Jeff Long
- Owner
- SLIPPA LLC
School Information
School: University at Albany
College Major: Pre-Law
Years at College Works: 2011 to 2013
Career Information
Working For: SLIPPA LLC
Title: Owner
Industry: Consumer Goods
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
We design and manufacture premium round towels, specializing in wholesale and customs for luxury resorts, special events, and corporate gifting.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Stuffing everything I own into my car, driving across the US, and relocating to Southern California to start my company.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
An opportunity to gain and master skills that will lead me to a never ending path of success.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting allowed to me secure a full time position upon graduation with a job that constantly taught me new skills necessary to run my own business.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Hard work always pays off, always.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
If you enjoy challenging yourself, this is your top choice. Never be complacent, you can always improve no matter how good you are.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Never stop working and never take no for an answer. Failure should fuel your desire to succeed, nothing in life that is truly rewarding comes easy.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Breaking the national record and finishing the production end of all my jobs.
Last words of wisdom?
Being average is never an option.