Vic Gupta
- Senior Manager, Enterprise Operations
- Capstone Freight Management
School Information
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College Major: Other
Years at College Works: 2009
Career Information
Working For: Capstone Freight Management
Title: Senior Manager, Enterprise Operations
Industry: Logistics
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?I started working at a younger company and was able to separate myself to the point that my company as entrusted in me the opportunity to start something from scratch and grow my division through my vision.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has meant so much to me because they gave me a chance to prove myself and I developed an unparallel work ethic that I’m not sure I would have without CWP
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting gave me the experience and resume boost I needed to land a job right out of college. Also, being a branch manager really set me apart from my peers because I was able to be a leader and authority figure to people the same age as 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?
My favorite clients were the 2 houses who reside on the same street as my parents. I love driving past them today and seeing how awesome their paint job still looks.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Never give up. No matter how dismal things may be going for you, stay true to yourself and persevere.
How have the friendships and networks you built during CW affected you?
Unfortunately I lost touch with my co-workers, but I’m hoping this database will help me reconnect.
If you had to come up with a one line slogan for CW, what would it be?
Work hard, play harder – just seems to fit the culture and holds true to the program.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Never give up and always ask questions. People within College Works Painting, from Taylor and Tom down to your fellow branch managers, are all there to help you become not only a better intern, but a better person as well.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
The experience you gain from College Works Painting gives you benefits across all industries. People look for jobs with companies. At College Works Painting, you run your own.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Crossing the $60k mark in revenue with my last job of the summer.
Last words of wisdom?
When you decide you want to do something, do not let obstacles or hardship stop you from accomplishing your goal because there is nothing sweeter than the taste of success.