Michael Larkin
- Project Manager
- Clēnera
School Information
School: University of Wisconsin – Madison
College Major: Engineering
Years at College Works: 2011
Career Information
Working For: Clēnera
Title: Project Manager
Industry: EnergyWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Graduating UW-Madison with a degree in Civil Engineering with 3 minors and moving to the city of my choice in the US; San Diego.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting was the best experience in managing others and established a sense of independence and self confidence.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Still was asked about my College Works Painting experience on my resume to this day. Employers respond very positively to the fact that At the age of 20 I was managing over 10 employees and generating income for my business.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Balancing multiple projects, people, and budgets concurrently and successfully.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Your most difficult moments will define how you accept or default on challenges you encounter in your relationships and career, take them head on with determination.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Get involved in as many extracurricular activities while in college that will bulk up your resume and show your passion and interests in your field.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Meeting many new friends that I still keep in contact with today.
Last words of wisdom?
Work extremely hard, play just a bit harder ;)