managerial accounting class. Then, I had the unique experience of working for the Accelerator, and returning to a different managerial accounting class to discuss what I learned in the classroom as well as the workplace. The ability to see the value the Accelerator adds to a student's learning experience is truly great. Watching how a student can learn in the field and then turn around to teach his or her classmates the same thing is truly amazing and adds more educational value than many other methods of teaching. " - Alex Fenton, Spring/Fall 2009 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "Through my experience with the Accelerator, I have been able to work with clients in my specific area of study, which has really helped me to decide what I would like to do after college.  I helped with the preparation of a company's national sales meeting and was able to attend the meetings to see how everything was run.  I also was able to work on a company's marketing plan which allowed me to learn how to transfer the knowledge I learned through the COB and apply it to real-life situations.  Working at the Accelerator has provided many great experiences that will truly help my future job search and career selection."  -Stephanie Freier, Fall 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Univita Health (Scottsdale, AZ)

Major:  Marketing with a Spanish minor

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:   "The Accelerator was a challenging and worthwhile opportunity.  By working with the talented people at the Accelerator, I quickly learned what to expect post graduation.  Today, I am confident and prepared to begin my career thanks to my internships at the Accelerator." - Jana Fuelberth, Summer 2009 Student Analyst

Major:  International Management/Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator is unlike any class or internship I have ever had. This experience has allowed me to gain confidence in myself, express myself more effectively and improve my critical thinking skills. The blend of client experience, active education through workshops, and interaction with consulting and business experts allows interns' learning process to come full circle at the Accelerator."  - Sonia Gawel, Spring 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Johnson and Johnson - Ethicon Endo Surgery (Cincinnati, OH)

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "I gained so much from the Accelerator. I look back on my experience and realize how the Accelerator helped me look at business issues completely and then break the problem down into smaller more manageable pieces. I use this approach often in my line of work supporting the supply chain for  a multibillion dollar organization. This helps me come to the table with business partners with a different idea and point of view. I know I will continue to use this and many other skills I learned at the Accelerator as  I grow as a professional." -Michelle Green-Tolin, Spring 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer: BidPal Network (Indianapolis, IN)

Major: Marketing and Electronic Journalism

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "Working at the Butler Business Accelerator has been a wonderful learning experience.  As an intern, I am given real responsibility to make an impact on our company.  I take responsibility for projects that I can lead from start to finish.  I have greatly improved my communication, technical, and marketing skills.  I enjoy my co-workers, and they are an important part of a great internship experience.  The professionals at the Accelerator are always here to help.  I am given guidance through projects, but am also given the creativity to add my ideas and take on new challenges.  The ability to make a difference in a company is what makes this internship so meaningful to me."  -Ann Govert, Summer 2010 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Wellpoint

Major:  Accounting

Current Employer:Accuen Media(Chicago, IL)

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator offers a unique experience to student interns. We are given the responsibilities of real consultants and are trusted and respected by the BBA staff as well as our clients. The experience we gain while working for the BBA exemplifies Butler's "real life, real business" motto. Clients come to the BBA with real business needs and our team of student interns led by professional staff works to exceed those expectations. I enjoyed the level of responsibility I was given at the BBA, as well as the professional atmosphere at the office and client sites. The BBA staff truly cares about each intern and works to give us opportunities to succeed in our futures. I would recommend this internship to any business student, as it truly is an invaluable experience." - Erin Hannon, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Major: Accounting

Minor: Management Information Systems

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "I really feel I have grown in the people side of my accounting work. I have learned how to present financial information in a way that "non- financial" people can understand and so they can know what to do operationally to achieve financial goals. I have also learned a lot about solving complex problems from my managers. Currently, I am working on some financial projections for a very complex company. It is a little overwhelming at times but with the help of my MBA project manager we were able to figure out a process to create the projections based on the many variables. I am excited to learn more!" ." - Ethan Harrell, Summer 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Finishmaster Automotive & Industrial Paint (Indianapolis, IN)

