Jay Burla

Jay Burla

School Information

School: Illinois State University

College Major: Business

Years at College Works: 2008 to 2009

Career Information

Working For: Motorola Solutions

Title: Territory Vice President – T5S

Industry: Telecommunications

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

Leading T5S (IA, IN, IL, KY, MO, NE, KS) in educating our Customers on the power of solving for safer in their communities. Continually challenging my team to provide more value to our Customers while enhancing our brand awareness in all things Public Safety. The best part of my role is connecting the mission critical communications of LMR with our software and video solutions to redefine Public Safety and better protect the communities they serve.

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

My son

College Works Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?

College Works Painting showed me I can do something 90% of Americans wouldn’t even try.

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

Life long lessons on persistence and dedication.

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

Take care of your customers and they will take care of you.

Advice

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

Enjoy your College Works Painting experience, there is truly nothing like this at any collegiate level.

What’s your favorite memory from CW?

St Pattys day at U of I with Chris

Last words of wisdom?

Live your life, each day you have the chance to do something great!

Your future starts here.

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