Brian Wingfield
- Director of Sales
- The Rollout Crew
School Information
School: Temple University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2009
Career Information
Working For: The Rollout Crew
Title: Director of Sales
Industry: TechnologyWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Earning (and taking) an employment opportunity with the company I desired to work for, in the city I strived to live in, in the job position I wanted.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
At first, College Works Painting was purely a means to help pay tuition/finish my education; however, it ended up being the single most important experience I’ve had to date.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Gave me experience that no other internship / job had to offer. As a broker/consultant for Arthur J. Gallagher, my goal is to attract new business, retain current clients, and expand current client relationships. I gained experience in all of these fields through College Works Painting. And it looks great on a resume!
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Be true to yourself and your clients. Genuine goes a long way.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Potential College Works Painting participants: Great opportunity that is NOT easy. If you’re self-motivated, strong willed and willing to sacrifice Saturdays and Sundays of your summer for your future, have at it. Current College Works Painting participants: Don’t stop – this is 3-6 months of your life. Prove it to yourself more than anything that you are capable of doing this and get your name on that board!
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
If you have a burning desire to learn more and more each and every day and are willing to make your own path (i.e. self-motivated), this company and field would be a good choice.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Hiring seniors on the Temple University Soccer Team (which I was a part of) to work for me, a 19 year-old freshman!!
Last words of wisdom?
Suck It Up and Drive On