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Willie

Engagement Manager

Connor

Binghamton University School of Management
Binghamton University School of Management - MS, UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA

Willie has over 10 years of experience in product management, process improvement, and strategy across industries including technology and financial services.
UCLA Anderson

UCLA Anderson

Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Communications
Economics

Q1Career path

Finance

Advisory Services

Accounting

1:03

"So I went to school and state New York State University of Binghamton that my undergraduate degree in accounting minor and finance so start at my first job at ernston young and in New York office"

Q2Main responsibilities

Communication

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

1:01

"My responsibility was to make sure that our client's statements were reported accurately."

Q3Day in the life

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

1:09

"I normally start my day around 7:30 to 8 grab a cup of coffee and then we start with normally looking at my email."

Q4Most important skills - role

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

0:57

"Knowing and telling people what you're struggling with. That's my kind of go then take away from communication."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Teamwork

Project Management

Communication

1:48

"We still do fun stuff, you know, such as going for a hike and maybe going to a workout class together."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Communication

Overcoming Challenges

Problem-Solving

1:05

"Don't be overly analytical"

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Competitive spirit

Fast-paced environment

Collaborative teamwork

0:48

"I would say the fast-paced environment, the competitiveness in the end, in a good way. People are always collaborative but then competitive."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Feedback

Honesty

Self-Awareness

1:11

"Honesty is a very underrated trait of work in a work environment such as Consulting. People who normally are very successful are very honest with their capability."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Communication

Career Development

Achieving Goals

1:14

"be realistic with your goals, and always know what you want to do eventually, but be honest and communicate that with people"

Q11Significant lesson - career

Action-Oriented

Mentorship

Career Advice

1:15

"If somebody tells you something, try it out. Like if they tell you, Oh, maybe don't do this that way, do it differently. Try it out."

Q12College ideas for success

Academic Performance

Work-Life Balance

Networking

0:43

"make meaningful connection"

Q13How identity impacted career

Job Search

Overcoming Challenges

Resilience

1:15

"The options were lesser. It made me stronger. It made me want it a little more."