Nicholas Coreson
- Sales Representative
- Rodda Paint Co
School Information
School: Western Oregon University
College Major: Other
Years at College Works: 2010 to 2011
Career Information
Working For: Rodda Paint Co
Title: Sales Representative
Industry: ConstructionWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Successfully opening and running a brand new Sherwin Williams store.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
Learning what I am capable of.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
My College Works Painting internship experience got me into the job I’m now. It taught me how to manage myself.
What do you want to tell your clients about what it meant to work with them and how it has helped you get to where you are today?
Thanks for letting me serve you.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
There is no reason I can’t do it.
How have the friendships and networks you built during CW affected you?
Mostly they are just Facebook and linked in friends since I moved out of state.
If you had to come up with a one line slogan for CW, what would it be?
I have no idea what I am doing. But I’m gonna do it really well.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Work hard. Don’t stop just because you are stressed.
Many college students struggle to choose between an internship specific to their target industry or doing CW. What advice would you give them on this subject if they wanted to enter your career field?
If they want to enter my carrier field this internship is specific to it. It’s the best thing you can do.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
It’s a great follow up to College Works Painting. Be self motivated and you will do well.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Rafting the Salmon River with other interns.
Last words of wisdom?
Don’t ever sell yourself short. You can do it. Don’t listen to people who say you can’t.