College Experiences That Helped A Project Manager At JDI LLC Succeed
Lauren attributes career success to intentionally "building relationships" with classmates, not just within the business school, emphasizing that "you never know where these people are gonna end up in life," and that these connections can lead to valuable future collaborations, which highlights the importance of networking for career-minded students.
Relationship Building, Networking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Business School
Advizer Information
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Grad Programs
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Lauren Vigil
Project Manager
Current Companies: JDI LLC & Vigil Family Wines - Former Company: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Legal & Policy, Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Architecture, Construction & Design, Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Focused on building relationships with classmates and team members on projects.
2. Recognized the importance of networking with people both inside and outside of the business school.
3. Understood that connections made in college can lead to collaborations and opportunities later in life.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
Again, I focused on building relationships with my classmates and group or team members for different projects. I went to business school, but even people outside of it – you never know where they'll end up in life, regardless of where they are now.
It's incredible to see who you can connect with later on and how you can work together.