College Experiences That Helped A Vice President Operations At RWS Group Succeed
Darrin's undergraduate experience provided valuable "life lessons" in time management and overcoming challenges, rather than directly applicable coursework. The most significant preparation for their current VP Operations role at RWS Group came from extracurricular involvement, developing adaptability and teamwork skills through "working with a lot of different types of people" in student government and clubs.
Adaptability, Teamwork, Leadership, People Skills, Resilience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Darrin Lee
VP Operations
RWS Group
Arizona State University
n/a
Humanities, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Life lessons from managing coursework, including procrastination and recovery, are valuable.
2. Involvement in student government and extracurricular clubs provides exposure to diverse people and enhances adaptability.
3. The college experience builds teamwork skills and the ability to navigate working with various personalities.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
In my career and experience, not a lot of schoolwork was directly applicable to my job. A lot of what I learned came from the professors and from managing that work.
I learned how to get things done, even if I procrastinated, and how to recover from that. These were life lessons from the experience, not necessarily the course material.
The entire college experience, being part of organizations, and working with different types of people also prepared me. This includes getting involved in student government and outside social clubs.
This has probably prepared me the most for my current role, making me adaptable and giving me the strengths and abilities to be part of a team. I can lead teams and work with both easy and difficult people to achieve success.