Braden Davidson
- Senior Director of Product Management
- Above Lending
School Information
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2006
Career Information
Working For: Above Lending
Title: Senior Director of Product Management
Industry: Finance
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
We provide simple and transparent products aimed to help our clients achieve their personal finance aspirations and take control of their debt.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Being involved at a high level with one of the fastest growing companies in the US!
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
I’m grateful for College Works Painting: it gave me the experience and transferable skills necessary for a foundation of any career path in business.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting shaped my college path and career to pursue a professional role that is much more dynamic and extroverted.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Under-promise and Over-deliver!
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Self-motivation is essential. You will be pushed hard, and it will be difficult, but the work you put in is directly proportionate to your results.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Networking and strong communication skills are key. Be confident and open to working in a very dynamic work environment.