Paul Cavanaugh
- Engineering Supervisor and Project Manager
- Tella Tool & Manufacturing
School Information
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College Major: Engineering
Years at College Works: 2008
Career Information
Working For: Tella Tool & Manufacturing
Title: Engineering Supervisor and Project Manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Manage and direct efforts of a team of tooling, quoting, and manufacturing engineers. Lead and manage new product programs for automotive, aerospace, and commercial business.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting moved me out of my comfort zone and taught me new ways to pursue the opportunities in my life.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
My College Works Painting experience with cold calling influenced my getting hired. It has helped greatly in dealing and communicating with suppliers and customers.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Just do it. You’ll get nowhere unless you do something to help yourself.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Work hard and it will pay dividends. Always do things right the first time. Always be closing, in College Works Painting and in everything you do.