Alumni Directory

Kyle Schaefer

Owner/Managing Partner - Tidal Roots Brand Manager - WildComm
Tidal Roots/WildComm

School Information

School: University of New Hampshire

College Major: Business

 Years at College Works: 2001 to 2002

Career Information

Working For: Tidal Roots/WildComm

Title: Owner/Managing Partner – Tidal Roots Brand Manager – WildComm

Industry: Recreation

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

Tidal Roots – Manage and develop brand and grow brand awareness. Set and meet sales goals providing an infrastructure that allows us to excel and grow. Manage R&D and manufacturing. WildComm – manage outdoor TV show brands while positioning these shows to maximize revenue potential. Selling sponsorships, endorsements, and licensing programs for high profile outdoor celebrities.

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

Successfully launching Tidal Roots and developing a “disruptive” product from the ground up.

College Works Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?

College Works Painting offers a launch pad for success, the program highlights real world problems and presents you with the tools to provide the right solutions to your customers.

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

I earned a manager of the year nomination and maintained top 95% rankings in national sales at College Works Painting which gave me a ton of confidence as a 19 year old. This set the stage for me believing that I can accomplish anything that i set my mind to. College Works Painting was a positive experience that helped shape my direction early in my college years. It has helped me land manager jobs directly out of college. College Works Painting accelerated my experience and made me a more competitive applicant.

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

EXPECTATIONS!

Advice

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

Good ethical business is accomplished when what you say, feel and do are all in line.

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

Manifest your own success through hyper focus, believing in yourself, working hard, and making a ton of very small good decisions that roll up to success.