Jonathan Rapp
- Senior Area Sales Manager
- General Electric Appliances a Haier Company
School Information
School: Western Michigan University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2013
Career Information
Working For: General Electric Appliances a Haier Company
Title: Senior Area Sales Manager
Industry: Appliances
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Maintaining and developing the San Francisco/Bay Area- Sacramento- Reno NV builder market through direct and indirect sales, including multi & single family builders, property managers, builder distributors, hotel motel and OEM. Responsibilities included but not limited to prospecting, design assistance with spec, contract negotiations, project management, and logistics coordinator.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Being hired by GE
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
Learning what it takes to make it in business.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting looks great on a resume and a great way to explain strengths while interviewing.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
With everything, you get back what you put into it.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Be prepared to work harder than you ever have in your life during the College Works Painting internship as well as being the most proud of yourself you ever have in your life.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Work hard all the time and don’t be afraid to ask people for help.
Last words of wisdom?
Work hard play hard