Alumni Notes
procurement specialist and was promoted twice. In her day to day, she works in the cor- porate sector for the Maintenance, Repair and Operations team, purchasing long-term services and large laboratory equipment, among other commodities. Purchasing her first home, completing her master's degree and adopting a dog, Olivia has been busy since graduating from Auburn. Caleb Karonka (’25, finance) started his new role as a business analyst at Targa Resourc- es in Houston, Texas this year. His work as a business analyst involves performing revenue projections for different assets as well as variance analysis. Scoring the job through mutual connections, his position aligns perfectly with what he was looking for coming out of college as a finance major. Mansi Kumar (’23, marketing) is the business owner of The Fusion Rasoi, an Indian fusion restaurant located in Opelika, Alabama. Taking classical Indian flavors and mar- rying them with other cuisines creates an explosion of flavors that The Fusion Rasoi is known for. Owning a business presents many challenges but her degree is key to the operation. “The classes I took gave me such insight about marketing and how much a
business can benefit from a great marketing plan. Whether it’s making a social media post, planning our weekly orders or man- aging my team, I find my education from the Harbert College of Business to be highly valuable and rewarding.” Kasey Mansfield (’22, supply chain manage- ment) was able to land her current job with the help of Auburn’s career services and résumé support. She is now a program manager at Meltwater, a global media intel- ligence company, where she leads enterprise software implementations, collaborates cross-functionally with teams across the globe and helps clients extract value from media analytics platforms. She is earning her master of business administration online through Auburn University. “The program offers the flexibility to balance professional
growth with academic advancement. It’s been a challenging but rewarding experience that’s helping me elevate both my technical and managerial skills.” Jace Odom (’24, marketing) began his career in real estate at RE/MAX of Gulf Shores, Alabama. He and his fiancé, who he met during his time at Auburn, are planning to open a coffee shop together. “The skills I learned in sales, negotiation, finance and accounting have helped me excel in my first year in the business.”
CAROLINE ELLIOT (’20, finance) Executive Director, Premier Imaging
Rising Through The Ranks C aroline Elliott, a 2020 finance graduate from Auburn University, has no limit on
Feeling called to help others, she decided it was time to dip a toe into the field of medical device sales. Starting a position at Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, Elliott spent three years soaking up as much knowledge as possible. Yet, the dream of starting her own business was still calling. When she got the chance to join Premier Imaging, a South Carolina-based startup, as their executive director, Elliott knew it was an opportunity she couldn't pass up. Leading a group of imaging centers in South Carolina and functioning as their
her future success. After working as a credit analyst intern, she quickly realized it wasn’t the right fit. A go- getter by nature, she turned to her former professor, Dr. Emory Serviss, for guidance on how to break into the sales industry. She went on to land a role at ADP, where she quickly rose to the top, earning President’s Club honors in her first year, an achievement reserved only for the company’s highest performing sales representatives.
sales and marketing head, she still finds time to engage with her alma mater. “I would absolutely not be anywhere today without Auburn and the Harbert College of Business.” She is proud to serve as a student resource for Dr. Serviss’ marketing class and is currently collaborating with three Auburn University students in the development of a social media marketing app.
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