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Erin

Consulting Manager

Boutique Finance Consulting Firm

University of Florida 2013
University of Florida, Masters of Accounting

Erin Lewis has over 9 years of experience in finance, accounting and consulting across retail, digital media, and healthcare technology industries.
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Accounting
Scholarship Recipient
Greek Life Member

Q1Career path

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Career Exploration

2:34

"I think you can major in any of one of those things and still explore different career paths."

Q2Main responsibilities

Teamwork

Project Management

Client Management

0:44

"we kind of have to really immerse ourself in the team and like understand what it is that we need to deliver"

Q3Day in the life

Teamwork

Project Management

Communication

0:56

"a typical day is fully devoted to whatever client we're on."

Q4Most important skills - role

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication

0:57

"Communication and problem-solving are probably the two biggest skills."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Finance

Problem-Solving

Consulting

0:26

"figuring, helping someone figure out how to get like from point A to point B"

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

0:28

"The biggest challenge is getting really clear on what the deliverables are for a given project"

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Finance

Consulting

Business Operations

0:28

"seeing how different types of businesses work and how they run, um, behind the scenes"

Q8Who thrives in industry

Flexibility

Communication

Adaptability

0:34

"Being very flexible and good at communicating will help you go far."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Technical Skills

Intangible Skills

Communication Skills

0:46

"I would have to hone in again on communication, although I do think it's something that you have to learn in real life examples."

Q10Entry-level positions

Accounting

Consulting

Entry-Level Positions

0:53

"or you can go into like the bigger consulting firms like McKinsey or like the Boston Consulting Group, um, as a entry-level, like college graduate."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Communication

Consulting

Proactive Problem-Solving

1:30

"I learned that you really have to over communicate with people to understand really what you need to deliver"

Q12College ideas for success

Interpersonal Skills

Work Experience

Internships

0:46

"The number one thing that you can probably do in undergrad that will set you up for success is to do internships or any type of work like experience."

Q13How identity impacted career

Communication

Leadership

Overcoming Challenges

2:11

"In the beginning of my career, I was intimidated to speak up or speak my mind or recommend things or even ask questions."