College Experiences That Helped A Senior Client Solutions Manager At FreeWheel Succeed
Amy's early success stemmed from securing internships early in their junior year at UCI, gaining valuable experience in "business casual work," and developing essential professional skills like email etiquette and meeting management. This early preparation, including "getting your resume cleaned up," provided a strong foundation for their career, ultimately contributing to success in roles like Senior Client Solutions Manager at FreeWheel.
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Amy Chen
Sr. Client Solutions Manager
FreeWheel, a Comcast Company
University of California, Irvine & 2011
UCLA, Anderson School of Management, MBA
Marketing
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Apply to internships early (junior year): Gain practical experience and refine professional skills.
2. Attend business fairs and network with professionals: Build connections and learn about career paths.
3. Develop fundamental business skills (email etiquette, meeting conduct, travel booking): Build a strong professional foundation.
Transcript
Amy, taking you back to your time at UCI. What did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?
Besides finding lifelong friends who set me up with a great support group, I think applying to internships early in my junior year was good practice. It helped me get into the business casual work environment.
Going to business fairs, talking with professionals, and getting my resume cleaned up with a headshot really set me up for the business realm. I definitely got my butt kicked the first time I had an internship.
I learned the basics of email etiquette, how to handle certain meetings, and booking travel. I think those were the toolkits for working on a Big Four. It helped me establish habits and guardrails, and all the things you need for success in any future job.