Major: Accounting

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator internship has been a great experience to further my learning both inside and outside of the classroom.  The amount of freedom the professional staff allows interns puts an emphasis on learning, and helps to grow the intern as a student and as an employee.  By working with real businesses in central Indiana, I was able to affect positive change that will help those companies continue to be successful." -Jeff Harrigan, 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer: WNBA Indiana Fever (Indianapolis, IN)

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2010

Accelerator Experience: Working for The Accelerator has allowed me to have a real life experience in the consulting world. The professionalism of the staff and their willingness to help me learn has been much appreciated. I have learned the value of effective communication and the importance of being professional when dealing with clients. The relationships that I have formed with the staff and with the C-Level executives of our clients will be ones that I will not take for granted in my career and I look forward to utilizing the connections I have made to further my career. I am extremely thankful to the Accelerator for providing me with an opportunity to be exposed to real business and learn and grow to become a stronger candidate in my future endeavors. " -Alli Hawkins, Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year: 2009

Accelerator Experience:  "A semester working with the Butler Business Accelerator was the ideal first internship. I was able to apply and expand upon principles learned in the classroom. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such talented staff and students in real world business situations. The Accelerator gave me the tools I need to be successful and the confidence to set myself apart from others in a competitive business environment." - Leah Hawley, Spring 2009 Student Analyst

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator has been a great experience for me. The professionalism, communication, and importance of the client engagements all serve for a great internship that is in line with Butler's "Real Life, Real Business" approach. Through the BBA, I was able to refine and apply skills I had learned in the classroom to real life companies. The skills I learned along with great mentoring from the experienced staff members will definitely be valuable for me when I start my full time job. Throughout the semester, I was tasked with two CFO services projects and one client service project. Each project provided a unique and challenging experience, and allowed me the opportunity to meet and communicate with upper management of the client companies. Besides the experience, it is great to see when there truly is value added to a client. Overall, the BBA was a great opportunity for me and allowed me to grow both professionally and personally." - Mike Hernandez, Fall 2011 Services Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator Internship has been an amazing experience. Not only did I gain work experience in the consulting industry, I was able to develop my professionalism skills as well. Interacting with the clients proved to be a great experience. The skill sets I learned in the classroom were challenged, and I was given an opportunity to apply what I had learned to real world situations. The Accelerator has given me the confidence to take on any project I may face in the classroom and in the workplace."  - Kimberly Huber, Fall 2009/Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major: Finance and MIS

