Martin Blanc

Personal Information

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School: Kalamazoo College

Major: Business

Years at College Works: 2011

Career Information

Company You Work For Now: Whirlpool Corporation

Title: Corporate Financial Analyst - Finance Development Program

Industry: Technology

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities

Global Indirect Procurement reporting on key performance indicators involving about $4.5 billion of spend. Reconciling of spend and bank accounts. Managing budgets. Supplier risk management and financial analysis on supply base.

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

Getting into this finance program (recognized as top 10 corporate finance development programs in the US)

CWP Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CWP meant to you?

CWP gave me a whole new take on sacrifice and hard work. It taught me to push myself harder than ever before and it taught me not to give up. There were many peaks and valleys during my time at CWP and I'm glad I went through it all. CWP gave me the base I needed to get my job today and guide me in choosing a career.

How did your CWP experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?

Gave me the experience and skills to get an internship in corporate america the next summer, which led to the job I have today.

What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CWP experience?

To make sacrifices if you really want to succeed.

Advice

What advice do you have for potential CWP participants? Current CWP participants?

For potential participants it is to not give up and to push yourself because they will struggle, but it will all be worth it.

What's your favorite memory from CWP?

Chicago trip