| Lee, age 28 |
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Computer Science and Mathematics, Leeds University |
| Then |
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A full head of hair, a reasonable drinking capacity and no idea of what career I wanted |
| Where | Leeds University Boddington Hall and Headingly, Ritzy's and Poly Bop | |
| What | No societies, no leadership positions, just lectures and parties | |
| Favorite Haunts | Ritzy's, the Poly, The Old Bar, Theo's Kebab Shop | |
| Now |
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Manager, Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting), 6.5 years less hair, still a large drinking capacity and no idea of what career I want |
| Competency | Change Management | |
| Joined Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) | 1994 | |
| Accenture |
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| Current Responsibilities |
• Part of the Manchester and Newcastle Community
• Part of the global pharmaceutical practice • Manchester and Newcastle representatives on the DELTA Group (a change Management Communications Group across all our Communities). • Part of the Durham University Action Team (usually attend all Autumn/ Milkround presentations and Careers Fairs and have just been 'roped' into appearing in the latest recruitment video) • Majority of my experience and skills lie in the Pharmaceutical Industry, in communications Management (planning, development and delivery), Knowledge Management and Change Implementation Planning. |
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| Clients | Recent clients have included Zeneca Pharmaceuticals and Glaxo Wellcome. | |
| What I Like About Accenture |
• People - clever, highly motivated and good fun.
• Stress - work span is very large with extensive responsibility for a 28-year-old. • Power - the work I manage is big, generates lots of money and difficult. • The buzz you get when something goes well. • The constant challenge and promotion. • Significant pay rises twice each year. |
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| What I Don't Like |
• Too many factors "outside of your control".
• A lot of "out-of-town" working away from family and friends during the week |
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| Outside of Work | Beer, pubs, concerts, restaurants, family, tennis |