Zara Rizvi

My experience so far as a Project Consultant during the Term 2 project cycle has been incredibly rewarding, particularly because of the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of students from different degrees and perspectives. It has emphasised the valuable collaboration is within 180 Degrees Consulting, but  has also highlighted significant need to  create social opportunities for consultants from different project teams to connect.

 I would aim to strengthen the sense of community by introducing both social & professional events for exaple:

• Fortnightly social events such as karaoke nights, jazz bar socials, or themed gatherings to help consultants from different project teams connect in a relaxed setting.
• Consulting skills workshops (given many consultants have limited professional experience) covering topics such as case structuring, slide design, and client communication.
• Alumni and industry panels
• End-of-term events, such as a 180DC formal or celebratory dinner/ball to recognise the work of project teams and strengthen the society community.

I would draw on my experience in event organisation and fundraising through leading the Pakistan Women’s Association Youth Ambassadors, where I organised carnivals and art auctions to raise funds for educational scholarships, as well as my experience as my schools Community leader where I coordinating community events with local NGOs in Bahrain and would love to bring these skills to 180DC.

Thank you for your consideration, 🙏 💐