expression, godan verb (-su)
draw on one's experience; make good use of one's experience
Used when someone applies past experience effectively in a new situation. The verb 生かす here means to utilize or bring to life.
前の仕事で得た経験を生かして、新しいプロジェクトを成功させたい。
I want to make the new project a success by drawing on the experience I gained in my previous job.
海外留学の経験を生かして、国際交流の仕事に就いた。
I put my experience of studying abroad to good use and got a job in international exchange.