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator internship is an experience worth the time and energy invested. The internship gives a unique balance of learning and real-life experience to develop numerous skills critical to being successful in future employment. The internship provided me with numerous opportunities to interact directly with the leaders of the Indiana mid-market companies the Accelerator contracts. In meetings, my knowledge and analysis was counted on to help find, analyze, and solve current problems. This experience was extremely beneficial and provided and opportunity to learn the best way to interact in those settings. In addition, the internship provides some unique learning opportunities throughout its duration. The Friday morning meetings were helpful to expand my knowledge of business concepts, disciplines, or aspects of business that are sometimes ignored. The professionals at the BBA are also incredible resources that are willing to help the interns provide quality work, but also develop as business professionals. The primary focus isn't always to enforce and promote deadlines, but rather to ensure the interns are ready and able to perform the tasks required of them. In this way, deadlines will almost always be met because the intern has become capable and learned the skills necessary to complete the tasks on time and with significant quality. Therefore, the BBA provides a challenging experience that will benefit the intern through quality learning and development of core business qualities." - Matt Howard, Summer 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2009 (undergraduate) 2011 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience:  "Working with the Accelerator gave me an opportunity to be engaged in the active business environment and thus expanded my horizons and get valuable business experience. In addition, I am impressed with Accelerator's team chemistry. It is great to work in the caring team, which consisted of people with high energy and enthusiasm."  - Nina Inic,  Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Katz, Sapper, Miller, LLC (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2008 (undergraduate) 2009 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator enhanced my learning experience when I was at Butler. My very first day at the Accelerator, I was at a client site doing work that would make a difference to that company. I was able to work with three different clients in very different industries, and gained much knowledge about the consulting business. I had never even thought of working in the consulting industry, but my experience at the Accelerator proved that it was a very interesting field. The Accelerator gave me the real-world experience that the classroom could never have provided. I was able to give a presentation to the owner of a company and have him listen to my suggestions. My work really helped these companies, and that gives me great satisfaction. My work at the Accelerator has helped me in my auditing position at Katz, Sapper, and Miller in many ways.  It provided me with the experience of working directly with clients, as I do at KSM every day.  It also gave me the discipline of knowing how to effectively communicate with different types of clients." - Brittani (Jennings) Maletta, Spring/Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "My internship in CFO Services at the Butler Business Accelerator has truly expanded my horizons and broadened my professional experience. I have been able to sharpen skills learned in the classroom by applying them in a real life, real business setting which is also conducive to mentorship and development. I have been privileged to have Chris Stump as a very involved professional mentor who has helped me capitalize on my strengths, as well as identify my areas of development and improvement, which has allowed me to perform at a very high level. I am grateful for the opportunities afforded me here at the Accelerator, and look forward to continued professional development and networking going forward. - Lauren Jones, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "Working at the Accelerator provided me with the opportunity to obtain a great working experience and allowed me to perform at my fullest potential. From my work as a student analyst in the field of business consulting, I was exposed to various aspects of business, which was very beneficial for me. Also, directly working on client projects gave me a spectacular development in business knowledge and successfully applying concepts in practice by engaging in actual business challenges. The Accelerator had fostered high ideals of intelligence, teamwork, professionalism, and best business practices in the real world, real business experience." - Jae Kim, Summer/Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Jacksonville, FL)

Major:  Finance with a Spanish minor

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "My internship at the Butler Business Accelerator has truly allowed me to grow as a business professional. Working alongside the Accelerator's talented staff, Butler faculty, and other independent consultants has allowed me to be a part of a high-performing team. My experience at the Accelerator also prepared me for the grueling process of full-time job interviews. I was able to draw on skills that I have developed over the past semester and utilize experiences that I had to increase my chances of securing a job. I fully believe that the Accelerator has made me a better-rounded business person." - David Kleer, Fall 2007 Student Analyst

Major: International Management/Marketing

Graduation Year: 2010

Accelerator Experience: "Working with the Accelerator gave me an opportunity to be engaged in the active business environment, which provided me with hands-on learning. During the internship I worked on the CFO services project, where in addition to applying Finance concepts in the everyday job, I was able to grasp and understand a role of the financial manager in the company." - Lindsey Kovener, Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator has provided me with an experience unlike any of my previous internships. This was my first internship that truly exposed me to marketing and new challenges were presented daily. I worked on a wide variety of projects throughout the semester which enhanced my overall experience. The BBA provided me the opportunity to attend networking events in Indianapolis where I was able to listen to and learn from many business professionals. Outside of the projects, I developed skills from working individually with staff members and other interns that I will take with me when I begin my career in financial planning. My experience at the BBA has helped set me up for success after I graduate." - Jeff Larsen, Fall 2011 Student Analyst

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "My experience with the Butler Business Accelerator was extremely satisfying in that it has helped prepare me for the real world. The responsibility given to each intern is very relevant and fundamentally challenging. It was very helpful in that it required me to draw from different academic references throughout my undergraduate years and tie them together as one. From my excel and database courses, to the retail and marketing courses, the Accelerator helped me to connect all the information to formulate a more 'real life' instead of purely academic means of problem solving." - Jalesa Lee, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Johnson & Johnson

