MORCA & EVENTS DC INTERNSHIP KENDRA PENNY- CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepares and maintains departmental files containing all contracts, purchase orders, solicitations, vendor evaluations, and other procurement documents.

Organizes and updates various contracting activity reports on a routine basis and as requested.

Manages departmental file cabinet organization and active contracts list by fiscal year.

Assists Contract Analysts with organizing daily tasks and provides support and coordination as needed.

Compiles materials and agendas for a variety of meetings. Performs a wide range of various administrative services as requested.

5 MOST IMPORTANT INSIGHTS

SMILE- You Never Know Who’s Watching BE HONEST- It Is Always The BEST POLICY BE POLITE- You Never Know Who You

Maybe Speaking To BE ON TIME- The Early Bird Gets The

Worm BE A TEAM PLAYER- Teamwork Makes

The Dream/Vision Work

MY EXPECTATIONS

To work in a Department that understands Teamwork

To work on projects related to Accounting & Business

To learn & see what Events DC has to offer: Community Events, Partnerships, and Careers

To take all I will learn from this experience and use it to progress professionally in the workplace

Land a Full-time position here at Events DC

SHADOW DAY SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

RFK STADIUM

► S&E has Historic Trophies that we won starting at the 1980s-Present

► It was a historic moment because I am a DC Native and I have never been inside the RFK/DC United Stadium

► I was able to view the DC United field from the sky box

► I performed Receptionist/Clerical duties

SKILLS THEN & NOW

THEN Clerical PeopleSoft Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint,

Excel, Access Sirsi Workflows Dress Code- Dress Down

NOW Customer Service Certification Data Entry Filing Microsoft SharePoint BuySpeed Ultipro Dress Code- Professional Dress

YES

Observed & Participated in a full range of organizational operations & opportunities. I accompanied my Mentor (Jennifer Jenkins) to the John A. Wilson building (seat of government) to observe the DC Council’s 1st legislative session following its recess period. I witnessed our local legislators introduce and pass laws plus policy initiatives

All internship objectives were met, that I was asked to apply for the vacancy within Contracts & Procurement

This internship experience was exactly what I expected it to be from warm welcome, Guest Speaker who brought words of Encouragement, and the Luncheons

Events DC East Mezzanine Divas and My Mentor has shown me how to brand myself for the corporate world with the following• Dress Code • Workplace Attitude• Communication Skills

I enjoyed how the Events DC Staff on the East Mezzanine was loving, caring, compassionate, and helpful in assisting me to EXCEL

Daily and Weekly work hours• 8 hour work days -or- • 20 hours work week

Hourly Pay• State Minimum Wage

Transportation• Metro Bus/Train Stipend

NO

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

I would highly recommend this internship to others who are looking for a chance to feel accepted, appreciated, and become a team player within the work environment.

My Experience here at Events DC was

AWESOME !!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

BLESSED EXPERIENCEEAST MEZZ DIVA FAMILY