Employee Spotlight: Allison Boyce

What was your first project role at Sendero like? What were some of your responsibilities?

I supported OCM and communication initiatives to implement self-service tools for the IT department of a global construction company. In this role, I developed video training, communication plans, and marketing collateral for a new AI bot providing IT assistance to users. I learned a lot about the foundations of OCM that I’ve already been able to apply to my current project. I was also able to learn so much about client delivery best practices simply by observing my supervisor and working alongside them every day.

Tell us about your favorite project role thus far. Why was it your favorite?

I am currently working on an OCM project supporting adoption, training, and communication efforts for a large utility company’s internal and external mobile applications. I am excited to facilitate trainings and interact directly with end users to gather feedback about the apps our team develops. However, what I’ve enjoyed most is gaining so much new exposure to the Agile methodology, as well as mobility, quality assurance, and project management.

What new management consulting skills have you learned in your first year of management consulting?

I have learned valuable soft skills such as how to lead meetings, create effective presentations, and proactively manage my time. I’ve also learned how to use new programs such as Power BI and video development platforms.

Tell us about any internal roles (community rocks, committees) that you’ve been involved in that stand out to you.

Having the opportunity to support Sendero’s marketing efforts was something that attracted me during my interview process, and I’m thrilled to now be a member of the Marketing Committee on the blogs team. I help source content for Sendero’s blog, work with authors throughout the writing process, and brainstorm ideas for new posts. It is extremely rewarding to use my creative writing background as part of my daily work and oversee a blog post’s progression from just an idea to the final product on our website.

We wrapped up our conversation with a few fun questions:

If you could tell yourself in college one piece of advice, what would it be?

Don’t count yourself out of something before you’ve had the chance to try it.

Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

I would like to swap places with U.S. figure skater and Olympian Nathan Chen. I love to watch figure skating and would enjoy observing what a day of training is like for one of the most talented skaters in the sport!

What is your idea of a perfect day?

I would start my day with a Taylor Swift themed spin class, grab a refreshing matcha latte with oat milk from my favorite coffee shop, enjoy a lengthy nap, and meet up with friends for queso, tacos, and diverting conversation. I enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

“Saying that you don’t understand something is a key part of what it means to have integrity, one of Sendero’s core values. It is always better to admit that you don’t understand something than to say you do and struggle to complete a task as a result.” – Allison Boyce