Consulting Project Administrator Review

My main role was supporting government tender projects within the public sector, working on bids with a Total Contract Value of over $1 billion over a 5-year term. I actively participated in bid preparation, coordinating daily stand-ups, organizing bid materials and tracking responses within the bid timeframe. In addition, I supported other bid projects as part of the Public Sector Generative AI team, where I helped to review bid content using RFPs.

Time management, discipline and working under pressure are key skills I developed as I found myself working on multiple project simultaneously. I also developed presentation skills and communication skills through presenting various events within my office.

I was given a lot of responsibility in various projects and I felt like a valued member of the teams I was a part of. If you want further opportunities outside of your role you need to find them yourself.

A lot from a variety of sources, learnt a lot from the intern I took over. Any consultant was always happy to answer questions and show me the ropes. IBM has a variety of online courses to also support learning, which I utilized and gained a few online badges.

Culture was very supportive and welcoming. A large emphasis was placed on networking. I worked in the Warwick Office through my placement, and found the environment to be largely welcoming.

I learnt so much and enjoyed meeting new people and getting involved in a variety of different tasks. I was given a sense of purpose due to my large responsibilities throughout the year. I felt it completely different to studying at university and I was forced to come out of my comfort zone.

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