Major:  Finance

Accelerator Experience:  "This internship experience has given me a big picture view of business and helped me to better understand how academic concepts apply to the real business world." -Amanda Little, Spring/Fall 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  CEIP John Lennon (a bilingual primary school in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain)

Major:  International Management/Spanish

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "I have been working as an English teacher in Spain since graduating in 2008, so my consulting experience doesn't always seem relevant to my current career and daily work. However, the ability to multitask and to adapt quickly are skills that I strengthened while working at the Accelerator and they are certainly useful in teaching. Analytical and critical thinking skills are also important in any job and I know that my two semesters at the Accelerator helped me grow in those areas. When I return to the US at the end of this school year and look to re-enter the business world, I believe the unique experience and responsibility I was given at the Accelerator will be incredibly helpful to my search. Accelerator interns are given real responsibilities and come away with knowledge and experience that top companies are looking for.."  - Carolyn Mazzara, Fall 2007/Spring 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Ernst & Young

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2009 (undergraduate) 2010 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience:  "I have had the opportunity to experience every facet of the Accelerator. Working here for my third semester has provided me the chance to participate in numerous client projects, as well as a variety of internal projects. This semester I focused on improving the method of reporting project margins internally at the Accelerator. I worked with every project manager and student intern to get input on how to improve the Accelerator, which illustrates how important each employee really is and how much value they add to the Accelerator." - Kristin McCurdy, Summer 2008, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major: Marketing and Finance

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "Promptly after returning from an overseas business exchange program in Auckland, New Zealand, I was concerned that my late start with the Accelerator would hinder the experience I would gain. Fortunately, with the adaptability of a driven staff and helpful team members, I was able to begin my real business experience immediately. As a marketing analyst, I was able to discover specific areas of marketing to fit my individual strengths and help determine a potential career path. The Accelerator has served as an invaluable experience to network and discover self identity."  - Brittany McKinney, Summer 2011 Student Analyst

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "I had a positive experience at the Accelerator. The professional staff challenged me and developed me into the business professional I am today. My experience has groomed me to be able to meet the demands of my business career. My confidence has grown tremendously during my time at the Accelerator. Overall, the Accelerator has prepared me to succeed in my future career." - Brett Millard, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Finance

Accelerator Experience:  "My experience at the Butler Business Accelerator was an excellent learning experience which helped prepare me for my next accounting internship. I was able to prepare the monthly Accelerator Financials and create an analysis to track profit margin on existing client engagements. These projects gave me responsibility over the internal financials of the Accelerator and exposure to a variety of concepts learned in the classroom that were applicable as I conducted my internal projects. I also did analysis of a prospective client's financial statements and this opportunity was an excellent learning experience to put financial concepts learned in the classroom into practice. Overall, my internship with the Butler Business Accelerator not only provided me with useful financial experience, but it offered opportunities to learn from other business professionals and excellent networking opportunities." - Hannah Miller, Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Indiana Democratic Party (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing with a political science minor

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator has opened many networking opportunities with attorneys in the Indianapolis area, which has been beneficial for my long-term career goals. I learned how important work-life balance is in every one's life - it is specific per each individual.  The Accelerator also helped me establish business and professional skills that students typically do not acquire until after school - it was a great experience!"  - Meghan Moed, Summer 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc., a Philadelphia-based biologic subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2007

Accelerator Experience:  "I have had the opportunity to learn about business from a great group of professionals who genuinely care about my development." -Paul Mongillo, Spring 2007 Student Analyst 

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "When I was originally hired as an internal marketing analyst, I was excited for the opportunity to make a difference working directly from the Accelerator office. During the first week of work, I witnessed the confidence and respect that the professional staff gives to each intern. Throughout my entire time spent working for the Accelerator, I never once felt like I was JUST an intern. I was treated as an important part of each team I was involved with and contributed ideas that eventually helped shape the final decisions. I was fortunate enough in my short time here to see that my work has already made a difference at the Butler Business Accelerator and I am thankful for the opportunity to work with such a great group of people. The skills that I obtained at the Accelerator have given me an opportunity to observe what I am truly capable of in the business world." -Kyle Murphy, Spring 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2008

