Matt Burdiek
- Marketing Manager
- Nutrien Ag Solutions
School Information
School: Kansas State University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2010
Career Information
Working For: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Title: Marketing Manager
Industry: AgricultureWhat Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?
Growing sales the first year in my new/current role.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting took me out of my comfort zone, and let me accomplish something I didn’t know I was capable of.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
College Works Painting helped me land a job with a good company. It has allowed me to work in roles that are typically above the experience level of someone in mid 20’s.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
1. Sales 2. Stress Management 3. Time Management 4. People Management
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Potential College Works Painting parcicipants- If you decide to do this, it will be the hardest thing you’ve done professionally but also the most rewarding Current College Works Painting participants- Stick with it, keep working hard and taking coaching from your DM and VP.
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Get good experience/internships in college.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
The overall trip to Cancun.
Last words of wisdom?
Believe in yourself.