Kylee Winiecki Johnston ’16

What am i doing now?

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT PORTE BROWN ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS MCHENRY, IL

Key steps in my journey:

• My career has consisted of:

   o 1 Year as a Tax Associate at RSM US LLP (Davenport, IA)

   o 3 years at Porte Brown (2 years Staff Accountant, 1 year Senior) (McHenry, IL)

• Attitude is EVERYTHING – things are not always going to go your way. Staying positive and having a good attitude will make you stand out over others.

• Change is inevitable. Your ability to adapt to new peers, coworkers, tasks will really help you excel in your career and life.

• Find something you love to do at work and continue to do that. Get involved in a team or a committee that interests you and build yourself within the company you work for.

• Don’t be afraid of failures and mistakes. Don’t be afraid of negative feedback. See these as growth opportunities. Keep striving to always be better than the day before.