Kyle Cabigon
- Thumbtack Labs Associate
- Thumbtack, Inc.
School Information
School: University of California, Davis
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2011 to 2013
Career Information
Working For: Thumbtack, Inc.
Title: Thumbtack Labs Associate
Industry: Internet
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Scoping and prioritizing projects across the business, designing programs, managing initial testing and execution, and then handing off successful initiatives to other teams for institutionalization. Part of a test-and-learn operations team that functions as an internal consulting and innovation group within the company.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Earning the opportunity to help build a company in the Silicon Valley.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has sculpted my work mentality and has been the foundation of my professional career.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting allowed me inclusion into a pool of candidates my senior year, immediately after graduation. The professional engine it built during my years in college is the same one that drives me at work.
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?
The Mannings on Emerald Vista in 2011. Thanks for your patience and letting me make mistakes and learn. Even though it was one of the toughest projects I had that year, it shaped how I learn and work for the rest of my life. Thank you!
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Making an impact should be the greatest motivator — not money. But expect the latter if you achieve the former, and be cool about it.
How have the friendships and networks you built during CW affected you?
My network played an integral part in my career post-College Works Painting (past College Works Painting alum gave me advice on the interview process, recruiter was good friend and former Regional Consultant, interviewer was former student painter).
If you had to come up with a one line slogan for CW, what would it be?
College Works Painting. Boom.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
You can’t control whether or not you are the smartest or most talented person — but you’re in full control of whether or not you are the most hard working. Luckily, the last attribute is the best indicator of success.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Learning to thrive in a performance-based environment is invaluable no matter what career path you choose.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
During my junior year, I met a student who told me College Works Painting provided no value. I then spent the rest of the year running a business while he made me Carnitas burritos at the school cafeteria. Also, hanging out and having a great time with my interns and exec team.
Last words of wisdom?
Relationships are EVERYTHING.