Unveiling career success with David Collins
Key takeaways
- People will give you advice that you will not understand at first. Its important to learn proper communication and trust others.
- Its never too late to change bad habits.
- Don't tie your reputation to something ridiculous.
- If you want to be in business, be in business, there is no right time!
- Find your tribe!
Resume tips
- Use action verbs on your resume.
- Include a statement about what gives you energy.
- Tailor your resume for the job that you want, not what you have already accomplished.
Resources for alums and students
- Organizational and Human Development (OHD)
- todoist (Organize tasks and to-do lists)
Contact information
Want to connect with David? Send an email to dac003@gmail.com
About David Collins
David Collins is a seasoned management consultant specializing in entrepreneurial development and the founder and CEO of the Red Beans Group, a consulting team he established in Canada and later relocated to Mississippi.
Collins’ career began in the kitchens of an Italian restaurant during his teenage years, but his passion for entrepreneurship soon led him away from culinary arts. David is a KI alumnus, and during his time at UWaterloo served as the President of WUSA (then Feds). After graduation, he embarked on a global journey with Deloitte, working as a management consultant worldwide.
David returned to academia to study the intersection of AI and political theory at the University of Toronto, as a fellow and then went on to serve as Chief of Staff and Chair of the Senior Management Committee for the National Gallery of Canada, where he managed the institution’s deferred maintenance and art collection.
Now as CEO of Red Beans Group, David leads a team that enhances client operations through data-driven approaches and strategic advice with offices in Canada, the USA and New Zealand.
