During my two year internship at Compass Group, I gained hands on experience in project management and digital transformation initiatives. Working within a fast-paced corporate environment, I supported the rollout of new procurement technologies while managing event logistics and vendor relationships. This role provided invaluable exposure to cross functional collaboration and the challenges of implementing digital solutions in large organizations.
Key Contributions
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Led the integration of a digital procurement platform across multiple departments, improving workflow efficiency and reducing procurement processing time by 30%.
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Managed logistics and vendor relationships for 15+ corporate events, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget constraints.
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Developed troubleshooting protocols for last minute changes and technical issues, ensuring seamless event execution under pressure.
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Facilitated cross functional collaboration between IT, procurement, and operations teams to align digital adoption strategies with business objectives.
Key Learnings
This experience taught me the importance of balancing detailed planning with adaptability when unexpected challenges arise. I learned that clear, consistent communication is essential when coordinating between multiple stakeholders with different priorities. Most importantly, I gained valuable exposure to how digital transformation initiatives can reshape traditional business processes and improve organizational efficiency.
Compass Group
2016 –2018
Impact Statement
This internship strengthened my project management capabilities, enhanced my adaptability in dynamic environments, and developed my teamwork skills through extensive cross-departmental collaboration. The experience provided a solid foundation in digital transformation processes and stakeholder communication.
Skills & Tools
Project Coordination
Procurement Workflows
Vendor Management
Event Logistics
Stakeholder Communication
Business Coordination
Budget Tracking
Digital Adoption
Process Optimization