Chelsea Parker
- Regional Planning Consultant
- Fidelity Investments
School Information
School: The Ohio State University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2012
Career Information
Working For: Fidelity Investments
Title: Regional Planning Consultant
Industry: Finance
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
It is my mission to bring individuals, families, and businesses financial security by identifying their financial goals and objectives to help them prepare for the future and help protect them if life takes an unexpected turn. Keeping pace with life’s changes is important; I look forward to, and enjoy creating relationships with my clients as we regularly review the progress of their goals.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Getting the job I’ve always wanted.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has been a great opportunity for me to learn more about myself, business, and others.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Because of my experience with College Works Painting I was able to go into Interviews with other companies with confidence. I had a answer for any question they asked because of the breadth of experience in the internship.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Delegating is essential in running a business.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Listen to your DMs. You will only get what you put into it. If you want a 9-5 job, this isn’t for you. You must learn how to handle autonomy.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Do the College Works Painting internship to get experience.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Cancun
Last words of wisdom?
Work hard play hard