Amy Restko
- Group Director - Engagement Strategy
- AbelsonTaylor Group
School Information
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2009 to 2010
Career Information
Working For: AbelsonTaylor Group
Title: Group Director – Engagement Strategy
Industry: AdvertisingWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Getting into my graduate program, consisting of only 12 students from all over the world.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting is a motivator for me to push myself, but also stands as inspiration to bring out the most in others through strong leadership.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting motivated me to push myself. I am not in a career yet, but I pushed myself to further my studies in graduate school.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
I learned the importance of delegation and the talent of motivating others through strong leadership.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
You can do it! It is a great experience that will teach you so much about yourself and challenge you more than is usually possible as an undergrad.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Paintball!