Brilliant Beginnings

Chris Striffler

Manager, Clarkston Steward since 2001

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from the University of Michigan. I’ve been fortunate to work with some of our leading clients in both the consumer products and life sciences industries. I find myself walking down an aisle at the grocery store checking out a former client’s latest product or following news articles about another client and it’s very rewarding for me to think about and see the changes we’ve help them implement and the value those changes have brought for our clients.”

Jess Smith

Consultant, Clarkston Steward since 2008

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from Babson College. From the beginning, Clarkston has provided me a breadth of training and development opportunities that far exceed those provided by others companies to those in my peer group. However, what truly makes a difference to me is that this is only the start of what’s available. I’m able to define my own path and pursue a unique blend of activities and projects that matter to me for my development. ”

Will Shingleton

Senior, Clarkston Steward since 2007

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Clarkston has been a great place to grow my career. Because of our firm’s culture, responsibility was vested in me early on in my tenure, allowing me the opportunity to showcase my leadership and project management skills from the get-go. One of my favorite things about Clarkston is the effort people put into internal initiatives. Our people care about the future of the firm, and it shows. ”

Kyle McDonald

Consultant, Clarkston Steward since 2009

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from the University of Michigan. Clarkston has invested in my career by taking the time to truly understand my goals and has provided me the roles at the client site and the necessary training to help me accomplish them. I work alongside deep subject matter experts who are equally as dedicated to delivering brilliant client service as they are to my personal and professional growth. I am being challenged every day by my clients to stay on the cutting edge of industry trends and technology and Clarkston has been with me the entire way to ensure I fulfill the ever-changing needs of my clients.”

Maria Gao

Consultant, Clarkston Steward since 2009

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from the University of Southern California. Clarkston has allowed me the opportunity to constantly stay abreast of new trends and continue honing my skills through placement in challenging and growth-oriented roles. Additionally, Clarkston provides multiple channels of growth platforms I can leverage to develop certain skills for my career progression.”

Anna Ivashko

Associate, Clarkston Steward since 2011

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from Babson College. As a college graduate, I felt like an investment for Clarkston from my first day at the firm. From the seven week industry and technology training, to the endless coaching I have received on client-facing and internal projects, I grow with the firm on my career to become a manager and an industry expert. The variety of work I experience at Clarkston allows me to have the diverse working experience I always wanted.”

Sarah Covill

Consultant, Clarkston Steward since 2009

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Clarkston has given me all of the necessary tools and education needed to turn opportunities into reality. With a strictly business background, Clarkston has provided opportunities to attend training classes to build my knowledge in various technologies, including SAP and Quality Systems. In addition to subject matter training, leadership training classes have strengthened my management capabilities. Being young in my career, I am constantly asked what intrigues me and what I want my career path to look like. Where I want to go and how I want to get there are my decisions. ”

Patrick Shannon

Associate, Clarkston Steward since 2010

“I started my career at Clarkston as an Associate when I graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology. Clarkston has enabled me to rapidly explore and develop my career. With a significant investment in training, supportive coworkers, and encouraging advisors I have expanded my career in unique and challenging directions.”

Whether you are a current student or recent college graduate, Clarkston offers unique opportunities for launching your career.

Clarkston’s college recruiting programs have proved that when we hire new graduates, we are hiring the firm’s future leaders. We offer exciting careers for those who want to combine their business, technical, and interpersonal skills as Business and Technology Consultants. Clarkston draws students from colleges across the U.S. who will challenge themselves to grow into highly sought-after trusted advisers and thought leaders.

New Associates attend an intensive training program that focuses on developing key skills necessary for future consulting roles. During this eight-week training, you will build expertise in Clarkston’s core industries – Life Sciences and Consumer Products – as well as in several service areas based on current demand. The training includes instructor-led classes, knowledge assessments, case studies, e-learning, self-study materials, practical exercises, presentations, and team activities.  To prepare Associates for life as professional consultants, the program is an accurate reflection of real-world engagements.

A consulting career with Clarkston is not for individuals who want to blend into the middle of the pack.  Life at Clarkston is best suited for leaders who want to stand out and make a difference for our clients and our firm.

Consider joining Clarkston Consulting – a company with a proud culture, great people, and rewarding careers.