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Notch Partners LLC Intern is offering an opportunity for business-oriented MKA alums to spend2-12 weeks learning more about the world of private equity. Established by two Harvard BusinessSchool graduates (MKA parents) in 2002, Notch is a boutique consulting firm that provides leadershipand management-led buyout strategies to private equity deals and their portfolio companies. Interns willwork with firm Founders and staff, get involved in private equity deals and interact with industryleadingCEO’s across a range of industries on a global basis. This PAID internship has been designed tointegrate learning through exposure and interaction with hands-on/roll-up-the-sleeves diverse work,which includes research, analysis, reporting and writing. There may be opportunities to attend meetingsin NYC with private equity clients and operating executives (CEO’s).56 Main Street, Millburn, NJ www.notchpartners.com “I worked at Notch Partners, Inc. for 3 weeks during my winter break. I was introduced to a truly unique business model that this company embodies, and learned a great deal about how a start-‐up functions and achieves success. I was exposed to the world of private equity investing, and sat in on conferences with CEOs where I received firsthand accounts of the ins and outs of their businesses. I was able to research different industries and specific companies from an investment angle approach.. Furthermore, I was able to develop close relationships with everyone at the company. Conversations with each individual provided me with new knowledge and insights that I found to be invaluable as I pursued my own career goals. Zara Mannan, 2011 Intern, Princeton '13 (not an MKA student) Signal Hill Capital Group: John MacDonald, Managing Director and MKA parent, is offering a2 week internship during the summer of 2012. Signal Hill is a leading middle market Investment Bankserving the M&A and capital funding needs of high-growth “TMT” (Technology, Media, andTelecommunications) and Business Services companies. The New York City office works closely withentrepreneur-led and private equity-backed clients in the software, IT Services and Internet markets.The boutique environment encourages direct interaction with Senior Partners and Investment Bankingprofessionals. This unpaid internship is an opportunity to work alongside seasoned dealmakers to seehow deals are created, valued and negotiated with participation in live transactions. A travel stipend willbe provided.Located in Lower Manhattanwww.signalhill.com“At Signal Hill Capital I gained both a high level understanding and appreciation of the Mergersand Acquisition field along with an opportunity for hands on experience gathering and analyzingdata for existing deals. I appreciated the insight into the subtle qualities that an analyst isexpected to know about research, technology, and the expectations of their managers. Animportant part of the experience required being resourceful when completing a task and knowinghow to concisely present the findings. The internship was further confirmation of my goal topursue a career in the financial markets.”Michael D’Andrea, 2011 Intern, MKA ‘09, Boston College ‘13
Information TechnologyAmerican Express Information Technology Intern: Two-week shadowing opportunity with theAmerican Express Chief Information Officer, MKA parent Toby Redshaw, and selected members of histeam. The intern can expect to gain insight into how a large modern information technologyorganization really works, learn about cool and emerging technologies that matter to business now andhow they are being used, learn how an IT organization works within the corporation, gain exposure tosome of the latest thinking in user-interface design and social media, and hang out in the IT lab andseehow Xbox Kinect can actually be used for business. The intern will see the key components ofclassical program management in action and learn how technology at a really big firm makes adifference. In addition, the intern will see how corporate IT shops partner with companies likeFacebook and Foursquare. Timing is flexible, but please be aware that parts of July may be unavailabledue to Mr. Redshaw's travel schedule. Techcrunch recently praised American Express' technology teamsaying, "...160 year old Amex out-innovates Google."200 Vesey Street www.americanexpress.comHospitalityMarriott Residence Inn Hospitality Intern: Learn about the exciting world of hospitality! Spend1-2 weeks at the award-winning Marriott Hotel owned by the Knowles family from MKA, located rightnext to The Manor. Spend time in each department, learning hands-on how each function contributes tothe overall success of the hotel. From the front desk, to sales, to food and beverage, to housekeepingand engineering, you will learn the day-to-day operation of each department. This is a great opportunityto learn about a career in the hospitality industry.The Marriott Residence Inn at The Manor, 107 Prospect Avenue West Orange www.marriott.comNon Profit ManagementMorris Habitat for Humanity Intern: Morris Habitat for Humanity is offering a 4-6 week, 24 hoursper week, unpaid internship with exposure to various areas of the nonprofit organization. The studentwill work with the Director of Volunteer Services along with other members of the staff on variousprojects. These projects will introduce the student to areas such as Marketing, IT, Accounting,Customer Service, Etc. There could also be potential for one on one skill based developmentalopportunities depending on the schedule. This internship is flexible and the times, as well as, the typesof projects can be adjusted to fit the needs of the student.102 Iron Mountain Road, Mine Hill, NJ www.morrishabitat.org
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