Zachary Reed
- Director of Finance
- Aspen Aerogels
School Information
School: Michigan State University
College Major: Business
Years at College Works: 2012
Career Information
Working For: Aspen Aerogels
Title: Director of Finance
Industry: Manufacturing
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Director of Finance supporting FP&A and the Sales organization.
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Being selected out of 75 potential employees to join GM’s rotational program.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting was the internship that taught me how to become a self starter, and was ultimately the beginning of my career.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
My College Works Painting experience helped me obtain a job in the finance industry.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
Communication and expectations are essential to success.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
Success in College Works Painting is all about consistency. Set a realistic plan and stick to it.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Windsor!
Last words of wisdom?
Mistakes will be made. Learn how to correct them when they happen and how to prevent them in the future.