Dylan Paule learned a lot during his time at The University of Toledo but found pushing himself out of his comfort zone to be key.
“Putting yourself in that uncomfortable position early pays off because you get used to that feeling,” he said. “You are more open to trying new things that push you out of your comfort zone.”
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Dylane Paule graduated from Perrysburg High School in 2022 and began at UToledo the next fall. He was drawn to UToledo because he wanted to be close to home and his older brother was a professional sales student.
“I love UToledo because it has a small-scale feel,” he said. “You see President Halloway and Dean Ritter walking across campus — it’s great to see everyone present. There is a great sense of community on campus.”
Paule started at UToledo with an interest in professional sales but quickly found his passion for finance upon completing his internship at Hylant. He completed three internships that he gained through networking events: a group sales intern at the Toledo Mud Hens, a cyber intern at Hylant and most recently a business systems analyst intern at Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Paule said that his coursework and internships built the foundation for his success. He accepted a full-time position at Hylant as an associate risk analyst upon graduation Saturday, Dec. 13, with dual bachelor of business administration degrees in finance and information systems.
“In-person course work set me up for success,” he said. “Each class built on each other and prepared me for my internships and my upcoming full-time position at Hylant.”
The Neff College of Business and Innovation has a post-graduation job placement rate above 90%, with approximately 85% of students completing an internship before graduation.
During his time at UToledo, Paule built meaningful connections and found community through student organizations, joining Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), a professional sales and marketing fraternity and Levis Leadership, a four-year leadership development program designed to help students become more self-aware and focused on positive social change.
“In PSE, we use the term ‘failing forward’ because you learn from mistakes,” he said. “You’re not failing, you’re learning and we’re going to support you.”
Dylan Paule graduates Saturday with dual bachelor of business administration degrees in finance and information systems.
Paule also serves as the vice president of professional development, supporting networking events and community service.
Deirdre Jones, director of the Edward H. Schmidt School of Professional Sales (ESSPS), said Paule was an exceptional student leader.
“Getting outside of your comfort zone to develop the skills and build the confidence you need to be successful takes self-awareness, thoughtful planning and follow through,” Jones said. “Dylan’s academic plate was full as a double major in finance and information systems. He made it a point since freshman year to compete, coach and help run events and competitions with the ESSPS and the sales and marketing fraternity PSE. His experience shows how valuable sales skills are across disciplines and why students who have the time and resources should strongly consider adding a professional sales major or minor to maximize their career readiness.”
Paule offered this advice for future Rockets: Get involved early.
“It’s easy to get comfortable and stay in your routine,” he said. “The opportunities are everywhere; it’s just about not being afraid to put yourself out there.”
Upon reflecting on his time at UToledo, he said he found dedication to be fundamental.
“I learned you really get out of college what you put in it,” Paule said. “Attending in-person classes and building a relationship with the professors is key.”
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