Jed Albiston
- Owner
- Bizy Contracting
School Information
School: University of Utah
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2000 to 2006
Career Information
Working For: Bizy Contracting
Title: Owner
Industry: ConstructionWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Starting up and selling a couple of businesses.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
My years with College Works Painting provided me with career and life direction, lifelong friendships, as well as past, present and future business partners.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting was my career for many years. It gave me the experience, knowledge and confidence to go on and start up multiple companies.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
I learned that I was good at sales because I enjoy being with people. I also know that I can handle the pressures of running a business and would not enjoy a standard 8 to 5 office job.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Get to know as many people within the company as possible. You are in a select group of Rock Stars and your opportunities are endless. Trust in what you are taught, apply yourself 100% and then dream big!
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Trips to Cabo, Cancun, Montreal, Miami, Los Angeles, Park City, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas…visiting Mayan ruins, snorkeling, para sailing, deep sea fishing, 4 wheeling, ski trips, white water rafting, paint balling…So many crazy stories and wonderful memories!
Last words of wisdom?
Take advantage of this rare opportunity and give it all you got. No regrets!