Celene Leiva
- Business Development Representative
- Procore
School Information
School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2014-2016
Career Information
Working For: Procore
Title: Business Development Representative
Industry: SoftwareWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Getting a job at a company who’s offer rate is less than 2% of all applicants. I love the company I work for now.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has meant the difference between entitlement and gratitude.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Upon graduation whenever I went to career fairs, people knew the College Works Painting brand and knew that I was a great candidate. They’ve either done it themselves or encountered people who have done it and failed. If you finish and are successful – you’re a big deal.
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?
Marcelle Kardush- She is the sweetest woman and was so understanding about everything.
How have the friendships and networks you built during CW affected you?
All of my best friends have come from the College Works Painting program.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Do it fearlessly and thoughtfully.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Keep the grit you learn from College Works Painting – Employers love it.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Going to Cancun and being able to stand with my peers on the awards stage!