Megan Juskalian
- Systems Integration Analyst
- Accenture
School Information
School: California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2009 to 2010
Career Information
Working For: Accenture
Title: Systems Integration Analyst
Industry: Consulting
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Accenture is responsible for delivering technology and strategy solutions to their clients globally in over 52 countries. The company has over a quarter million employees to make this happen on such a large scale. Currently my role is to help with stakeholder management at VF Corp, one of the largest retailers globally in the data conversion process of their legacy systems onto the new SAP software to improve efficiency within the business. Previous clients I’ve worked with include Ralph Lauren, Verizon and Morgan Stanley.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Getting a job in an industry that I had absolutely no experience in. It is a true testimony of how the program shaped me into a confident enough woman to know that I can get into a situation figure it out and run with it.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has given me tangible skills to continue to grow and succeed in any field I pursue.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
I got an offer with Accenture in December 2010 before my graduation without a formal application process. My thoughts are I was referred by a teacher or client from College Works Painting.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
I learned to work through unknown or difficult situations and use my determination to get through it.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Potential College Works Painting participants- this isn’t right for everyone but if you have raw communication skills, organization and a drive to be successful this program can provide you an excellent foundation for your future career. Current College Works Painting participants- congratulations for accomplishing what you have so far even if that is just learning the basics of running your own business. These are valuable and tangible skills that you NEED to highlight on your resume.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Making it to Cancun the first year with my best friends from the program and dancing with sombreros in the Mexican restaurant we went to to give toasts etc.
Last words of wisdom?
Never give up on developing your skills no matter where you are in life.