Sam Pipkin Jr. graduated from Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, DE with a major in business. He completed an internship with Pepsi Beverages Company (PBC) in Philadelphia and Wilmington, gaining experience in warehouse operations, product delivery, and customer service. Key lessons included preparing for each delivery, building relationships with customers, and working hard. His plan for 2015 as a PBC employee focuses on managing the company's largest accounts and product mix, innovating to meet customer needs, controlling costs, and overcoming challenges with support from others. His long term career goals include becoming a delivery supervisor and advancing in the beverage industry.