PR and Events Executive Undergraduate Review

PR:
- Monitoring coverage
- Uploading press releases
Events:
-Assisting the team in the planning of events and providing on-site support e.g., Honda Dealer Conference, Southampton Boat Show, attending awards events
England Rugby Sponsorship:
- Assisting on the Honda stand at Twickenham on match days
- Supporting with the Honda Rugby Club initiative and Honda Rugby Test Drive Campaign
Supporting the internal communications manager with internal events and communications to Honda UK.

I was given full responsibility during my placement. My colleagues were interested to hear any ideas I had and encouraged me to take initiative in my role. Meanwhile, the team was always on hand to offer any support.

I have developed my skills in:
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Communication
- Planning and organisation
- Collaboration
- PowerPoint and Excel

As there was no undergraduate before me, I did not have a handover period. Despite this, when I started, I had 1-1 sessions with all team members to learn their roles and responsibilities. Throughout my placement I received a considerable and consistent amount of support from all colleagues and felt comfortable approaching them with any queries.

Honda UK has a very welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The Honda value of 'respect for the individual' was definitely present as I felt my ideas were heard and taken on board.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at Honda UK. My job offered a wide variety of different opportunities across the business including Automobile, Power Products, Internal Communications and Sponsorship. This enabled me to interact with associates in all departments. The Communications Department which I worked within were really welcoming and friendly and supported me throughout my placement.

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