Major: Accounting and Chemistry

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience:

"The Butler Business Accelerator challenged me to use concepts I have gathered from the classroom as well as past internships to successfully serve a client. Doing this allowed me to develop presentation, communication, and technical skills that will be very beneficial to my upcoming career. Although my time with the BBA has now passed, I am very grateful that I had the chance to work with the many professionals the BBA has to offer. Each and every one of the professionals at the BBA has varying backgrounds that can be very beneficial to a student beginning his or her career. Reaching out to them and working with them not only gave me insight to working with many different professionals, but also provided me with a chance to experience other careers outside of college that I did not consider." - Phil Niemeir, Fall 2010 Student Analyst

 

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2009

Major: Marketing

Minor: Management Information Systems

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "During my time at the Butler Business Accelerator I have been able to build upon business concepts I learned in the classroom in a setting unlike any other internship out there. I learned very early on at the BBA that my input was both sought after and very important to the project's success. While developing the ability to communicate professionally, think critically, and produce quickly, I also learned how to see the big picture of business operations. The BBA has provided me with experiences and skills I will carry into the work force." - Jeff Poss, Summer 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Ernst & Young (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year: 2007 (undergraduate) 2008 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator is a great and unique opportunity for Butler business majors. As an accounting major, I was assigned to several projects which allowed me to expand my overall business knowledge, and did not limit me to my accounting major. Further, I was able to work hand-in-hand with the experienced professionals at the Accelerator. Specifically, my most memorable Accelerator experience, I was assigned on a project with an MBA student manager and developed a business plan model which we later presented to a potential client. Since my internship at the Accelerator, I have been in contact with the full-time professionals to discuss my career and networking opportunities. I truly believe the Accelerator cares about the future career paths of its interns, as the professionals are always willing to lend advice and take initiative to communicate regularly." - Carrie Rachon, Summer 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Creative Converting (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator provided me with one of the most beneficial and educational experiences of my college career. My first job out of college I was referred to by one of the faculty members that worked with the Butler Business Accelerator on client work.  I have stayed in touch with many of my supervisors from the Accelerator who have written letters of recommendation for me and mentored me in my post-college career." - Karoline Ralls, Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Student Analyst

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "My experience at the Butler Business Accelerator has been extremely beneficial. Not only have I developed my classroom skills by working on real world project, but I also pushed my learning process to another level by being assigned to projects that are outside of my expertise area. Majoring in finance and working on in-depth accounting projects with senior managers from real companies was interesting, motivating, and helpful. The trust and freedom given by the staff has helped me to grow as an employee, a professional, and a student during my time at the Accelerator." -Benjamin Raynauld, Fall 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Ernst & Young

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year: 2010 (undergraduate) 2011 (masters in professional accounting)

Accelerator Experience: "The Butler Business Accelerator is an excellent learning environment for aspiring business students. The Accelerator expands on the College of Business' Real Life Real Business theme by extending outside of the classroom into the real business community. Interactions with other interns and the professional staff providing learning opportunities that simply do not exist in a traditional business class. The Accelerator professional staff sets this internship apart from others, as they make it easy to balance school and work. They truly emphasize the educational aspect, whether it is with technical skills or office etiquette. The clients of the Accelerator are a joy to work with and greatly appreciate the services that are provided, as well as the fresh perspectives of the student analysts." - Rob Redden, Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Major: Marketing

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: 

