Martin Blanc
- President
- RST Brands
School Information
School: Kalamazoo College
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2011
Career Information
Working For: RST Brands
Title: President
Industry: Consumer Goods
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
RST Brands is a direct import, product marketing company. We provide our retail buyers with product development, overseas manufacturing and domestic distribution services; allowing them to execute product strategies in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. We help our partners deliver the best value to their customers within our focused categories.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Getting into this finance program (recognized as top 10 corporate finance development programs in the US)
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting gave me a whole new take on sacrifice and hard work. It taught me to push myself harder than ever before and it taught me not to give up. There were many peaks and valleys during my time at College Works Painting and I’m glad I went through it all. College Works Painting gave me the base I needed to get my job today and guide me in choosing a career.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
The College Works Painting internship gave me the experience and skills to get an internship in corporate America the next summer, which led to the job I have today.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
To make sacrifices if you really want to succeed.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
For potential College Works Painting participants it is to not give up and to push yourself because they will struggle, but it will all be worth it.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Chicago trip