Michael Dell
- Executive Vice President
- Safety Hoist Company
School Information
School: West Chester University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2009
Career Information
Working For: Safety Hoist Company
Title: Executive Vice President
Industry: Construction
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting has given me ammo for every interview I have walked into. My experienced has leveled the playing field when competing with graduates from the most recognized institutions. It also kick started my professional career well before my piers, which is paying dividends now.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Immediately after graduation I pursued a career in professional football. After participating in NFL preseason camps, I played 2 years of Arena Football. Because of my experience with College Works Painting I was able to jump back into the professional world with ease. College Works Painting continues to pay dividends 5 years after graduation.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
I think every successful College Works Painting intern can agree that confidence is permanently engrained into you once the internship complete. That lesson is the hardest but most valuable piece of the experience.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Be thorough, listen, learn, make mistakes, but don’t make mistakes twice.