"My time as a Butler Business Accelerator intern has exposed me to many facets of the business world.  I have worked with clients in multiple industries that I probably would have never before explored.  I was amazed to discover how much the clients truly value the input from the interns and are intrigued by our opinions and roles at the Accelerator.   I have also been able to interact with and learn from the expert staff who are genuinely invested in helping me prepare for my future career.  They have shown me practical frameworks to use in solving real-life business situations that take my knowledge learned in the classroom and make it applicable to solving problems and creating value for Indiana businesses.  I am excited to continue learning and building on my skills as a business professional at the BBA." - Kayla Rhea, summer 2010 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "Client-facing work provides an opportunity for students to sit in and participate in meetings with higher-ups of companies.  It is a great learning experience to see how the best of the best operates." - Steve Rickert, Fall 2009 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "The Butler Business Accelerator is the best networking tool I have under my belt.  Through interaction with clients, weekly speakers, and our professional staff I have built relationships which will give me a definite advantage when entering into the job market this summer.  The Accelerator has also given me the opportunity to exercise my problem-solving skills by assigning me to goal-based projects.  My project managers encouraged me to come up with and implement my own processes to achieve a set of goals.  I was able to test out my ideas, see the results, and receive constructive feedback from our staff.  This creative freedom and sense of personal accountability is something I hope every student has the opportunity to experience before graduation." -Jessica Rush, Fall 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  COACH Corporate Office (New York, NY)

Major:  Marketing with a communications minor

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator taught me that no one job entails one particular task. Jobs are compromised of various daily tasks, long-term assignments, internal and external promotion, working with multiple departments, and being flexible and comfortable to challenge yourself with new assignments." - Kyle Schaffler, Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:  "Working for the Butler Business Accelerator has been a remarkable experience. I learned of the Accelerator through a current and previous associate and was interested in the internship immediately. The Accelerator has not only given me a great internship experience, it has provided me the tools for a successful, professional business career path. The Accelerator has allowed me to learn more about the consulting industry, as well as certain client industries. It has also helped me develop my professional business, and knowledge and presentation skills. After working at the Accelerator, I am very interested in consulting as a future career path or any other similar type of organization with the same structure, culture and atmosphere." -James Sharp, Summer 2009 Student Analyst

Major:  International Management

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "While at the Butler Business Accelerator, I had the opportunity to work with a staff of wonderful business leaders. It's quite rare that an intern can work closely with such experienced professionals.  Accelerator staff members worked to make sure interns were gaining value from their experiences at the Accelerator and were always willing to help. I was also able to explore several different industries and business problems through both client and internal projects. By working on several different projects, I was able to find my personal strengths and weaknesses, and further narrow my career interest. Overall, working at the Accelerator was a great introduction to the business world."-  Mary Megan Sparks, Fall 2007 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2010

Accelerator Experience:   "Interning at the Butler Business Accelerator has been a wonderful growth experience. As a junior, my internship at the Accelerator was my first for credit, and I couldn't have found another organization as committed to student involvement. I have been able to learn from real business problems by developing and implementing solutions I had a hand in creating. Applying my knowledge from marketing and journalism courses to create something of value for the Accelerator has been very satisfying. I am confident that my experience at the Accelerator will benefit me greatly as I prepare for future internships and a career in marketing." - Kelley Spillson, Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "Although I did not have a great deal of client exposure, I learned a lot from my time at the Accelerator. You never know what you are going to learn from an experience, and it is important to keep an open mind and be ready to learn at every moment - whether it be business concepts, organizational knowledge or interpersonal skills." - Cynthia Spreadbury, Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Villanova University Graduate Student (Philadelphia, PA)

Major:  Accounting/German

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator's focus on excellence in client services as well as student learning makes for a truly unique and rewarding internship experience. The depth of intern involvement in each project is incomparable to any of my previous internship experiences. This is a true sign of the Accelerator's commitment to student learning in the business environment. What I have learned at the Accelerator will help me succeed throughout my career." - Adam Stults, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Student Analyst 

