Eric Gati

Eric Gati

School Information

School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

College Major: Business


Years at College Works: 2004

Career Information

Working For: Deloitte

Title: Senior Manager – Tax Clients & Markets

Industry: Accounting

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

Tax Clients & Markets focuses on driving the growth of Deloitte Tax LLP in the marketplace and is responsible for marketplace strategy and execution across the U.S.

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

Obtaining my CPA and building a strong foundation to my career by working at a Big 4 accounting firm.

College Works Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?

The College Works Painting internship was a great start to my entrepreneurial mindset.

How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?

My College Works Painting experience made me more confident in my abilities as a leader.

What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?

Keep hustling and the results will come.

Advice

What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?

Work hard, don’t slack off, and it’ll all be worth it in the end.

What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?

Get your CPA done while you’re still in school or before you start working, if possible.

Your future starts here.

Apply for the Student Professional Program internship today.