Business Ready

“I really appreciated the one-on-one time and guidance that I received from my advisors and other professors. My favorite classes were in marketing.”

Michole Brown, ’12, is the Marketing and Projects Manager at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. At Barton, she participated in Phi Beta Lambda and the Student Government Association. As the result of her Phi Beta Lambda advisor’s relationship with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce and the group’s service projects with the Chamber, she was able to gain valuable experience assisting with Chamber events.

“The small class size really gives you an opportunity to interact closely with your professors, and Barton has a tremendous network with graduates all across the country. Alumni are always anxious to help new grads!”

David King, ’09, is the Premium Services Manager for the Oakland A’s. At Barton, he played on the basketball and baseball teams and learned from his business classes how to work with a diverse group of individuals in a productive manner.

“Barton understood the importance of getting work experience and taught me real-life business so I could become ‘Business Ready.’ This really allowed me to focus and apply what I was learning in class to the company I worked for then, and still do 11 years later!”

Whit Coolbaugh, ’02, is a Vice President and ATM Projects and Operations Manager for BB&T. At Barton, he played on the soccer team, participated in Alpha Sigma Phi and Phi Beta Lambda, and worked part time for ARAMARK Higher Education and BB&T.

Michole Brown, '12

David King, '09

Whit Coolbaugh, '02