Major: Marketing & Management Information Systems

Minor: Management Information Systems

Graduation Year: 2012

Accelerator Experience: "Every day with the Accelerator, as a Student Marketing Analyst, has been an educational experience. The projects I am working on have allowed me to apply many of the concepts taught in the classroom alongside professional experts. I have been able to attend meetings with both potential and ongoing clients; allowing me to see the business development process at multiple stages and expand my network. I am grateful for the opportunities the Accelerator internship has given me and truly appreciate the valuable guidance each team member offered." - Alexandra Suryanarayanan, Fall 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  NAI Investments

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "It was a remarkable experience to see the leaders of global business come together and discuss the changing dynamic of our current economy. As their business grew, they created fresh ideas to conquer the challenges before them. Seeing how management interacts with each other was incredible and eye opening. Experiences such as this come rarely throughout life, let alone in college and it would have been possible without The Butler Business Accelerator." - David Tomlinson, Spring 2009 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  KPMG (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Accounting

Graduation Year:  2008

Accelerator Experience:  "In my first client experience, I learned how our client's business operates in all areas.  It was a wonderful opportunity to be so close to one business and see everything that makes it tick.  In many other internships at this level, I would only have the chance to see how one area of a business operates, whereas the Accelerator gave me the chance to see how the business as a whole operates.  Besides showing me how businesses operate, working for the Accelerator has also shown me the importance of being self motivated to take on responsibility and learn." -Michael Vierk, Summer 2008 Student Analyst 

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year: 2007

Accelerator Experience:  "I wanted to work at the Accelerator because not only did the Accelerator offer the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to the real world, but it also offered me the opportunity to round out my skill sets through my internships at Butler." -Brandt Wagley, Spring 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer: Johnson & Johnson

Major: Finance

Graduation Year: 2011

Accelerator Experience: "Being a Butler Business Accelerator intern is unlike any other internship experience. As a student analyst, I have been exposed to a range of company projects that have challenged me to think outside of the textbook "box" and develop processes and models for company improvement. I joined the Accelerator hoping to improve my cash flow analysis skills and technical skills, but I've gained so much more. Beyond developing the analytical skills, I've learned to create modeling tools for clients in myriad business scenarios. The ability to see the impact of my work is also very encouraging. The project managers really encourage us to take leadership in our projects while still providing a great support system. I'm encouraged that my experience here will most definitely set me ahead of the game in my upcoming career." - Erin Weybright, Summer-Fall 2010/Spring 2011 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  National City Bank (Indianapolis, IN)

Major:  Marketing with psychology minor

Graduation Year:  2007

Accelerator Experience:   "The Butler Business Accelerator was a great experience working as a student intern I was able to get first hand experience with such open, experienced business professionals.  I worked directly on our client's marketing plan and also on the college's MBA marketing plan.  This internship offered substantive experience utilizing concepts that I had learned in the classroom.  I enjoyed the camaraderie and drive the team had to assure each and every client received the team's best." - Teresa Wright, Spring 2007 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Johnson & Johnson

Major:  Finance

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "The Accelerator's focus on excellence in client services as well as student learning makes for a truly unique and rewarding internship experience. The depth of intern involvement in each project is incomparable to any of my previous internship experiences. This is a true sign of the Accelerator's commitment to student learning in the business environment. What I have learned at the Accelerator will help me succeed throughout my career." - Nolan Yeakley, Summer/Fall 2008 Student Analyst

Current Employer:  Hess Educational Organization (Taichung, Taiwan R.O.C.)

Major:  Marketing

Graduation Year:  2009

Accelerator Experience:  "I currently teach children aged 2-16 in Taiwan. Although the Accelerator is not in the business of education, I still benefited from my experience there. You may ask, how does a consulting firm in Indiana prepare you for teaching in Asia? Well, the Accelerator assisted me through professional development trainings throughout my semester. One of the trainers was actually an alumni currently teaching English in Spain. She was able to answer questions and put a face to the experience. I love the day to day adventure here and was adequately prepared because of my conversations with a former Accelerator Alumni." - Bethany Yonker, Spring 2009 Student Analyst