John Howard-Smith
- CEO
- Savvy Rest
School Information
School: University of Virginia
College Major: Other
Years at College Works: 2006
Career Information
Working For: Savvy Rest
Title: CEO
Industry: Manufacturing
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
I oversee our entire marketing division and our dealer network of 200+ stores. I serve on the Board of Directors and as the trustee of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Becoming a director of my current company.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
I learned early on in the College Works Painting internship that I could sell.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
I had significant work experience upon graduation. I had early experience managing employees which allowed me to reach higher levels in my company earlier.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
There’s more to business than the initial sale.
Advice
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Identify emerging markets and companies that are positioned well in those markets. Let the prospective employer know how your unique talents can help that organization bring the company and the emerging market to greater heights.